into the cliffs south of Steep Point in 1963. 1963. in Point Steep of south cliffs the into
Shark Bay, including the fishing vessel Nor 6, which smashed smashed which 6, Nor vessel fishing the including Bay, Shark
shells were depleted through overfishing. overfishing. through depleted were shells Access Things to see and do Between Steep Point and Thunder Bay
From 1712 to 1963 a number of ships were wrecked around around wrecked were ships of number a 1963 to 1712 From
about the same time and continued into the 1930s when the the when 1930s the into continued and time same the about Steep Point can only be accessed by high clearance four-wheel-
stripped from Shark Bay’s islands around 1850. Pearling started started Pearling 1850. around islands Bay’s Shark from stripped South Passage and Shelter Bay Zuytdorp, wrecked against the cliffs south of Shark Bay in 1712. 1712. in Bay Shark of south cliffs the against wrecked Zuytdorp, drive vehicles or by boat.
Settlement followed these voyages of discovery. Guano was was Guano discovery. of voyages these followed Settlement
The Zuytdorp Cliffs were named after the Dutch ship, the the ship, Dutch the after named were Cliffs Zuytdorp The It is about 185km by road from the Northwest Coastal Highway The four-wheel-drive track between Steep Point and Thunder
used into the 1960s. the into used
Shipwrecks to Steep Point, including 140km of unsealed road. The last 30km Bay follows the Zuytdorp Cliffs and offers a series of spectacular
Denham surveyed the area in 1858, producing charts that were were that charts producing 1858, in area the surveyed Denham is a single lane of soft track winding around sand dunes.
Camp sites at Shelter Bay offer idyllic beach camping and views with a few special stops.
in 1801−03 and Louis de Freycinet in 1818. Henry Mangles Mangles Henry 1818. in Freycinet de Louis and 1801−03 in
increasingly important. important. increasingly The journey to Shelter Bay from Denham by boat is about views of Dirk Hartog Island. The most popular time to visit • The Nor 6 is a monument to the fishing vessel that was
Voyages of scientific discovery were conducted by Nicolas Baudin Baudin Nicolas by conducted were discovery scientific of Voyages
pearl farming, fishing continues and tourism has become become has tourism and continues fishing farming, pearl 50km via the South Passage. is from April to October when winds are lighter and the sea wrecked on the rocks below.
In the 21st century pearling is making a comeback through through comeback a making is pearling century 21st the In
confirmed. calmer. Make sure you book camp sites for these months • Enjoy a 360-degree view of the peninsula from the lookout.
died in Mauritius without reaching France and having his claim claim his having and France reaching without Mauritius in died Camping and facilities well in advance.
was the area’s economic mainstay from the early 20th century. 20th early the from mainstay economic area’s the was • Stop and listen to the Thunder Bay blowholes as they
claimed the western half of New Holland for France, but he he but France, for Holland New of half western the claimed
Sandalwood was cut from the 1890s until 2000, but fishing fishing but 2000, until 1890s the from cut was Sandalwood There are camp sites at Shelter Bay, The Oven (Steep Point) and breathe deeply during a light swell. Be careful around
during his New Holland coast exploration. In 1772 St Alouarn Alouarn St 1772 In exploration. coast Holland New his during False Entrance. Permits are required and camp sites are popular Steep Point these large holes and stay well back during heavy
Willem de Vlamingh. In 1699 William Dampier studied this area area this studied Dampier William 1699 In Vlamingh. de Willem
years. years. so book well in advance. For details see www.sharkbay.org, seas when water shoots through them 20m into the air.
pastoral stations have become conservation areas in recent recent in areas conservation become have stations pastoral
European in Western Australia. He was followed in 1697 by by 1697 in followed was He Australia. Western in European email [email protected] or phone (08) 9948 3993.
has been through good times and droughts since then. Some Some then. since droughts and times good through been has
n 1616 Dirk Hartog made the first recorded landing by a a by landing recorded first the made Hartog Dirk 1616 n
I Camping fees apply. Sheep were introduced in the 1860s and the pastoral industry industry pastoral the and 1860s the in introduced were Sheep False Entrance
When anchored off the southern tip of Dirk Hartog Island Recent history Recent Facilities are basic with some drop toilets. Make sure you have in 1697, the Dutch seafarer Willem de Vlamingh named this
enough food, water and fuel as there is nowhere to purchase
Parks and Wildlife and Parks point , translated as Steep Point. Zuytdorp Cliffs. Photo – – Photo Cliffs. Zuytdorp Steyle Hock
plenty of good food. food. good of plenty supplies in the Edel Land area.
Prong. The number of middens and camp sites indicate there was was there indicate sites camp and middens of number The Prong. Today many people come to this most westerly point as part This break in the Zuytdorp Cliffs was named False Entrance because
was fresh water at Willyah Mia, on the eastern shore of Heirisson Heirisson of shore eastern the on Mia, Willyah at water fresh was of a pilgrimage to visit all of the extreme cardinal points on many early mariners mistook it for the South Passage, the entrance
at Crayfish Bay provided stone for spear tips and tools, and there there and tools, and tips spear for stone provided Bay Crayfish at the Australian mainland. Close by, The Oven and The Faultline to Shark Bay between Dirk Hartog Island and Steep Point. Pam Dickenson Pam Turtle hatchling at Shelter Bay. Photo – – Photo Bay. Shelter at hatchling Turtle Edel Land was an important place for Aboriginal people. A quarry quarry A people. Aboriginal for place important an was Land Edel are popular fishing spots.
Today visitors come here to fish, enjoy a walk along the beach
for Shark Bay is Gutharraguda, meaning ‘two bays’. ‘two meaning Gutharraguda, is Bay Shark for and to see the nearby blowholes.
Edel Land, was occupied by Malgana speakers. The Malgana name name Malgana The speakers. Malgana by occupied was Land, Edel
Nhanda speakers while the central part of Shark Bay, including including Bay, Shark of part central the while speakers Nhanda
avid visitors to Steep Point. Steep to visitors avid Watch your step at the Blowholes. Photo – DBCA South Passage from Shelter Bay. Photo – DBCA
westerly part of the Australian mainland, fishers are the most most the are fishers mainland, Australian the of part westerly The area south of Henri Freycinet Harbour was occupied by by occupied was Harbour Freycinet Henri of south area The
While also visited by sightseers and those seeking the most most the seeking those and sightseers by visited also While
groups: the Malgana, Nhanda and Yingkarta. Yingkarta. and Nhanda Malgana, the groups:
beauty of this coastline is of World Heritage value. Heritage World of is coastline this of beauty Shark Bay is the traditional country of three Aboriginal language language Aboriginal three of country traditional the is Bay Shark
and animal life. Set against waters teeming with marine life, the the life, marine with teeming waters against Set life. animal and
Aboriginal occupation Aboriginal
this dry and windswept limestone coast hosts resilient plant plant resilient hosts coast limestone windswept and dry this
Backed by sweeping white sand dunes and secluded beaches, beaches, secluded and dunes sand white sweeping by Backed
unusual for sharks to take fish before they are landed. are they before fish take to sharks for unusual
beauty, the Zuytdorp Cliffs. Cliffs. Zuytdorp the beauty,
haul their catches up cliffs using special gaffs, although it is not not is it although gaffs, special using cliffs up catches their haul
Shark Bay are outstanding features of exceptional natural natural exceptional of features outstanding are Bay Shark
Serious fishers float baits offshore with helium balloons and and balloons helium with offshore baits float fishers Serious
Rising 200m above the Indian Ocean on the western side of of side western the on Ocean Indian the above 200m Rising
especially during summer. summer. during especially
World Heritage World
in Australia with mackerel, trevally and sailfish caught there, there, caught sailfish and trevally mackerel, with Australia in
Point is renowned for having some of the best land-based fishing fishing land-based best the of some having for renowned is Point
crescent-shaped beaches form the western boundary of Shark Bay. Shark of boundary western the form beaches crescent-shaped
Passage is the most diverse in the Shark Bay Marine Park. Steep Steep Park. Marine Bay Shark the in diverse most the is Passage
Belefin Prong. Its contrasting coastlines of tall rugged cliffs and and cliffs rugged tall of coastlines contrasting Its Prong. Belefin
With more than 320 species of fish, the marine life in South South in life marine the fish, of species 320 than more With
to just south of False Entrance and encompasses much of of much encompasses and Entrance False of south just to
Fishing The proposed Edel Land National Park extends from Steep Point Point Steep from extends Park National Land Edel proposed The
Take care by the sea More information Strong gusts of air and water may suddenly erupt from Drive carefully Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions blowholes and the rocks around them may be slippery. Parks and Wildlife Service Edel Land including • The access road is long and rough (140km of • When near the water or at cliffs, watch the water for large Shark Bay District unsealed track – about three hours driving). Be prepared. unexpected waves. Knight Terrace, Denham WA 6537 Steep Point • Only high clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles are able to • Please keep well clear of cliff edges and blowholes. Phone (08) 9948 2226 traverse the last 30km of sandy tracks. Fax (08) 9948 2201 • Be prepared for sudden wind gusts. • Unlicensed off-road vehicles (quads, motorbikes) are not permitted. • Supervise children at all times. Steep Point Ranger Station Phone (08) 9948 3993 • Ensure your vehicle is in sound condition and has all of Email: [email protected] the recommended safety equipment. sharkbay.org • Normal road traffic rules apply. dbca.wa.gov.au • Seatbelts must be worn and riding in the back of utilities is prohibited. • Drive at a safe speed suitable to the conditions. • Reduce tyre pressure to at least 20psi (trailers included) to negotiate the soft sand tracks. The pressure will vary according to vehicle type and load as well as type of tyre and rim. • Remember to inflate tyres when you are back on the Useless Loop Road. • Drive only on existing vehicle tracks and keep four-wheel drive engaged to minimise track damage.
• Entry to the Useless Loop townsite and surrounding area False Entrance blowholes. Photo – Western 4WDriver is not permitted. Enjoy your visit. Look after the park • Be aware of uneven and sharp rock surfaces and yourself when walking. Reduce tyre pressure on the soft sandy four-wheel-drive tracks. • Firearms, weapons and fireworks are not permitted. Photo – DBCA • Edel Land is remote and potentially dangerous – your safety • No pets allowed. is your responsibility. • There are no water, food, fuel or vehicle services in the area. • All native wildlife is protected. Leave plants, animals, rocks Top: Humpback whale. Photo – Tracey Moran and shells as you find them. • Camp sites must be booked prior to arrival. Front: Zuytdorp Cliffs. Photo – DBCA • Fish bag limits and size restrictions apply. Please check and • Visitors must register on arrival and display an entry permit abide by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional on vehicle dashboard. Launching and landing drone devices in national Development regulations www.dpird.wa.gov.au. parks and reserves is prohibited unless authorised. • Open fires are not permitted. Please use portable gas • Sandy Point Sanctuary Zone and Surf Point Sanctuary Zone For more information please contact the Shark Bay cookers. are marine refuges in Shark Bay Marine Park. See the Shark District office on (08) 9948 2226 • Do not empty chemicals into toilets as chemicals destroy Bay Marine Reserves brochure or go to www.sharkbay.org Visitor guide composting micro-organisms. for more information. Information current at November 2017. • Where there are no toilets, bury human waste at least 100m • Fishing is not permitted and nothing may be removed from This document is available in alternative formats on request. from public areas and the water. marine sanctuary zones. • During summer, heat is a potential safety hazard – make GOVERNMENT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA sure you take enough water. • Stow rubbish away from wildlife and prevent it from being Top: Watch the water for large unexpected waves. Photo – Western 4WDriver blown away. Above: Fishing is popular at Edel Land. Photo – Paul Dickenson
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into the cliffs south of Steep Point in 1963. 1963. in Point Steep of south cliffs the into
Shark Bay, including the fishing vessel Nor 6, which smashed smashed which 6, Nor vessel fishing the including Bay, Shark
shells were depleted through overfishing. overfishing. through depleted were shells Access Things to see and do Between Steep Point and Thunder Bay
From 1712 to 1963 a number of ships were wrecked around around wrecked were ships of number a 1963 to 1712 From
about the same time and continued into the 1930s when the the when 1930s the into continued and time same the about Steep Point can only be accessed by high clearance four-wheel-
stripped from Shark Bay’s islands around 1850. Pearling started started Pearling 1850. around islands Bay’s Shark from stripped South Passage and Shelter Bay Zuytdorp, wrecked against the cliffs south of Shark Bay in 1712. 1712. in Bay Shark of south cliffs the against wrecked Zuytdorp, drive vehicles or by boat.
Settlement followed these voyages of discovery. Guano was was Guano discovery. of voyages these followed Settlement
The Zuytdorp Cliffs were named after the Dutch ship, the the ship, Dutch the after named were Cliffs Zuytdorp The It is about 185km by road from the Northwest Coastal Highway The four-wheel-drive track between Steep Point and Thunder
used into the 1960s. the into used
Shipwrecks to Steep Point, including 140km of unsealed road. The last 30km Bay follows the Zuytdorp Cliffs and offers a series of spectacular
Denham surveyed the area in 1858, producing charts that were were that charts producing 1858, in area the surveyed Denham is a single lane of soft track winding around sand dunes.
Camp sites at Shelter Bay offer idyllic beach camping and views with a few special stops.
in 1801−03 and Louis de Freycinet in 1818. Henry Mangles Mangles Henry 1818. in Freycinet de Louis and 1801−03 in
increasingly important. important. increasingly The journey to Shelter Bay from Denham by boat is about views of Dirk Hartog Island. The most popular time to visit • The Nor 6 is a monument to the fishing vessel that was
Voyages of scientific discovery were conducted by Nicolas Baudin Baudin Nicolas by conducted were discovery scientific of Voyages
pearl farming, fishing continues and tourism has become become has tourism and continues fishing farming, pearl 50km via the South Passage. is from April to October when winds are lighter and the sea wrecked on the rocks below.
In the 21st century pearling is making a comeback through through comeback a making is pearling century 21st the In
confirmed. calmer. Make sure you book camp sites for these months • Enjoy a 360-degree view of the peninsula from the lookout.
died in Mauritius without reaching France and having his claim claim his having and France reaching without Mauritius in died Camping and facilities well in advance.
was the area’s economic mainstay from the early 20th century. 20th early the from mainstay economic area’s the was • Stop and listen to the Thunder Bay blowholes as they
claimed the western half of New Holland for France, but he he but France, for Holland New of half western the claimed
Sandalwood was cut from the 1890s until 2000, but fishing fishing but 2000, until 1890s the from cut was Sandalwood There are camp sites at Shelter Bay, The Oven (Steep Point) and breathe deeply during a light swell. Be careful around
during his New Holland coast exploration. In 1772 St Alouarn Alouarn St 1772 In exploration. coast Holland New his during False Entrance. Permits are required and camp sites are popular Steep Point these large holes and stay well back during heavy
Willem de Vlamingh. In 1699 William Dampier studied this area area this studied Dampier William 1699 In Vlamingh. de Willem
years. years. so book well in advance. For details see www.sharkbay.org, seas when water shoots through them 20m into the air.
pastoral stations have become conservation areas in recent recent in areas conservation become have stations pastoral
European in Western Australia. He was followed in 1697 by by 1697 in followed was He Australia. Western in European email [email protected] or phone (08) 9948 3993.
has been through good times and droughts since then. Some Some then. since droughts and times good through been has
n 1616 Dirk Hartog made the first recorded landing by a a by landing recorded first the made Hartog Dirk 1616 n
I Camping fees apply. Sheep were introduced in the 1860s and the pastoral industry industry pastoral the and 1860s the in introduced were Sheep False Entrance
When anchored off the southern tip of Dirk Hartog Island Recent history Recent Facilities are basic with some drop toilets. Make sure you have in 1697, the Dutch seafarer Willem de Vlamingh named this
enough food, water and fuel as there is nowhere to purchase
Parks and Wildlife and Parks point , translated as Steep Point. Zuytdorp Cliffs. Photo – – Photo Cliffs. Zuytdorp Steyle Hock
plenty of good food. food. good of plenty supplies in the Edel Land area.
Prong. The number of middens and camp sites indicate there was was there indicate sites camp and middens of number The Prong. Today many people come to this most westerly point as part This break in the Zuytdorp Cliffs was named False Entrance because
was fresh water at Willyah Mia, on the eastern shore of Heirisson Heirisson of shore eastern the on Mia, Willyah at water fresh was of a pilgrimage to visit all of the extreme cardinal points on many early mariners mistook it for the South Passage, the entrance
at Crayfish Bay provided stone for spear tips and tools, and there there and tools, and tips spear for stone provided Bay Crayfish at the Australian mainland. Close by, The Oven and The Faultline to Shark Bay between Dirk Hartog Island and Steep Point. Pam Dickenson Pam Turtle hatchling at Shelter Bay. Photo – – Photo Bay. Shelter at hatchling Turtle Edel Land was an important place for Aboriginal people. A quarry quarry A people. Aboriginal for place important an was Land Edel are popular fishing spots.
Today visitors come here to fish, enjoy a walk along the beach
for Shark Bay is Gutharraguda, meaning ‘two bays’. ‘two meaning Gutharraguda, is Bay Shark for and to see the nearby blowholes.
Edel Land, was occupied by Malgana speakers. The Malgana name name Malgana The speakers. Malgana by occupied was Land, Edel
Nhanda speakers while the central part of Shark Bay, including including Bay, Shark of part central the while speakers Nhanda
avid visitors to Steep Point. Steep to visitors avid Watch your step at the Blowholes. Photo – DBCA South Passage from Shelter Bay. Photo – DBCA
westerly part of the Australian mainland, fishers are the most most the are fishers mainland, Australian the of part westerly The area south of Henri Freycinet Harbour was occupied by by occupied was Harbour Freycinet Henri of south area The
While also visited by sightseers and those seeking the most most the seeking those and sightseers by visited also While
groups: the Malgana, Nhanda and Yingkarta. Yingkarta. and Nhanda Malgana, the groups:
beauty of this coastline is of World Heritage value. Heritage World of is coastline this of beauty Shark Bay is the traditional country of three Aboriginal language language Aboriginal three of country traditional the is Bay Shark
and animal life. Set against waters teeming with marine life, the the life, marine with teeming waters against Set life. animal and
Aboriginal occupation Aboriginal
this dry and windswept limestone coast hosts resilient plant plant resilient hosts coast limestone windswept and dry this
Backed by sweeping white sand dunes and secluded beaches, beaches, secluded and dunes sand white sweeping by Backed
unusual for sharks to take fish before they are landed. are they before fish take to sharks for unusual
beauty, the Zuytdorp Cliffs. Cliffs. Zuytdorp the beauty,
haul their catches up cliffs using special gaffs, although it is not not is it although gaffs, special using cliffs up catches their haul
Shark Bay are outstanding features of exceptional natural natural exceptional of features outstanding are Bay Shark
Serious fishers float baits offshore with helium balloons and and balloons helium with offshore baits float fishers Serious
Rising 200m above the Indian Ocean on the western side of of side western the on Ocean Indian the above 200m Rising
especially during summer. summer. during especially
World Heritage World
in Australia with mackerel, trevally and sailfish caught there, there, caught sailfish and trevally mackerel, with Australia in
Point is renowned for having some of the best land-based fishing fishing land-based best the of some having for renowned is Point
crescent-shaped beaches form the western boundary of Shark Bay. Shark of boundary western the form beaches crescent-shaped
Passage is the most diverse in the Shark Bay Marine Park. Steep Steep Park. Marine Bay Shark the in diverse most the is Passage
Belefin Prong. Its contrasting coastlines of tall rugged cliffs and and cliffs rugged tall of coastlines contrasting Its Prong. Belefin
With more than 320 species of fish, the marine life in South South in life marine the fish, of species 320 than more With
to just south of False Entrance and encompasses much of of much encompasses and Entrance False of south just to
Fishing The proposed Edel Land National Park extends from Steep Point Point Steep from extends Park National Land Edel proposed The
Take care by the sea More information Strong gusts of air and water may suddenly erupt from Drive carefully Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions blowholes and the rocks around them may be slippery. Parks and Wildlife Service Edel Land including • The access road is long and rough (140km of • When near the water or at cliffs, watch the water for large Shark Bay District unsealed track – about three hours driving). Be prepared. unexpected waves. Knight Terrace, Denham WA 6537 Steep Point • Only high clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles are able to • Please keep well clear of cliff edges and blowholes. Phone (08) 9948 2226 traverse the last 30km of sandy tracks. Fax (08) 9948 2201 • Be prepared for sudden wind gusts. • Unlicensed off-road vehicles (quads, motorbikes) are not permitted. • Supervise children at all times. Steep Point Ranger Station Phone (08) 9948 3993 • Ensure your vehicle is in sound condition and has all of Email: [email protected] the recommended safety equipment. sharkbay.org • Normal road traffic rules apply. dbca.wa.gov.au • Seatbelts must be worn and riding in the back of utilities is prohibited. • Drive at a safe speed suitable to the conditions. • Reduce tyre pressure to at least 20psi (trailers included) to negotiate the soft sand tracks. The pressure will vary according to vehicle type and load as well as type of tyre and rim. • Remember to inflate tyres when you are back on the Useless Loop Road. • Drive only on existing vehicle tracks and keep four-wheel drive engaged to minimise track damage.
• Entry to the Useless Loop townsite and surrounding area False Entrance blowholes. Photo – Western 4WDriver is not permitted. Enjoy your visit. Look after the park • Be aware of uneven and sharp rock surfaces and yourself when walking. Reduce tyre pressure on the soft sandy four-wheel-drive tracks. • Firearms, weapons and fireworks are not permitted. Photo – DBCA • Edel Land is remote and potentially dangerous – your safety • No pets allowed. is your responsibility. • There are no water, food, fuel or vehicle services in the area. • All native wildlife is protected. Leave plants, animals, rocks Top: Humpback whale. Photo – Tracey Moran and shells as you find them. • Camp sites must be booked prior to arrival. Front: Zuytdorp Cliffs. Photo – DBCA • Fish bag limits and size restrictions apply. Please check and • Visitors must register on arrival and display an entry permit abide by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional on vehicle dashboard. Launching and landing drone devices in national Development regulations www.dpird.wa.gov.au. parks and reserves is prohibited unless authorised. • Open fires are not permitted. Please use portable gas • Sandy Point Sanctuary Zone and Surf Point Sanctuary Zone For more information please contact the Shark Bay cookers. are marine refuges in Shark Bay Marine Park. See the Shark District office on (08) 9948 2226 • Do not empty chemicals into toilets as chemicals destroy Bay Marine Reserves brochure or go to www.sharkbay.org Visitor guide composting micro-organisms. for more information. Information current at November 2017. • Where there are no toilets, bury human waste at least 100m • Fishing is not permitted and nothing may be removed from This document is available in alternative formats on request. from public areas and the water. marine sanctuary zones. • During summer, heat is a potential safety hazard – make GOVERNMENT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA sure you take enough water. • Stow rubbish away from wildlife and prevent it from being Top: Watch the water for large unexpected waves. Photo – Western 4WDriver blown away. Above: Fishing is popular at Edel Land. Photo – Paul Dickenson
20170399 1117-TBA 20170399 RECYCLE Please return unwanted brochures to distribution points.
into the cliffs south of Steep Point in 1963. 1963. in Point Steep of south cliffs the into
Shark Bay, including the fishing vessel Nor 6, which smashed smashed which 6, Nor vessel fishing the including Bay, Shark
shells were depleted through overfishing. overfishing. through depleted were shells Access Things to see and do Between Steep Point and Thunder Bay
From 1712 to 1963 a number of ships were wrecked around around wrecked were ships of number a 1963 to 1712 From
about the same time and continued into the 1930s when the the when 1930s the into continued and time same the about Steep Point can only be accessed by high clearance four-wheel-
stripped from Shark Bay’s islands around 1850. Pearling started started Pearling 1850. around islands Bay’s Shark from stripped South Passage and Shelter Bay Zuytdorp, wrecked against the cliffs south of Shark Bay in 1712. 1712. in Bay Shark of south cliffs the against wrecked Zuytdorp, drive vehicles or by boat.
Settlement followed these voyages of discovery. Guano was was Guano discovery. of voyages these followed Settlement
The Zuytdorp Cliffs were named after the Dutch ship, the the ship, Dutch the after named were Cliffs Zuytdorp The It is about 185km by road from the Northwest Coastal Highway The four-wheel-drive track between Steep Point and Thunder used into the 1960s. the into used
Shipwrecks to Steep Point, including 140km of unsealed road. The last 30km Bay follows the Zuytdorp Cliffs and offers a series of spectacular
Denham surveyed the area in 1858, producing charts that were were that charts producing 1858, in area the surveyed Denham is a single lane of soft track winding around sand dunes.
Camp sites at Shelter Bay offer idyllic beach camping and views with a few special stops. in 1801−03 and Louis de Freycinet in 1818. Henry Mangles Mangles Henry 1818. in Freycinet de Louis and 1801−03 in
increasingly important. important. increasingly The journey to Shelter Bay from Denham by boat is about views of Dirk Hartog Island. The most popular time to visit • The Nor 6 is a monument to the fishing vessel that was
Voyages of scientific discovery were conducted by Nicolas Baudin Baudin Nicolas by conducted were discovery scientific of Voyages
pearl farming, fishing continues and tourism has become become has tourism and continues fishing farming, pearl 50km via the South Passage. is from April to October when winds are lighter and the sea wrecked on the rocks below.
In the 21st century pearling is making a comeback through through comeback a making is pearling century 21st the In
confirmed. calmer. Make sure you book camp sites for these months • Enjoy a 360-degree view of the peninsula from the lookout.
died in Mauritius without reaching France and having his claim claim his having and France reaching without Mauritius in died Camping and facilities well in advance.
was the area’s economic mainstay from the early 20th century. 20th early the from mainstay economic area’s the was • Stop and listen to the Thunder Bay blowholes as they claimed the western half of New Holland for France, but he he but France, for Holland New of half western the claimed
Sandalwood was cut from the 1890s until 2000, but fishing fishing but 2000, until 1890s the from cut was Sandalwood There are camp sites at Shelter Bay, The Oven (Steep Point) and breathe deeply during a light swell. Be careful around
during his New Holland coast exploration. In 1772 St Alouarn Alouarn St 1772 In exploration. coast Holland New his during False Entrance. Permits are required and camp sites are popular Steep Point these large holes and stay well back during heavy
Willem de Vlamingh. In 1699 William Dampier studied this area area this studied Dampier William 1699 In Vlamingh. de Willem
years. years. so book well in advance. For details see www.sharkbay.org, seas when water shoots through them 20m into the air.
pastoral stations have become conservation areas in recent recent in areas conservation become have stations pastoral
European in Western Australia. He was followed in 1697 by by 1697 in followed was He Australia. Western in European email [email protected] or phone (08) 9948 3993.
has been through good times and droughts since then. Some Some then. since droughts and times good through been has n 1616 Dirk Hartog made the first recorded landing by a a by landing recorded first the made Hartog Dirk 1616 n
I Camping fees apply. Sheep were introduced in the 1860s and the pastoral industry industry pastoral the and 1860s the in introduced were Sheep False Entrance
When anchored off the southern tip of Dirk Hartog Island Recent history Recent Facilities are basic with some drop toilets. Make sure you have in 1697, the Dutch seafarer Willem de Vlamingh named this
enough food, water and fuel as there is nowhere to purchase
Parks and Wildlife and Parks point , translated as Steep Point. Zuytdorp Cliffs. Photo – – Photo Cliffs. Zuytdorp Steyle Hock
plenty of good food. food. good of plenty supplies in the Edel Land area.
Prong. The number of middens and camp sites indicate there was was there indicate sites camp and middens of number The Prong. Today many people come to this most westerly point as part This break in the Zuytdorp Cliffs was named False Entrance because
was fresh water at Willyah Mia, on the eastern shore of Heirisson Heirisson of shore eastern the on Mia, Willyah at water fresh was of a pilgrimage to visit all of the extreme cardinal points on many early mariners mistook it for the South Passage, the entrance
at Crayfish Bay provided stone for spear tips and tools, and there there and tools, and tips spear for stone provided Bay Crayfish at the Australian mainland. Close by, The Oven and The Faultline to Shark Bay between Dirk Hartog Island and Steep Point. Pam Dickenson Pam Turtle hatchling at Shelter Bay. Photo – – Photo Bay. Shelter at hatchling Turtle Edel Land was an important place for Aboriginal people. A quarry quarry A people. Aboriginal for place important an was Land Edel are popular fishing spots.
Today visitors come here to fish, enjoy a walk along the beach
for Shark Bay is Gutharraguda, meaning ‘two bays’. ‘two meaning Gutharraguda, is Bay Shark for and to see the nearby blowholes.
Edel Land, was occupied by Malgana speakers. The Malgana name name Malgana The speakers. Malgana by occupied was Land, Edel
Nhanda speakers while the central part of Shark Bay, including including Bay, Shark of part central the while speakers Nhanda avid visitors to Steep Point. Steep to visitors avid Watch your step at the Blowholes. Photo – DBCA South Passage from Shelter Bay. Photo – DBCA
westerly part of the Australian mainland, fishers are the most most the are fishers mainland, Australian the of part westerly The area south of Henri Freycinet Harbour was occupied by by occupied was Harbour Freycinet Henri of south area The
While also visited by sightseers and those seeking the most most the seeking those and sightseers by visited also While groups: the Malgana, Nhanda and Yingkarta. Yingkarta. and Nhanda Malgana, the groups:
beauty of this coastline is of World Heritage value. Heritage World of is coastline this of beauty Shark Bay is the traditional country of three Aboriginal language language Aboriginal three of country traditional the is Bay Shark
and animal life. Set against waters teeming with marine life, the the life, marine with teeming waters against Set life. animal and
Aboriginal occupation Aboriginal
this dry and windswept limestone coast hosts resilient plant plant resilient hosts coast limestone windswept and dry this
Backed by sweeping white sand dunes and secluded beaches, beaches, secluded and dunes sand white sweeping by Backed
unusual for sharks to take fish before they are landed. are they before fish take to sharks for unusual
beauty, the Zuytdorp Cliffs. Cliffs. Zuytdorp the beauty, haul their catches up cliffs using special gaffs, although it is not not is it although gaffs, special using cliffs up catches their haul
Shark Bay are outstanding features of exceptional natural natural exceptional of features outstanding are Bay Shark
Serious fishers float baits offshore with helium balloons and and balloons helium with offshore baits float fishers Serious
Rising 200m above the Indian Ocean on the western side of of side western the on Ocean Indian the above 200m Rising
especially during summer. summer. during especially
World Heritage World in Australia with mackerel, trevally and sailfish caught there, there, caught sailfish and trevally mackerel, with Australia in
Point is renowned for having some of the best land-based fishing fishing land-based best the of some having for renowned is Point
crescent-shaped beaches form the western boundary of Shark Bay. Shark of boundary western the form beaches crescent-shaped
Passage is the most diverse in the Shark Bay Marine Park. Steep Steep Park. Marine Bay Shark the in diverse most the is Passage
Belefin Prong. Its contrasting coastlines of tall rugged cliffs and and cliffs rugged tall of coastlines contrasting Its Prong. Belefin
With more than 320 species of fish, the marine life in South South in life marine the fish, of species 320 than more With to just south of False Entrance and encompasses much of of much encompasses and Entrance False of south just to
Fishing The proposed Edel Land National Park extends from Steep Point Point Steep from extends Park National Land Edel proposed The
Take care by the sea More information Strong gusts of air and water may suddenly erupt from Drive carefully Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions blowholes and the rocks around them may be slippery. Parks and Wildlife Service Edel Land including • The access road is long and rough (140km of • When near the water or at cliffs, watch the water for large Shark Bay District unsealed track – about three hours driving). Be prepared. unexpected waves. Knight Terrace, Denham WA 6537 Steep Point • Only high clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles are able to • Please keep well clear of cliff edges and blowholes. Phone (08) 9948 2226 traverse the last 30km of sandy tracks. Fax (08) 9948 2201 • Be prepared for sudden wind gusts. • Unlicensed off-road vehicles (quads, motorbikes) are not permitted. • Supervise children at all times. Steep Point Ranger Station Phone (08) 9948 3993 • Ensure your vehicle is in sound condition and has all of Email: [email protected] the recommended safety equipment. sharkbay.org • Normal road traffic rules apply. dbca.wa.gov.au • Seatbelts must be worn and riding in the back of utilities is prohibited. • Drive at a safe speed suitable to the conditions. • Reduce tyre pressure to at least 20psi (trailers included) to negotiate the soft sand tracks. The pressure will vary according to vehicle type and load as well as type of tyre and rim. • Remember to inflate tyres when you are back on the Useless Loop Road. • Drive only on existing vehicle tracks and keep four-wheel drive engaged to minimise track damage.
• Entry to the Useless Loop townsite and surrounding area False Entrance blowholes. Photo – Western 4WDriver is not permitted. Enjoy your visit. Look after the park • Be aware of uneven and sharp rock surfaces and yourself when walking. Reduce tyre pressure on the soft sandy four-wheel-drive tracks. • Firearms, weapons and fireworks are not permitted. Photo – DBCA • Edel Land is remote and potentially dangerous – your safety • No pets allowed. is your responsibility. • There are no water, food, fuel or vehicle services in the area. • All native wildlife is protected. Leave plants, animals, rocks Top: Humpback whale. Photo – Tracey Moran and shells as you find them. • Camp sites must be booked prior to arrival. Front: Zuytdorp Cliffs. Photo – DBCA • Fish bag limits and size restrictions apply. Please check and • Visitors must register on arrival and display an entry permit abide by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional on vehicle dashboard. Launching and landing drone devices in national Development regulations www.dpird.wa.gov.au. parks and reserves is prohibited unless authorised. • Open fires are not permitted. Please use portable gas • Sandy Point Sanctuary Zone and Surf Point Sanctuary Zone For more information please contact the Shark Bay cookers. are marine refuges in Shark Bay Marine Park. See the Shark District office on (08) 9948 2226 • Do not empty chemicals into toilets as chemicals destroy Bay Marine Reserves brochure or go to www.sharkbay.org Visitor guide composting micro-organisms. for more information. Information current at November 2017. • Where there are no toilets, bury human waste at least 100m • Fishing is not permitted and nothing may be removed from This document is available in alternative formats on request. from public areas and the water. marine sanctuary zones. • During summer, heat is a potential safety hazard – make GOVERNMENT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA sure you take enough water. • Stow rubbish away from wildlife and prevent it from being Top: Watch the water for large unexpected waves. Photo – Western 4WDriver blown away. Above: Fishing is popular at Edel Land. Photo – Paul Dickenson
20170399 1117-TBA 20170399 RECYCLE Please return unwanted brochures to distribution points.
into the cliffs south of Steep Point in 1963. 1963. in Point Steep of south cliffs the into
Shark Bay, including the fishing vessel Nor 6, which smashed smashed which 6, Nor vessel fishing the including Bay, Shark
shells were depleted through overfishing. overfishing. through depleted were shells Access Things to see and do Between Steep Point and Thunder Bay
From 1712 to 1963 a number of ships were wrecked around around wrecked were ships of number a 1963 to 1712 From
about the same time and continued into the 1930s when the the when 1930s the into continued and time same the about Steep Point can only be accessed by high clearance four-wheel-
stripped from Shark Bay’s islands around 1850. Pearling started started Pearling 1850. around islands Bay’s Shark from stripped South Passage and Shelter Bay Zuytdorp, wrecked against the cliffs south of Shark Bay in 1712. 1712. in Bay Shark of south cliffs the against wrecked Zuytdorp, drive vehicles or by boat.
Settlement followed these voyages of discovery. Guano was was Guano discovery. of voyages these followed Settlement
The Zuytdorp Cliffs were named after the Dutch ship, the the ship, Dutch the after named were Cliffs Zuytdorp The It is about 185km by road from the Northwest Coastal Highway The four-wheel-drive track between Steep Point and Thunder used into the 1960s. the into used
Shipwrecks to Steep Point, including 140km of unsealed road. The last 30km Bay follows the Zuytdorp Cliffs and offers a series of spectacular
Denham surveyed the area in 1858, producing charts that were were that charts producing 1858, in area the surveyed Denham is a single lane of soft track winding around sand dunes.
Camp sites at Shelter Bay offer idyllic beach camping and views with a few special stops. in 1801−03 and Louis de Freycinet in 1818. Henry Mangles Mangles Henry 1818. in Freycinet de Louis and 1801−03 in
increasingly important. important. increasingly The journey to Shelter Bay from Denham by boat is about views of Dirk Hartog Island. The most popular time to visit • The Nor 6 is a monument to the fishing vessel that was
Voyages of scientific discovery were conducted by Nicolas Baudin Baudin Nicolas by conducted were discovery scientific of Voyages
pearl farming, fishing continues and tourism has become become has tourism and continues fishing farming, pearl 50km via the South Passage. is from April to October when winds are lighter and the sea wrecked on the rocks below.
In the 21st century pearling is making a comeback through through comeback a making is pearling century 21st the In
confirmed. calmer. Make sure you book camp sites for these months • Enjoy a 360-degree view of the peninsula from the lookout.
died in Mauritius without reaching France and having his claim claim his having and France reaching without Mauritius in died Camping and facilities well in advance.
was the area’s economic mainstay from the early 20th century. 20th early the from mainstay economic area’s the was • Stop and listen to the Thunder Bay blowholes as they claimed the western half of New Holland for France, but he he but France, for Holland New of half western the claimed
Sandalwood was cut from the 1890s until 2000, but fishing fishing but 2000, until 1890s the from cut was Sandalwood There are camp sites at Shelter Bay, The Oven (Steep Point) and breathe deeply during a light swell. Be careful around
during his New Holland coast exploration. In 1772 St Alouarn Alouarn St 1772 In exploration. coast Holland New his during False Entrance. Permits are required and camp sites are popular Steep Point these large holes and stay well back during heavy
Willem de Vlamingh. In 1699 William Dampier studied this area area this studied Dampier William 1699 In Vlamingh. de Willem
years. years. so book well in advance. For details see www.sharkbay.org, seas when water shoots through them 20m into the air.
pastoral stations have become conservation areas in recent recent in areas conservation become have stations pastoral
European in Western Australia. He was followed in 1697 by by 1697 in followed was He Australia. Western in European email [email protected] or phone (08) 9948 3993.
has been through good times and droughts since then. Some Some then. since droughts and times good through been has n 1616 Dirk Hartog made the first recorded landing by a a by landing recorded first the made Hartog Dirk 1616 n
I Camping fees apply. Sheep were introduced in the 1860s and the pastoral industry industry pastoral the and 1860s the in introduced were Sheep False Entrance
When anchored off the southern tip of Dirk Hartog Island Recent history Recent Facilities are basic with some drop toilets. Make sure you have in 1697, the Dutch seafarer Willem de Vlamingh named this
enough food, water and fuel as there is nowhere to purchase
Parks and Wildlife and Parks point , translated as Steep Point. Zuytdorp Cliffs. Photo – – Photo Cliffs. Zuytdorp Steyle Hock
plenty of good food. food. good of plenty supplies in the Edel Land area.
Prong. The number of middens and camp sites indicate there was was there indicate sites camp and middens of number The Prong. Today many people come to this most westerly point as part This break in the Zuytdorp Cliffs was named False Entrance because
was fresh water at Willyah Mia, on the eastern shore of Heirisson Heirisson of shore eastern the on Mia, Willyah at water fresh was of a pilgrimage to visit all of the extreme cardinal points on many early mariners mistook it for the South Passage, the entrance
at Crayfish Bay provided stone for spear tips and tools, and there there and tools, and tips spear for stone provided Bay Crayfish at the Australian mainland. Close by, The Oven and The Faultline to Shark Bay between Dirk Hartog Island and Steep Point. Pam Dickenson Pam Turtle hatchling at Shelter Bay. Photo – – Photo Bay. Shelter at hatchling Turtle Edel Land was an important place for Aboriginal people. A quarry quarry A people. Aboriginal for place important an was Land Edel are popular fishing spots.
Today visitors come here to fish, enjoy a walk along the beach
for Shark Bay is Gutharraguda, meaning ‘two bays’. ‘two meaning Gutharraguda, is Bay Shark for and to see the nearby blowholes.
Edel Land, was occupied by Malgana speakers. The Malgana name name Malgana The speakers. Malgana by occupied was Land, Edel
Nhanda speakers while the central part of Shark Bay, including including Bay, Shark of part central the while speakers Nhanda avid visitors to Steep Point. Steep to visitors avid Watch your step at the Blowholes. Photo – DBCA South Passage from Shelter Bay. Photo – DBCA
westerly part of the Australian mainland, fishers are the most most the are fishers mainland, Australian the of part westerly The area south of Henri Freycinet Harbour was occupied by by occupied was Harbour Freycinet Henri of south area The
While also visited by sightseers and those seeking the most most the seeking those and sightseers by visited also While groups: the Malgana, Nhanda and Yingkarta. Yingkarta. and Nhanda Malgana, the groups:
beauty of this coastline is of World Heritage value. Heritage World of is coastline this of beauty Shark Bay is the traditional country of three Aboriginal language language Aboriginal three of country traditional the is Bay Shark
and animal life. Set against waters teeming with marine life, the the life, marine with teeming waters against Set life. animal and
Aboriginal occupation Aboriginal
this dry and windswept limestone coast hosts resilient plant plant resilient hosts coast limestone windswept and dry this
Backed by sweeping white sand dunes and secluded beaches, beaches, secluded and dunes sand white sweeping by Backed
unusual for sharks to take fish before they are landed. are they before fish take to sharks for unusual
beauty, the Zuytdorp Cliffs. Cliffs. Zuytdorp the beauty, haul their catches up cliffs using special gaffs, although it is not not is it although gaffs, special using cliffs up catches their haul
Shark Bay are outstanding features of exceptional natural natural exceptional of features outstanding are Bay Shark
Serious fishers float baits offshore with helium balloons and and balloons helium with offshore baits float fishers Serious
Rising 200m above the Indian Ocean on the western side of of side western the on Ocean Indian the above 200m Rising
especially during summer. summer. during especially
World Heritage World in Australia with mackerel, trevally and sailfish caught there, there, caught sailfish and trevally mackerel, with Australia in
Point is renowned for having some of the best land-based fishing fishing land-based best the of some having for renowned is Point
crescent-shaped beaches form the western boundary of Shark Bay. Shark of boundary western the form beaches crescent-shaped
Passage is the most diverse in the Shark Bay Marine Park. Steep Steep Park. Marine Bay Shark the in diverse most the is Passage
Belefin Prong. Its contrasting coastlines of tall rugged cliffs and and cliffs rugged tall of coastlines contrasting Its Prong. Belefin
With more than 320 species of fish, the marine life in South South in life marine the fish, of species 320 than more With to just south of False Entrance and encompasses much of of much encompasses and Entrance False of south just to
Fishing The proposed Edel Land National Park extends from Steep Point Point Steep from extends Park National Land Edel proposed The
Take care by the sea More information Strong gusts of air and water may suddenly erupt from Drive carefully Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions blowholes and the rocks around them may be slippery. Parks and Wildlife Service Edel Land including • The access road is long and rough (140km of • When near the water or at cliffs, watch the water for large Shark Bay District unsealed track – about three hours driving). Be prepared. unexpected waves. Knight Terrace, Denham WA 6537 Steep Point • Only high clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles are able to • Please keep well clear of cliff edges and blowholes. Phone (08) 9948 2226 traverse the last 30km of sandy tracks. Fax (08) 9948 2201 • Be prepared for sudden wind gusts. • Unlicensed off-road vehicles (quads, motorbikes) are not permitted. • Supervise children at all times. Steep Point Ranger Station Phone (08) 9948 3993 • Ensure your vehicle is in sound condition and has all of Email: [email protected] the recommended safety equipment. sharkbay.org • Normal road traffic rules apply. dbca.wa.gov.au • Seatbelts must be worn and riding in the back of utilities is prohibited. • Drive at a safe speed suitable to the conditions. • Reduce tyre pressure to at least 20psi (trailers included) to negotiate the soft sand tracks. The pressure will vary according to vehicle type and load as well as type of tyre and rim. • Remember to inflate tyres when you are back on the Useless Loop Road. • Drive only on existing vehicle tracks and keep four-wheel drive engaged to minimise track damage.
• Entry to the Useless Loop townsite and surrounding area False Entrance blowholes. Photo – Western 4WDriver is not permitted. Enjoy your visit. Look after the park • Be aware of uneven and sharp rock surfaces and yourself when walking. Reduce tyre pressure on the soft sandy four-wheel-drive tracks. • Firearms, weapons and fireworks are not permitted. Photo – DBCA • Edel Land is remote and potentially dangerous – your safety • No pets allowed. is your responsibility. • There are no water, food, fuel or vehicle services in the area. • All native wildlife is protected. Leave plants, animals, rocks Top: Humpback whale. Photo – Tracey Moran and shells as you find them. • Camp sites must be booked prior to arrival. Front: Zuytdorp Cliffs. Photo – DBCA • Fish bag limits and size restrictions apply. Please check and • Visitors must register on arrival and display an entry permit abide by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional on vehicle dashboard. Launching and landing drone devices in national Development regulations www.dpird.wa.gov.au. parks and reserves is prohibited unless authorised. • Open fires are not permitted. Please use portable gas • Sandy Point Sanctuary Zone and Surf Point Sanctuary Zone For more information please contact the Shark Bay cookers. are marine refuges in Shark Bay Marine Park. See the Shark District office on (08) 9948 2226 • Do not empty chemicals into toilets as chemicals destroy Bay Marine Reserves brochure or go to www.sharkbay.org Visitor guide composting micro-organisms. for more information. Information current at November 2017. • Where there are no toilets, bury human waste at least 100m • Fishing is not permitted and nothing may be removed from This document is available in alternative formats on request. from public areas and the water. marine sanctuary zones. • During summer, heat is a potential safety hazard – make GOVERNMENT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA sure you take enough water. • Stow rubbish away from wildlife and prevent it from being Top: Watch the water for large unexpected waves. Photo – Western 4WDriver blown away. Above: Fishing is popular at Edel Land. Photo – Paul Dickenson
20170399 1117-TBA 20170399 RECYCLE Please return unwanted brochures to distribution points. , experience and the , food supplies and sun protection for ark is zoned to protect marine life and atch the sea conditions for at least 30 minutes before for at least 30 minutes sea conditions atch the eep an eye on the weather and the water at all times eep at least 50m clear of dive flags. ou can borrow a life jacket at the ranger station. ou can borrow a life jacket at the Only dive and snorkel on a slack tide. Stay alert for boat traffic. Display a dive flag when diving. Dive flags should be at least 750 x 600mm. It is recommended that a dive flag is displayed when snorkelling over 200m from the shore. Interaction with marine plants and animals is both a Leave areas as you find them. privilege and a responsibility. Make sure your diving gear is secured, not dangling, and be careful where you kick. Always leave someone on board when diving or snorkelling from a boat. Shark Bay Marine P habitats in certain areas. Please observe regulations for the area in which you are diving or snorkelling. Many marine animals use venom or toxins for catching prey or defending themselves. Some can cause serious harm to people. Shipwrecks are protected and the removal of artefacts is prohibited. Please help preserve our maritime heritage by leaving wrecks undisturbed. Check the marine weather forecast and tides. Ask the Ask the and tides. forecast weather the marine Check necessary. ranger if W standard safety Plan your trip well and observe precautions. before you leave. Check Always check the weather forecast with ranger staff if necessary. Boat according to your skills conditions. K Ensure your boat is in good working order and has extra fuel. Carry enough water your trip. Let a responsible adult know about your trip. K Avoid anchoring close to cliff edges or on fragile corals. fishing. over waves and spray have been washing Never fish where rocks. conditions. Stay alert to sea in case you fall in. Plan an escape route if one at least two other people so that Always fish with gets help. can keep watch while the other person falls in, one a rope or to rescue someone – throw them Do not jump in other life-line. knows where you are Make sure someone responsible going and when you plan to return. a life jacket and rock- Have the right safety gear – wear or satellite phone, hopper boots and carry a VHF radio flares and a torch. Y Boats have been swamped by while on the water. unexpected waves and lives lost. Carry the safety equipment relevant to your vessel and enough life jackets for each person on board.
Take care when diving or snorkelling care Take • • • • • • • • • • Coral at Surf Point. Stay safe when rock fishing rock when safe Stay • • in Shark Bay Marine Park Boat safely • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Stay safe when rock fishing
• Check the marine weather forecast and tides. Ask the False Entrance Blowholes Entrance False ranger if necessary. • Watch the sea conditions for at least 30 minutes before
fishing.
to Shark 4 Bay Road • Never fish where waves and spray have been washing over
rocks. Heirisson Prong Point Pepper • Stay alert to sea conditions. fees and Pay entry • Plan an escape route in case you fall in. reduce tyre
(no access)
pressure here
Useless Loop • Always fish with at least two other people so that if one
between points between
person falls in, one can keep watch whilestation the other gets Ranger help.
False Entrance False • Do not jump in to rescue someone – throw them a rope or
Kilometre distance distance Kilometre other life-line.
9
• Make sure someone responsible fishing knows where spear you areNo
Bay from False Entrance. False from Bay going and when you plan to return.
boundary
this beach. No access to Crayfish Crayfish to access No beach. this • Have the right safety gear – wear a life jacket and rock-
conditions before driving onto onto driving before conditions
National park (proposed) (proposed) park National No fishing No pressure here pressure hopper boots and carry a VHF radio or satellite phone,
False Entrance beach – check check – beach Entrance False flares and a torch.
have been deeply bogged on on bogged deeply been have
reduce tyre tyre reduce Cloughs Bar • You can borrow a life jacket at the ranger station.
Caution: Many vehicles vehicles Many Caution:
Marine park boundary park Marine Scenic vista Scenic
7 fees and and fees Boat safely in Shark Bay Marine Park 18
• Plan your trip well and observe standard safety
Edel Land National Park (proposed) Park National Land Edel Pay entry entry Pay 4WD track 4WD precautions. Lighthouse 7
• Always check the weather forecast before you leave. Check
with ranger staff if necessary.
Unsealed road Unsealed • Boat according to your skills, experience and the Fishing 4 conditions.
• Keep an eye on the weather and the water at all times Bellefin Prong Bellefin
Bay Road Bay Sand dunes Sand while on the water. Boats have been swamped by Toilet
unexpected waves and lives lost.
to Shark Shark to
Crayfish Bay Crayfish 8 • Carry the safety equipment relevant to your vessel and
9 enough life jackets for each person on board. Sand dune heath dune Sand • Ensure your boat is in good working order and has extraCamping fuel.
6
onto this beach. this onto • Carry enough water, food supplies and sun protection for
Blind Strait Blind not attempt to drive drive to attempt not
4WD only 4WD your trip. access Beach 2
onto this beach. this onto Edel LandNationalPark (proposed) False Entrance Pepper Point Pepper Crayfish Bay Crayfish can be hazardous - do do - 2 hazardous be can
not attempt to drive drive to attempt not
beach at Crayfish Bay Bay Crayfish at beach • Let a responsible adult know about your trip. can be hazardous - do - do hazardous be can Warning: Access to the the to Access Warning:
beach at Crayfish Bay Bay Crayfish at beach • Keep at least 50m clear of dive flags. Caution: Many vehicles vehicles Many Caution: Bay from False Entrance. False from Bay
have been deeply bogged on bogged on deeply been have Warning: Access to the the to Access Warning: – check beach Entrance False
conditions before driving onto • Avoid anchoring close to cliff edges or on fragile corals.
this beach. No access to Crayfish Crayfish to access No beach. this 12 Park Take care when diving or snorkelling Legend Thunder Bay Thunder
Marine Marine • Only dive and snorkel on a slack tide.
False Entrance Blowholes Shark Bay Bay Shark access) (no • Stay alert for boat traffic. South Passage
11 • Display a dive flag when diving. Dive flags should be at Useless Loop Loop Useless least 750 x 600mm. • It is recommended that a dive flag is displayed when
Dicko’s Lookout Dicko’s snorkelling over 200m from the shore. • Interaction with marine plants and animals is both a privilege and a responsibility. Leave areas as you find them. sections of sharp sharp of sections
Thunder Bay Blowholes followingthe cliffs. Caution: There are are There Caution: rocks as well as soft as soft as well rocks
sand along the track track the along sand • Make sure your diving gear is secured, not dangling, and 8 be careful where you kick. Ranger Station • Always leave someone on board when diving or snorkelling (proposed) Edel Land National Park 4 from a boat.
• Shark Bay Marine Park is zoned to protect marine life and
times all at children Shelter Bay Supervise •
Island Bay Thunder habitats in certain areas. Please observe regulations for the
area in which you are diving or snorkelling.
18
Dirk Hartog Hartog Dirk waves
2 • Many marine animals use venom or toxins for catching
large for out Watch •
National Park National unpredictable prey or defending themselves. Some can cause serious
Blowholes Bay Thunder harm to people.
Nor 6
for prepared Be • gusts wind Surf Point 9 8 sudden
gusts • Shipwrecks are protected and the removal of artefacts is
prohibited. Please help preserve our maritime heritage by cliff of clear well Keep • edges Monkey Rock
times leaving wrecks undisturbed. wind
edges all For your safety: your For
2 unpredictable at
4WD only Sand dune heath Sand dunes Unsealed road 4WD track Marine park boundary National park (proposed) boundary distance Kilometre between points
cliff Coral at Surf Point.
sudden of
Dicko’s Lookout Dicko’s
large AREA RISK CLIFF for 6 for children clear out well
prepared following the cliffs. the following
waves
sand along the track track the along sand
Cloughs Bar Cloughs For your safety: • Keep • Be • Watch • Supervise
rocks as well as soft soft as well as rocks
sections of sharp sharp of sections
Steep Point Surf Point Sanctuary Zone Sanctuary Surf Point The Oven / Faultline Caution: There are are There Caution: Beach access Camping Toilet Fishing Lighthouse Scenic vista No fishing No spear fishing Ranger station
Legend CLIFF RISK AREA
11
Bellefin Prong Bellefin Heirisson Prong Heirisson
12
(proposed)
Park Park
Blind Strait
National National
Nor 6 Nor
Edel Land Edel
4
8
Ranger Station Ranger
Shelter Bay Shelter
9
Steep Point Steep
Monkey Rock Monkey
South Passage South
The Oven / Faultline / Oven The Surf Point Surf
Park
Surf Point Sanctuary Zone Sanctuary Point Surf
Marine Marine
National Park National
Shark Bay Bay Shark Island Dirk Hartog Hartog Dirk