Mount Augustus National Park lies 450 kilometres east of Carnarvon and is home to the world's largest monocline rock, Mount Augustus. The National Park was proclaimed in 1989. Camping facilities are available at Mount Augustus Station Tourist Caravan Park. On the coast to the south of Exmouth is Cape Range National Park featuring rugged limestone ranges, deep canyons and over 50 kilometres of beautiful beaches on the western side of NorthWest Cape. Much of the Park is accessible only by four wheel drive.
Tours are available through the area.
Yardie Creek, Cape Range National Park, Exmouth Cape Range National Park includes the shoreline of Ningaloo Reef National Marine Park which covers 5000 square kilometres of the Indian Ocean. Ningaloo is an ancient living reef made up of over 180 different types of coral. The reef was declared a National Park in 1987 and offers visitors a chance to enjoy its beauty while ensuring its protection for the future. The only international airport in the North-West is found at Port Hedland . The town revolves around mining iron ore, and huge ships visit the wharves regularly to transport the commodity worldwide.