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| Locality | Kalbarri |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Northampton |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -27.68053 |
| Longitude | 114.21466 |
| Population | 2,602 |
| Density | 18.3 /km² |
| Area | 141.9 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 6536 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 501 km north-northwest |
Kalbarri is a locality in the Shire Of Northampton local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,602. The locality covers an area of 141.9 km², giving a population density of about 18.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 501 km north-northwest of Perth. Kalbarri is located at 27.6805°S, 114.2147°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6536. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Kalbarri unfolds where the mighty Murchison River surrenders to the immense Indian Ocean, a dramatic meeting of freshwater and saltwater under a sky that bleeds ochre and rose at dusk. It lies 127.9 km north-north-west of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 342°T), and is situated 52.7 km west-north-west of Ajana. The air, thick with the tang of brine and the dry perfume of inland scrub, carries the cries of gulls and the distant roar of surf crashing against ancient sandstone cliffs. Here, the land is a study in contrasts: rust-red gorges plunge into emerald pools, and the coastal dunes, sculpted by relentless winds, hold a hardy, salt-tolerant flora. The very character of Kalbarri is etched into this wild edge of the continent, a place where the vastness of the ocean meets the rugged beauty of the outback, creating a landscape that is both formidable and breathtakingly serene.
This coastal haven, long sustained by the bounty of the sea, now thrives on the steady flow of travellers drawn by its spectacular natural amphitheatre. Historically, the Murchison River served as a vital artery, its freshwater sustaining life and supporting early pastoral endeavors that once stretched across this arid expanse. Today, while fishing remains a quintessential Kalbarri pursuit, its economy has broadened, embracing tourism with open arms, its charm amplified by the nearby Kalbarri National Park, a wonderland of deep canyons and unique geological formations. The quiet hum of daily life in Kalbarri is punctuated by the rhythm of the tides and the changing light, a gentle cadence that invites reflection and a deep appreciation for this remote, sun-kissed corner of Western Australia.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Kalbarri, Western Australia. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Kalbarri, in the Shire Of Northampton local government area.
Detailed location data for Kalbarri includes the postcode (6536), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Northampton), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kalbarri is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |