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Pool below Harding River Dam

Western Australia  >  Australia

Nice picnic spot 45 km from Karratha. Prospective for Painted Finch, Star Finch and Spinifex Pigeon.

Added* by Anonymous eBirder
Most recent update 2 Ocak 2026

Description

The pool below Harding River Dam is a nice picnic spot 45 km east of Karratha. It is prospective for Painted Finch, Star Finch and Spinifex Pigeon.

Details

Access

This site is located approx 45 km east of Karratha on via De Witt and Cooya Pooya Roads. Press P on the map to access Google mapping.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland , Pond , Canyon/cliff

Conditions

Flat , Rocky , Hilly

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Winter , Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Winter

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

From the WA Tourism site: "Harding River Dam provides a perfect location for a relaxing day out. Explore parts of the dam on foot to see the native flora and fauna that inhabit the area and take advantage of the stunning scenic views from the lookout, out across the water.

Built in 1985 the dam provides drinking water for Roebourne and the surrounding towns. Toilet facilities and running water is available at the dam, however there are no camping facilities.

Take advantage of the free barbecues or bring along a picnic lunch and soak up the peaceful surroundings under the gazebos. The dam is a 20 minute drive south of Roebourne, near Karratha which is linked by flights which take two hours from Perth".

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