The Fitzgerald River National Park is a botanical wonderland with rugged, spectacular scenery. It is one of the larger national parks of Western Australia.

Fitzgerald covers 330,000 hectares of unspoiled wilderness. A magnificent stretch of the Australian coast hosts the park. It is possible to access it via Hopetoun on Hamersley Drive.

A sealed road is available, and it goes to the Hamersley Inlet. The park is one of the notable areas for flora and fauna in Western Australia.

It has global recognition for its natural diversity. Approximately 20% of the state’s described plant species live in the park.

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The park is also home to 22 mammal species, 41 reptile species, and over 200 bird species. Rare species include the ground parrot.

Also, they include the western whipbird and the western bristlebird. The park has more animal species than any other reserve in South Western Australia.

This place is a playground for nature enthusiasts, without any doubt! In June 2017, UNESCO approved this Australian park as a Biosphere Reserve.

This global recognition ensures that authority will sustainably manage the reserve. The management will collaborate with the community.

The majority of the rugged scenery and pristine coastline is accessible via 2WD. It is due to a 40 million dollar upgrade completed in June 2014.

New facilities include picnic areas and viewing platforms. It also includes Barrens Lookout, East Hamersley Inlet, and Cave Point.

The central wilderness area is only accessible on foot. Bushwalkers can help by cleaning soil from their boots before entering a park or reserve.

There are also boot-cleaning stations at trailhead sites in the park. Wash the tires and under-body of your car before and after visiting this park.

It helps preserve natural areas. A 24-hour car and truck wash is available in Hopetoun, near the roundabout as you enter the town.

This majestic area of Western Australia has everything to offer for memorable moments. Visiting this place is a good decision by all considerations, without any doubt.

20 Attractive Places to Visit in This Area

Below is the list of the top 20 attractive places in this majestic area of Australia. There is no doubt that these places will offer a fascinating time to the visitor.

Place	Description
Quoin Head	Quoin Head in Fitzgerald is a fantastic place, without any doubt. You can experience the most rugged and spectacular coastal scenery in this spot.
Mylies Beach	Mylies Beach has a fascinating picnic area nestled in the dunes. A short walk along the edge of a small creek takes you to the beach. The low limestone cliffs at Mylies Beach are an unusual sight.
Sepulcralis Hill	The parking area is 260m away. You walk through low, dense shrublands to reach Sepulcralis Hill Lookout. There, you will find scenic views across the Hamersley River Valley. The valley has pale yellow cliffs made of spongolite. If you look to the west, you can see the sharp peaks of the Whoogarup Range (395m). Beyond that are the three central peaks of the Barrens Range. These include Woolbernup Hill, Mid Mount Barren (454m), and Thumb Peak (510m). Thumb Peak is the highest peak in the park.
West Beach	A formed path provides access to this majestic and delightful beach. Nature has sculpted the rocks into intriguing shapes. The wave-washed surfaces of these weathered schists show detail. Enjoy a walk along part of the Hakea Trail from West Beach. It follows the coast west towards Hamersley Inlet or east to Cave Point lookout. The walk is a 2.5 km round trip.
Four Mile Beach	Four Mile Beach covers an area from Culham Inlet to beautiful Barrens Beach. There is a fantastic picnic area along the way. It overlooks majestic soft white sand and the deep blue of the vast Southern Ocean. This picnic area is just a 200m walk along a formed path from Four Mile Campground. It is a convenient spot to camp when visiting Barrens Beach, Mylies Beach, and West Beach.
East Mylies	White sand and blue sea meet a rugged headland that drops steeply to the water’s edge. It makes East Mylies Beach a great place to fish. Southern right whales may shelter close to shore with their calves During winter.
West Mount Barren	Queelup is the Aboriginal Noongar name for this pale grey quartzite peak. It is at the western end of the iconic Barrens Range. A walk to the ridgeline midway up the northern slope or to the summit comes with sweeping views of the park and coast. The view takes in Gordon Inlet, Trigelow Beach, and Point Ann. It also includes the distant outline of the central Barrens: Mid Mount Barren and Thumb Peak.
Point Ann	The fantastic peaks of the Barren’s Range form a spectacular backdrop. The Range is usable as the purpose-built whale-watching platform at Point Ann. These platforms are famous from June to the end of October. Southern whales can be visible in the bay most days during the whale-watching season.
Barren’s Beach	Barren’s Beach is beautiful, small, and sheltered. Its location nestles between dunes and a rugged quartzite headland. It is a famous swimming and fishing spot. Whales sheltering near shore may be visible from the sea in spring.
East Mount Barren	East Mount Barren, 450 meters tall, is on the national park’s eastern edge. Its distinct outline can be visible when approaching from Hopetoun. The parking area on its western side is the starting point for the walk to the summit.
Mount Maxwell	Start a short walk from the parking area through coastal heath to a lookout on the great Mount Maxwell. From there, It is possible to see sweeping views stretching to the park’s western boundary.
No Tree Hill	No Tree Hill allows stretching your legs on a walk exploring the inland heath of the park. During spring, the plants available here put on a spectacular show of flowers. The flowers come in different colors and forms in this fantastic spot.
Barren’s Lookout	Decide to walk from the parking area to Barren’s Lookout. The path follows a natural rock garden through low coastal heath. In spring, a beautiful array of colorful wildflowers fills it.
Cave Point	The majestic cliffs at Cave Point hang over the Southern Ocean in all its moods. They are a must-see on your visit to the park’s eastern side. It is an ideal place to spot whales and seabirds, without any doubt.
Hamersley Beach	Hamersley Beach is a beautiful, broad, white, sandy beach. It stretches from the mouth of Hamersley Inlet to a rocky headland near Edwards Point. A short walk from this beautiful beach to vegetated dunes offers a sensational view.
Whalebone Beach	Whalebone Beach has more to provide than being a scenic beach. It is also a fantastic spot for fishing, without any doubt. You can reach it by four-wheel drive when the access track remains open. Otherwise, you can decide to walk via the Hakea Trail.
Twertup	The fascinating outdoor facilities of Twertup are available to all visitors. There are no more extra fees necessary as the park entry fee.
Fitzgerald Inlet	Fitzgerald Inlet is only accessible by foot. It is one of several scenic inlets within Fitzgerald River National Park. The inlets form coastal estuaries with narrow connections to the sea.
Hamersley Inlet	The location of Hamersley Inlet is in a deep, winding valley. Hard schist and quartzite rock carve this fantastic valley. The rock is from the coastal headlands and ranges. As a result, it is deep and holds water a lot longer. It creates a favorable environment for wildlife, without any doubt.
St Mary Inlet	There are no formal paths available around the St. Mary Inlet. You can explore its southern shore on foot when the water level is low. Fringing shrublands and thickets often remain filled with songbirds.

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