Francois Peron National Park Park
Coastal national park in Shark Bay with red cliffs
On the Peron Peninsula in Shark Bay, François Peron National Park features red sand dunes, white beaches and turquoise bays; visitors use 4WD tracks for wildlife viewing, snorkeling and coastal camping.
Francois Peron National Park at a Glance#
How to Get to Francois Peron National Park#
The park is reached from Denham (Shark Bay), about 30-40 minutes’ drive from the town to various entry points, including Cape Peron. Most visitors drive from Denham along sealed and unsealed roads-4x4 recommended for some tracks. Bookings for guided tours depart Denham.
Tips for Visiting Francois Peron National Park#
- Hire a 4x4 or join a guided tour-the park's tracks are rough and much of the best scenery is off the main road.
- Visit Cape Peron for dramatic red cliffs and turquoise water contrasts; watch for dugongs in the shallows.
- Bring snorkeling gear to explore the sandy shallows, but check tide charts-some spots are only safely accessible at low tide.
Best Time to Visit Francois Peron National Park#
Best in shoulder seasons (spring and autumn) for comfortable temps and wildlife activity; summers can be very hot and occasionally stormy.
Weather & Climate near Francois Peron National Park#
Francois Peron National Park's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in February) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 11°C to 35°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 22° - 34° | 28° | 6 mm | - | - | 5.8 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 23° - 35° | 29° | 14 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 22° - 33° | 28° | 14 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 19° - 30° | 24° | 17 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 15° - 26° | 21° | 38 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 12° - 23° | 18° | 48 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 11° - 22° | 16° | 50 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 12° - 23° | 17° | 22 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 13° - 25° | 19° | 10 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 16° - 28° | 22° | 9 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 18° - 30° | 24° | 4 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 20° - 32° | 26° | 2 mm | - | - | 5.8 m/s | - | - |