Hopetoun

Hopetoun is a small coastal town in the Shire of Ravensthorpe on Western Australia's south coast, about 590 km southeast of Perth. Established in 1900 as a port for the Phillips River goldfield, it is now known as the eastern gateway to Fitzgerald River National Park. The town is notable for its sheltered beaches, fishing, whale watching, wildflower displays and access to one of Australia's largest and most botanically diverse national parks.

Visitors can expect a quiet coastal town with sheltered sandy beaches, a historic jetty precinct, and a laid-back fishing and beach atmosphere. The town centre has shops, cafes and accommodation, while the surrounding coastline offers swimming, fishing, boating and whale watching in season. Hopetoun serves as a base to explore Fitzgerald River National Park with its rugged coastal cliffs, bushwalking trails, wildflowers and diverse flora and fauna.