Camden Sound is one of Western Australia’s most important marine sanctuaries—renowned not just for its natural beauty, but also for its vital role in protecting marine life. Each year, from June to September, this vast expanse of ocean becomes a nursery for thousands of humpback whales, who migrate from Antarctica to give birth and raise their calves in the safe, warm waters.
Part of the Lalang-garram / Camden Sound Marine Park, the area is teeming with life—from dolphins and turtles to coral reefs and seabirds. The surrounding landscape is equally breathtaking, with rugged islands, mangrove-fringed shores, and a sense of stillness that only remote wilderness can offer.
For the Traditional Owners, including the Dambimangari people, Camden Sound holds deep cultural and spiritual significance, with stories and knowledge passed down through countless generations.
In 1864, a group of hopeful settlers from Victoria arrived at Camden Harbour, lured by promises of fertile land and new opportunity. A total of 67 people and 2,800 sheep came ashore at Sheep Island, using it as a holding point while they attempted to establish a settlement inland. But the harsh reality quickly set in. The land was unforgiving, freshwater was scarce, and the climate proved too extreme for sheep grazing. Within just over a year, by October 1865 the settlement was abandoned.
Our itineraries are flexible and locations are dependent on weather and tides