Australia's Golden Outback Holiday Planner 2025

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Mason Bay and Starvation Bay Take a day trip east of Hopetoun to discover two spectacular bays. Swim, fish, snorkel and play all day or enjoy coastal camping at its finest. Each has boat launching points and snow white beaches you won’t want to leave. MUNGLINUP 590km south-east of Perth Munglinup Beach forms a lagoon that is protected by a reef and here you can swim or snorkel, enjoy the underwater world or just relax on the beach. If you are looking for a secluded beach you needn’t go any further, you’ll find it here. Just a short distance away, Lake Shaster and the Oldfield Estuary are renowned havens for rare and unusual birds. The Oldfield Estuary area offers visitors plenty of activities including canoeing, small boating, kayaking, nature bush walks, wildflower viewing and fishing.

scenery, abundance of water activities and the easy access to the Fitzgerald River National Park. Take to boating, windsurfing, swimming, snorkelling, fishing and whale watching while in Hopetoun. Be sure to check out the family-friendly park, just a stone’s throw from the grassy foreshore with gas barbecue, picnic shelters, play equipment, replica railway station and jumping pillow. Southern Ocean Road East from Hopetoun is the scenic Southern Ocean Road which takes in the spectacular coastline, passing several lookout viewing points and access points to many beaches, salt water pools and fishing spots including Two Mile Beach, Five Mile Beach, Twelve Mile Beach, Mason Bay and Starvation Bay. PLACES TO VISIT Jim McCulloch Park

Ravensthorpe Silos greet you as you enter the townsite. At a Glance

WHAT’S ON Hopetoun Summer Festival — Jan 2025 Hopetoun Annual Fishing Classic — March long weekend, 2025 Hopetoun Local Markets — 1st Sunday of each month Ravensthorpe Wildflower Show and Festival — 8–20 Sept 2025 Ravensthorpe Enduro Club Rat Run (Motorcross) — Oct 2025 TOP ATTRACTIONS Fitzgerald River NP / Farm Gate Art / Ravensthorpe Silos / Ravensthorpe Range / Walk Trails / Philips River Canoe Trail / Largest Lollipop WILDFLOWERS TO DISCOVER Royal Hakea / Qualup Bell / Barrens Regelia / Scarlet Banksia / White Spider Orchid / Queen of Sheba / Lemann’s Banksia

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RAVENSTHORPE VISITOR CENTRE AND MUSEUM

86 Morgans Street, Ravensthorpe T: (08) 9838 1191 E: visit@fitzgeraldcoast.com.au W: fitzgeraldcoast.com.au

2 Mile Beach, Hopetoun

Honey Possum; Image Sue Leighton

HOPETOUN BEACHSIDE CARAVAN PARK

Discover the ultimate beachside retreat at our hidden gem, nestled on the doorstep of the magnificent Fitzgerald River National Park in Hopetoun, WA. Our rustic yet welcoming caravan park accommodation is designed to provide you with the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Here, you’ll find a harmonious blend of nature’s beauty and modern comforts, all wrapped up in a laid-back atmosphere. Accommodation to suit every budget: Self-contained cabins, caravan & camping sites

30 Esplanade, Hopetoun  08 9838 3096  reception@hopetounbeachside.com.au hopetounbeachside.com.au

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