Francois Peron National Park, Natural reserve in Shark Bay, Australia
Francois Peron National Park is a nature reserve on Australia's western coast where red desert, white sandy beaches, and turquoise Indian Ocean waters meet. The landscape features dunes, sheltered bays, and rocky headlands that create diverse habitats throughout the area.
The area was originally a pastoral station, but the Western Australian government purchased it in 1990 and established it as a protected reserve in 1993. This change marked a shift from agricultural use to conservation.
The Malgana people, the original inhabitants of this region, call the peninsula Wulyibidi and have deep connections to the landscape. Their presence and knowledge remain woven into how visitors experience and understand this place today.
Most visitors need a four-wheel drive vehicle to navigate the sandy tracks and reach the remote parts of the reserve. Planning ahead is important since conditions vary depending on the season and recent weather.
Skipjack Point Lookout offers excellent observation opportunities for marine animals like dugongs, dolphins, turtles, and manta rays in the waters below. It is one of the few places where visitors can watch these creatures from the shore.
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