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Thomas Fishery campground
Cape Arid National Park, Western Australia
Three very basic free sites at an old 1870s whaling station, with southern right whales close in.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 24 hours
- Sites
- 3
A remote camp in Cape Arid with Mount Arid as a backdrop. Nothing remains of the whaling station, but southern right whales come close to shore to calve in season. There are three basic sites and toilets, and no fees to camp.
Good to know
- Whale season is roughly June to October
- No campfires; 1080 baiting in the area
- Have a backup plan if sites are full
- Best time
- June to October for whales
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Remote Cape Arid park tracks
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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