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Point Peron

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Contents

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  1. 1Point Peron

    Welcome to Point Peron, the dramatic northern anchor of the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park and a key alternative destination for our sea kayak tour depending on seasonal conditions. Named after the French naturalist François…

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  2. 2Ancient Sands and Coastal Geomorphology

    The geology of Point Peron is a vivid record of Western Australia's paleoclimatic history. The headland is primarily composed of the Tamala Limestone, an eolianite formed from the lithification of massive sand dunes during the…

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  3. 3Wartime Heritage and Cultural Significance

    Beyond its natural splendor, Point Peron holds a significant place in the historical narrative of Western Australia. For the Whadjuk Noongar people, this area has always been a place of resource gathering and spiritual…

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  4. 4Closing

    As our exploration of Point Peron draws to a close, we are left with a sense of the immense scale of geological and historical time. We have paddled through waters that have seen ancient dunes turn to stone, French explorers…

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What is Point Peron?

Point Peron is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

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TypeActivity
Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates-32.2704, 115.6865
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