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Francois Peron National Park

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Desert on the edge of the sea

Francois Peron National Park is known for its contrasting red cliffs, white beaches and blue waters. It has a fascinating pastoral history, and offers a wilderness experience to four-wheel-drivers.

Essential information for all parks of Australia's Coral Coast
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Denham

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+61 (0)8 9948 2226
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Opening Information

Open every day.

Park Location

10km NE of Denham.

Park Activities

Canoeing & kayaking
Swimming
Snorkelling
Fishing
Bushwalking

Park Facilities:

Shade Shelter
Toilet
Boat Ramp
Barbecue
Visitor Centre
Entry Station
Lookout/Deck

Park Information

Francois Peron National Park was once a pastoral station, and you can reach the Peron Heritage Precinct and old homestead by two-wheel drive to experience what life would have been like on a remote sheep station.

Turquoise lagoon

A small campground with gas BBQs and toilets is located at Big Lagoon and there is a site for launching boats nearby. Canoes or sea kayaks are a great way to explore the lagoon.

Take the high view

Cape Peron, at the park’s northerly tip, has picnic tables, toilets, interpretive signs and beach access. An impressive array of marine life can be seen from two lookouts perched on the cliff at nearby Skipjack Point Lookout.

Fishing

Cattle Well between Big Lagoon and South Gregories, offers the chance to wet a line and catch a feed of whiting. Bottle Bay, Gregories and South Gregories lie within a few kilometres of each other on the northern beaches of the park. Herald Bight, the only campsite on the eastern side of the park offers some protection from the prevailing south-westerly winds. Small boats can be launched from the beach with care at some of these locations.

Your safety

It’s great to escape everyday life and visit a park or reserve in WA. It is also important to us that you return safely to your family and friends. 

Always remember it is really important to plan when to visit. Read this safety information about swimming, bushwalking, fishing, snorkelling and, paddling and kayaking. Consider traveling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life!

  • Swimming is not recommended at Cape Peron due to the meeting of two strong currents.

Access

A high-clearance, four-wheel drive is essential to travel beyond the Peron Heritage Precinct. The tracks of deep soft sand offer challenging conditions for drivers. Low clearance vehicles, caravans and large trailers cannot be used on these deeply rutted tracks - only camper trailers and dinghies are suitable.

For more information on the area, including itineraries and a virtual tour, go to 

Shark Bay World Heritage Area.

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World Heritage listed

We recognise and acknowledge Malgana people as the Traditional custodians of Francois Peron National Park.

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PDF icon Francois Peron National Park information guide (3.02MB)

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Francois Peron National Park, Tourism Western Australia
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