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Northcliffe Visitor Centre

Northcliffe Visitor Centre

Come to the Northcliffe Visitor Centre and we will help you discover both the tranquil and the rugged natural beauty of Northcliffe & Windy Harbour

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Safety Information

Bushfire aftermath, 2015 Northcliffe fire

The Staff and Board of the Northcliffe Visitor Centre take COVID-19 safety seriously.

COVID-19

The Staff and Board of the Northcliffe Visitor Centre take COVID-19 safety seriously. All staff have completed AHA Hospitality and Tourism Covid-19 Hygiene Courses. We are providing hand sanitizer at all entry points, managing ventilation of the building and are conducting regular cleaning of frequently touched surfaces.

We ask visitors to adhere to current WA Government guidelines, sanitise hands, maintain social distancing and pay contactless if possible.  

For the latest COVID-19 advice please visit the WA Government website.  https://www.wa.gov.au/government/covid-19-coronavirus

Or Healthy WA https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/COVID19

BUSHFIRES & ROAD CLOSURES

Check the latest bushfire warnings and updates to any areas you plan to travel at the Department of Fire & Emergency Services (DFES) – the government department that is responsible for fire and emergency services in Western Australia – via www.dfes.wa.gov.au and www.emergency.wa.gov.au

If you plan to travel or stay near bushland, please be aware of potential risks that may occur during the bushfire season. 

Road closure information can be found on the Main Roads website, click on www.mainroads.wa.gov.au  to check if your route is affected by roadworks or closures.

The Bureau of Meteorology provides overall weather updates for all parts of Australia, including the latest fire warnings at www.bom.gov.au.

You can also check up-to-date news through: Bushfire Information Hotline – call 1300 362 361

BEACH SAFETY

Please note our beaches are unpatrolled and can be exposed to hazardous weather and ocean conditions. Swimming and rock fishing are not recommended. Consolidated limestone cliffs can be unstable, take note of signage and stay on designated paths. When visiting our beaches please take note of the Beach Emergency Number (BEN) at beach entry points. This number will help guide emergency services to locations in the event of an incident. 

Category: Safety

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Cross Country Mountain Bike Racing

Northcliffe Karri Cup MTB Challenge

17-19 April 2026

One of  Western Australia’s largest and longest running mountain bike events – The Karri Cup – is held in the towering forests around the lower south west town of Northcliffe.

The main MTB challenge day is Saturday 18 April
with 8km | 25km | 50km | 100km courses

In the afternoon of Friday 17 April we will hold 2km and 8km fun runs

And on Sunday19 April the much loved Karri Kids MTB races will be on in the morning

Head to our website to register www.karricup.com.au

or follow us on our socials for the latest news Karri Cup Facebook | Karri Cup Instagram

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