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Surf Point

We recognise and acknowledge Malgana people as the traditional owners of Dirk Hartog Island National Park.

Surf Point has stunning coastal scenery and offers good snorkelling and diving. You can often see turtles, sharks and other large marine animals from the shore.

No dogs

No park entry fee

Surf Point
C. Thomson-Dans

About this place

Surf Point, on the southern end of Dirk Hartog Island, is a sanctuary zone within the Shark Bay Marine Park. Coral communities in the eastern part of the sanctuary zone lie in three to four metres of water and are protected from oceanic swells by a rocky platform reef. Vase corals, plate corals, a great variety of staghorn species and a wide range of tropical fish species, including a variety of parrotfish, butterflyfish, wrasse, angelfish and snapper, can be seen.

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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!

Diving and snorkelling in the Shark Bay Marine Park should only be done on a slack tide. Take care not to anchor on fragile corals. Stay alert for boat traffic.

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surf point with waves in the background
Surf Point
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Surf break at Dirk Hartog Island
Surf Point
C. Thomson-Dans

Activities

Scuba diving

Snorkelling

Swimming

Plants, wildlife and fungi

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

Traditional Owners

We recognise and acknowledge Malgana people as the traditional owners of Dirk Hartog Island National Park.

Need to know

No dogs

No pets allowed

No park entry fee

Entry to Dirk Hartog Island National Park is free.

Entry fees apply at Steep Point on your way through to Dirk Hartog Island National Park.

Toilets

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

Park office / Contact

Shark Bay Parks and Wildlife Office

Phone: (08) 9948 2226

Contact this office by email

Location

Australia's Coral Coast
Shark Bay

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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    Know before you go

    Get the practical ‘know how’ to adventure into Western Australia’s national parks confidently, responsibly and safely.

    Safety

    Natural area hazards

    Plan your activity

    Be prepared

    Travelling in remote locations

    Bushfires and prescribed burns

    Bushwalking safety

    Camping safety

    Mountain biking safety

    Swimming safety

    Adventure safety

    Beaches and coastal areas

    Rivers, lakes and lagoons

    Fishing, boating, paddling, snorkelling and diving

    Access friendly places

    Access to nature north of Perth

    Access to nature south of Perth

    Access to trails

    Caring for our parks

    Marine conservation

    Fees

    Park entry fees

    Park passes

    Where can I purchase a Parks Pass?

    Camping fees

    Attraction fees

    Other fees

    Concessions

    Fee waivers

    Camping

    Where and when to camp

    Campground facilities

    Campfires, firewood and cooking appliances

    Powered campsites and generators

    Group camping

    Online campsite booking terms and conditions

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    Drones in parks

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