About Fitzgerald River National Park
Fitzgerald River National Park is a large coastal national park on Western Australia's south coast between Bremer Bay and Hopetoun, about 400 km southeast of Perth. Covering 329,039 hectares, it is one of the state's largest and most botanically diverse parks, with over 1,800 plant species. Designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1978, it features the Barren Range mountains, rugged coastline, spongolite cliffs, inlets and extensive wilderness.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a remote, largely undeveloped wilderness with rugged coastal cliffs, white sandy beaches, inlets such as Hamersley Inlet, and the prominent peaks of East and West Mount Barren. The landscape includes heathlands, mallee and woodlands with exceptional wildflower displays in season. Facilities are basic and focused on nature-based experiences. Visitors can explore marked walking trails, lookouts, beaches and designated campgrounds, with opportunities for hiking, camping, fishing, swimming, whale watching and wildflower viewing.
Key highlights
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One of Australia's most botanically diverse parks with over 1,800 plant species including 62 endemic species
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UNESCO Biosphere Reserve designated in 1978
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Barren Range with East Mount Barren and West Mount Barren offering panoramic coastal views