THE FRANCOIS PERON NATIONAL PARK



Named after the French Zoologist who accompanied the Nicolas Baudin scientific expedition to Southern and Western Australia in 1801 - the Francois Peron National Park covers some 52,500 hectares at the northern extreme of the Peron Peninsula. Under the care of the Department of Conservation and Land Management (C.A.L.M.) this area has become one of the most important natural areas in Australia and is home to many rare and endangered species. Access to the Park is limited to 4-wheel drive vehicles beyoud the old Peron Station Homestead.

Regular 4-wheel drive nature based tours and cruises to the more remote areas of the Park may be booked through the Sahrk Bay Tourist Centre.


RICH IN WILDLIFE


The Shark Bay World Heritage Region is a mecca for visitors interested in discovering the unique and diverse wildlife. Ten species of mammals, 98 species of reptiles and over 100 species of land based, wading and migratory birds live along the shore and in the coastal desert of the Bay.

All visitors are encouraged to allow a little extra time to discover why Shark Bay has been called a VERY SPECIAL PLACE ON EARTH.


WILDFLOWERS ABOUND


Being at the northern extreme of the southern wildflower varieties and at the southern extreme of the northern varieties - Shark Bay has the longest wildflower season of any part of Western Australia and has over 700 species of flowering plants of which over 150 species are of special scientific interest - many exclusive to the Shark Bay World Heritage Region.


A BEACH OF SHELLS


Countless tiny white shells of the burrowing Bivalve (Fragum Erugafum) have formed beautiful white shell beaches which stretch for miles - some deposits are as much as ten metres deep. Shell Beach is easily accessible from the Denham Hamelin Road.


THE FAMOUS DOLPHINS OF MONKEY MIA


For almost 30 years now, three generations of Bottle Nosed Dolphin (Tursiops Truncatus) have been visiting the beautiful beach at Monkey Mia on the norht eastern arm of the Person Peninsula at Shark Bay, to interact with visitors. Each day these intelligent wild animals return to the beach, much to the delight of the many visitors and researchers from around the world. You can meet the wonderful Dolphins of Monkey Mia when you holiday in the Shark Bay World Heritage Region of Western Australia. Be prepared for an encounter of the most memorable kind.





OTHER TOURIST INFORMATION SERVICES:

SHARK BAY TOURIST CENTRE

83 Knight Terrace, Denham.
Phone: 099 48 12 53.
Fax: 099 48 12 53
The official tourist centre for the shark Bay Workd Heritage region.
Open 7 days a week 8am-6pm.
E Mail - monkeymia@tyco.com.au

DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT

67 Knight Tce, Denham.
Tel: 099 48 12 08.
Fax: 099 48 1024.
C.A.L.M. is responsible for managing Francois Peron National Park, Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve, Shark Bay Marine Park and the numerous island nature reserves in the Shark Bay World Heritage area. If you plan to visit any of these areas information is available at the C.A.L.M. Office.
C.A.L.M. - CARING NATURALLY.

TOURIST INFORMATION RADIO

Tune to 88 FM on your car radio as you approach the Overlander Roadhouse on the Northwest coast Highway or whilst in and around the towhn of Denham and at Monkey Mia. You will hear an informative message outlining the History of Shark Bay - the many attractions and Tourist Services available. You will find 88FM on the far left of your radio dial in the FM band.



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