Fitzgerald River National Park
Fitzgerald River National Park
Fitzgerald River National Park
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- Janet WKilburn, United Kingdom197 contributionsGreat base for wildflowersWe looked to cancel our booking in Bremer Bay after reading the previous reviews about the terrible road inside the park. We are glad we didn’t. For those as confused as we were when researching the holiday… the only paved road into the park is from Hopetoun. All the rest are gravel. We only drove part way on the gravel road from Bremer Bay into Fitzgerald, but the stretch we did was well maintained, though corrugated. As we only had a 2WD, we didn’t go too far, as the wildflowers were better on the roads outside! Even in mid September, the wildflowers were gorgeous. If you’re planning a trip just for the wildflowers, come in October.Visited August 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 21 September 2023
- pattttt872Oahu, Hawaii12 contributionsFitzgerald river national parkVisited as a one day trip while driving from Esperance to Albany. We have a 2WD (RAV4 Toyota). Entered park via Hopetoun entrance and drove towards Hamersley inlet campground. This entire section was paved / bitumen roads, with no issues. Made numerous stops inc cave point (lookout and short walk), one of the beaches, and another viewpoint. From hamersley inlet to the eastern entrance/exit it is all corrugated roads with gravel on top. It’s about 50km and took us about an hour. We managed fine, and the roads were reasonable condition if you are used to driving on this type of road. Was a beautiful drive and well worth a visit if driving this way if have a car that is suitable. Beautiful nature scenery and floraVisited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 5 March 2024
- bobjanhBrisbane, Australia2,421 contributionsSimply stunning national parkWhat a great national park. If the coastal scenery was not enough, the range and variety of native flora is just breathtaking. We visited both from the east in Hopetoun, staying four nights at the Four Mile campground and on a date trip to the west side of the park from Bremer Bay. Both highly recommended. There are lookouts, short and multi-day coastal walks, walks up to mountain lookouts, lakes, wildlife - mammals and birds, day use areas and simply wonderful flora. Access in the east is along a mostly sealed coastal road whilst within the park on the west, a bit of unsealed road driving is required. All worth it though. Would love to visit again in peak wildflower season.Visited May 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 27 April 2024
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Alanna
2 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
The road into Port Ann from Bremer Bay direction is NOT 2WD friendly like they say it is. The corrugation was already horrific on the supposedly 2WD friendly roads into the national park and became undriveable on Point Ann Road. Even the 4WD we moved over for on the way back was shaking around like crazy. Make sure you have a good 4WD & let a bit of air pressure out before attempting to drive in to Port Ann. Perhaps when they're freshly graded that may make a difference. My poor car and internal organs! 😬
Written 19 December 2020
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Shirley O
Perth, Western Australia70 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
Staying in bremer bay for 3 nights recommended to drive to Point Anne and noted on local tourist map that it was suitable for 2 wheel drive vehicles. Arrived at the Park entrance were we paid the park day fee of $15 by auto machine. Headed into the park with great hopes of a walk and enjoying the views. Within 5 mins of leaving the payment station the road became severely rutted and corrugated (as noted in many posts over many months even going back to this time last year). So bad that after 10 mins had to turn round and return to BB.
Come on Fitzgerald River National Park, we have been locked in our state for two years, lots of residents have tried to support local tourist business so why isn't this road maintained?????
Come on Fitzgerald River National Park, we have been locked in our state for two years, lots of residents have tried to support local tourist business so why isn't this road maintained?????
Written 23 March 2022
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Susan C
Cottesloe18 contributions
Mar 2022
Roads in this park are a disgrace. Neglect by Park authorities is such that no entry fee should be paid….save the money towards repairing the damage to your vehicle. Any positive experience of the nature views is so readily offset by the access roads. Simple recommendation….just don’t go, until road neglect is rectified.
Written 26 March 2022
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Squellis
Perth, Australia9 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
A short drive from Bremer Bay on half sealed roads, half gravel roads in a well maintained condition. An easy drive in 2WD took only 45 mins fully loaded with picnic and young kids. Great facilities including toilets, shelter and bbq at location, lookouts and short walks to view. We all thoroughly enjoyed the trip and experience. We missed the whales but came out of season. Would definitely come back again.
Written 2 April 2021
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Paul P
Melbourne, Australia232 contributions
Mar 2020
This is a stunning park with great views and good walks. Western Australia boasts some of the best wild flowers anywhere and here they abound. The Royal Hakea is stunning,but look out for small little flowers that abound. Beaches did you say? You won't find better and all with stunning back drops. Great places to stroll or have a BBQ or picnic.
From Hopetoun to Hammersley Inlet the roads are excellent and facilities very good, however after that on the dirt road things get bad. In fact it is disgraceful since you pay to go into the park and do not expect such a badly corrugated road. Quite frankly it is dangerous and overseas visitors not used to bad roads could find it very dangerous and damaging to their vehicles. Having traveled all over Australia on many roads, this is one of the worst. That is why I did not rate you 5 out of 5. Pity as all is is perfect.
From Hopetoun to Hammersley Inlet the roads are excellent and facilities very good, however after that on the dirt road things get bad. In fact it is disgraceful since you pay to go into the park and do not expect such a badly corrugated road. Quite frankly it is dangerous and overseas visitors not used to bad roads could find it very dangerous and damaging to their vehicles. Having traveled all over Australia on many roads, this is one of the worst. That is why I did not rate you 5 out of 5. Pity as all is is perfect.
Written 13 March 2020
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TravelLadyBug22
Ocean Grove, Australia174 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
Awesome park for endemic flora and fauna. The east side is paved and easy to access from Hopetoun. Most of the scenic areas are easy to find and ample bathrooms and bbq areas for comfort. The west side is corrugated road so be prepared to take longer to explore. We definitely enjoyed driving the northern roads (corrugated but don't need 4WD) to look for wildlife. We saw heath monitors, dragons, emus and more! Great way to see the whole park. No one at the entry points so it helps to listen to the podcast and stop to read the info signs.
Written 3 March 2022
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bobjanh
Brisbane, Australia2,421 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
What a great national park. If the coastal scenery was not enough, the range and variety of native flora is just breathtaking. We visited both from the east in Hopetoun, staying four nights at the Four Mile campground and on a date trip to the west side of the park from Bremer Bay. Both highly recommended.
There are lookouts, short and multi-day coastal walks, walks up to mountain lookouts, lakes, wildlife - mammals and birds, day use areas and simply wonderful flora.
Access in the east is along a mostly sealed coastal road whilst within the park on the west, a bit of unsealed road driving is required. All worth it though.
Would love to visit again in peak wildflower season.
There are lookouts, short and multi-day coastal walks, walks up to mountain lookouts, lakes, wildlife - mammals and birds, day use areas and simply wonderful flora.
Access in the east is along a mostly sealed coastal road whilst within the park on the west, a bit of unsealed road driving is required. All worth it though.
Would love to visit again in peak wildflower season.
Written 28 April 2024
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pattttt872
Oahu, HI12 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Visited as a one day trip while driving from Esperance to Albany. We have a 2WD (RAV4 Toyota).
Entered park via Hopetoun entrance and drove towards Hamersley inlet campground. This entire section was paved / bitumen roads, with no issues. Made numerous stops inc cave point (lookout and short walk), one of the beaches, and another viewpoint.
From hamersley inlet to the eastern entrance/exit it is all corrugated roads with gravel on top. It’s about 50km and took us about an hour. We managed fine, and the roads were reasonable condition if you are used to driving on this type of road.
Was a beautiful drive and well worth a visit if driving this way if have a car that is suitable. Beautiful nature scenery and flora
Entered park via Hopetoun entrance and drove towards Hamersley inlet campground. This entire section was paved / bitumen roads, with no issues. Made numerous stops inc cave point (lookout and short walk), one of the beaches, and another viewpoint.
From hamersley inlet to the eastern entrance/exit it is all corrugated roads with gravel on top. It’s about 50km and took us about an hour. We managed fine, and the roads were reasonable condition if you are used to driving on this type of road.
Was a beautiful drive and well worth a visit if driving this way if have a car that is suitable. Beautiful nature scenery and flora
Written 5 March 2024
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Janet W
Kilburn, UK197 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
We looked to cancel our booking in Bremer Bay after reading the previous reviews about the terrible road inside the park. We are glad we didn’t. For those as confused as we were when researching the holiday… the only paved road into the park is from Hopetoun. All the rest are gravel.
We only drove part way on the gravel road from Bremer Bay into Fitzgerald, but the stretch we did was well maintained, though corrugated. As we only had a 2WD, we didn’t go too far, as the wildflowers were better on the roads outside! Even in mid September, the wildflowers were gorgeous. If you’re planning a trip just for the wildflowers, come in October.
We only drove part way on the gravel road from Bremer Bay into Fitzgerald, but the stretch we did was well maintained, though corrugated. As we only had a 2WD, we didn’t go too far, as the wildflowers were better on the roads outside! Even in mid September, the wildflowers were gorgeous. If you’re planning a trip just for the wildflowers, come in October.
Written 21 September 2023
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Bree
Fremantle, Australia24 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
Fantastic plant life. Amazing views from the mountains/hills. Enjoyed the Mount Barren climb and Point Ann. Originally planned to visit Quaalup Homestead but it was closed to visitors, which was very disappointing. As noted by others, roads were typical gravel, and rough even in 4WD,
Written 24 January 2023
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Have the roads from Bremer Bay to Point Ann been graded recently? Are they in good enough condition to drive there with young family not used to corrugated roads?
Written 31 March 2021
We were there on the long weekend in March and the roads were quite poor. Very heavy corrugations and the vehicle took a pounding. Not sure if they have been graded since then.
Written 14 April 2021
Does it worth detour if we don’t want to stop for hiking or camping?
Hi all, I am driving from Esperance to Albany but not sure if I should detour to this national park. I am not planing to walk the trail as I am travelling with elderly and toddler. Does it worth make this detour? Which spots shall I stop? How long does it take for this detour to be back to the main road to Albany? Thanks heaps.
Written 19 December 2019
Hi, just curious if you had to or were able to book a place a Four Mile Campground in Fitzgerald River National Park in advance. We'd love to spend a couple of days there in early October, but would like to be sure that space is actually available before we arrive (five people traveling in a large camper van). Hope you can help, thanks!
Written 30 August 2018
Hi apologies for late reply - the road from Hopetoun to Four Mile is sealed so you'll have no trouble. You can't book the site online - it's $8 per person per day based on you paying when you arrive. You leave your receipt clipped at your parking bay as the ranger inspects these. If you aren't already aware, there is no water at the park so you need to bring enough to drink and fill your campervan water tank depending on the length of your stay. There is a private caravan park in Hopetoun which may let you access their shower facilities for a small charge as there's no showers in the national park. Weather looks a bit wet and fresh for early October so best to be prepared.
Written 27 September 2018
Hi everyone, has anyone driven from Hopetoun to Bremer Bay through the NP with a caravan lately. How far is it and are the dirt roads ok ? Thanks in advance
Written 16 May 2016
I don't think you will get through with a caravan the road is not direct to Bremer Bay it comes out on the Ravensthorpe /Jerramungup Road give the Ranger a ring 0898383060 he will advise you of road conditions .
Written 17 May 2016
Hannah, If driving from Perth, what will be the best entry point into the Fitzgerald river NP? The closest route to a camping site like Hamersley Inlet? My daughter and a friend will be driving there soon and I am worried about the distance to cover in one day. I need to give them clear direction as to where to enter (I assume there is only the 2 entry points). thank you.
Written 8 January 2016
scotty711
Esperance, Australia
Can you drive from Hopetoun to Bremer Bay through the park.
Written 2 January 2015
NO, unfortunately the road does not go through the Fitzgerald National Park. But have a trip into the park as the coastline is stunning. Regards Sue.
Written 2 January 2015
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