Jurien Bay WA 6516 (Pop 1 250) 

Jurien Bay is a pretty Coral Coast township situated 267 km north of Perth and surrounded by national parks. Settled by pastoralists in 1850s, today it is a major lobster fishing centre and holiday destination offering many types of water sports and facilities. Kite-surfing Carnvial (Jan), Easter Fair, Blessing of the Fleet (Nov).

Nearby:
Jurien Bay Marine Park protects sea lion and seabird breeding habitats, reefs, flora & fauna between WedgeIsland and Green Head. Lions Lookout (5 km east). Drovers Cave NP (7 km east) rugged limestone caves with secured entrances and 4WD only. Grigsons Lookout (15 km north) spectacular district and ocean views. Lesueur NP (23 km east) floral conservation park with over 900 species. Stockyard Gully NP (50 km north) 4WD access only.

Visitor Information Centre: Council offices, 110 Bashford St. Tel (08) 9652 1020.

Airport:
Perth Airport (PER), 2 George Wiencke Drive, Perth Airport. Tel (08) 9478 8888. (260 km south).

Health Centre:
Cervantes Nursing Post, Weston St. Tel (08) 9652 7069 (diverted to Jurien Bay Health Centre).