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Answers
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| How
far is Yalata from Ceduna? |
It
is 200 Kms to the Yalata Roadhouse |
| How
far is Head of Bight from Yalata? |
From
the Yalata Roadhouse it is 90 Kms. |
| How
far is Head of Bight from the Nullarbor Roadhouse? |
Head
of Bight is 15 Kms from the Nullarbor Roadhouse. |
| How
far is it from the White Well Ranger Station to Head of Bight?
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It
is 10 Kms from the White Well Ranger Station to the Head of
Bight car park. |
| What
is the road access to Head of Bight? |
The
road is bitumen, highway standard. |
| What
restrictions apply to visitors? |
Alcohol
and firearms are not permitted on Yalata Indigenous Protected
Area. |
| What
is the best time to view the whales? |
While
any time during the day is suitable, early morning and late
afternoon is ideal. On cloudy days observation is more difficult.
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| How
long do I have to wait to see a whale? |
We
strongly suggest you allow at least one hour for observation
of the whales. The longer you stay the greater the experience.
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| Where
can I get current whale information? |
During
May to October please call the Whitewell Ranger Station 08
8625201 or the Ceduna
Tourism Information Centre 1800 639413
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Can I camp at Head of Bight? |
There are no camping facilities at Head of Bight. See our
page on camping and fishing for
details |
| What
do I need to bring? |
All
camping supplies are required by visitors including power
and water. We encourage all visitor to bring a first aid kit,
vehicle recovery kits and wherever possible, emergency communication
devices. See our page on what to consider. |
| Where
can I camp? |
Camping
is permitted in designated camp grounds only. Due to the remoteness
of the Yalata coastline, there are no toilet facilities or
water supplies at camp grounds. We request that toilets be
constructed at least 50 meters away from camp grounds and
encourage environmentally responsible disposal methods wherever
possible. For protection of the environment, all rubbish must
be brought back with you (rubbish bins are available at Yalata
Roadhouse if required.) |
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Do I need any permits? |
Yes see our page on permits and booking.
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| What
are permit fees used for? |
Your
purchase of a visitor permit enables the Yalata Land Management
officers to:
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Work
full time (wages)
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Undergo
education and training programs
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Carry
out maintenance, patrols and repairs to Head of Bight
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Conduct
community based conservation projects throughout the Yalata
Indigenous Protected Area.
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