Description:
Dongara- Port Denison is a crayfishing town of 3000 residents in the Mid West region of Western Australia. Its local government area is the Shire of Irwin and it is located 360 kilometers north of Perth on the Indian Ocean coast. It is situated near the mouth of the Irwin River. Dongara- Port Denison is a 3.75 hour drive north of Perth.

Jurisdictions::
Mid West Development Commission, Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation, Shire of Irwin

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photo ID#: 4506050 - This is the Marina in Port Denison. It is home to a professional Fishermen’s Jetty and a recreational jetty. The foreshore is all grassed with BBQ areas, playgrounds and little huts for sitting in as well as parking areas.


photo ID#: 4506055 - This is the recreational jetty in the Marina in Port Denison, the marina also contains a professional fishermen’s jetty as well. The foreshore is all grassed with BBQ areas, playgrounds and little huts for sitting in as well as parking areas.


photo ID#: 4506057 - Old Jetty Ruins in the Port Denison Marina. These ruins are a popular place for photographers.


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photo ID#: 4506066 - Located at Cliffhead, roughly 30 minutes south of Port Denison. Cliffhead is a free camping spot in the Shire of Irwin, recently part of the Coastal Node project which provided the spot with many upgrades such as a firepit and toilets. Cliffhead is right on a beach.


photo ID#: 4506067 - Located at Cliffhead, roughly 30 minutes south of Port Denison. Cliffhead is a free camping spot in the Shire of Irwin, recently part of the Coastal Node project which provided the spot with many upgrades such as a firepit and toilets. Cliffhead is right on a beach.


photo ID#: 4506056 - View from the Fishermen’s Memorial Lookout & Obelisk. Accessible by car. Offers fantastic panoramic view of the Marina and coastline. Pole with Sea Eagles nest.


photo ID#: 4506065 - Small jetty located at Cliffhead, roughly 30 minutes south of Port Denison. Cliffhead is a free camping spot in the Shire of Irwin, recently part of the Coastal Node project which provided the spot with many upgrades such as a firepit and toilets. Cliffhead is right on a beach.


photo ID#: 4506053 - View of the Port Denison Marina from the groin rock wall, close to the Fishermen’s Memorial Lookout & Obelisk.


photo ID#: 4506054 - South Beach at Port Denison, family & dog friendly. Vehicles are allowed on beach. Great for kite surfing, SUP, surfing for beginners, fishing and all water activities. Café located in car park.


photo ID#: 4506063 - 15 Soldier silhouettes in various poses alongside the coastline, made out of 2D metal art as a visual memorial. The soldiers commemorate the Centenary of ANZAC 2014 -2018.


photo ID#: 4506064 - South Beach at Port Denison, family & dog friendly. Vehicles are allowed on beach. Great for kite surfing, SUP, surfing for beginners, fishing and all water activities. Café located in car park.


photo ID#: 4506068 - View over the Irwin Estuary, Marina and Indian Ocean. Parking available down bottom of stairs, access to top of lookout by foot only.


photo ID#: 4506069 - View of the Irwin River Estuary which is home to pelicans and a range of other different species of birds. The rivermouth flows into the Indian Ocean. It also has a boardwalk that runs parallel to the estuary and leads to the Nun’s Pool beach.


photo ID#: 4506060 - Expansive white sand dunes that are accessible via Kailis Drive. 5 minutes south of Port Denison. The location could be used for sandboarding, exercise, or white sandy desert look.


photo ID#: 4506059 - Expansive white sand dunes that are accessible via Kailis Drive. 5 minutes south of Port Denison. The location could be used for sandboarding, exercise, or white sandy desert look.


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photo ID#: 4506092 - This is the recreational jetty in the Marina in Port Denison, the marina also contains a professional fishermens jetty as well. The foreshore is all grassed with BBQ areas, playgrounds and little huts for sitting in as well as parking areas.


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photo ID#: 4506091 - This is the mouth of the Irwin River leading into the Indian Ocean. Parking is located at the Irwin River lookout on Church Street, it then has stairs leading down to the River.


photo ID#: 4506108 - This is Seaspray Beach, there is also a Caravan Park and Café onsite, with plenty of parking. It is ideal spot for fishing


photo ID#: 4506112 - View from the stairs overlooking the boardwalk along the Irwin Estuary, Nuns Pool in the Indian Ocean.


photo ID#: 4506114 - View from the Church Street Lookout in Dongara overlooking the Irwin Estuary and the Indian Ocean.


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