Western Australia · Attraction
Francois Peron National Park
Red dunes meet turquoise sea
schedule 1 min read / Updated Jun 2026
Francois Peron National Park, known to the Malgana people as Wulyibidi, stretches across the Peron Peninsula in the heart of the Shark Bay World Heritage Area. Vivid red sand dunes plunge to white beaches lapped by turquoise water, and the park's isolation has made it a stronghold for rare and endangered Australian wildlife including bilbies, woma pythons, malleefowl, and various species of skinks and geckos.
The park is accessible from a sealed road as far as the Peron Heritage Precinct, where visitors can explore the restored historic homestead of the former Peron sheep station and soak in the naturally heated artesian hot tub. North of the precinct, a high-clearance four-wheel drive is essential to reach Cape Peron, Skipjack Point, and the remote camping areas at Big Lagoon and Herald Bight.
Cape Peron is the highlight for many visitors. Clifftop lookouts at both the cape and Skipjack Point deliver panoramic views over the meeting of two strong ocean currents, and the shallow waters below regularly reveal dugongs, sharks, rays, and turtles. Swimming is not recommended at Cape Peron itself due to the currents, but calmer beaches elsewhere in the park are suitable.
The park was established in 1993 after the state government purchased the former sheep station. It is jointly managed with the Malgana Aboriginal Corporation. Park entry fees apply, and all supplies including water must be brought in. Campfires and dogs are not permitted.
Scenic views
Lookouts near Francois Peron National Park.
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