Israelite Bay facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Israelite Bay Western Australia
Israelite Bay Location in Western Australia
Postcode(s)	6452
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LGA(s)	Shire of Esperance

Israelite Bay is a special place on the south coast of Western Australia. It is a bay, which is a part of the ocean that curves inward, and also a small area of land.

What is Israelite Bay?

Israelite Bay is located in the Shire of Esperance, which is a local government area. It sits east of a town called Esperance and the Cape Arid National Park. This area is also part of the Nuytsland Nature Reserve and the huge Great Australian Bight.

Location and Nature

About 25 kilometers west of Israelite Bay, you'll find Point Malcolm. This spot has a long, sandy beach that stretches out along the coast. The whole area is known for its beautiful natural scenery.

A Place of Communication

For many years, Israelite Bay was important for communication. From 1885 to 1927, weather information was recorded there. Even today, the Bureau of Meteorology often mentions Israelite Bay in its weather reports. This helps people know where certain weather patterns are happening.

In the early 1900s, Israelite Bay was home to a big telegraph station. A telegraph station was a place where people could send and receive messages over long distances using electrical signals. It was like an early form of email! The bay was also a stop for the W.A. Government State Steamship Service. This service used ships to carry goods and people along the South Coast.

Exploring the Coast

Just off the coast of Israelite Bay are the easternmost islands of the Recherche Archipelago. These islands were first seen and named by a famous explorer named Matthew Flinders in January 1802.

See also

In Spanish: Israelite Bay para niños