The town of Jerramungup was established in 1953 as a war service settlement area and gazetted in 1957. Although it is a relatively young farming and agriculture region, the area holds historical significance.
Jerramungup serves as the western gateway to Fitzgerald River National Park, one of Australia’s largest national parks. Visitors can explore a diverse array of plants and observe southern right whales as they come to shore to calve.
In spring, the landscape features vibrant wildflowers, while in winter, visitors can view southern right whales from the cliffs at Point Ann and Trigelow Beach as they enter secluded bays to calve.
The Jerramungup Heritage Trail offers insight into local history, showcasing landmarks such as the Old Powerhouse, the former War Service Office, and Major Colin Cameron’s plaque in Roe Park, named after John Septimus Roe, the first Surveyor General. Visitors can also see Jerramungup Town Hall, known as ‘Root Pickers Hall,’ funded by volunteers who collected mallee roots.
As an agricultural district, Jerramungup is recognised for sheep farming, wool and grain production, as well as freshwater crayfish, which is a notable local specialty.
Jerramungup Attractions
Fitzgerald River National Park
Situated on the edge of Jerramungup and covering 329,039 hectares, this national park is one of the largest botanically significant national parks in Australia. It has been UNESCO Biosphere Reserve-listed since 1978. This internationally recognises the park’s balance between conserving biological diversity, promoting economic development and maintaining cultural values.
The park has extremely diverse flora and fauna, featuring more than 1,800 known species of plants, 75 of which are
endemic to this area. There are 22 mammal, 41 reptile, 12 frog and over 200 bird species including the endangered ground parrot, living in the park.
Fitzgerald Biosphere Garden
Fitzgerald Biosphere Garden located on the edge of Roe Park, the gardens beds and their major landform ” Ecozones” have been organised into areas and can be accessed via winding pathways through bushland, giving you the experience of the different landforms of the biosphere.
Bushwalking
There are a number of walk trails from 1 hour to 3 hours, as well as overnight walks. You are required to register with the ranger if you take an overnight journey. Most attractions can be reached on 2WD unsealed roads as well as quite a few 4WD trails.
Ranger: Murray Road, Gairdner 9837 1022.
Ranger: Quiss Road, Jacup 9835 5043.
Roe Park
Named after Surveyor General John Septimus Roe, the park is located in the centre of town with playground, picnic and electric BBQ facilities available for use by the
public. A memorial plaque to War Service Land Services Supervisor, Major Colin Cameron, can found in the south east corner of the park. The plaque commemorates, Major
Cameron’s integral role overseeing the rapid development of Jerramungup as a war service land settlement.
Accommodation
Jerramungup Motor Hotel
P: (08) 9835 1011
Jerramungup Caravan Park
P: (08) 9835 1174
Quaalup Homestead
W: www.whalesandwildflowers.com.au
P: (08) 9537 4124
Food
Jerramungup Cafe
P: (08) 9835 1612
Jerramungup Roadhouse
P: (08) 9835 1159
Jerramungup Hotel
P: (08) 9835 1011
IGA Local Grocer Jerramungup
P: (08) 9835 1044
Visitor Information
Shire of Jerramungup
8 Vasey Street, Jerramungup
W: www.jerramungup.wa.gov.au
P: (08) 9835 1022
Jerramungup Tourist Centre
Located at the Jerramungup CRC, 8-10 Tobruk Road, Jerramungup.
Open Monday to Friday 9.00am–4.00pm.
P: (08) 9835 1630
