Marble Bar
Town
Population 194
Marble Bar has gained a dubious reputation as the hottest town in Australia. For 161 consecutive days in 1923–24 the temperature in Marble Bar did not drop below 100°F (37.8°C). This mining town was named after a bar of mineral deposit that crosses the nearby Coongan River and was originally mistaken for marble. It proved to be jasper, a coloured variety of quartz.
Visitor Information
11 Francis St; (08) 9176 1375
Nearby national parks
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Karijini National Park
Set in the Hamersley Range in the heart of the Pilbara, the vast Karijini National Park is an ancient landscape of massive mountains and...more -
Millstream Chichester National Park
Millstream–Chichester National Park in the western Pilbara protects two very different landscapes: in the north lies the rocky,...more -
Karlamilyi National Park
Karlamilyi National Park lies in remote desert country in the eastern Pilbara region, a landscape of red sand dunes, stony hills, salt lakes...more
Nearby towns
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Port Hedland
Port Hedland was named after Captain Peter Hedland, who reached this deep-water harbour in 1863. An iron-ore boom that began in the early...more -
Newman
Located in the heart of the Pilbara, Newman was built in the late 1960s by the Mount Newman Mining Company to house the workforce required...more
In Town
Government buildings: built of local stone in 1895, now National Trust listed; General St.
Nearby
Comet Gold Mine This mine operated from 1936 to 1955. The Comet is now a museum and tourist centre with displays of gemstones, rocks, minerals and local history. Also here is a 75 m high smoke stack, reputed to be the tallest in the Southern Hemisphere. Underground mine tours occur twice daily.(08) 9176 1015; 10 km S.Marble Bar Pool: site of the famous jasper bar (splash water on it to reveal its colours) and a popular swimming spot; 4 km W. Corunna Downs RAAF Base: built in 1943 as a base for long-range attacks on the Japanese-occupied islands of the Indonesian archipelago; 40 km SE. Doolena Gorge: watch the cliff-face glow bright red as the sun sets; 45 km NW.
Cafes & restaurants around town
Campsites around town
Cape Keraudren camping area 134 km
Visitors will find dispersed camping sites in a large area behind the dunes on the foreshore at Cape Keraudren. You need to bring your own firewood and drinking water. Access is 14 km north of the Great Northern Hwy,... Find out moreCarawine Gorge 138 km
Self-sufficient campers will find shady sites on the banks of the Oakover River. Relax in the shade while trying to catch dinner or refresh in the cool waters of this beautiful waterhole. You need to bring your own... Find out moreEel Pool (Running Waters) 154 km
West of Woodie Woodie Rd and 34 km south of the Woodie Woodie/Telfer/Ripon Hills road junction, self-sufficient campers will find a shady camping area on the banks of the Oakover River. This is a good spot for a bit of... Find out moreEighty Mile Beach Caravan Park 184 km
Eighty Mile Beach caravan park is located 9 km off the Great Northern highway, 45 km south west of Sandfire Roadhouse or 250 km north of Port Hedland. It is nestled behind the final sand dune 50 metres from the... Find out moreDales camping area 190 km
Dales camping area is in a gorge among lush, shady vegetation near the Fortescue River, 9 km east of Banjima Dr and 8.4 km north of Karijini Dr. Visitors need to bring a stove and water. Swimming at the nearby Fortescue... Find out moreKarijini Eco Retreat camping area 204 km
This camping area affiliated with the Eco Retreat is on Banjima Dr, 20 km west of the visitor centre and 22 km north-east of the west entry point. Visitors will find a good range of facilities in a bush environment.... Find out moreBalla Balla (Bulla Bulla) camping area 211 km
This small camping area is 20 km north of North West Coastal Hwy, set among trees on the river. It suits self-sufficient campers who enjoy fishing; you need to bring in firewood, drinking water and preferably a portable... Find out moreHamersley Gorge Truck Bay 216 km
There are no facilities at this truck bay as it is suitable for an overnight stop only, equipped with your own gas/fuel stove and drinking water. It is at the junction of Nanutarra–Wittenoom Rd, 900 m north of... Find out moreCaravan parks around town
Blackrock Tourist Park 147 km
Typical of parks in mining areas, this place has a sizeable population of semi-permanent residents, but it also has a large number of tourist sites and provides a convenient stopover for a short period.... Find out moreAuski Tourist Village 172 km
Part of the Auski Roadhouse complex, this is a convenient base from which to explore Wittenoom and the gorges in Karijini National Park. It is a good basic park and accessible along bitumen roads, whereas access to some... Find out moreEighty Mile Beach Caravan Park 184 km
We often stay at this quality beachside park, located 9 km off the Great Northern Highway and 45 km west of Sandfire Roadhouse. The owners have spent a lot of time developing the park and we like what they have done. It... Find out moreWhaleback Village 241 km
This park has a high proportion of semi-permanent residents associated with the mining industry. It retains about 30 tourist sites, all on lawn, with the normal services. A nearby tavern serving good meals is just a... Find out moreNewman Caravan Park 243 km
This park has recently undergone a refurbishment and is a spacious place with good facilities for tourists. Both parks in Newman are owned by the same group and this one is our preference.... Find out moreHotels, motels & B&Bs around town
Marble Bar was once a thriving mining town of 5000, but now it’s known for its heat and isolation. Which is why coming across the Marble Bar Travellers Stop is such a welcome relief for weary travellers. Although... Find out more
Rest areas around town
De Grey River Rest Area 108 km
79 km E of South Hedland (R) or 71 km SW of Pardoo (L) Large area just off the highway on the banks of the river. Good shade. GPS: S20 18.458 E119 15.127... Find out moreBea Bea Rest Area 134 km
44 km N of Munjina (L) or 206 km S of South Hedland (R) Secluded area well off the highway in a pleasant creekside setting. Limited shade. GPS: S22 00.600 E118 48.933... Find out moreCape Keraudren Camp Area 134 km
T/O at Pardoo Large camp area scattered along the foreshore 14 kilometres north-west of the highway. NOTE: Access road is unsealed. GPS: S19 57.614 E119 46.129... Find out moreWhat's on around town
Marble Bar Races: July.
