The ruins of the Norwegian Bay Whaling Station are located at the remote Norwegian Bay and are a dominant landmark on the site, visible from the ocean and the surrounding dunes. The station was probably the most successful bay whaling station to ever operate in WA when it operated from 1915 to 1957. Its success led to the establishment of several other shore stations around Australia.
The whaling station is important for its association with Norwegian and other Scandinavian whaling men, three of whom are buried in the dunes near the site.
Visitors to the National heritage listed Norwegian Whaling Station ruins must register at Ningaloo Station homestead and obtain a key to facilitate entry.
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