Red Dog statue, Dampier
Dampier, Western Australia
A bronze statue of Red Dog, the red kelpie who roamed the Pilbara in the 1970s looking for his owner and became a local legend, later told in a novel and a 2011 film. A quick, free photo stop.
- Nearest town
- Dampier, Western Australia
- Category
- Roadside oddities
- GPS
- -20.6630, 116.7115
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
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)
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FAQs
Where is Red Dog statue, Dampier?
Red Dog statue, Dampier is in Dampier, Western Australia, at GPS -20.6630, 116.7115.
What is there to see near Red Dog statue, Dampier?
Places worth a stop nearby: Murujuga National Park (Burrup rock art) (10 km), Hearson Cove (11 km), Old Roebourne Gaol (47 km) and Cossack heritage townsite (49 km).
When is the best time to visit Red Dog statue, Dampier?
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)