Located between Skipjack Point and Cape Peron in Francois Peron National Park this 3.6km return walk offers excellent views of the area's abundant marine life from the cliff top. Striking red sand cliffs provide great photographic opportunities.
The drive to the northern tip of Francois Peron National Park goes through sections of very soft sand and requires a 4WD. Cape Peron with its vivid red dunes, white beaches combined with blues seas and blue skies make a great end point. To really appreciate the raw natural beauty of this special place, there is a short walk through dunes to a couple of lookouts. In spring, wildflowers paint the dunes in colour and the air is full of Birdsong. If the wind is not whipping up whitecaps, you have a great chance of seeing a passing parade of marine life. The whole terrestrial and maritime combination makes a breathtaking sight, well worth the effort of getting there.
Start Point: Cape Peron, 50km from Denham which is 826km (9 hours) north of Perth
End Point: Cape Peron, 50km from Denham which is 826km (9 hours) north of Perth
Region: Cape Peron, Coral Coast
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Getting there
Closest towns to this walk: Carnarvon, Denham, Gascoyne Junction, Geraldton, Green Head, Monkey Mia, Shark Bay
Getting to the trailhead in Francois Peron National Park.
About the region
Cape Peron has rugged limestone cliffs with sandy beaches and offshore reefs, while its northern shore is more sheltered. It is popular for sightseeing, fishing, walking, diving, swimming and picnicking. Enjoy the coastal beauty of Cape Peron on a walk along its shores or take the plunge to explore some of the underwater features of the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park. The waters surrounding Cape Peron are dotted with numerous reefs, caves and swimthroughs.
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