Red Earth Arts Precinct

West Coast Australia


Combining funky architecture that draws inspiration from the surrounding wilderness with state-of-the-art facilities, Karratha's cultural centre comprises a rooftop cinema showing the latest blockbusters, a theatre with great acoustics and an excellent library.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby West Coast Australia attractions

1. Hearson's Cove

7.66 MILES

A fine pebble beach with calm waters for swimming and a picnic area. Staircase to the Moon viewing (March to November) and great mudflat exploring at low…

2. Murujuga National Park

7.76 MILES

Murujuga is home to the world's largest concentration of rock art (dating back more than 30,000 years), stretched out along the rocky hills of the heavily…

3. Dampier Archipelago

13.99 MILES

Offshore from Dampier, the coral waters and pristine islands of the Dampier Archipelago support a wealth of marine life, including dugongs, plus…

4. Miaree Pool

16.98 MILES

Yeah, it gets hot up here. You might have noticed. Cool off at this shady waterhole, popular with locals for picnicking and swimming. It's 30km southwest…

5. Mt Welcome Lookout

19.41 MILES

The highest point in Roebourne, the Mt Welcome summit has great 360-degree views of the surrounding countryside. The hilltop is dotted with six sculptures…

6. Old Gaol Museum

19.67 MILES

The old gaol (built in 1886 in cruciform shape) houses the museum, which includes a courtyard minerals display and some harrowing details of Aboriginal…

7. Social History Museum

22.69 MILES

The small museum in Cossack's old courthouse celebrates the town’s halcyon days.

8. Pioneer Cemetery

23.05 MILES

The Japanese section of this tiny cemetery (separate from the European section) bears witness to Cossack's pearling past.