East Mount Barren from the Four Mile Beach

The Fitzgerald Coast covers the area from Munglinup to Bremer Bay on the south coast of Western Australia. It includes the towns of Ravensthorpe and Hopetoun, the beautiful Fitzgerald River National Park and Biosphere, the Ravensthorpe Range and inland bush and farm lands. Opportunities abound for coastal pursuits along the pristine beaches, four wheel driving, hiking, camping, canoeing and viewing the world renown wildflowers which bloom all the year round.

See the Fitzgerald Coast Map and Things to See and Do Checklist.  A "Great Trip" guaranteed to be an action packed 3-4-5 day road trip, touring the Fitzgerald Coast.

Below are listed additional highlights:

For DETAILED INFORMATION  contact:
Ravensthorpe Visitors Centre 98381277 - rhaps@westnet.com.au
Jerramungup Visitors Centre  98351830

For information on accommodation CLICK HERE.

RAVENSTHORPE Highlights  of  THE FITZGERALD COAST  

1. Fitzgerald School Site: this has been recently restored to mark the significance of the school, the settlement and development of the district.

2. Ravensthorpe Hopetoun Visitor Centre and Museum provide a wealth of information. The museum, miner’s cottage and  historic shoe display are great attractions. See a 72 sample mineral display of locally occurring gem stones.

3. Archer Drive and Lookout in the Ravensthorpe Range provide a picturesque scenic drive and unique wildflower viewing opportunities in spring.

4. Hopetoun Ravensthorpe Railway Heritage Walk Trail:  The historically significant walking trail follows the old railway line between the two towns. There are easy to walk sections with plaques and picnic facilities, and great wildflower viewing opportunities; Ravensthorpe to Desmond, Desmond to Kundip, Kundip to Lee Creek figure of eight and Hopetoun Trail Head Loop.  Detailed brochures on each section are available. 

5. Between Ravensthorpe and Hopetoun is Ethel Daw Drive, a short diversion of about 1.5km on Elverdton road which takes you to Mt. Desmond lookout, a great vantage point offering 360 degree views.  

View of the Eyre Range from within the Fitzgerald River National Park 

HOPETOUN Highlights of THE FITZGERALD COAST

1. Stop at the Welcome Information Bay as you arrive in Hopetoun to learn about the Fitzgerald River National  Park and the Hopetoun area.

2. Beacon Hill Lookout: take in the magnificent setting of Hopetoun,  the silhouette of East Mt Barren in the Fitzgerald  River National Park.

3. Drive to East Mt Barren lookout, this ocean view lookout will take your breath away! Continue to Sepulcralis Hill    Lookout and be amazed by the Royal Hakea and abundant wildflowers all year round.

4. Spend a lazy afternoon on Barrens Beach at the base of East Mt Barren, swimming, snorkeling or playing cricket. There are some fascinating rock pools here to enjoy. Whales visit in Spring.

5. Visit the Southern Ocean Discovery Centre enjoy an Ice Cream at The Deck.

6. With a glass of wine at West Beach, see the sun set over the ocean and behind West Mt Barren.

7. From Southern Ocean Road (gravel) visit idyllic beaches and fishing spots, such as Two Mile, Five Mile and Twelve Mile beaches.  Between June and September look out for whales.

8. On the way to Starvation Bay and Munglinup stay the night at Mason Bay, or just cast a line and fish for an hour or two. You may feel a sense of history as you cross the tracks of some of Western Australia's early explorers including John Septimus Rowe, and see where the No.1 Rabbit Proof Fence meets the sea.

9. Lake Shaster and the Oldfield Estuary are renowned havens for rare and unusual birds.

FITZGERALD RIVER NATIONAL PARK (see above and below)
Entrance fee plus camping fees apply
SORRY - no caravans - no pets - no campfires. 
Roads can be closed in wet weather or during bushfires.

Camping area at the Hamersley Inlet, Fitzgerald River National Park
 

 BREMER BAY—JERRAMUNGUP  Highlights  of  THE FITZGERALD COAST

Tourism Development Strategy 2009

here.