Location: 220 km north of Perth.
Population: 2000
Attractions: Skydiving, sea lions, fishing, scenic drives, beaches, wildflowers, Jurien Bay
Marine Park, cray fish.
Accommodation: A range of hotel, motel, caravan parks and cottages.
Visitor Centre: Shire Office Bashford Street Jurien Bay - open weekends.
Tel: (08) 9652 0800 www.australiascoralcoast.com

Jurien Bay is a gentle, laid back fishing town just under two and a half hours drive north of Perth. It boasts long sandy beaches, abundant marine life and off shore reefs and islands that shelter the bay – great for exploring at your leisure.

Home to a thriving cray fishing and rock lobster industry, Jurien Bay is home and holiday spot for both professional and ammeter fisherman. Limestone reefs and caves are covered with colourful sponges and are home to a big variety of fish, making it ideal for snorkelling and diving.

The Jurien Bay Marine Park is where you'll see whales migrating each year along the coast (September – December). Join a fishing charter or get up close and personal on a cruise visiting cheeky seals, sea lions, dolphins and whales. See www.juriencharters.com

Lesuer National Park, just half an hour drive from town is a scenic 18km drive dotted with roadside viewing stops for photo opportunities. In season, 900 species of native flora make Jurien one of the most wildflower rich areas in the world. Just north is Sandy Cape Recreational Park, host to beachfront campsite and awesome swimming, coastal walks and beach fishing. Kayak tours and scenic flights are also available in Jurien Bay.

Jurien Bay's latest attraction is a brand new circular jetty. It is the second longest in the State (next to Busselton) and has a swimming pontoon and seperate fishing area.

Skydive Jurien Bay is Australia's most beautiful beach skydive. They offer tandem skydiving from a choice of altitudes up to 14,000 feet plus photos and computer edited DVD movies of your jump. A tandem skydive requires only a few minutes training because your tandem instructor does all the work, and the whole thing takes a bit less than an hour.

You will always land on the actual beach and it will be an experience you will remember your entire life. With more than 30 years experience, and an immaculate safety record, you can be confident that your first skydive will be everything you have ever dreamed about and more. The exhiliration of freefall and the silence under parachute is the ultimate way to experience the spectacular Australian Turquoise Coast. Book now on 0438 44 1239 or see www.skydivejurienbay.com

Jurien Bay Accommodation