Protected Area · Australia

Jurien Bay Marine Park

Jurien Bay Marine Park is a protected area in Australia, covering 203,535 acres (82,368 ha), established in 2005.

Jurien Bay Marine Park
Jurien Bay Marine Park.

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Park facts

Park typeProtected Area
LocationAustralia
Area203,535 acres (82,368 ha)
Established2005
Coordinates30.3004° S, 115.0342° E

Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.

About Jurien Bay Marine Park

The Jurien Bay Marine Park is a protected marine park that is located 200 to 300 kilometres (120 to 190 mi) north of Perth, off the coastal tip of the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. The 82,375-hectare (203,550-acre) marine park was formally declared on 31 August 2003 (2003-08-31) and is situated along the Indian Ocean Drive that extends south from Green Head to the southern boundary of Nambung National Park. It includes many of the islands located in this region.

Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.

Planning your visit

Getting there

Nearest townPerth, Australia
Getting thereabout 300 km north of Perth

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Jurien Bay Marine Park?

Jurien Bay Marine Park is in Australia (30.3004° S, 115.0342° E).

When was Jurien Bay Marine Park established?

Jurien Bay Marine Park was established in 2005, per the source listed at the foot of this page.

How big is Jurien Bay Marine Park?

Jurien Bay Marine Park covers 203,535 acres (82,368 ha).

How do I get to Jurien Bay Marine Park?

The nearest town is Perth, Australia. about 300 km north of Perth.

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