Newman is located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, approximately 1186km north of Perth and 9km north of the Tropic of Capricorn. A model mining town with an attractive centre, Newman serves two huge mines, one of which, Mt Whaleback, is now the largest open-cut iron ore mine in the world. The surrounding landscape is very picturesque with the blue, green and red colours of the outback, natural waterholes, ancient aboriginal art sites and an abundance of Australian flora and fauna.
Short-term parking is available at the Tourist Information Centre for 72 hours at a cost of $10 per vehicle per night. A dump point and potable water can also be found here.
Newman is a great place to visit, especially for RV travellers. Typical of mining towns, Newman is laid out with a core, where shopping and hotels are located, surrounded by residential areas, with more industrial activities on the outskirts. There are two supermarkets in town, two shopping plazas, three hotels, and three bars/restaurants outside of those contained in the hotels.
Tourist/Visitor Information Centre
Newman Visitor Centre
Crn Fortescue Ave & Newman Dr, Newman
Ph: 08 9175 2888
newmanvc@bigpond.com
www.newman.org.au
Casual Parking
Newman Visitor Centre Crn Fortescue Ave & Newman Dr, Newman
Short Term Parking
Newman Visitor Centre Crn Fortescue Ave & Newman Dr, Newman 72hrs, $10pvpn, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, mobile coverage, bins, water
Dump Point
Newman Visitor Centre Crn Fortescue Ave & Newman Dr, Newman
Potable Water
Newman Visitor Centre Crn Fortescue Ave & Newman Dr, Newman
Hospital
Mindarra Dr, Newman – Ph: 08 9175 8333
Doctors Surgery
Mindarra Dr, Newman – Ph: 08 9175 1231
Dentist
Mindarra Dr, Newman – Ph: 08 9175 1170
Pharmacy
Shop 19 Boulevard Shopping Centre, Newman – Ph: 08 9262 3006
Supermarket
Woolworths, Hilditch Ave
