Francois Peron National Park

Francois Peron National Park occupies the northern Peron Peninsula in Shark Bay, Western Australia, within the Shark Bay World Heritage Area. Covering about 52,500 hectares, it is known for contrasting red sandplains and cliffs, white sandy beaches and turquoise waters. The park protects arid shrublands, marine environments and reintroduced threatened mammals. Access is by high-clearance four-wheel drive only, with campgrounds, lookouts and the historic Peron Homestead precinct.

Visitors can expect an arid coastal wilderness on the Peron Peninsula with red earth, white beaches and turquoise bays. Access is by high-clearance 4WD on soft sandy tracks. Areas to explore include the Peron Homestead precinct with museum, artesian hot tub and visitor information, lookouts at Cape Peron and Skipjack Point, and coastal campgrounds at Big Lagoon, Bottle Bay and Gregories. Activities centre on 4WD touring, camping, swimming, snorkelling, kayaking, fishing and wildlife watching.