WA

Community information session

Defence is holding a community information session about the divestment. This is an opportunity for the community to speak with Australian Government representatives about the divestment process, transition planning and next steps.

Community information session

This leased small arms range supports Australian Defence Force units. It is a small arms training range.

Functions

This leased small arms range supports Australian Defence Force units. It is a small arms training range.

Address

231 Cinders Road
Karratha WA 6714  

Size

158 hectares

Community information session

Defence is holding a community information session about the divestment. This is an opportunity for the community to speak with Australian Government representatives about the divestment process, transition planning and next steps.

About the base

Located in the heart of Swanbourne it is home to the Special Air Service Regiment.

Access

All visits are to be arranged in advance, as a closed base it is restricted to authorised personnel only. Only visitors with a bone fide reason will be provided access. All visitors are required to report to the Visitor Reception Centre and present photographic identification. A host escort must be present in order for a visitor to be allowed base access.

About the base

RAAF Base Pearce is named in honour of Sir George Foster Pearce KCVO (1870-1952) who was the serving Minister for Defence in 1934. The base supports advanced flying training for Air Force and Navy pilots. Located adjacent to the town of Bullsbrook.

Access

Airside access to authorised person only - Airside boundaries are indicated by red boundary line. Site specific Airside Awareness Training is required prior to access.

Animals are not permitted. Exception: Military working dogs and assistance animals.

About the base

Headquarters of the Pilbara Regiment, one of three Regional Force Surveillance Units conducting surveillance and reconnaissance of remote areas of northern Australia.

Access

Animals are not permitted. Exception: Military working dogs and Assistance animals by prior arrangement.

Visiting hours

8 am – 4 pm Monday – Friday.

Road rules

Speed limit is 20 km/h throughout the Base unless otherwise signposted and not to exceed 10 km/h when overtaking formed military members.

About the base

The Base was established in the 1950s to provide support for land, air and sea operations aimed at securing Australia's northern approaches.

Access

Australian Defence Force and civilian personnel wishing to visit RAAF Base Learmonth who are not part of a deployment or exercise, are to request approval for the visit. Please email pea.aboc@defence.gov.au to request a Combat Support Group Visit Request form.

About the base

Provide support for land, air and sea operations aimed at securing Australia’s northern approaches.

Access

Airside access to authorised person only. Airside boundaries are indicated by red boundary line. Site specific airside awareness training is required prior to access.

Visiting hours

8 am 4 pm

Road rules

Speed limit is 25 km/h throughout the Base unless otherwise signposted and not to exceed 10 km/h when overtaking formed military members.

About the base

Metropolitan Perth and Regional Sites is a multi-site base, that includes:

  • Leeuwin Barracks: Riverside Road, East Fremantle
  • Irwin Barracks: Stubbs Terrace, Karrakatta
  • Palmer Barracks: Barker Road, South Guildford
  • Artillery Barracks: Burt Street, Fremantle.

Access

Animals are not permitted on site. Exception are military working dogs and assistance animals by prior arrangement.

Visiting hours

7:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday.

Subscribe to Western Australia