Island National Park Wirruwana Above A survivor, the knob-tailed gecko is now thriving after the removal Above A predator, the chuditch will be the last animal species returned to the of pest species. island. Boating to the island Island Protection Follow the previous advice on how to pack carefully for your trip. When visiting the island by boat, install and check rodent bait stations on your vessel. Maintain bait potency by replacing as per manufacturers advice. Take care to avoid native animals at all times when driving on the island. Please note: • Animals often use vehicle tracks to move from place to place. • Native mammals are most active from dusk to dawn. Please take extra care when driving between these times.

Island Protection - during your stay More information • Fires are not permitted within the national park. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions • Keep to existing tracks and camp at designated campsites to avoid damage to native vegetation. Parks and Wildlife Service District • Bag all your rubbish and remove it from the island when you leave. 61–63 Knight Terrace, Denham WA 6537 • Secure and store all rubbish away from animals. Ph: (08) 9948 2226 • Make sure human waste is covered immediately, buried to Email: [email protected] at least 30cm and located at least 100 metres away from your www.sharkbay.org/restoration 20130233 campsite. Full colour logo original • Native wildlife is protected by law and should not be disturbed in Dirk Hartog Island any way. Front cover (clockwise from top) Banded hare-wallaby, greater stick-nest rat, Return to 1616 , chuditch, , Shark Bay bandicoot, and brush-tailed Logo on light background mulgara. Illustrations – Ian Trapnell, Kristy Day, Parks and Wildlife. Return to 1616 Ecological Restoration Project Dirk Hartog Island Return to 1616

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