Marble Bar is a town and rock formation in the
Pilbara region of north-western Western Australia.
It is well known for its extremely hot weather.
Situated 218 kilometres southeast of Port Hedland,
Marble Bar is best known for being the hottest
town in Australia.
There are many gorges surrounding Marble Bar,
including Coppin's Gap, Kitty's Gap and Doolena
Gorge. Most are accessible by four wheel drive
vehicles only. Marble Bar had a population of over
5,000 after gold was found nearby in 1891, but
today the town has about 410 inhabitants.
However, it continues to be a very productive
centre, with gold, tin, silver, lead, zinc, copper and
jade deposits being mined.