
times since 15 December 1996.
Jurien is the base for a large crayfishing fleet which supplies Perth and overseas markets with fresh crayfish (rock lobster).
Nearby reefs and islands provide good shelter to Jurien Bay, providing excellent safe waters for the recreational fisherman
Accommodation in the area is limited to the Green Head Caravan Park, which is just a short walk from the beach, jetties, and boat launching facilities. Additional holiday unit and caravan park accommodation is available at nearby Leeman, 9 miles (14 KM) to the north.
The nearby Fishermans Island hosts a colony of sealions and numerous sea birds, and the area offers excellent opportunities for fishing and diving.
A few miles from town is Lake Indoon, a large freshwater lake popular with sailboarders and waterskiers. Picnic facilities including barbecues, toilets and showers are available.
Those with 4 wheel drive vehicles can access many areas of the coastline, as well as the Stockyard Gully Caves a few miles inland. These caves were formed mostly by underground river systems, and the gully was used as a natural holding ground for cattle. A map and history of the caves can be obtained at the caravan park.
The town also boasts an 18 hole golf course among it's attractions.
The area is popular for fishing, diving and windsurfing, as well as lawn bowls at the Leeman Country and Sporting Club.
Jurien
Jurien is located 166 miles (266 KM) north of Perth, and can rightly be called "The Gateway to the Central West Coast" with the opening just before Easter 1996 of a new road to Green Head.
This all weather road which weaves through the sand dunes connects to the existing road which hugs the coast frpm Green Head almost to Dongara before joining up with the Brand Highway.
Spectacular coastal scenery is visible for much of the length of this road.Green Head
Green Head is a fishing and recreational community located 180 miles (288 KM) north of Perth on Dynamite Bay, a unique feature of the coastline because of it's almost perfect circular shape.Leeman
Leeman is a fishing and recreational community located 185 miles (295 KM) north of Perth, offering similar attractions to those of nearby Green Head.
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A curious feature near Greenough is the many strangely shaped trees, bent over by the strong salt-laden winds in the area. |
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Shane windsurfing near Greenough Rivber Mouth |
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The Murchison Gorge, at the Z Bend. |
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Natures Window. |
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Views from Red Bluff Lookout |
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River and ocean cruises are available, as well as canoe and camel treks.
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One of the best-known attractions of the area is Monkey Mia, where wild dolphins mingle with humans at the waters edge. |
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Shell Beach, on the western side of the Peron Peninsuala, is formed of billions of tiny sea shells. |
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