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Paraburdoo

Paraburdoo is a mining town in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. 6 mi) from the town.

Type Town

Why go

  • Town in Western Australia.
  • Served by Tom Price Airport (TPR).

History

Paraburdoo is a mining town in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The region is served by Paraburdoo Airport, which is situated 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) from the town.

Airports

Paraburdoo Airport (PBO) 8.2 km to the centre
Paraburdoo, WA, AU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Air New Zealand, Qantas, Virgin Australia) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Perth (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 1 direct destination
  • Air New Zealand NZ (Fokker 100) · 1 route: Perth*
  • Qantas QF (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Perth
  • Virgin Australia VA (Fokker 100) · 1 route: Perth

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Tom Price Airport (TPR) 55 km to the centre
Tom Price, WA, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Boolgeeda (OCM) 84 km to the centre
WA, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Rocklea Airport 42 km to the centre
WA, AU
Outdoor
Ashburton Downs Airport 69 km to the centre
WA, AU
Outdoor
Nammuldi Mine Airstrip 95 km to the centre
Nammuldi Mine, WA, AU
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tom Price Airport (TPR); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PBO has direct flights to 1 destination on 3 airlines (incl. Perth).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Paraburdoo. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach