Places to visit in WA parks

Camel Soak is a waterhole on a granite outcrop currently used by wildlife and visitors. 

It was a water source for camels and workers when building the Rabbit-Proof Fence, and was important to Aboriginal people long before then.

Cape Ransonnet is the arrival point on Dirk Hartog Island for boats leaving from the Edel Land Peninsula.

Take a break from exploring the park and visit the speciality chocolate shop and tearooms.

Arguably the Nullarbor Plain’s most famous cave, Cocklebiddy Cave was the place of the world’s longest cave diving penetration in 1983. Due to unstable rock at the entrance, Cocklebiddy Cave is CLOSED to public entry.

One of the most magnificent dives in the Exmouth area is the cod hole, which runs parallel to South Muiron Island.

Collier Rocks is one of the islands of the Dampier Archipelago. It is situated about 33km north east of Dampier and, like many of the islands in this area, provides great opportunities for bird watching, fishing, diving and self-sufficient camping. 

Visitors mainly use the Dampier Creek area for fishing, boating, birdwatching and sightseeing. Cultural tours are available to view and learn about the mangroves.

The covered public information shelter near the boat ramp displays maps of Hampton Harbour and Dampier Archipelago. Information panels describe this beautiful area and provide other important information for visitors.

As with many islands within the Dampier Archipelago there is good snorkelling and diving and self-sufficient camping. 

Diamond Rock provides an interesting place to stop along the Holland Track, although not visible from the track. A short 200m walk trail leads to the rock. Granite outcrops such as this were an important water source for Aboriginal people and directly influenced John Holland's choice of route in 1893.

Eaglehawk Island is off the coast, west of Dampier and provides good snorkelling and diving and self-sufficient camping. It is a small island about two kilometres long and one kilometre wide.

The Archipelago supports the largest hawksbill turtle rookery in the Indo-Pacific region, one of the largest in the world. You can also enjoy swimming, snorkelling, fishing and self-sufficient camping for up to five days.