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Dolphin Island

We recognise and acknowledge Aboriginal people as the Traditional Owners of Dampier Archipelago Island Reserves.

An interesting place for birdwatching with good fishing, swimming and self-sufficient camping for up to five days at a time. 

No dogs

No park entry fee

Dolphin Island
Aberline Attwood

About this place

Camping is allowed on the island for stays of up to five days at a time. If you visit, please bring plenty of drinking water and take all rubbish home with you as there are no facilities provided.

Dolphin Island is classified as a nature reserve to protect flora and fauna, dogs or other domestic animals are not permitted.

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Safety information

Plan when to visit. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life!

Western Shield - The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions undertakes 1080 baiting at this location to reduce the impacts of feral cats and foxes on native wildlife. 

Meat baits containing 1080 poison are laid in or around this area on an ongoing basis. 1080 is poisonous to humans and will kill domestic cats and dogs. Pets are not permitted in this park.

For further information contact your local Parks and Wildlife Service office or visit Western Shield.

Gallery

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ripples in the sand at low tide with island hills in the background
Dolphin Island
Amanda Smith
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footprints in the sand leading down to the bay on Dolphin Island with the ocean in the distance
Dolphin Island
Amanda Smith
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Shore birds on the beach at Dolphin Island
Dolphin Island
Aberline Attwood
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Jagged eroded rock formations at Dolphin Island
Dolphin Island
Aberline Attwood
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A wide bay with sandy beach and a red rock headland
Dolphin Island
Julie Carlson

Activities

Bird watching

Camping

Fishing

Snorkelling

Swimming

Plants, wildlife and fungi

Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Dolphin Island.

Traditional Owners

We recognise and acknowledge Aboriginal people as the traditional owners of Dampier Archipelago.

Need to know

No dogs

No pets allowed

No park entry fee

Entry to Dampier Archipelago Island Reserves is free.

Toilets

No toilets at this location. Follow Leave No Trace principles.

Park office / Contact

Karratha Parks and Wildlife Office

Phone: (08) 9182 2000

Contact this office by email

Location

Australia's North West
Pilbara
Karratha

Getting there

You can access this area by boat.

Park boundaries are approximations only and should not be used for navigation or orientation purposes.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional owners throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.

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