This dune-backed sweep of sand opens out onto a shallow lagoon where you're likely to spot baby reef sharks very close to the shore.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
22.73 MILES
It's hard not to smile as Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins start arriving for a breakfast snack. Note that during feedings, visitors are restricted to the…
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25.39 MILES
Idyllic Little Lagoon, 4km from town, has picnic tables and barbecues along its small beach, and is good for a walk or swim.
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2.17 MILES
This pristine sweep of sand backed against red cliffs is popular with fishermen and a locally resident pod of bottlenose dolphins. These dolphins – made…
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1.94 MILES
Looking down from this lofty viewpoint into the clear cerulean waters of the bay, you're very likely to spot the marine creatures that make the national…
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21.02 MILES
Some 12km northwest of the Peron Heritage Precinct, Big Lagoon is a gorgeous place to explore if you have a kayak or stand-up paddleboard, and has an…
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0.65 MILES
This stunning beach with a basic campsite is good for swimming and sunbathing.
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Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery Centre
27.26 MILES
Shark Bay's visitor centre has a gallery (free entry) that houses stunning aerial photos of the Shark Bay area, and a superb museum (adult/child $11/6)…
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21.39 MILES
Some 7km from the main road and the only place in Francois Peron National Park accessible via 2WD, the old Peron Homestead houses museum displays about…
Nearby West Coast Australia attractions
0.65 MILES
This stunning beach with a basic campsite is good for swimming and sunbathing.
1.94 MILES
Looking down from this lofty viewpoint into the clear cerulean waters of the bay, you're very likely to spot the marine creatures that make the national…
2.17 MILES
This pristine sweep of sand backed against red cliffs is popular with fishermen and a locally resident pod of bottlenose dolphins. These dolphins – made…
21.02 MILES
Some 12km northwest of the Peron Heritage Precinct, Big Lagoon is a gorgeous place to explore if you have a kayak or stand-up paddleboard, and has an…
21.39 MILES
Some 7km from the main road and the only place in Francois Peron National Park accessible via 2WD, the old Peron Homestead houses museum displays about…
22.73 MILES
It's hard not to smile as Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins start arriving for a breakfast snack. Note that during feedings, visitors are restricted to the…
25.39 MILES
Idyllic Little Lagoon, 4km from town, has picnic tables and barbecues along its small beach, and is good for a walk or swim.
8. Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery Centre
27.26 MILES
Shark Bay's visitor centre has a gallery (free entry) that houses stunning aerial photos of the Shark Bay area, and a superb museum (adult/child $11/6)…