Point Samson

Point Samson is an attractive community with an estimated population of 300 people sited about four kilometres north of Cape Lambert. It occupies a rather confined position on land located between the ocean on the east and mangrove swamps to the south-west. With attractive ocean beaches, a caravan park with camping facilities, quality restaurants and boutique accommodation Point Samson is a popular holiday resort and a recreation centre for towns such as Wickham and Karratha. The beach is bordered by a coral reef which makes for an environment of calm waters, safe swimming, snorkelling and game fishing. Under tidal conditions the point is only connected to the mainland via a causeway over Pope's Nose Creek. At such times the tidal inlets are a rich source of barramundi, mud crabs and other fish. Nearby is secluded Honeymoon Cove and beyond is John's Harbour where there is a jetty and boat ramp.

Point Samson was developed initially as the port for Roebourne in 1910 and was used for the export of wool and minerals including blue asbestos from Wittenoom. After port operations ceased in 1976 its old jetty remained for some years as a fishing platform until it was finally destroyed by cyclones. A small boat harbour has been developed by the State at Johns Creek at the south end of the town. Fishing vessels of the Port Walcott fishing industry previously used Sams Creek between Point Samson and Cape Lambert for moorings.