# Hearson Cove

> A sheltered sandy cove on the Burrup Peninsula, a short drive from Karratha, with red rocks, shallow water and a good west-facing sunset.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-hearson-cove/

A sheltered sandy cove on the Burrup Peninsula, a short drive from Karratha, with red rocks, shallow water and a good west-facing sunset. Tides here are large, so check them before walking along the shore, and avoid midday heat in summer.

- **Nearest town:** Dampier, Western Australia
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -20.5968, 116.7955

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually July. Still fine, with some compromises, in May–June and August–September. Hot in October–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Nearby

- [Murujuga National Park (Burrup rock art)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-murujuga-rock-art/) – 2 km
- [Red Dog statue, Dampier](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-red-dog-dampier/) – 11 km
- [Cossack heritage townsite](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-cossack-ghost-town/) – 41 km
- [Point Samson and Honeymoon Cove](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-point-samson/) – 41 km

## FAQs

### Where is Hearson Cove?

Hearson Cove is in Dampier, Western Australia, at GPS -20.5968, 116.7955.

### What is there to see near Hearson Cove?

Places worth a stop nearby: Murujuga National Park (Burrup rock art) (2 km), Red Dog statue, Dampier (11 km), Cossack heritage townsite (41 km) and Point Samson and Honeymoon Cove (41 km).

### When is the best time to visit Hearson Cove?

The most pleasant months are usually July. Still fine, with some compromises, in May–June and August–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)