Red Dog was born in Paraburdoo in 1971 and travelled thousands of kilometres across the Northwest, becoming a beloved friendand companion to the Pilbara community. Stop by the Red Dog Statue, for a photo with a Western Australian icon. The statue was unveiled in 2023 and located at the tourist information bay on Camp Road.
Federation Park was upgraded in 2011 and features two covered playgrounds and a fenced area for little ones. The Paraburdoo Skate Park is also located nearby.
Radio Hill Lookout offers panoramic views over the town and can be accessed from Camp Road.
Kelly’s Pool (approximately 8km out of town) is a popular spot for picnics along the water, however swimming is not permitted.
Located 3 kilometres outside Paraburdoo on the road to Tom Price, this beautiful and imposing sculpture was created by WA sculptor Alex Micke in collaboration with the local community. The sculpture can be accessed by a meandering path at the top of a small hill. The sculpture was created from a steel plate, shaped during a series of controlled blasts, and from a banded iron formation stone, which was excavated on the mine site locally. It weighs almost nine tonnes.
The Shire of Ashburton acknowledges the Banjima, Tinhawangka, Kurrama and Innawonga Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Karijini National Park.
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