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 Francois Peron Monkey Mia Tourism
The François Peron National Park was once a pastoral area and the old homestead by 4WD.
On the tip of The Peron Peninsula, the François Peron National Park covers 52,500ha and was named after the French naturalist who visited the area in 1801 and 1803.
The cliffs of Cape Peron are red and rugged, contrasting to the snow-white beaches and brilliant azure and aqua blues of the Indian Ocean waters.
www.discoverwest.com.au /western_australia/francois_peron.html   (387 words)

  
 Francois Peron National Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Francois Peron is a national park in Western Australia (Australia), 726 km north of Perth.
It is named after the French naturalist and explorer François Péron.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Francois_Peron_National_Park   (86 words)

  
 Francois Peron National Park
Francois Peron National Park lies 10 kilometres from Denham, 340 kilometres from Carnarvon and 410 kilometres from Geraldton.
Francois Peron National Park and the Shark Bay World Heritage Area is a mecca for visitors interested in discovering unique and diverse wildlife.
The park and the rest of the peninsula is interspersed with gypsum claypans known as birridas.
www.calm.wa.gov.au /national_parks/previous_parks_month/peron.html   (753 words)

  
 "Francois Peron"
Francois Peron National Park was named after the French zoologist who, in 1801, was a member of the Nicolas Baudin scientific expedition to Southern and Western Australia.
It is home to many rare and endangered species and access to the park is by 4WD vehicle only from the old Peron Station Homestead west of the Brand Highway from the Overland Roadhouse.
It is at the northern end of the Peron Peninsula and is under the care of the W.A. Department of Conservation and Land Management.
www.wilmap.com.au /peron.html   (127 words)

  
 Shire of Shark Bay - National Parks
The Francois Peron National Park is named after the French naturalist who visited the area with the Geographe expedition in 1801 and 1803.
Peron Peninsula was a sheep station from the late 1880s until the government purchased it in 1990.
Access to the park is from Monkey Mia Road approximately 4 km from Denham and park and day pass fees are to be placed in the honesty box at the entrance to the park.
www.sharkbay.wa.gov.au /tourism/what_to_see_and_do/national_parks.html   (413 words)

  
 OnlineWA - Parks & Reserves
Cape Arid National Park, a vast myriad of wildlife, flora and woodlands, is ideal for a peaceful getaway.
Often referred to as the botanist's mecca, Lesueur National Park is a treasure trove of blossoms in the spring.
Yalgorup National Park is located south of Mandurah on the Dawseville cut.
www.onlinewa.com.au /text/leisure/parksreserves   (2853 words)

  
 National+Marine+Park
Francois Peron National Park boasts stunning scenery as rust red sand dunes give way to brilliant white beaches and the crystal blues of the ocean.
Kalbarri National Park abounds with opportunities and is one of the most exciting and spectacular in Western Australia.
Tathra National Park is located in the central west coast sandplain of Western Australia and is approximately 4,323 hectares.
www.australiascoralcoast.com /en/National+Marine+Park   (338 words)

  
 (GCG1TV) Lighting The Way by Team Tuff
The cache is on the Peron Peninsula, in the Francois Peron National Park.
The cache contents are a Colorado Keyring, 2 South Park figure, a torch, a party whistle, and the donkey from Shrek.
The cache is a grey tupperware container, hidden near a bush and covered with bits of dead shub roots and wood.
www.geocaching.com /seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=67298   (515 words)

  
 Shark Bay Majestic Tours of Shell Beach stromatolites Francois Peron National Parks and Zuytdorp Cliffs
Shark Bay Majestic Tours of Shell Beach stromatolites Francois Peron National Parks and Zuytdorp Cliffs
We stop at the Peron Homestead and learn about the days when the park was a sheep station, then its into four wheel drive and along the track to Cape Peron.
The park covers 52,500 hectares and is one of the most important natural areas of Australia.
www.ozpal.com /majestic   (542 words)

  
 National Parks of Western Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is a list of National Parks of Western Australia:
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/National_Parks_of_Western_Australia   (81 words)

  
 Peron - Eva Duarte de Perón, "Evita"
Evita Peron died July 26, 1952, of uterine cancer in Buenos Aires.
But Bush, you have been listening to me and Peron: Yes, before I took over in Argentina, it had a strong economy and was
Juan Domingo Perón was born on October 8, 1895 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
iseeklinks.com /q/peron.htm   (141 words)

  
 freo1
Teeter on the edges of the gorges, canyons and creeks as you explore the Cape Range National Park by four wheel drive.
The Gascoyne region of Western Australia is commonly referred to as the 'outback coast' - where the deep red soil meets the brilliant blue waters of the Indian Ocean.
It is in the Gascoyne that you have the opportunity to live like a true Australian stockman - you can shear sheep and live in the shearers' quarters of one of the many working outback stations.
www.1loc.com /php/wonrggasc.php?wlkey=3966&seq=33   (775 words)

  
 Itchyfeet Online Travel :: Shark Bay, Western Australia
Although many guidebooks have reported access as far as the homestead in Francois Peron National Park to be possible in a 2WD vehicle, this was not the case for our effort and we shoveled a lot of sand as a result.
One of the most interesting stops is the challenging-to-reach Francois Peron National Park.
Lodging is varied, from backpacker places to motels and caravan parks.
www.itchyfeet.org /articles/sharkbay.htm   (1025 words)

  
 Track Care WA
Eastern Highway, Lesmurdie National Park off Falls Road, along Mundaring Weir Road between Kalamunda and Mundaring and Walyunga National Park on Gt.
The Government's marine park program includes new reserves in the Pilbara, in the waters off the Leeuwin-Naturaliste coastline from Geographe Bay to Hardy Inlet and in the Walpole and Nornalup Inlets on the State's south coast, as well as extensions to the Ningaloo Marine Park.
The new Jurien Bay Marine Park encompasses the waters of the Turquoise Coast for 100km between Wedge Island and Green Head, and is the first marine park declared in Western Australia since 1990.
www.trackcare.com.au /info/05_09_03.htm   (1067 words)

  
 Untitled Document
This pleasant spot is located near the truly magnificent Francois Peron National Park which is named after the French naturalist who visited Shark Bay with Nicolas Baudin's Geographe expedition in 1801 and 1803 (they also called in at Kangaroo Island).
Park Rangers regulate the behavior of tourists although this can be difficult at peak tourism times.
They generally come in to shore every day during the winter months, less often during the summer months; and they arrive singly or in groups of five or more.
www.2docstock.com /west-monkey.html   (168 words)

  
 AusEmade: Western Australia National Parks, Reserve and Wildlife, Australia
If it is not here, you can see a list of national parks from the Department of Conservation and Land Management National Parks or visit the National Parks home page.
National Parks sites are listed here, click the one you are interested in.
Go West Hand Book • Map of the national parks in the midwest region of Western Australia.
www.ausemade.com.au /wa/destination/nationalparks.htm   (338 words)

  
 Project Eden Captive Breeding
Facilities and breeding enclosures at the Peron Endangered Species Breeding Centre, were purpose built in Francois Peron National Park in 1997/98 with funding assistance from Federal World Heritage funds and Coles Chocolate Bilby donations via Environment Australia.
Many of the species missing from Peron are in dire straits elsewhere in Australia and often have only survived on isolated offshore islands.
The success of the breeding and rearing programs at Peron Endangered Species Breeding Centre over the last 3-4 years have already paved the way for re-introductions to Peron of Mallefowl in 1997/98, and the Greater Bilby in 2000.
www.sharkbay.org /terrestial_enviroment/page_07.htm   (425 words)

  
 Peron - Peron Host
Francois Peron National Park - Park of the Month for May 1998, is situated in Shark Bay in the north-west of Western Australia.
Eva Peron is a hero for me because she was born and grew up living a very In 1948 Peron assumed his presidency of Argentina and Eva worked for him as
Peron, Juan army colonel who became president of Argentina (1946—55, 1973—74), founder and leader of the Peronist movement.
www.pagesfindout.com /psfo/peron.html   (440 words)

  
 Media Statement
Peron Peninsula in the World Heritage-listed Shark Bay area has taken a further step as a haven for native animals with the release of an additional 40 woylies into Francois Peron National Park.
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Mrs Edwardes said this was the sixth Reintroduction of woylies to Peron.
www.calm.wa.gov.au /news/news.cgi?item=968377160   (419 words)

  
 Shire of Shark Bay - Free Camping Areas
Shark Bay is a 4WD, and Anglers paradise, and with "Francois Peron" National Park and "Steep Point" situated on Edel Land, it is the two most favourite locations for most travellers to the area.
The National Park offers a wilderness experience with a fantastic scenic coastline and arid shrub lands.
Please note camp fee are payable in addition to national park visitors fee.
www.sharkbay.wa.gov.au /tourism/where_to_stay/free_camping_areas.html   (834 words)

  
 products?id=9010251
Cape Peron is a photographers delight with spectacular scenic veiws of red cliffs, white sandy beaches and turquoise ocean.
At the Peron Homestead you can learn of the past life of the sheep station and the present life as the centre for Project Eden, re-establishing native species on the Peron Peninsula.
At the Peron Homestead have a relaxing soak in the "Hot Tub" fed by an artesian bore.
www.vacationaustralia.com.au /products?id=9010251   (955 words)

  
 Western Australia - Monkey Mia and Shark Bay - Cape Péron National Park
Parallel to the establishment of the fence, bait is laid throughout the area to kill animals already within the national park.
The park was named after a French naturalist, Francois Péron, who visited the area in 1801 and 1803 aboard the Geographe.
While in 1616 as many as 20 mammal species populated what is now Péron National Park, only six remain today.
www.creativespirits.de /ozwest/monkeymia/capeperon.html   (732 words)

  
 Max Goes North - Carnarvon to Perth
We had the Francois peron National Park to ourselves, perhaps becuase everyone else had been blown away in the night....
In the Francois peron National Park (Shark Bay).
The Tudor is a very nice caravan park and super friendly to those who camp in tents and don't need power
www.lcc.com.au /greg/maxgoesnorth/carnarvontoperth.htm   (454 words)

  
 Shark Bay : Introduction
On the tip of the Peron Peninsula, which juts into the Shark Bay Marine Park, is Francois Peron National Park.
The park is home to many endangered species, white beaches composed entirely of shells, and "living fossils" -- rocklike structures on the shore (called stromatolites) that are Earth's first life.
Apart from these delightful sea mammals, Shark Bay's waters heave with fish, turtles, the world's biggest population of dugongs (11,000 at last count), manta rays, sea snakes and, June through October, humpback whales.
www.frommers.com /destinations/print-narrative.cfm?destID=1415&catID=1415010001   (177 words)

  
 Blue Dolphin Caravan Park & Holiday Village
The Blue Dolphin Caravan Park and Holiday Village is also quite handy to the Shark bay World Heritage Area, Monkey Mia Beach and the fabulous Francois Peron National Park.
But we DO have a clean and tidy caravan park in a good position and with well maintained ablution blocks.
And we are absolutely fanatical about providing the most concerned and responsive service you'll find anywhere in the west.
www.ozpal.com /bluedolphin   (211 words)

  
 Shark Bay Birridas
In Francois Peron National Park where this occurs, such as at Big and Little Lagoon, shallow bays have been created.
This is best observed on the large birrida in the north of Francois Peron National Park.
More than 100 birridas can be found along the east coast of Peron Peninsula.
www.sharkbay.org /terrestial_enviroment/page_16.htm   (464 words)

  
 Camperworld's photos of North Western Australia - Gorges Waterfalls Dolphins Monkey Mia Beaches Karijini National Park Kalbarri Whales Shark Bay Wildflowers The Kimberley
Nearby is the World Heritage Area of Francois Peron National Park, Shark Bay and the fascinating Shell Beach and stromatolites.
The Ningaloo Reef Marine Park is home to over 200 species of fish and 500 species of coral.
Spectacular gorges, waterfalls, mountains, plateaus and wildflowers are just some of the features of this park based around the Hammersley Ranges.
www.camperworld.com.au /photos_north_west.html   (230 words)

  
 Michelle Wardley - Art for sale.
I can't believe I made the effort so few times in the year or so I spent here to get out in the beauty of François Peron Peninsula National Park.
François Peron Peninsula National Park, Shark Bay Western Australia
There is something so special and vibrant about the colours and energy about Peron Peninsula.
dart.fine-art.com /aqd-asp-i_59987-buy-artlistinginfo.htm   (184 words)

  
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