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DHI Barge Landing

Campground

Contact

Shelter Bay, Steep Point, Western Australia.

steeppointranger@dbca.com.au

parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/site/shelter-bay

Description

3 sites reserved for Dirk Hartog Island transit passengers. The 4WD Barge 'Hartog Explorer' operates 7 days a week ex Barge Landing Beach, Steep Point. The barge is a purpose built landing craft designed to carry a 4WD vehicle and off road camper trailer with passengers to Dirk Hartog Island. Bookings are essential and must be made 48 hours prior to arrival. Maximum combined length of 4WD & Trailer is 10.6m. Steep Point can only be accessed by high clearance four-wheel drive vehicle or by boat. The access road is long and rough (140km of unsealed track - about three hours driving). Be prepared. Only high clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles are able to traverse the last 30km of sandy tracks. Permits are required and camp sites are popular so book well in advance. For details see www.sharkbay.org, email steeppointranger@dbca.com.au or phone (08) 9948 3993. Camping fees apply and bookings are essential. Facilities in this remote area are limited to pit toilets. You will need to bring in all you need and take your rubbish out with you. Remember to make sure you have sufficient fresh water, food and fuel. Pets are not allowed at Steep Point and Edel Land. Campfires are not permitted.