About Tom Price
Tom Price is a mining town in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, located within the Shire of Ashburton at the edge of the Hamersley Ranges. Established in the 1960s to service nearby iron ore mines, it is the highest town in Western Australia at about 747 metres above sea level. The town serves as the northern gateway to Karijini National Park and is known for its red landscapes, Mount Nameless and Rio Tinto mine tours.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a remote outback mining town set among the red Hamersley Ranges, serving as a service hub and base for exploring Karijini National Park. The town centre has shops, accommodation and the Tom Price Visitor Centre with mining and natural history displays. Surroundings include Mount Nameless / Jarndunmunha with 4WD track and lookout, mine lookout points, and access to gorges, walking trails and Karijini's gorges and waterfalls a short drive away.
Key highlights
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Highest town in Western Australia at 747 metres above sea level
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Gateway to Karijini National Park and Hamersley Ranges
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Mount Nameless / Jarndunmunha - highest peak accessible by vehicle in Western Australia with panoramic views
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Rio Tinto Tom Price iron ore mine tours and mine lookout
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Tom Price Visitor Centre and Community Park with mining heritage displays