Edel Land National Park

Edel Land National Park is a protected area on the Edel Land peninsula in the Shark Bay region of Western Australia. It includes the westernmost point of the Australian mainland and coastal habitats of the Shark Bay area.

The park’s principal attractions are its coastal landscapes - beaches, limestone shoreline and cliffed coast - with Steep Point as a popular location for shore fishing, camping and coastal views. Visitors also travel to see the coastal cliffs and to access nearby marine waters.

The park preserves coastal ecosystems and maritime coastline characteristic of the Shark Bay region and protects sites of natural and cultural interest associated with the peninsula. Management focuses on balancing recreation with conservation of shoreline and habitat values.

Edel Land sits within the Shark Bay region on Western Australia’s mid-west coast, on a peninsula west of the local service town for Shark Bay.

• Steep Point: Most visits concentrate on the peninsula's coastline, with Steep Point as the principal destination for anglers and photographers.
• Access: Access is remote and commonly made by 4WD along unsealed tracks or by boat, so visitors should prepare for limited services and rough conditions.

What to See #

• Steep Point: Marks the westernmost point of the Australian mainland and is a focal point for shore fishing, land-based angling and sunset views over the Indian Ocean.
• Zuytdorp Cliffs: A limestone coastal escarpment and shoreline that forms part of the peninsula's dramatic coastal scenery and is a point of interest for coastal geology and photography.