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 OF DANDARAGAN LEEUWIN SCHOLARSHIP NOW OPEN
Applications are now open for the 2019 Shire of Dandaragan Leeuwin scholarship. Click here for more information, or to obtain a Scholarship Application pack.
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OVERFLOW CAMPING IN JURIEN BAY AND CERVANTES OVER EASTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Please note that overflow camping is now open at Jurien Bay oval until 30 April.
Cervantes oval overflow camping will not be open until Friday 19 April and will remain open until Friday 26 April.
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SHIRE OF DANDARAGAN COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM NOW OPEN
The Tronox Management and Shire of Dandaragan Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (SRFF), as well as the Community Grant 2019/20 round is now open.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR JURIEN BAY FORESHORE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
The Shire of Dandaragan is seeking proposals for suitably qualified people and/or organisations for the development of the Jurien Bay Foreshore public open space for various commercial and associated tourism activities.
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LEEUWIN SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT LAILAH WOODFORD PRESENTS TO COUNCIL
Councillors and staff were lucky enough to have Shire of Dandaragan Leeuwin Scholarship recipient Lailah Woodford give a presentation about her experience on the Leeuwin Youth Explorer voyage she participated in late last year.
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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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