Tom Price
Gateway to Karijini
In 1962 a huge iron ore deposit was discovered at Mt Tom Price. Following this discovery was the construction of two towns - Tom Price and Dampier, a mine, a port and a railway to carry the iron ore for export.
At 747 metres, Tom Price is the highest town in WA and is nestled deep in the Hamersley Ranges. The jointly named peak known as Jurndamurneh and Mt Nameless is situated approx 4km from town and stands 1128 metres above sea level. The Aboriginal name, Jurndamurneh, means ‘wallabies live near here’.
Tom Price Experiences
- Jump aboard a fantastic local tour and experience Karijini National Park.
- Admire breathtaking panoramic Pilbara vistas from the summit of Jurndamurneh / Mt Nameless. A gravel road provides access for 4WD vehicles only.
- Why not walk to the top via a walk trail commencing on Nameless Valley Road or at the Tom Price Tourist Park.
- Tours of the Pilbara Iron open-cut iron ore mine get you right in amongst it all to see massive machinery and processes at work.
- Use Tom Price as your base for exploring the world famous Karijini National Park.
- Approximately 50km from Tom Price along the unsealed Pilbara Iron Access Road is Mt Sheila – once again a priceless 360 degree view of the Pilbara gives goose bumps.
- Discover more at the Tom Price Visitor Centre.