About Eagle Bluff
Eagle Bluff is a coastal lookout on the Peron Peninsula in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area, about 20 kilometres south of Denham in Western Australia. Perched atop a limestone cliff, it features a timber boardwalk and viewing platform overlooking the shallow turquoise waters of Henri Freycinet Harbour. Renowned for spotting sharks, rays, turtles and dugongs from above, it offers panoramic views, interpretive signage and is a key stop on the Shark Bay World Heritage Drive.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a short timber boardwalk leading to a cliff-top viewing platform with expansive views over the shallow, clear waters of Shark Bay. From the platform, marine life such as sharks, rays, turtles and occasionally dugongs can be seen swimming below. The site is open and exposed with limestone cliffs, turquoise water and white sand visible. Interpretive signs explain the marine environment and World Heritage values. There is a car park, sheltered picnic area and toilets at the site.
Key highlights
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Cliff-top boardwalk and viewing platform over Henri Freycinet Harbour
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Opportunity to spot sharks, rays, turtles and dugongs in clear shallow water
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Panoramic views of Shark Bay World Heritage Area coastline
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Interpretive signage about marine life and World Heritage values
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Key stop on the Shark Bay World Heritage Drive near Denham
History of Eagle Bluff
Located within the Shark Bay World Heritage Area inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1991 for its outstanding natural values. The limestone bluff is part of the Peron Peninsula's ancient coastal geology and has long served as a natural lookout over Shark Bay's marine environment.
Culture & Context
Shark Bay is Malgana Country. The land and sea of Shark Bay hold ongoing cultural significance for the Malgana traditional owners, whose connection to Country is recognised within the World Heritage Area.
Route
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