Wirruwana News Spring 2020
Stage two of Return to 1616 is well under way with four species already translocated to Dirk Hartog Island National Park . With these new recruits comes new priorities to… Read More
Conservation Matters June 2020
Keep up to date with the latest conservation happenings on Dirk Hartog Island National Park and in Shark Bay with the latest “Conservation Matters” in the Denham Inscription Post
Wirruwana News Autumn 2020
An exciting new chapter in the saga of Dirk Hartog Island National Park’s Return to 1616 Ecological Restoration Project begins with the reintroduction of two new native animals. Enter the… Read More
Wirruwana News Spring 2019
Now two years into the wildlife restoration activities, Dirk Hartog Island native animals are rejoicing in their new found freedom from cats, goats and sheep and translocated hare-wallabies are enjoying… Read More
Wirruwana News Summer 2019
After the hugely successful 2017 trial translocation it was time for the first large-scale translocation in Spring 2018. It began with the capture team overcoming significant challenges posed by less-than-accommodating weather to capture… Read More
Dirk Hartog Island update
Dirk Hartog Island has seen the last of goats and sheep and is on the verge of being declared free of cats. At the same time about 50 banded and… Read More
Monkey Mia Dolphins 101: Everything You Need to Know
If you’ve ever wanted to see dolphins up close in their natural habitat, the beach at Monkey Mia Reserve is the place to go. The stunning waters of Shark Bay Marine Park… Read More
The Dos and Don’ts of Fishing in Shark Bay
It’s easy to see why Shark Bay is one of the most popular fishing spots in Western Australia – more than 4800 square km of seagrass meadows attract an incredible… Read More
7 fun things for families to do at Francois Peron National Park
Pure white sands and clear blue waters surrounded by spectacular red cliffs await you and your family at Francois Peron National Park in Shark Bay. With so many different things… Read More
Celebrating working with wildlife
For anyone in Denham on Sunday 15 April we have an exciting lineup of activities for an event at the Denham Parks and Wildlife Service office. There’s nothing like the… Read More