Fitzgerald River National Park, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Fitzgerald River National Park, in the Shire Of Jerramungup local government area.
| Locality | Fitzgerald River National Park |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Jerramungup |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -34.04657 |
| Longitude | 119.49682 |
| Area | 2418.7 km² |
| Elevation | 71 m |
| Postcode | 6346 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 411 km southeast |
Fitzgerald River National Park is a locality in the Shire Of Jerramungup local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 2418.7 km². It sits at an elevation of around 71 m above sea level. It lies approximately 411 km southeast of Perth. Fitzgerald River National Park is located at 34.0466°S, 119.4968°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6346. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Fitzgerald River National Park stands as a rugged jewel on Western Australia's southern coast. It lies 183.6 km north-east of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 54°T), and is situated 58.7 km west-south-west of Hopetoun. Here, ancient granite outcrops, weathered by millennia of wind and water, rise from a landscape sculpted by fire and rain, forming dramatic peaks that offer sweeping views down to the Indian Ocean. The air, carrying the sharp scent of salt and the sweet perfume of flowering native shrubs, hums with the quiet industry of unseen insects and the distant cry of seabirds. Below these heights, the terrain descends through a mosaic of mallee scrub, heathlands bursting with colour, and pockets of eucalypt woodland, all interwoven with ephemeral salt lakes that shimmer like mirages under the vast, cerulean sky. The very texture of the land here feels ancient, a rough-hewn testament to enduring natural forces.
This vast expanse of protected wilderness, encompassing the Shire of Jerramungup, holds a profound connection to the past, with evidence of human habitation stretching back thousands of years. The region's more recent history is deeply entwined with pastoralism; sheep once grazed these hills, their wool a vital commodity that helped shape the local economy. Today, while agriculture remains a significant presence in the neighbouring farmlands, Fitzgerald River National Park itself is a sanctuary dedicated to the preservation of its extraordinary biodiversity. It is a place where the unique flora, including an astonishing number of endemic plant species, thrives, and where iconic Western Australian fauna, like the quokka and the endangered western ringtail possum, find refuge. The park’s dramatic coastline, featuring spectacular beaches and rugged headlands, draws travellers seeking solace and a deeper connection with the untamed beauty of the natural world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fitzgerald River National Park, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Fitzgerald River National Park, in the Shire Of Jerramungup local government area.
Detailed location data for Fitzgerald River National Park includes the postcode (6346), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Jerramungup), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Fitzgerald River National Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |