Wickham

Wickham has an estimated population of 1,800 people and is located 1476 kilometres north of Perth and 8 kilometres from Roebourne. It has a close nexus with Cossack, Roebourne and Karratha. Wickham was established in 1970 by Cliffs Robe River Iron Associates (Robe’s) and named after J.C. Wickham, the captain of HMS Beagle, who surveyed the north-west coast in 1840. Robe’s aim was to create a processing plant for the iron ore mined at nearby Pannawonica, a port (at Cape Lambert) from which to ship the produce, and a town to house the associated employees. Wickham provides a full range of services including the Shire’s only skydiving club.

Just out of Wickham, the Cape Lambert Iron Ore ship loading facility boasts one of the longest and tallest jetties in Australia. View the massive 170 tonne haul truck at Robe's Visitor Centre. At sunset visit Wickham's Tank Hill lookout for sweeping views, or walk the secluded pristine sandy beaches around Port Walcott, home of the local yacht club.