Port Hedland is a large coastal town located approximately 1,660km from Perth. It is renowned for its indigenous culture and history, long trains, big ships, salt piles and red dust. Often referred to as the friendliest town in the Pilbara, the local people make Port Hedland what it is today. Port Hedland has lovely warm weather. Located right on the coast, Port Hedland is a great spot for fishing, whale watching, crabbing and watching turtles nesting at various times of the year. Visit Dalgety House Museum, Don Rhodes Open Air Train Museum and the Courthouse Arts Centre & Gallery; head to the Shipping Observation lookout at the end of Wedge Street. Pay a visit to the Royal Flying Doctor Base and School of the Air; see the Pioneer and Pearling cemetery or catch the breathtaking views from Koombana Lookout. Head off and explore the tidal creeks at Pretty Pool and Six Mile Creek or enjoy the seasonal display of wildflowers. The Visitor Centre runs BHP Billiton Iron Ore Tours and here is a notice board advising when ships are due in port. The best vantage point to observe these huge bulk ore carriers is Marapikurrinya Park. Redbank Bridge is an ideal spot to watch the incredibly long trains as they pass underneath. Wander along Cooke Point and catch the 'Staircase to the Moon' phenomenon between May and October during the full moon dates. Or if your visit is during the summer months you may be lucky enough to catch the turtles that nest along this part of the coast.