Originally listed with UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves in 1978 and at the time the Fitzgerald Biosphere only covered the area of the Fitzgerald River National Park (330,000 hectares) In 2003 after UNESCO MAB Bureau Review it was considered that Fitzgerald Biosphere did not meet the new zoning criteria...

The Fitzgerald Biosphere Coast is situated on the south-east coast of Western Australia, encompassing the three town centres of Hopetoun, Ravensthorpe, Munglinup and the farming community of Jerdacuttup. The region is located on the South Coast Highway 5 hours from Perth, two hours from Esperance and just 3 hours east...