Adventure Hub

Before Karratha Adventure Sports was a store, it was a one-handed diver, a sea container, and a whole lot of stubborn determination. Dad just turned 80 — this is his story.

Fuel prices across Western Australia are rising fast — and after driving from Perth to the Pilbara and back, we saw it firsthand. From empty “cheap” diesel pumps to nearly $3/L in Carnarvon, here’s what you need to know before your next road trip, plus a hidden family stop worth the detour.

It’s been five years since I officially took over Karratha Adventure Sports, and what a ride it’s been. From renovating a boiling-hot, overcrowded store in the middle of COVID to rebuilding our brand, team, and community presence, the journey has been bigger than I ever imagined. Here’s a look back at how far KAS has come. 

WA has announced the biggest fisheries reset in our state’s history, with demersal fishing closed from Kalbarri to Augusta until 2027. While the Pilbara and North West remain open, we’ll feel the flow-on effects as tourism and pressure shift north. Here’s what the changes mean for our region, our fish, and our local businesses.