Major Attraction:
Birthplace of Red Dog
Distance:
80km from Tom Price
Peak Season:
April to September
The origin of the name ‘Paraburdoo’ comes from the local Aboriginal word Pirupardu meaning ‘meat feathers’.
Originally built in the early 1960s as a mining town, Paraburdoo remains a small mining town today.
Paraburdoo Airport offers convenient connections to Perth with daily flights and on-site vehicle hire services.
Paraburdoo has a fascinating history that includes visits from the Royal Family and even UFO sightings!