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Fitzgerald River National Park 
Fitzgerald River National Park
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Introduction:
The Fitzgerald River National Park is unique. Covering an area of over 329 000 ha, it is one the largest and most botanically significant National Parks in Australia. Within the park are found nearly 20 per cent of Western Australia’s flora species, many of which occur only within the National Park.
The Fitzgerald River National Park provides some spectacular recreational opportunities within its varied landscapes including bushwalking, 4-wheel driving, camping, fishing, canoeing, whale watching, swimming, and surfing.
About
Fitzgerald River National Park brochure (1.35 MB)
Improvement Project
The Fitzgerald River National Park Improvement Project is a State and Federal Government funded project to enhance tourist access and facilities in the park and assist economic and social development in local communities.
Full project information and project progress can be found here.
Biosphere Reserve
This pristine park forms the core of the only internationally recognised Biosphere Reserve in Western Australia. Designated under the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Program, it highlights how people and nature can flourish together in a sustainable manner.
Plants and animals
There are over 1,800 known plant species in the park with 250 of these being rare and 62 plant species only occurring within the park.
There are a greater number of flora species in this reserve alone than exist in the whole of the United Kingdom!
Similarly, more species of animals live in the park than any other park in south Western Australia. These include 22 mammal species, 41 reptile species, 12 frog species and over 200 bird species including rare species such as the Ground Parrot, the Western Bristlebird and the Western Whipbird.
The wetland and coastal regions of the park also have significant habitat and refuge values for many migratory species including the Caspian Tern, the Fork tailed Swift and White bellied Sea Eagle. Australia is signatory to a number of international agreements designed to protect these species.
Whales
Between June to October the protected bays in the south of the Park shelter an abundance of whales, particularly the Southern Right Whale, who come to the area to calve as they journey south to Antarctica for summer.
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More Information
Region: South CoastWhere is it: About 180 km north-east of Albany, about 230 km from Esperance, and close to Bremer Bay, Hopetoun, Jerramungup and Ravensthorpe in Western Australia.
Travelling time: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes from Albany, 3 hours from Esperance and 30 minutes - 1 hour from the other towns.
Access: There are daily flights from Perth to Albany and Esperance or it is about 5 hours drive from Perth.
Best season: All year round
What to see and do: Sightseeing, walking, appreciate wildflowers and the shapes of the plants, taking photos, camping, canoeing, BBQs, picnic, beach walks, fishing and whale watching; during the winter months you can see spectacular views of southern right whales from the cliffs at Point Ann. The spongelite cliffs can be seen along the Fitzgerald and Hamersley Rivers. Point Ann and Hamersley Inlet have some great camping spots.
Safety information: NOTE: No Drinking Water Available. A ranger is based in the park all year round. Telephone (08) 9835 5043.
Camping: For more information, please visit DEC Campgrounds
Facilities: Campground, Barbecues, Picnic Areas, Toilets NOTE: No Drinking Water Available.
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