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An Introduction
The Wilbinga Shacks Crew care and maintain four fishing Shacks that are located approximately 75km north of Perth CBD on the coast of the Indian Ocean.
History & Land Management
These four shacks were erected some 50–60 years ago by the pastoral lease holders of the parcel of land known today as the Wilbinga Conservation Park.
The land was redesignated from Pastoral to a Conservation Park in 2008 and is overseen by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA – Swan Coastal District).
The beaches fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH) and the Shire of Gingin.
Adoption Agreement
An adoption agreement was drafted and initiated in 2014 and accepted by Parks and Wildlife (DBCA).
The agreement was reviewed in 2025, updated, and signed by all parties in October 2025 for a five-year term.
Community & Volunteering
The Wilbinga Shacks Crew partner with DBCA to run an annual cleanup of the Wilbinga Conservation Park with support from many volunteer organisations.
Volunteer Outcomes & Infrastructure
- 4G Telstra emergency communications tower
- Upgraded Wilbinga Road for emergency vehicle access
- Five Beach Emergency Number (BEN) signs
- First aid equipment at the shacks
- BBQ trailer, food and drinks for volunteers
- Road base, graders and water trucks for annual maintenance
- Information signage and gazebos at main entry points
Recreational Access & Fishing
The Crew are beach fishermen who require licensed, insured recreational 4WD vehicles to access the coastline.
Target species include:
- Tailor, Pink Snapper, WA Mulloway, Shark
- Dhufish (via drone offshore)
- Flathead, Whiting, Herring, occasional Garfish
Advocacy & Ongoing Protection
The greatest threat to Wilbinga remaining open is ongoing anti-social behaviour by a minority of visitors.
The Crew continues to work with DBCA and the Environment Minister’s office to improve policy, funding, and land management.
This long-standing partnership has helped ensure Wilbinga remains open to responsible recreational users.