About this place
When anchored off the southern tip of Dirk Hartog Island in 1697, the Dutch seafarer Willem de Vlamingh named this point Steyle Hock, translated as Steep Point. Today this is part of pilgrimages to visit all of the extreme cardinal points on the Australian mainland.
The campgrounds at The Oven and Faultline are popular with hardcore anglers. Campsites are on rock and must be booked online.
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!
Exercise extreme caution near cliff edges especially when fishing.
Supervise children at all times.
Gallery
Activities
Camping
Fishing
Plants, wildlife and fungi
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Steep Point.
Traditional Owners
Edel Land National Park (proposed) is jointly managed by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions and the Malgana Aboriginal Corporation as part of the State Government's Plan for Our Parks initiative. For more information, please visit Plan for Our Parks.
