Tom Price, WA

Tom Price is located 1469 km north of Perth via Newman or 1546 km via Geraldton and Carnarvon. Dubbed 'Top Town in Western Australia' because it is 747 m above sea level, and thus the highest town in the state.

Tom Price (both the town, the mine and the mountain) was named after Thomas Moore Price, the vice-president of the giant United States steel company Kaiser Steel. Price was one of the main initiators and supporters of the opening up of the Pilbara region to iron ore mining.

Tom Price is an attractive purpose-built town in the Inland Pilbara with tree-lined streets, modern facilities, an impressive Visitor Centre, and a relaxed country-town atmosphere. Once owned by the Rio Tinto mining company it is now owned and run by the Shire of Ashburton.

Quick vist to Chris & Kristen's, 917 Minha St., place in Tom Price for a couple of days R'n'R.

Average daily temp. 40C. Overnight min. 24C

Post bushfires around the town perimeter, Pilbara Death Adders have moved into town and are everywhere. :-(

Santa visited with his elves!

Had a lovely Thai meal at Red Breeze restaurant with Chris, Kristen, Jordyn & Quaid. Recommended. ❤Read more