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False Entrance - WA 

Bay,Inlet,Cove 
Point of Interest
PlaceID58140
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Latitude26.39156º S 26º 23' 29.61" S
Longitude113.3084º E 113º 18' 30.39" E
Altitude34
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 Description of False Entrance
False Entrance was so named because many mariners mistook the entrance to the bay as the passage between the mainland and Dirk Hartog Island. Heading towards False Entrance, you will have unbelievable views of the Indian Ocean; these very high cliffs go all the way south to Kalbarri. Keep in mind, there is no access track south.

In this area the cliffs are over 100 metres high and again are very dangerous. Don’t attempt to stand on the edge and do take special care of children.
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Near the approach to the cliffs are two large blow holes and if conditions are correct, water will be forced up from the ocean below.

When following the main track west take every side track you encounter to the cliffs, each is only a hundred metres or so long. At each of these spots you will have excellent views across the Indian Ocean and up and down the cliff face. At one of these spots you will find a place called ‘The Washing Machine’. A large horse shoe shaped section of the cliff has fallen away leaving a rugged and spectacular viewing platform.

 Weather & Climate for False Entrance

Closest Weather Station

Denham at 15:00 20 Nov WDT
Distance from False Entrance 56.32km NE
TemperatureFeels LikeRel. HumidityDew PointPressureRainfallWind DirectionWind SpeedGusts
24.0°C 21.6°C 53% 13.8°C -hPa 0.0mm WNW 19km/h
10knots		 -km/h
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Closest Climatic Station

Denham
Distance from False Entrance 56.32km NE
 JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C 30.331.730.928.4 25.822.821.722.3 23.625.227.428.9
Mean Min. °C 21.522.521.719.4 16.513.612.312.8 14.516.118.320.1
Mean Rain mm 7.314.713.413.9 38.954.940.722.1 8.06.03.01.3

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 Treks passing False Entrance
Steep Point Steep Point
This trek heads towards Steep Point - the most westerly point of the Australian mainland. Vehicle access is by 4WD only. After returning to the main junction (approx 8kms south of Cloughs Bar), the second part of the trek heads towards Crayfish Bay. [Feature Story]

 Places within 5km of False Entrance
False Entrance Point [1.3km]  
Cape,Headland,Point Point of Interest
At False Entrance Point, you will have commanding views of the Indian Ocean to the west and south, False Entrance Bay to the east and northwards towards Steep Point. Back tracking and taking the main track to the left and after numerous left and rights around dunes you will be on the beach.
Crayfish Bay [4.16km]  
Bay,Inlet,Cove Point of Interest
Crayfish Bay is so named because in the early days you could walk out onto the reef at low tide and pick up crayfish. There is a steep and very rocky walk trial from the turn around bay, it leads northward towards a number of fishing platforms. Keep heading north into the dune area, but do take great care to drive around dunes and not over the top.
Marinus Point [4.35km]  
Cape,Headland,Point Point of Interest
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Wind Mill [4.4km]  
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