“What can only be described as paradise DHI is absolutely crazy beautiful! PAT CALLINAN, MR 4X4 DIRKHARTOGISLAND.COM HISTORY 4WD FERRY TRANSFERS On the 25th of October 1616, Captain Dirk Bring your own 4WD to explore the rugged terrain, camp on secluded beaches, catch a fish or immerse yourself in the history of the island. Hartog arrived on the Eendracht and announced his arrival by leaving an inscribed plate with his Departs: 364 days per year from 7.30am ex Return 4WD Return Camper Rates Transfer Trailer Transfer name and date of arrival at what is now known In 1697, Flemish Captain Willem de Vlamingh Blackie’s Beach, Steep Point, WA as Cape Inscription. (weather dependent) landed at Cape Inscription and found Dirk Standard from $680 from $120 Hartog’s plate. As the plate was badly Return Passenger $35 per adult Seasonal Available online for Wednesday, Friday, In August 1699, Captain William Dampier weathered, Vlamingh copied the record on to Transfers: $22 per child (5-15 years) Discounts Saturday & Sunday transfers anchored and surveyed the northern end of Dirk another plate and added his own record. Booking Booking must be made 48 hours Hartog Island. Essential: in advance In 1772, French Captain Louis Francois de Barge length limit is 10.6m Saint-Alouarn landed on the island and claimed it in the name of the French King. As a proof of Louis de Freycinet came to Shark Bay in 1818 his presence he buried a parchment and two and removed the plate from Cape Inscription. French coins nearby which lay undiscovered He returned to Europe where it was presented until 1998. to the French Academy in Paris. The Vlamingh Since 1616 the island’s history has included PLAN YOUR TRIP Plate then disappeared until 1940. guano mining, pearling, pastoral and more recently, tourism. • Perth to Denham; 829km - 10 hours Dirk Hartog Island is now one of Western • Overlander Roadhouse to Barge Pickup; Australia’s premium eco-tourism destinations. 178km (Allow minimum 3 hours) • Denham to Steep Point; 220km - 3.5 hours • Steep Point to Dirk Hartog Island; RETURN TO 1616 2km - 15 minutes by barge • Denham to Dirk Hartog Island; The Return to 1616 project is an exciting initiative being undertaken which will turn Dirk Hartog 20 minutes by light aircraft Island into an ark for endangered nature species. Following an extensive feral animal education • Hamelin (Bush Heritage) to Steep Point; programme between 2009 and 2018, these endangered species are being reintroduced to the 3 hours by 4WD islands habitat. In total, 12 endangered marsupials and mammals are to be reintroduced, with • Cape Ransonnet to Homestead Camp Grounds; the Rufous and Banded Hare-Wallaby being the first in August/September 2017. 40 minutes by 4WD DIRK HARTOG ECO LODGE PACKAGES ECO LODGE BYO 4WD SELF-DRIVE ADVENTURE 3 Nights / 4 Days: From $996 per person (min 2 people) 5 Nights / 6 Days: From $1,495 per person (min 2 people) Includes: Australia’s Last Sunset drinks HISTORICAL ECO TOUR 3 Nights / 4 Days: From $1,338 per person (min 2 people) Includes: Cape Inscription 4WD Tour Surf Point 4WD Tour Australia’s Last Sunset drinks MARINE ECO TOUR Located just 30 metres from the shoreline, the Eco Lodge is a rustic, luxury retreat with a castaway atmosphere. Built from local 3 Nights / 4 Days: From $1,460 per person (min 2 people) island stone the rooms once used as quarters for the shearers Includes: Marine Safari (full day) during the island’s pastoral days have been revamped into luxury accommodation for Eco Lodge guests.The Eco Lodge consists Marine Safari & Tetradon Loop (half day) of six guests rooms with en-suites, an outdoor sitting area that Australia’s Last Sunset drinks overlooks the ocean, bar/kitchen area and panoramic views of Shark Bay. EXPLORE DIRK HARTOG ISLAND Take a guided tour in our luxury 4WDs to explore the island and 5 Nights / 6 Days: From $1,845 per person (min 2 people) discover the history from your knowledgeable guide. Jump aboard a tour vessel to catch a fish or snorkel keeping an eye out for the Big Includes: Marine Safari (full day) 5 - dolphins, dugongs, turtles, rays & sharks. Surf Point 4WD Tour Watch the sunset and relax by the campfire as our very own Australia’s Last Sunset drinks Tory Wardle prepares a gourmet meal using fresh local produce. Tailor-made packages are available, please contact us Every Eco-Lodge package is equipped with the essentials to make for further details. your stay on the Island unique and memorable. Eco Lodge room with en-suite Room configuartion 1x Queen Bed 1x King Single Return transfers ex. Denham and/or return 4WD transfers ex. Steep Point Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (morning & afternoon tea) and a selection of herbal teas Bean to cup coffee Premium bed linen and towels Toiletries (Shampoo, conditioner, and soap) SUP Boards & Kayaks OCEAN VILLA CAMPING ’The Ultimate Off-Road Touring Destination’ CARLISLE ROGERS, 4WD TOURING AUSTRALIA A rustic self-contained Villa with everything you need for a HOMESTEAD CAMP GROUNDS EXCLUSIVE BEACH CAMPS getaway with your family & friends. (SALTY’S CAMP) Located 50 metres from the Ocean, the Villa has a kitchen and Buddy’s & Jed’s beach camps provide the ideal ‘glamping’ dining area, lounge and outdoor decking area. Three separate The Homestead Camp Grounds are located 50m from the water’s experience for families and small group bookings. Located metres bedrooms and a separate bathroom. edge with a rustic, shared camp kitchen, hot water showers and from the shoreline, the camps timber decking, table and chairs, gas flushing toilets, drinking water, gas BBQ and fire pit (Eco Logs for sale). BBQ and private campfire is the perfect spot to watch the sunset Bring your own 4WD or boat to explore the Island. over the bay. Enjoy the use of your own private bathrooms with hot showers and flushing toilets. Adults: From $25 per person / night Available Rooms: 3 Bedrooms Children: From $10 per child / night Cost Per Night: From $250 (includes up to 10 adults) Available Beds: 6 Beds Facilities: Exclusive Safari Tent Camp Kitchen Minimum Stay: 4 nights Hot water showers & flushing toilets Self Catered: From $395 per night Gas BBQ, drinking water, fire pit SELF-DRIVE ADVENTURE PACKAGES 3 Nights / 4 Days: From $660 per 4WD (includes 2 adults) 4 Nights / 5 Days: From $710 per 4WD (includes 2 adults) 6 Nights / 7 Days: From $868 per 4WD (includes 2 adults) Includes: Return 4WD, trailer & passenger transfers Camping at Homestead Camp Grounds Facilities: Camp Kitchen Hot water showers & flushing toilets EXPERIENCES EVENTS SURF POINT TOUR MARINE SAFARI AUSTRALIA’S LAST SUNSET This is a 3 hour fully guided 4WD tour Spend the day exploring the Shark Bay A guided 4WD tour to watch the last conducted in a luxury vehicle. Highlights Marine Park for the big 5 (Dugong, sunset in Australia from the most western include stunning landscapes, wildlife Dolphins, Whales, Manta Rays & Tiger point in Australia. Stand on top of 600ft encounters and blow holes. Note: From Sharks) aboard our purpose built tour High cliffs and take in the stunning views July to November hundreds of school vessel. (9.30am - 3.00pm). Enjoy a picnic of the Indian Ocean. sharks can be viewed on this tour. lunch on a remote beach and swim in the clear waters. GOURMET ISLAND ESCAPE 4WD TAG-A-LONG 17th- 21st September 22nd – 27th August This amazing annual event showcases fresh, local produce from the Join in with a mix of awesome activities, camping under the stars Gascoyne region, including Shark Bay seafood, locally grown fruit & ample time to explore your way across the island. Expect some and vegetables, unique bush tucker and premium wines and beers amazing weather, fishing & snorkelling as well as some exclusive from WA - all set in this magnificent World Heritage area.’ Explore WA only specialities for your time on the island. CAPE INSCRIPTION TOUR WALKING WITH WHALES OCEAN PARK HALF DAY TOUR TVAN TRACK TRAILER ADVENTURE WELLNESS RETREAT Guided Walk – 1 night / 2 days. (FROM DENHAM) This is an 8 hour fully guided 4WD tour 15th-21st August 16th – 23rd October conducted in a luxury vehicle. Visit the You will be transferred from Denham to Walking with Whales is a two-day, 27km landing site of the first European to set Dirk Hartog Island Homestead on Ocean A 6-night adventure exclusive to Tvan owners. This popular event Learn about evoking your senses and finding pleasure in every day guided walk, taking in sandy beaches, foot in Australia, Dirk Hartog, in 1616. See Parks’ comfortable boat Woomerangee. sees Tvan enthusiasts gather for a week on Dirk Hartog Island simple experiences through yoga, meditation, massage, aboriginal spectacular 600ft high cliffs, rare wildlife the site of the first botanical collection in Enjoy morning tea at the Homestead where we offer guided tours, group meals, whale watching, spiritual awareness, fitness, nutrition and unplugging from and breathtaking views of Humpback Australia by William Dampier 1699 that before your guide takes you by 4WD to helicopter flights and much more. technology. whales as they migrate along the Western can still be viewed in Oxford University explore the Southern part of Dirk Hartog Australian coastline. Each afternoon, at in England. Highlights include stunning Island. This includes Surf Point, Zuytdorp Check our website for further details and more upcoming events. the conclusion of the days walk you will landscapes & wildlife encounters. Cliffs, the Blowholes as well as viewing be transported by our luxury 4WD back Steep Point across South Passage. You to the comfort of the rustic luxury Eco will be transferred back to Denham by Lodge.