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Hopetoun reaches out into the Southern Ocean between two bays, and is the eastern gateway to the Fitzgerald River National Park only 10kms away. There are wildflowers on display all year within the region and in 1978 the Fitzgerald was recognised by UNESCO as an important Biosphere. Fitzgerald River National Park is a 330,000ha strip of coastline between Hopetoun and Bremer Bay. It has rivers, gorges, spongelite cliffs, sand plains, mountains, beaches and spectacular displays of wildflowers between August and November. Southern Right whales can be seen from the cliffs at Point Ann between June and October. There are many beaches around Hopetoun. To the east is Starvation Bay and Powell Point where visitors can enjoy surfing and swimming, there is a boat ramp, camping facilities, toilets and barbecues. To the west is West Beach and Four Mile Beach which offers free gas barbecues, toilets, walks and fishing. Further west is Hamersley Drive Heritage Scenic Trail, a 170-km circular route. There is a trek to the East Mount Barren Lookout which has fine views of the area. The trek takes two to three hours return. Barrens Beach, East Mylies Beach, West Beach, Whalebone Beach, Quoin Head, and Hamersley Inlet are highlights of the walk. There are some camping facilities along the way. Culham inlet, west of Hopetoun, is a landlocked estuary of the Steere and Phillips Rivers. A good spot for a bushwalk when the wildflowers are blooming in spring.
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