Newman is in the Pilbara region in Western Australia, an area of amazing natural beauty. It is very close to the Tropic of Capricorn, and Newman experiences extremely high temperatures in the summer - often up to 38°C. Newman is connected to the Great Northern Highway, making car hire here a good option for exploring the region. Located 1186km north of Perth, Newman is the largest town in the East Pilbara region, which is one of the most isolated areas in Australia, making car hire in Newman essential. It is 458km south of Port Hedland and is known as a mining town with most of its residents working in the mine.
Newman is a mining town in the Pilbara, and one of the main attractions in the town is the Mt Whaleback Mine Tour. The tours run all year round, although you do need to book in advance and hiring a car in Newman to get to the mine may be a good idea. There is a list of required clothing and other safety information on the website, so take a look before you go. By renting a car in Newman you can travel to the Karijini National Park, which is the second largest national park in Australia, and contains spectacular scenery.
From the town of Newman you can drive out to the Cape Keraudren Coastal Reserve. The reserve has around 4,800 hectares of land, and much of the natural habitat has not been interfered with, so visitors can explore virgin countryside. The largest National Park in Australia is 260km from Newman, and is over a million hectares in size. It is an aboriginal culture centre, and trails through the park are moderately difficult - it's important to know what you're doing, as it is one of the remotest places on earth, and the closest water source is on the Great Northern Highway.
