23.7 ha off-road vehicle area, opened 1986, managed by the City of Karratha. Formally gazetted.

Before you rideRiders must be over eight years old, and unregistered bikes need WA ORV registration — that registers the bike, not the rider; no motorcycle licence is required.

At a glance

  • Type Gazetted ORV Area
  • Where Gap Ridge (Karratha), WA
  • Cost Free to ride
  • Riding licence Not required
  • Club membership required No
  • Camping Not confirmed
  • Family friendly Not confirmed

What it costs

Free public access — ORV registration required for unregistered motorcycles; road-registered bikes also permitted. Gazetted under the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978.

Before you go

Riders must be over eight years old, and unregistered bikes need WA ORV registration — that registers the bike, not the rider; no motorcycle licence is required.

Where it is

Gap Ridge (Karratha) WA (managed by City of Karratha)

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Verification: verified 2026-08-25 (official WA Government DLGSC off-road vehicle map)