Jurien Bay

Jurien Bay is a coastal town and bay on the Turquoise Coast in the Shire of Dandaragan, Western Australia, about 220 kilometres north of Perth. It is the largest town in the shire and gateway to the Jurien Bay Marine Park. Known for its long white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, sea lion colonies and crayfishing heritage, it serves as a base for marine activities, skydiving and access to nearby national parks including Nambung and Lesueur.

Visitors can expect a relaxed coastal town set on a sheltered bay with long white sandy beaches, turquoise water and a foreshore with jetties, lookouts and picnic areas. The town centre provides cafes, shops and accommodation, while the marine park offers snorkelling, diving, fishing and boat-based sea lion tours. Surrounding areas include coastal dunes, islands and nearby national parks with walking trails and wildflower displays in season.

The bay was named in 1801 by the French Baudin expedition after Charles Marie Jurien, a French naval administrator. The coastline was traditionally used for fishing and later developed as a crayfishing centre. The townsite was gazetted in 1956 and grew as a service centre for the fishing industry and as a coastal holiday destination within the Shire of Dandaragan.

The area lies within Yued Noongar country, the traditional owners of the land and sea around Jurien Bay. The marine environment and coastal resources hold ongoing cultural importance, and the town maintains a strong identity linked to Western Rock Lobster fishing and Turquoise Coast maritime heritage.