Roadside oddityHidden gem
Port Hedland Staircase to the Moon viewing
Port Hedland, Western Australia
A full-moon rise that lights up the tidal flats like a staircase.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
On certain nights a few months per year, the rising moon reflects across mud flats at Town Beach. Check the lunar calendar before visiting.
Good to know
- Check the lunar calendar
- Arrive early for a spot
- Open
- Mar-Oct, around full moon
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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