Port Hedland

Port Hedland: the unexpected stop. We did not plan on stopping at Port Hedland. We were making our way from Derby and heading towards Exmouth when a car started chasing and flashing its lights at us on the highway. Eventually, we spoke the driver of the car on the radio, who informed us that there was thick black somke coming from one of the camper tralier tyres. After stopping and looking at the tyre it was evident the wheel bearings were gone and we could travel no further. Fortuneatley we had stoppped at a section along the highway that had reception and could call the RACQ for a tow for the camper trailer. Hence we ended up at Port Hedland.

Port Hedland is a funny little town. It is difficult to tell how big the town is. When you see the lights at night it looks huge. During the day you learn most of the lights belong to the mine/port. The housing is scattered throughout. However, while your camper trailer is being fixed you must find things to do. Here are some suggestions if you are in the same predicament as us when visiting Port Hedland.

1. Get hair cuts
2. Visit the port and see the huge bulk carriers come in and out.
3. Go out for lunch (as all your food etc is in the camper tralier)
4. Look at the salt mine.
5. Drive around town.