Francois Peron 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 Francois Peron National Park, in the Shire Of Shark Bay local government area.
| Locality | Francois Peron National Park |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Shark Bay |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -25.87421 |
| Longitude | 113.62178 |
| Area | 1083.6 km² |
| Postcode | 6537 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 710 km north-northwest |
Francois Peron National Park is a locality in the Shire Of Shark Bay local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 1083.6 km². It lies approximately 710 km north-northwest of Perth. Francois Peron National Park is located at 25.8742°S, 113.6218°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6537. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Francois Peron National Park is a rugged and elemental landscape of ochre cliffs and turquoise waters. It lies 337.2 km north-north-west of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 343°T), and is situated 10.8 km east-north-east of Denham. The peninsula, a finger of ancient land reaching into the Indian Ocean, is a study in contrasts: stark, rust-coloured dunes tumble down to meet the impossibly clear, cerulean sea, and the air hums with the dry heat of the desert, yet carries the ever-present tang of salt. Scrubby, resilient vegetation clings tenaciously to the sandy soil, its muted greens and browns a testament to the harsh, arid climate. The silence here is profound, broken only by the cry of seabirds and the whisper of wind across the sand, a silence that feels as ancient as the land itself. The light, especially as dusk approaches, paints the sky in hues of rose and gold, casting long, dramatic shadows across the weathered rock formations, imbuing the entire scene with a breathtaking, almost spiritual, grandeur.
This wild expanse holds echoes of human endeavour and the enduring legacy of its traditional custodians. For millennia, Aboriginal people moved across this country, their connection to the land as deep and unwavering as the tides. Later, European settlers arrived, drawn by the promise of pastoral leases, their sheep and cattle grazing on the sparse vegetation, a fragile economy built on resilience and hope. The park's history is also punctuated by the hardy pearling industry that once thrived in the neighbouring waters, its fortunes waxing and waning with the capricious sea. Today, Francois Peron National Park is a sanctuary, a place where the raw beauty of nature reigns supreme, drawing travellers seeking solace and a profound connection to one of Western Australia's most iconic coastal environments. The economy now centres on the very essence of its allure – tourism, inviting visitors to explore its dramatic coastline, swim in its sheltered bays, and marvel at its untamed spirit.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Francois Peron 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 Francois Peron National Park, in the Shire Of Shark Bay local government area.
Detailed location data for Francois Peron National Park includes the postcode (6537), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Shark Bay), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very 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 Francois Peron 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. |