Thomas Fishery is a historic site in the heart of the Cape Arid wilderness. In the 1870s a whaling station was established at Thomas Fishery. It consisted of some shacks and a large fireplace, with a giant iron try pot in which blubber was boiled down. These whales were the prime target of bay whalers, so named because they were the 'right' whales to hunt. They were slow, came close to shore so rowboats launched from the beach could give chase, and yielded much oil and baleen. Nothing remains of the station today, but you may see southern right whales along the coast when they come close to shore to give birth and nurse their young.
Camping is available at Thomas Fishery with only three very basic campsites and few facilities.
The campground itself has very basic campsites with few facilities. Campfires are not permitted.
Campers are advised to bring enough drinking water for the duration of their stay.
Bookings cannot be made. Camping fees do not apply at this campground; however, park entry fees apply at Cape Arid National Park.
Camping is available at Thomas Fishery with only three very basic campsites and few facilities.
The campground itself has very basic campsites with few facilities. Campfires are not permitted.
Campers are advised to bring enough drinking water for the duration of their stay.
Bookings cannot be made. Camping fees do not apply at this campground; however, park entry fees apply at Cape Arid National Park.