Fitzgerald River

Fitzgerald River is a river landscape and biosphere reserve in Western Australia that covers a vast area of protected land. The reserve holds an exceptional diversity of plants, including many species found nowhere else in the region.

This area was first documented by Dutch explorer Pieter Nuyts in 1627. It gained official protection status in 1973 and has since developed into an important conservation site.

The Noongar people maintain a living connection to this region through traditional land management and deep ecological knowledge. Visitors can sense this relationship to the landscape throughout the area.

The reserve has marked trails, camping facilities, and observation points for various activities. The best time to visit is between July and October when Southern Right Whales appear near the coast.

The area is known for populations of heath rats and dibblers, two species that were long thought to be extinct. Their rediscovery here is considered a major conservation success.