Dirk Hartog Island

The first recorded European landing on Australian soil by Dutch captain Dirk Hartog in 1616. He announced his arrival by nailing an inscribed pewter plate to a wooden post at the site known as Cape Inscription. One of Australia’s best fishing and diving spots. Steeped in history with Dutch, English and French explorers landing on the Island.

Fishing
DirkHartog Island is home to some of the most amazing cliff fishing throughout Australia. Or, for those chasing game fish, the warm water flow from the Leuuwin Current brings with it the big fish for your enjoyment. All year long  sport fishing delights. Whether you like to throw poppers to menacing Giant Trevallies on dusk or jig up the monster Flathead in the protected shallows around the Homestead, Dirk Hartog Island has it all.

Snorkelling
Amazing marine life and crystal clear water produces some truly breathtaking snorkeling sites especially for viewing dugongs, whalesharks and turtles.

Scuba Diving...

Diving at Dirk Hartrog...