Point Ann
A headland lookout in the western section of Fitzgerald River National Park, where southern right whale mothers and calves can be seen from shore, with remnants of the old Rabbit-Proof Fence nearby.
Point Ann lies in the western section of Fitzgerald River National Park, about 60 km from Bremer Bay (roughly an hour on gravel road). The headland has a lookout and walking tracks. From about June to October, southern right whales swim into the calm bays around the mouth of St Mary's Inlet to calve, often rolling and spouting just a few dozen metres offshore, making it one of the best land-based whale-watching spots in Western Australia. Nearby are a section of the No. 1 Rabbit-Proof Fence, built in the early 20th century, and an interpretive trail. You can also walk east along the Mamang Trail to the mouth of the Fitzgerald River. Point Ann has picnic areas and toilets, and the St Mary's Inlet campground next door allows camping (bookings required).
Opening hours
Open all day (national park pass required)
Nearby sights
- West Mount Barren
- Fitzgerald River National Park
- Bremer Beach
- Quoin Head
- John Cove
- Wellstead Estuary
- Bremer Canyon Orca Tours
- Short Beach