Cape Keraudren

Cape Keraudren Coastal Reserve is located 150kms north of Port Hedland on the Great Northern Highway, and 13kms west via the Cape Keraudren Access Road.

This nature based reserve is a favourite for fishing, crabbing and those who just want to get away from it all. There is no electricity provided on the reserve however if it is a low-key, quiet and private getaway you are looking for then Cape Keraudren is the place for you.

 The reserve comprises an area of approximately 4,800 hectares and was vested in the Shire of East Pilbara in 1985.

As the Cape Keraudren Coastal Reserve is a nature based park and contains aboriginal heritage sites, low-key recreational area, disturbance to the environment has been kept to a minimum.

The closest water supply is located at the park entrance by the pay station. Visitors are welcome to use this facility, please note however that this is non-potable water and is not suitable for drinking. The closest drinking water available is at Pardoo Roadhouse, 13kms east at the intersection of Cape Keraudren access road and the Great Northern Highway.

Booking Link

Day Pass - Booking Link

Onsite Park Rangers: 0419 968 123

Address: Cape Keraudren Road, Pardoo WA 6721

Cape Keraudren is a haven for marine, terrestrial and oceanic animals and although it can sustain a certain amount of recreational pressure impacts must be minimised. If you wish to visit this beautiful reserve, please adhere to the following courtesies and rules, making the Cape enjoyable for everyone:

    CONDITIONS OF ENTRY & INFORMATION

    • Right of Entry – All vehicles entering the reserve (including visitors who have made online bookings) MUST STOP at the pay station and complete the Day Pass/Camping Permit form and have the PERMIT DISPLAYED AT ALL TIMES on their vehicle dashboard.  
    • Camping - Camp only at designated camping areas as shown on the map.
    • Day Use Areas - Ensure day use areas are left in tidy state after use.
    • Firewood – You must bring your own firewood. Driftwood, mangrove and land timbers support complex eco systems. REMOVAL OF TIMBER IS STRICLY PROHIBITED.
    • Vehicle Speed - Reduce speed on the Cape Keraudren access road and adhere to all speed signs on the reserve
    • Vehicle Access – All vehicles, including motorbikes must be registered. DO NOT drive off the designated tracks as penalties may apply to offenders and may be directed to leave the reserve immediately. 
    • Boats – Please launch and retrieve at high tide to protect the marine environment and avoid driving on the tidal flats.
    • Rubbish - Place rubbish in the bins provided or take it with you.
    • Fish Station - Wash down the fish cleaning stations after use, leaving it clean for the next person. Ensure fish remains are sealed in a rubbish bag prior to disposing in the rubbish bins.
    • Toilets - Do not dispose of chemical toilet waste in the toilets. The toilets provided are dependant on the natural breakdown of waste with the aid of an environmentally friendly product. The addition of chemically treated waste counteracts this process
    • Dump Points - Do not place wipes or any foreign materials in the toilets or dump points
    • Dogs - Dogs MUST remain on a lead at all times and all animal waste must be disposed of appropriately. The Dog Act 1976 applies to all dog owners.
    • Generators - For respect to all campers in the reserve, generators hours are only permitted between 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
    • NO Off-Road Vehicles permitted - The Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 states that a person may not ride an off-road vehicle on any land, including public land, without consent from the landowners. IT IS AN OFFENCE to operate an off-road vehicle within the Cape Keraudren Reserve and significant penalties may apply to any visitors operating an off-road vehicle within the reserve, including any off-road vehicle to be impounded.

     

    FEES

    Any visitors that enter the park MUST pay the vehicle entry. Fees can be paid with the following methods:

    • By our website using the supplied booking links; or
    • By cash upon entry to the park; or
    • By card using a QR code with your phone upon entry to the park.

     

    Entry Fees

    Entry fees apply per vehicle by entering the Cape Keraudren Coastal Nature Reserve and the entry fee is paid separately to camping fees.

    Camping fees are paid for each night but an entry fee only for the first day. Campers can leave and re-enter the park and pay no more entry fees during their stay.

    Please note that WA National Park Passes ARE NOT valid at Cape Keraudren as it is not a national park.

     

    Camping Fees

    Camping fees apply per night per person.

    The following concessions apply:

    -Seniors or pensioners Card

    -Department of Veteran Affairs Card

    -Shire of East Pilbara resident

    Fees Structure

    Entry Fees

    Standard Vehicle Entry Fee

    $15.00 

    Large Vehicle

    (more than 7 passengers)

    $15.00 per vehicle plus $7.50 per additional person

    Motorcycles

    $11.00 per bike

    Boat Entry Fee

    $15.00 Visitors towing a boat must pay vehicle and boat entry fee

    Camping Fees

    Adult

    $15.00 per person per night

    Child (12-17 years old)

    FREE

    Concession Card Holder:

    -Seniors/Pensioner

    -Department of Veteran Affairs

    -Shire of East Pilbara resident

    $10.00 per person per night

    Other

    Vehicles Recovery Fee

    $300.00
    Online Booking fee  $1.50

     

    CAMPING AT THE CAPE

    Designated Camping Areas

    Cape Keraudren does not currently have a site numbering system. Upon entering the park, visitors are at liberty to choose which camping area they would like to use. It is a first come first served basis and there are no reserved sites. There is no check-in time and visitors may arrive or depart at any time.

    The following designated camping areas are:

    • Cootenbrand Creek
    • Sandy Beach
    • Boat Ramp Bay Camping Area
    • Mosquito Ridge
    • Col’s Beach
    • Cape Camp
    • Clifftop Camps (over the hill by Cape Keraudren point)

    Please refer to the Cape Keraudren map and signs within the reserve for the designated camping areas.

     

    Vehicle Access

    The Cape Keraudren Road is sealed for 12kms until you reach the second cattle grid, it turns into a gravel road only. The road still remains accessible to all vehicles including two-wheel drive access. However, certain areas such as Firewood Creek and beach access from Cootenbrand Creek are only permitted for 4x4 vehicles only.

     

    This pristine reserve has an on-site Park Rangers. Should you have any enquiries you can contact the Cape Keraudren Rangers.

    Cape Keraudren - 28 Day Stay Restriction

    Recent amendments to the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Regulations 1997 have imposed a maximum 28 day stay restriction within a three-month period for campers at the Cape Keraudren nature Based Reserve.

    Download the Cape Keraudren map