WELCOME TO the FITZGERALD Biosphere COAST
Home to the internationally recognised Fitzgerald Biosphere reserve and undiscovered wilderness, it is Western Australia's only recognised UNESCO biosphere reserved and WA's Best Kept Secret!
The Shire of Ravensthorpe is located within the Fitzgerald Biosphere Coast region, and is the year-round gateway to one of the largest and most botanically significant National Parks in Australia!
Discover over 2,500 varieties of wildflower species, ancient mountain ranges, rocky hills, rugged river valleys, estuaries and large inlets which provide the area with a wealth of natural beauty.
Take in the stunning scenery, swim at the most beautiful remote beaches and watch the vivid sunsets. Hopetoun lies on the shores of the beautiful Mary Ann Haven on Western Australia’s Fitzgerald Coast overlooking the East Mt Barren in the Fitzgerald River National Park.
Experience the history both Ravensthorpe & Hopetoun has to offer. Venture out and go four wheel driving or trail bike riding on the famous Ravensthorpe Ranges that surround the town, while discovering a variety of wildflower species significant to the area. Wildflowers can be found all year round but are most abundant in Spring.
Ravensthorpe Visitor Centre & Museum
Call into the visitor centre in Ravensthorpe for brochures, printed maps and information on walk trails, what to see and do during your visit or to purchase a Parks and Wildlife, National Park pass. There is also a fabulous retail section with local art and craft products, books and souvenirs available to browse and purchase. The visitor centre which is managed by a group of dedicated volunteers is also home to the Ravensthorpe Museum with entry to the museum by donation. Don't forget to write in their Visitors Book during your next visit.
Visitor enquiries: (+61 8) 9838 1191
86 Morgans Street (corner of Andre and Morgans St opposite the large lollipop),
Ravensthorpe Western Australia 6346
Regular hours: Open Mon - Sun, 9am - 3pm
Closed: Good Friday, Christmas and Boxing Day, New Year's Day
For group bookings to the Museum or retail shop, please call ahead to ensure arrangements can be made for additional volunteers to be on hand to assist. The visitor centre does not have the facilities to provide an accommodation booking service. List of accommodation available can be found on our Where to Stay page and you will need to contact the accommodation provider direct to check availability and to make a booking.
Self Service Visitor Information Hub - Hopetoun
Visitor information is available in the self-service Visitor Information Hub located within the Hopetoun Community Centre (directly opposite the Hopetoun Police Station). Here you will find information about the local campgrounds, drive trails, attractions and events and you can pick up a copy of the Fitzgerald Biosphere Coast brochure as well as maps of the local area and surrounds.
In addition, visitors are provided with an easy to use digital touchscreen of all the local information and the friendly staff from the Hopetoun Community Resource Centre are on hand to assist when required and you can also purchase a National Park Pass from them. The Community Resource Centre also stocks a variety of local products, books, gifts and souvenirs as well as coach bookings for Transwa and National Park passes, so take the time to check them out when you visit and take advantage of the free WiFi available.
Visitor enquiries can also be directed through the Fitzgerald Coast Facebook page, by email: shire@ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au or by calling the Shire 9839 0000 during office hours (9am-4pm), Monday to Friday.
46 Veal Street, Hopetoun 6348
Open Mon - Fri, 9am - 4pm
Closed Public Holidays
A copy of the brochure may also be collected from many of the WA visitor centres around the state.
Fitzgerald Biosphere Coast, WA
For marketing and industry enquiries only please contact the Tourism Manager during office hours:
Ph: (+61 8) 9839 0000 or 0400 499 267
46 Veal Street, Hopetoun
Western Australia 6348