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Wet
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(08) 9176 5944. 9176 (08) Eighty Mile Beach Marine Park has six different zones:
Caravan Park, 50km to the south. For more information call call information more For south. the to 50km Park, Caravan October
marine park from this location is via the Eighty Mile Beach Beach Mile Eighty the via is location this from park marine
Dry No 10 16 32
April - - April Sanctuary zones: The green zones are ‘look but don’t take’
accommodation and rooms. The nearest access point to the the to point access nearest The rooms. and accommodation
(°C)
(°C) areas, where all types of fishing are prohibited. They are
Sandfire Roadhouse Sandfire offers fuel, meals, snacks, camping camping snacks, meals, fuel, offers
(mm) Temp
Temp Temp set aside for conservation, so all plants and animals are
Cyclones Rainfall Night Daily Months Season protected. There are three sanctuary zones in the park:
08 9176 5941 or visit eightymilebeach.com.au. eightymilebeach.com.au. visit or 5941 9176 08 Anna Plains, Kurtamparanya and Pananykarra.
Service rangers are often onsite. For more information call call information more For onsite. often are rangers Service Comfort and safety Zone boundaries
and some visitors are keen to observe this natural phenomenon. phenomenon. natural this observe to keen are visitors some and
via 4WD and foot from the caravan park. Parks and Wildlife Wildlife and Parks park. caravan the from foot and 4WD via • Tides in the marine park are semi diurnal (two high tides and Zone boundaries are defined by latitude and longitude coordinates.
cyclones. However, sea turtle nesting occurs in the wet season season wet the in occurs nesting turtle sea However, cyclones. Special purpose zones (cultural heritage): The blue zones
public phones and a mini mart. You can access the marine park park marine the access can You mart. mini a and phones public two low tides each day). Check the tide times before driving On the water, zone boundaries can be identified using Global
when temperatures are milder and there is low risk of tropical tropical of risk low is there and milder are temperatures when recognise and protect sites of high cultural significance
toilet blocks, drinking water, barbecues, fish cleaning station, station, cleaning fish barbecues, water, drinking blocks, toilet along the beach. Positioning Systems (GPS) and plotters. You will need to plot the
average rainfall is low. Most people visit in the dry season season dry the in visit people Most low. is rainfall average to the traditional owners, particularly the Nyangumarta
unpowered campsites and self-contained units, a camp kitchen, kitchen, camp a units, self-contained and campsites unpowered coordinates manually into your GPS. To do this accurately, ensure people. There are four cultural heritage zones in the park:
The marine park lies on the most arid coast in Australia, where where Australia, in coast arid most the on lies park marine The • The beach can have areas of soft sand and mud. Be careful
Eighty Mile Beach Caravan Park Caravan Beach Mile Eighty
offers powered and and powered offers that your GPS is set to either GDA94 or WGS84. Jangyjartiny, Waru, Paruwuturr and Pilyarlkarra. Climate when driving your vehicle and try to stick to the high tide line
The coordinates can be found in this brochure, and online at either pardoostation.com. or above. There have been many vehicle recoveries and losses
Special purpose zone (mangrove protection): The pink
the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
onsite. For more information call (08) 9176 4930 or visit visit or 4930 9176 (08) call information more For onsite. north-west Pilbara joint management plan 2016 plan management joint Pilbara north-west at the beach.
dbca.wa.gov.au. zones are managed for the protection of mangroves,
Parks and Wildlife Service or Department of Primary Industries and Parks and reserves of the south-west Kimberley and and Kimberley south-west the of reserves and Parks refer to the the to refer
4WD, boat and foot. Parks and Wildlife Service rangers are often often are rangers Service Wildlife and Parks foot. and boat 4WD, saltmarshes and species inhabiting these areas, while
• It is not recommended that you swim in the marine park Regional Development websites. Alternatively, zoning maps can be For more information about the Eighty Mile Beach coastal reserves reserves coastal Beach Mile Eighty the about information more For
opportunities in the south-western end of the marine park via via park marine the of end south-western the in opportunities allowing for compatible recreational use. They are of high
due to the presence of jellyfish, catfish, sharks and vagrant emailed to you if you call the Parks and Wildlife Service office.
south. the in Keraudren Cape near Creek Cootenbrand to north
snacks and bait. From here you can access recreational fishing fishing recreational access can you here From bait. and snacks crocodiles. cultural significance to the Ngarla people. There is one
marine park, stretching almost 220km from Cape Missiessy in the the in Missiessy Cape from 220km almost stretching park, marine pool, fire pit, boat launching areas and small shop stocking stocking shop small and areas launching boat pit, fire pool, mangrove protection zone in the park: Malamalajungunya.
• Hot weather dehydrates your body quickly, so always carry Know your zones Beach. The Eighty Mile Beach coastal reserves run parallel to the the to parallel run reserves coastal Beach Mile Eighty The Beach.
There is a camp kitchen, restaurant, toilet and shower block, block, shower and toilet restaurant, kitchen, camp a is There plenty of water. recreational sites of Cape Keraudren, Pardoo and Eighty Mile Mile Eighty and Pardoo Keraudren, Cape of sites recreational In Western Australia, marine parks are zoned to protect the natural Special purpose zones (shore-based activities): The red zones corporate clients and has camp sites, rooms and houses for rent. rent. for houses and rooms sites, camp has and clients corporate
for nearly 260km along the coast and includes the popular popular the includes and coast the along 260km nearly for and cultural values of the area, while providing opportunities for provide for shore based recreational and commercial fishing.
accommodation for caravans, families, backpackers and and backpackers families, caravans, for accommodation • This stretch of coastline is remote; remember to carry enough
and Broome, approximately 1700km north of Perth. It extends extends It Perth. of north 1700km approximately Broome, and commercial and recreational use and enjoyment. As a marine park Boat based fishing is not allowed. There are two shore-based
Pardoo Station Pardoo
is a working cattle station which also provides provides also which station cattle working a is fuel, food, water and first aid equipment.
activities zones in the park: Pananykarra and Banningarra. Eighty Mile Beach Marine Park is located between Port Hedland Hedland Port between located is Park Marine Beach Mile Eighty visitor, it is your responsibility to be aware of what activities are
more information call (08) 9176 4916. 9176 (08) call information more permitted in each zone. To help you ‘know your zones’ the ‘Explore park in the State. the in park
Planning your visit visit your Planning • Tropical cyclones occasionally hit Eighty Mile Beach during Recreation zone: The yellow zone provides for conservation from this location is via Cape Keraudren or Pardoo Station. For For Station. Pardoo or Keraudren Cape via is location this from Marine Parks WA’ iphone app has been created to provide easy-to-
Marine Park became the thirteenth marine marine thirteenth the became Park Marine the wet season. Visitors need to listen for cyclone and severe access information for the marine parks in WA. It provides a variety and recreation. Commercial fishing, pearling, aquaculture facility for guests. The nearest access point to the marine park park marine the to point access nearest The guests. for facility
wide at low tide provide a rich source of food for many species. many for food of source rich a provide tide low at wide weather warnings. of information including a ‘where am I?’ function to see which and petroleum development are not allowed.There is one marine life. In 2013, Eighty Mile Beach Beach Mile Eighty 2013, In life. marine a fully licenced restaurant. There is a swimming pool and laundry laundry and pool swimming a is There restaurant. licenced fully a
intertidal sand and mudflats that extend up to four kilometres kilometres four to up extend that mudflats and sand intertidal marine park zone you are in. The app can be downloaded through recreation zone: Wallal Recreation Zone.
campsites, caravan sites, budget accommodation, souvenirs and and souvenirs accommodation, budget sites, caravan campsites, It is home to many species of shark, ray and sawfish. The vast vast The sawfish. and ray shark, of species many to home is It
appreciate and learn about the spectacular spectacular the about learn and appreciate the Apple AppStore on any iPhone.
to Cape Keraudren Reserve and offers fuel, snacks and meals, meals, and snacks fuel, offers and Reserve Keraudren Cape to
for flatback turtles, which are only found in northern Australia. Australia. northern in found only are which turtles, flatback for General use zone: 70 per cent of the park is available for a
providing special places for people to enjoy, enjoy, to people for places special providing
Great Northern Highway across the road from the turn off off turn the from road the across Highway Northern Great
grounds for migratory shorebirds and is a major nesting site site nesting major a is and shorebirds migratory for grounds Make sure you ‘know your zones’ and are prepared before wide range of recreational and commercial uses.
Pardoo Roadhouse, Tavern and Caravan Park Caravan and Tavern Roadhouse, Pardoo is located on on located is biodiversity and cultural heritage while while heritage cultural and biodiversity Eighty Mile Beach is one of the world’s most important feeding feeding important most world’s the of one is Beach Mile Eighty you head out.
Marine parks help to conserve marine marine conserve to help parks Marine oreastpilbara.wa.gov.au saltwater country. saltwater
information, contact the Shire of East Pilbara: (08) 9175 8000 8000 9175 (08) Pilbara: East of Shire the contact information,
alongside the Parks and Wildlife Service to look after their their after look to Service Wildlife and Parks the alongside Respecting Aboriginal culture
a powerful spiritual force. Each group has rangers who work work who rangers has group Each force. spiritual powerful a the southern end of the marine park by boat or foot. For more more For foot. or boat by park marine the of end southern the
strategy to protect the Kimberley. Kimberley. the protect to strategy The Ngarla, Nyangumarta and Karajarri people welcome visitors and sites are embedded within Eighty Mile Beach and remain remain and Beach Mile Eighty within embedded are sites and queries. You can access the mangrove-lined creeks and bays at at bays and creeks mangrove-lined the access can You queries.
marine parks established as part of a broader broader a of part as established parks marine to their saltwater country and the marine park, and ask that spirits and animals of their traditional country. Stories, songlines songlines Stories, country. traditional their of animals and spirits all times. There is a shire ranger on site to assist with all your your all with assist to site on ranger shire a is There times. all
and remarkable coastal country is one of six six of one is country coastal remarkable and you care for and respect this sacred place. owners have lived on and remain connected to the land, plants, plants, land, the to connected remain and on lived have owners water or electricity available. Dogs must be kept on a lead at at lead a on kept be must Dogs available. electricity or water
Nyangumarta and Karajarri traditional owners. The traditional traditional The owners. traditional Karajarri and Nyangumarta tables, wi-fi hotspots and toilet blocks. There is NO drinking drinking NO is There blocks. toilet and hotspots wi-fi tables,
De Grey Station (Pananykarra). This remote remote This (Pananykarra). Station Grey De • Acknowledge traditional owner country and their ancestors
The marine park is jointly managed with the Ngarla, Ngarla, the with managed jointly is park marine The sites. There is a boat launching ramp, fish cleaning station, picnic picnic station, cleaning fish ramp, launching boat a is There sites.
(Jinmarnkur) to Mulla Mulla Down Creek at at Creek Down Mulla Mulla to (Jinmarnkur) • Respect traditional owner culture and values
operated by the Shire of East Pilbara, offering tent and caravan caravan and tent offering Pilbara, East of Shire the by operated
stretching 260km from Cape Missiessy Missiessy Cape from 260km stretching • Take your rubbish with you Cape Keraudren Cape lies 13km off Great Northern Highway and is is and Highway Northern Great off 13km lies
uninterrupted beach in Western Australia, Australia, Western in beach uninterrupted • Respect wildlife banks and post offices. offices. post and banks
find major grocery stores, camping and tackle stores, hospitals, hospitals, stores, tackle and camping stores, grocery major find • Fish for the future and only catch what you can eat fresh Eighty Mile Beach is the longest longest the is Beach Mile Eighty
The nearest towns are Broome and Port Hedland, where you will will you where Hedland, Port and Broome are towns nearest The • Be careful as there are dangers in the water
Services and facilities and Services Eighty Mile Beach Marine Park Marine Beach Mile Eighty • Be considerate of your hosts and other visitors • Visitors are encouraged not to take shells from the beach
Eighty Mile Beach Marine Park
Recreational fishing Customary fishing Turtle viewing Recreational fishing is a popular activity in the marine park and Customary fishing is fishing by an Aboriginal person in accordance Viewing turtles is a popular activity, but take care not to disturb How you can help is permitted in more than 75 per cent of the park. Recreational with the Aboriginal customary law and tradition of the area being the turtles or their nests. We encourage people to witness the • Quickly and carefully return undersize and unwanted fish to fishing can continue to be enjoyed in the general use zone, fished, for the purpose of satisfying personal, domestic, ceremonial, amazing nesting event while following the Turtle Watchers the water. Use wet hands or a wet cloth when handling fish cultural heritage (dark blue) zones and recreation (yellow) zone. educational or non-commercial communal needs. Code of Conduct, available on the DBCA’s Parks and Wildlife and avoid placing them on hot dry surfaces. In the shore-based activities (red) zones, only shore- based Service website and Turtle Brochure, to enhance the chances Customary fishing is allowed in the park, but it must take place recreational fishing is allowed. In the mangrove protection of a rewarding experience. • Always take your litter home with you – remember that in an area where the person has a connection recognised by (purple) zone, only boat-based recreational fishing is allowed. plastics and fishing line can harm and potentially kill traditional owners of that area. It is for customary law to decide Follow this simple guide to view a turtle nesting: Fishing is not permitted in sanctuary zones. marine wildlife. which individuals have customary fishing rights in a particular Important contacts • Move slow – avoid excess or sudden movement, Remember that recreational fishing rules apply within the marine area. Where these qualifications are not met, an Aboriginal person • Do not feed wildlife as it may be harmful to them crouch down to observe. and introduce risks to other visitors through changed Parks and Wildlife Service Department of Primary park. If you plan to fish from a boat powered by a motor, or if can still go fishing but must fish under recreational fishing rules
wildlife behaviour. Broome Office Industries and Regional you use a powered boat to travel to your fishing destination, and not customary fishing rules. • No glow – avoid using lights and flash photography. Ph: (08) 9195 5500 Development you will need a Recreational Fishing from Boat Licence from the Red lights are ok. • Anchor in sand to protect fragile reef, seagrass and seaweed [email protected] Fisheries Division Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. To Shell collecting • Stay low – keep out of a turtle’s line of sight. communities that can take decades to regrow. dbca.wa.gov.au Broome Office use a throw net, you will need a net fishing licence (haul and set You may collect shells in all zones except in sanctuary zones Ph: (08) 9193 8600 netting is prohibited). Any undersize and unwanted fish should • Leave shells on the beach. Department of (green) and the mangrove protection (purple) zone. Shells, Keep your distance and do not touch the turtles – if you get fish.wa.gov.au Biodiversity, Conservation be returned to the water as soon as possible. Protected species both live and dead, are considered fish under theFish Resources covered in sand from a nesting turtle, you are too close. • Respect turtles when they are nesting and making their way including sawfish are found in this marine park. If caught, remove and Attractions Fishwatch hotline, to report Management Act 1994 and there are rules around taking them. to and from the water: follow the guidelines to enhance all of the line and the hook if possible before releasing. Finfish State Headquarters illegal fishing, aquatic pests To find out how many shells you can take and what size they need your viewing experience. possession limits apply throughout WA including permanent 17 Dick Perry Avenue, and fish kills to be, see the daily bag and size limit table for ‘molluscs and other and temporary places of residence. Familiarise yourself with the • When boating, slow down around shallow coral reefs, Kensington WA 6151 Ph: 1800 815 507 invertebrates’ in the recreational fishing guide. It is an offence to wildlife, seagrass beds and beaches. Ph: (08) 9219 9000 Code of Conduct for Recreational Fishing in the Kimberley before sell fish, including shells, unless you have a commercial fishing dbca.wa.gov.au Report sick, injured you head out fishing. For this document, along with the latest licence. Traditional owners and the Parks and Wildlife Service • Learn about and respect traditional owner culture or stranded recreational fishing rules, go to fish.wa.gov.au. encourage visitors to leave shells on the beach for everyone to and their connection to saltwater country. marine animals enjoy. Shells provide habitats for important species, including the Ph: (08) 9474 9055 hermit crab, and are culturally significant to Aboriginal people. Vehicle Access Vehicle restrictions may be applied in the Special Purpose Zone (Mangrove protection) - (purple), Special Purpose Zone (Cultural heritage) - (dark blue) and Sanctuary Zones (green) if required to protect vulnerable species and habitats e.g. during turtle nesting and hatching seasons and migratory shorebird feeding times. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions Visitor guide Restrictions may also apply to some vehicle types. To prevent Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development erosion and protect the nests of birds and turtles, driving on the GOVERNMENT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA dune system is not permitted. Please drive slowly, keep a good Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions distance away from wildlife and stay at least 15metres away from Cover photo – Craig Williams Photography Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development the base of the dunes.
Information current as of August 2017. GOVERNMENT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
This publication is available in alternative formats on request. XX M 0817 20160069 RECYCLE Please return unwanted brochures to distribution points Zone Activity General use Sanctuary Recreation Special purpose Special purpose Special purpose (Mangrove protection) (Shore-based activites) (Cultural heritage) Recreational fishing 3 7 3 Boat-based only Shore-based only 3 Shell collecting** 3 7 3 7 Shore-based only 3 Boating 3 3 3 No boat launching 3 3 Customary activities 3 3 3 3 3 3 Vehicle access 3 Restrictions may apply* 3 Restrictions may apply* 3 Restrictions may apply* Wildlife viewing 3 3 3 3 3 3
All activities subject to regulations and conditions. ** Shell collecting (dead or alive) restrictions apply – Visitors are encouraged to leave Statewide recreational fishing rules (e.g. species, bag and size limits, gear restrictions shells on the beach as they are culturally significant for the area’s traditional owners and licence requirements) also apply. Please go to www.fish.wa.gov.au and provide habitat for hermit crabs and other invertebrates. * Restrictions may be implemented to protect key values. DBCA’s Parks and Wildlife Service will be assessing visitation and usage patterns and impacts to species and habitat sensitive sites. Please visit www.dbca.wa.gov.au for up to date information.