# Marine Parks WA

> Guide to Western Australia's marine parks, wildlife, and activities. (iPhone/iPad app by Government of Western Australia - Department of Parks and Wildlife.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marine-parks-wa/id1138213788 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Government of Western Australia - Department of Parks and Wildlife](https://appshunter.io/developer/767110209)
- Category: Travel, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 363 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-09-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marine-parks-wa/id1138213788/reviews.md

## What is Marine Parks WA?

Discover Western Australia’s 17 marine parks, and the Commonwealth's 24 national marine parks in WA waters, from Camden Sound in the Kimberley, to Walpole in the south. The app provides comprehensive information about each park, along with 72 marine wildlife species. A ‘where am I?’ function allows park users can see which marine park zone they are in and what activities they can enjoy in each area, including fishing, even when offline or out of mobile phone range. 

Core functionality
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- Search for marine parks by map or list
- Find out which activities are allowed in each park zone
- Explore interesting visitor sites and attractions in each park
- Discover which marine wildlife species are present in each park
- Link to the latest fishing rules including bag limits, minimum sizes and licenses. 
- Find directions to drive to each park
- Contact park directly from the app

## Key features

- Discover 17 WA marine parks
- Information on 72 marine wildlife species
- Zone identification and activity guidance
- Offline functionality
- Fishing rules and regulations
- Directions to parks
- Direct park contact

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marine-parks-wa/id1138213788/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2025-02-23*

It gives 0 information

### 2/5 — christmas island marine park not mentioned

*2023-08-18*

why marine park of christmas island isn’t included?!

### 2/5 — Not very functional

*2022-01-30*

Does not identify allowed recreational activities in the park description. There is no map key (different coloured parks, but I have no idea what the colours mean). As a recreational fisherman, it is of no use to me.

### 1/5 — Horrible app

*2021-11-06*

This is a waste of time and probably taxpayers dollars. The map shows marine park zones but there is no map key so the user has no idea what the zones mean so the map is useless. The park information descriptions have no details about the zones and say you need to download a map but give no instructions for doing this. All in all a complete waste of time.

### 4/5 — A useful app for marine life lovers

*2020-08-25*

This app gives useful basic info about each marine park including suitability for snorkelling versus scuba diving. It is excellent if you want intro info and would be useful for road travellers interested in marine excursions. Particularly like that it considers suitability for children in some descriptions.

### 4/5 — Informative

*2020-08-18*

I went on a turtle nesting tour recently, and while I was well outside mobile data coverage I was still able to see info about the turtle species and other marine wildlife, access pictures and park details. Pretty handy for the ecotourist and those generally seeking a bit more information.

### 1/5 — Possibly the most useless app I’ve ever downloaded

*2020-07-29*

Tells you absolutely nothing. Don’t waste your time with it.

### 2/5 — Would have been better as a web page

*2018-12-27*

I don’t see any advantages to this being an app other than the government allocates x$ for apps and not websites. The map doesn’t zoom in enough and the info pop ups don’t go away - eventually obscuring your whole screen.

Some good information but the presentation makes it difficult, it should have been a webpage.

## Frequently asked questions about Marine Parks WA

### What marine parks can I explore with Marine Parks WA?

Marine Parks WA allows you to discover Western Australia's 17 marine parks, stretching from Camden Sound in the Kimberley to Walpole in the south. It also includes information on the Commonwealth's 24 national marine parks located in WA waters.

### Can I use Marine Parks WA offline?

Yes, Marine Parks WA offers offline functionality. This means you can access park information, zone details, and activity guidance even when you are out of mobile phone range.

### Does Marine Parks WA provide information on fishing rules?

Yes, Marine Parks WA links to the latest fishing rules, including essential details like bag limits, minimum sizes, and licensing requirements. This helps users fish responsibly within the marine parks.

### What kind of marine wildlife can I learn about?

The app provides comprehensive information on 72 different marine wildlife species found within the parks. You can discover which species are present in each park, enhancing your understanding of the local ecosystem.

### How does Marine Parks WA help me navigate within a park?

Marine Parks WA features a 'where am I?' function. This allows users to see which specific marine park zone they are currently in and understand the activities permitted in that particular area.

### Is Marine Parks WA suitable for all ages?

Marine Parks WA has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for families and individuals of most ages interested in learning about marine environments.

### How often is Marine Parks WA updated?

The app was last updated on August 6, 2020, to version 2.1. While updates are not frequent, the core information provided remains valuable for exploring WA's marine parks.

### Does Marine Parks WA have ads?

No, Marine Parks WA is ad-free. As a free application developed by the Government of Western Australia, it focuses on providing information without advertisements.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.1 — 2020-08-06

The Commonwealth marine parks team wanted to see their 24 National Marine Parks in Western Australian waters added.

So that is exactly what we have done, along with a slew of other enhancements including:

- an updated base map with National Park boundaries,
- National Park information, activities and wildlife,
- stunning new wildlife and park photographs,
- rich-text format changes to increase usability,
- hyperlinks to more resources like the Australian National Guidelines for Whale and Dolphin Watching 2017, and
- support for the latest versions of iOS operating system.

### 2.0 — 2017-07-20

This version includes the addition of the following Marine Parks to the App, including many new points of interest and zones within them;
•Hamelin Pools Marine Nature Reserve
•Muiron Islands Marine Management Area
•North Lalang-garram Marine Park
•Lalang-garram / Horizontal Falls Marine Park
•North Lalang-garram Marine Park
•Yawuru Nagulagun / Roebuck Bay Marine Park
•North Kimberley Marine Park
In addition, several of the existing zones have received minor updates, including displaying the restricted zones in the Coral Bay area of the Ningaloo Marine Park. New wildlife has also been added to many parks.

### 1.0 — 2016-08-20

No release notes.

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