Overview
Cape Range National Park protects 506 km² of ancient limestone plateau on Western Australia's North West Cape, offering some of the country's most accessible Ningaloo Reef shore entry. The park's dramatic canyons, secluded beaches, and prolific wildlife—wallabies at dusk, sea turtles offshore, and migratory whales from the cliff tops—make it ideal for self-drive explorers and nature enthusiasts seeking a wilder alternative to busier coastal parks.
Beach · Day Trips · Nature · Trekking · Wildlife
Before you go
Camping
Book campgrounds in advance—capacity is deliberately limited. Dogs not permitted. Larger sites have toilets; no showers.
Connectivity
No mobile signal within the park except Telstra hotspot at Milyering Discovery Centre (9 AM-3:45 PM).
Fuel
No fuel stations inside the park. Fill up in Exmouth before departing—it's 50 km to the park entrance and there and back to any campground.
Road conditions
Main coast road is sealed. Side roads mostly suitable for 2WD in dry weather, but some are rough. Yardie Creek crossing requires 4WD only. Check rental agreement for unsealed road restrictions.
Safety wildlife
Drive very slowly at dusk and night—wallabies, kangaroos, and emus crowd roads with no reflective eyes to warn you. Their eyes are not reflective, unlike sheep, so you get virtually no warning of one in front of you.
Sun
Extreme sun exposure year-round. A cool day means 30°C; Nov-April routinely exceeds 40°C. Avoid midday activity, wear protective clothing, and drink constantly.
Water
Carry 5 litres per person per day. No water supply inside the park. Ned's Bore spring is bacteriologically safe but legally declared unfit for human consumption due to mineral content.