Green Head

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.

There is something for everyone at the Jurien Bay Foreshore including an outdoor exercise circuit, gas BBQ's, shaded picnic spots, gazebos, playgrounds and public toilet facilities. The town jetty is... great for the fishing enthusiest .Come and relax on the popular beaches for swimming, enjoy water activities or sit back and watch the sun set over the ocean. A pontoon is located a short swim from the shore. The sealed path, Turquoise Way, is suitable for walking, running, skating, scooters and prams that meanders from North at the marina to South to Hill River.

Nambung National Park or otherwise known as the Pinnacles Painted Desert is situated approximately 15 kms South of Cervantes. These are limestone pillars that rise up to 4 metres tall out of the ground.... The National Park comprises of 17,491 hectares of land with thousands of these strange looking pinnacles and fabulous wildflowers, which can be seen between August and October. The park has a scenic one way loop track for vehicles through the pinnacles with a lookout at the northern end, this ramp allows access for people with disabilities although assistance may be required for wheel chairs. Buses, large vehicles, caravans, trailers and boats should be left at the car park. Bushwalking through the pinnacles is encouraged, if you plan on going for a lengthy walk you should inform the Park Ranger beforehand and take plenty of water. Access to the Pinnacles is off the Cervantes Road.