Jurien Bay Marine Park

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Jurien Bay Marine Park, Roberts Street, Jurien Bay WA, Australia

The Marine Park is located 200 to 300 kilometres north of Perth. The Marine Park extends north from the Southern Boundary of Nambung National Park (Wedge Island) to Green Head and includes many islands located in this region. Whales migrate through the marine park each year along the Western coast of Australia. Visitors to Jurien Bay can enjoy the incredible variety of marine life found in the waters off the coast as well as having the opportunity to interact with dolphins. The largest population in Western Australia of Australian Sea Lions can be found at Beagle Island near Leeman. Jurien Bay has Essex Rocks, four nautical miles south of Jurien Bay, as a haul-out site where Sea Lions can rest from their foraging expeditions. This site makes for an unforgettable half day trip for all ages and these fascinating creatures love showing off in front of the camera. These extraordinary wild animals can be seen and enjoyed by everyone, but they can be dangerous and easily disturbed. Never approach them on land or feed them from a boat.

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