Wulyibidi - Francois Peron National Park


With its striking contrast of colours between dazzling white beaches, dark red cliffs and an entrancingly turquoise ocean, Francois Peron National Park is without doubt one of Australia‘s most iconic parks. Treat yourself to a memorable trip along the adventurous sandy track and experience the highlights of Francois Peron National Park with a local guide, either Janine or Jens.

 

Interested in Nature Photography?

Then join Janine's Photography Tour. In addition to exploring the national park, you will learn the basics of nature photography and how to improve your photography skills. Tours include information material and, of course, lot‘s of photo opportunities.

Join Naturetime Tours and...


...marvel at the red cliffs of Point Peron and enjoy a walk along the Wanamalu Walk Trail.

 

...enjoy spectacular views from two lookouts at Skipjack Point with the chance of spotting some marine life such as dugongs, rays and turtles.

  

...watch out for thorny devils, womas, western blue-tongue lizards and secretive sliders. 

 

...go bird watching and spot chiming wedgebills, western grasswren and white-winged fairy-wrens.

 

...visit some hidden bays of wild beauty.

 

...enjoy morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea in the shade of a picnic shelter with ocean views.

 


Detailed Itinerary Explorer 4 WD Tour (Half Day / 8 am - 12.30 pm)


8.00 am: Pick up from your accommodation in Denham / Monkey Mia.

 

8.00 am – 9.30 am: Follow the sandy track to Skipjack Point and enjoy breathtaking views over the coast line, Point Peron and down into the ocean. From here you can often see a great variety of marine life such as rays, dugongs, dolphins and sharks. 

 

10 am – 10.50 am: Explore Point Peron which is characterised by red cliffs and a white sandy beach. Enjoy a pleasant morning tea before it is time to leave this special place.

 

10.50 am – 12.30 pm: Head back to Denham and  (time permitting...) enjoy a short photo stop at one of the beautiful bays along the way.

 

Please note that this itinerary is a guide only and subject to change.

Detailed Itinerary Explorer Tour (Full Day / 8 am - 5 pm)


8.00 am: Pick up from your accommodation in Denham / Monkey Mia.

 

8.00 am – 9.30 am: Follow the sandy track to Point Peron with many interesting stops on the way.

 

9.30 am – 11.45 pm: Visit the stunningly beautiful Point Peron and explore the amazing coast line around the cape in great detail. Marvel at some magnificent red cliffs, enjoy a walk along the Wanamalu Walk Trail and discover a hidden bay of wild beauty. In between regain your energy during morning tea in a shady shelter. 

 

12 pm – 12.45 pm: Drive to Skipjack Point and enjoy a short walk along a boardwalk to magnificent vantage points. From two viewing platforms take in breathtaking views over the coast line, Point Peron and down into the ocean. From here you can often see a great variety of marine life such as rays, dugongs, dolphins and sharks. Continue to beautiful Bottle Bay for lunch.

 

1 pm – 4 pm: Enjoy lunch with ocean views at Bottle Bay and then go for a walk and drive to explore a few other colourful bays.

 

4.00 pm – 5.00 pm: Follow the scenic track back to Denham.

 

Please note that this itinerary is a guide only and subject to change.

Detailed Itinerary Photography Tour (Full Day / 8 am - 5 pm)


The itinerary is similar to the Full Day Explorer Tour decribed above. Plus...

 

...learn about the basics of photography.

 

...get some useful tips for photo composition.

 

... enjoy more time for photos at scenic places.

 

 ...get first hand practical Information.

 

... receive booklet-like information sheets to take home.

What to bring?


Sun protection: Hat, sunscreen, long-sleeved Shirt.

 

Warm clothes (in winter): Remember that in winter the wind can be quite fresh and cool. 

 

Sturdy footwear: The surface of most walking trails is soft sand.

 

Daypack: Suitable for hiking. 

 

Camera & binoculars: There will be lot's of opportunities to use either of these.