Steep Point
Mainland Australia's westernmost point, where red cliffs drop straight into the Indian Ocean; a destination for 4WD touring and cliff fishing.
Steep Point lies within Edel Land National Park and is the westernmost point of mainland Australia, marked by a sign and a cairn. Red limestone cliffs are battered by the great waves of the Indian Ocean, creating a bleak and dramatic landscape, and it is a famous spot for shore fishing. From the bay access road, the turnoff leads about 140 km, and the last part is sand, so only four-wheel-drive vehicles can go, and you must deflate the tires. A park entrance fee applies, and campsites can be booked at the ranger station. The round trip usually takes a full day, so bring plenty of water and fuel, and take care on the cliff edges, where the wind is strong.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Dirk Hartog Island National Park
- Eagle Bluff
- Shark Bay Ocean Park Aquarium
- Denham Foreshore
- Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery Centre
- Little Lagoon
- Big Lagoon
- Peron Homestead & Hot Tub