About this place
The park contains many rugged and spectacular headlands, but Quoin Head is especially popular with photographers because of its distinctive shape and the pretty bay and beach it overlooks.
The headland is shaped like a ‘quoin’ which was a wedge used to raise a ship’s cannon or to keep it from rolling on the deck.
Ospreys nest on these remote headlands and are seen here regularly, often sparring in the air with kestrels and Australian hobbies.
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!
Coast and cliff risks are significant in this park.
Gallery
![Quoin Head view of rocks and clear green ocean water with small white cap waves](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2021-09/quoin-head-fitzgerald-river-national-park-tourism-wa.jpg?itok=NjkKKR_-)
![Quoin Head, Fitzgerald River National Park Rugged coastline with rocky headlands white sand and deep blue water](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2021-10/quoin-head-fitzgerald-river-national-park-dbca-4.jpg?itok=ibuF4wXi)
![Quoin Head Fitzgerald River National Park looking down at the jagged rocks and crashing ocean waves at Quoin Head](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2021-10/quoin-head-fitzgerald-river-national-park-dbca-1.jpg?itok=TOKk_prn)
![Quoin Head viewed from a lookout on the Hakea Trail Quoin Head viewed from a lookout on the Hakea Trail](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2022-01/quoin-head-fitzgerald-river-national-park-bronwyn-wells-2.jpg?itok=I0AiTFWK)
![Far side of Quoin Head Far side of Quoin Head](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2022-01/quoin-head-fitzgerald-river-national-park-bronwyn-wells-4.jpg?itok=ZFXBpojW)
![Quoin Head Beach Quoin Head Beach](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2022-02/quoin-head-fitzgerald-river-national-park-bronwyn-wells-6.jpg?itok=sKJtYNQx)
![Quoin Head Beach, Fitzgerald River National Park Quoin Head Beach, Fitzgerald River National Park](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2022-01/quoin-head-fitzgerald-river-national-park-bronwyn-wells.jpg?itok=jT83B2Oz)
![Quoin Head Beach, Fitzgerald River National Park Quoin Head Beach, Fitzgerald River National Park](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2022-01/quoin-head-fitzgerald-river-national-park-bronwyn-wells-3.jpg?itok=qGdqlkPC)
Activities
Bird watching
Bushwalking
Camping
Canoeing and kayaking
Fishing
Swimming
Plants, wildlife and fungi
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Quoin Head.
Traditional Owners
We recognise and acknowledge Goreng, Menang and Wudjari people as the traditional owners of Fitzgerald River National Park.