4. DIRK HARTOG ISLAND, WA

THE PRISTINE DIRK HARTOG ISLAND FEELS LIKE THE EDGE OF THE WORLD

WORDS KEV SMITH

DIRK Hartog Island is off WA’s west coast adjacent to Steep Point, the most westerly point of mainland Australia. Now classed as a national park, Dirk Hartog is being returned to its natural habitat thanks to the eradication of all feral pests. It’s a logistical effort to get to the island where only 20 vehicles are allowed at any one time, so once there it’s peaceful, isolated and remote. The Island is part of the UNESCO Shark Bay World Heritage Area. The nearest fuel stop is over 200km from the barge departure point, and the same distance from the drop-off point. Considering the 100km of island tracks to cover, you need to be prepared for nearly 500km of four-wheel driving with low tyre pressures. A fuel drop can be arranged on…

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4x4 Magazine Australia (Digital) - 1 Issue, September 2024

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