Welcome to the Shire of Dandaragan
The Shire of Dandaragan comprises of four townships; Jurien Bay, Cervantes, Badgingarra and Dandaragan. Situated approximately 200 kilometres north of Perth and covering an area of 6,716 square kilometres, the Shire of Dandaragan has a lot to offer both residents and visitors.
The Shire is the pinnacle of the Turquoise Coast, with pristine beaches ideal for swimming, snorkelling, diving, fishing and windsurfing within Jurien Bay and Cervantes whilst the towns of Badgingarra and Dandaragan offer beautiful national parks with native flora and fauna, bush walks, unique Australian wildflowers and farming land.
With its Mediterranean climate, the area offers a relaxed lifestyle capturing the best of both the beach and inland landscapes. The summer months (December, January and February) are hot and maximum temperatures can reach 40c. Rainfall in the district ranges from 600mm in the coastal areas to 350mm in the inland area in the winter months (June, July and August) when the temperatures drop considerably.
Last modified: 03/08/2016 12:46 PM
Latest News
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SHIRE TO LEASE PART OF RECREATION RESERVE TO MENS SHED IN JURIEN BAY
The Shire of Dandaragan have agreed to lease a portion of land on the Jurien Bay Recreation Reserve - north of the Jurien Bay oval - to the local Mens Shed group for a period of twenty one years.
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PROPOSED TOURISM ORGANISATION
Notice is given that the inaugural meeting of the proposed association, Turquoise Coast Tourism, will be held at the Jurien Bay Education and Conference Centre at 69 Bashford Street, Jurien Bay on Tuesday 2 April 2019 at 6:00pm, followed by a general meeting of the association. Please click on the link for the full notice, agendas, notes and attachments:
https://mailchi.mp/b33657d10f8f/proposedturquoisecoasttourism
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SCHEDULED POWER OUTAGES JURIEN BAY & CERVANTES
Western Power will be undertaking essential network maintenance in Jurien Bay and Cervantes between 10pm Thursday 28 March 2019 and 3am Friday 29 March 2019. For the safety of Western Power crew and customers, power will be off while this work is completed.
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NEW AUTOMATIC DOORS TO JURIEN SPORT & RECREATION CENTRE TO IMPROVE ACCESS FOR SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY
Automatic opening doors have been installed at the entrance to the Jurien Sport and Recreation Centre to improve accessibility of the centre to older residents and those with mobility issues.
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RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD
From Friday 1 March until Monday 1 April, the Shire of Dandaragan moves into the restricted burning period, where burning with a permit and strict conditions is allowed.
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CLIFF RISK AREA SIGNAGE INSTALLED AT SANDY CAPE
Following the discovery of sinkholes in the limestone ledges north of Sandy Cape campsites, permanent warning signs are now being installed. We encourage people to take notice of signage indicating areas of high risk and use caution along the ledges.
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