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Ardyaloon Trochus Hatchery & Aquaculture Centre

Welcome to Ardyaloon Hatchery, situated at the tip of the Dampier Peninsula in Western Australia’s spectacular Kimberley region. Here you can learn about the Bardi-Jawi people’s strong connection to their saltwater traditions and get up close and personal with some of the fish and coral species most prevalent in the area.

PLEASE NOTE THAT FLYING DRONES IS NOT ALLOWED.

About

The Ardyaloon Hatchery was established to address the declining stocks of the Trochus niloticus shell and seek to create a commercially sustainable industry harvesting the shell.

The hatchery has been successful in restocking juvenile trochus to support community members commercially fishing for the species to supply the button trade but due to the introduction of plastic this caused the price of the shell to drop therefore the community had to find another way to make money. They have transitioned The Hatchery into a tourism attraction by collecting a number of different marine life ranging from different fish, crustaceans and coral species. This allows for tourist to get preview of the wildlife in the surrounding area.

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Guided Tours

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Join an experienced local guide on a fascinating and educational tour of the Ardyaloon Hatchery which contains a diverse range of fish, coral and crustacean species.

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Services & Facilities

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FAQ

Where are you located?

Visit Ardyaloon Hatchery located at One Arm Point within Ardyaloon Community at the tip of the Dampier Peninsula. The Hatchery is located 16 km north of the Kooljaman at Cape Leveque resort turn-off.
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Is there an entry fee to the Hatchery?

$23 per Adult & $11 per child (6-16 years) for the Ardyaloon community visitor pass which includes a guided Ardyaloon Hatchery tour and access to Jologo Beach, Middle Beach and Round Rock. The Hatchery will be closed on weekends so the entry fee is half price $10 per Adult and $5 per child (6-16 years).

See the Guided Tours page for tour times.
Entry fees contribute to the operating costs of the Hatchery and Community.
Eftpos facilities are available at the Ardyaloon office and Hatchery and are the preferred method of payment.

Where can I stay overnight?

No visitor accommodation is available at Ardyaloon. There are several accommodation facilities on the northern tip of the Peninsula; for more information please visit the Broome Visitor Centre.

What are your opening hours?

Opening Hours

Hatchery will be open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 2:30pm and closed on weekends.
April to September: 8:30 – 2:30pm (Monday - Friday)

Guided Tours (2 per day) 9:00am & 2:00pm

October: 9:30am – 1:30pm (Monday - Friday)
Guided Tours (1 per day) 10:00am

We require a minimum of 5 people to be able to run a tour. You don't need to book ahead of time just arrive 10 minutes before tour start time.

What Our Visitors Say

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Highlight of my Cape Leveque trip. So much to see up close. Trocher Shells an excellent souvenir!

- Xavier Sly

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Local indigenous community and local indigenous people managing thier local endeavour. Beautiful location well worth a visit. See turtles and local fishes up close.

- Johnny Beacon

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Loved this place

- Lynette Cartwright

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This hatchery grows more than Trochus shells! They have a beautiful array of soft and hard corals, anemones, clown fish, giant clams and baramundi. This locally run facility is simple, but impressive and the staff are informative and friendly! Well worth a visit ?

- Chantel Westley

After sustaining significant damage, the Ardyaloon Hatchery will stay CLOSED until further notice.