About this place
When anchored off the southern tip of Dirk Hartog Island in 1697, the Dutch seafarer Willem de Vlamingh named this point Steyle Hock, translated as Steep Point. Today this is part of pilgrimages to visit all of the extreme cardinal points on the Australian mainland.
The campgrounds at The Oven and Faultline are popular with hardcore anglers. Campsites are on rock and must be booked online.
Safety information
Plan when to visit. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life!
Exercise extreme caution near cliff edges especially when fishing.
Supervise children at all times.
Gallery
Steep Point at sunset
View of Dirk Hartog Island from the cliffs at Steep Point
Steep Point sunrise
Activities
Camping
Fishing
Plants, wildlife and fungi
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Steep Point.
Traditional Owners
We recognise and acknowledge Malgana people as the traditional owners of Edel Land National Park (proposed).
