Dinosaur Coast Geo-palaeontology Features in West Kimberley

The West Kimberley region contains geological and palaeontological features relevant to a National Heritage listing. This dataset describes areas with dinosaur tracks, ichnofossils, plant macrofossils, and associated depositional environments within the Lower Cretaceous Broome Sandstone and overlying units. It originates from University of Queensland Dinosaur Lab assessments for a 50km intertidal zone management plan.

Use Cases

• Map the distribution of dinosaur tracks and ichnofossils within the Broome Sandstone unit for heritage site management.
• Analyze the relationship between plant macrofossils and associated geological features to interpret Cretaceous depositional environments.
• Identify areas preserving Pleistocene and Holocene ichnofossils for protection under the EPBC Act.
• Support spatial planning by delineating heritage-listed features within the 50km intertidal project zone from Broome to Willie Creek.

Strengths

• Data originates from authoritative academic assessments by The University of Queensland's Dinosaur Lab.
• Covers a defined 50km intertidal project area along the Dampier Peninsula coastline.
• Describes multiple feature types including dinosaur tracks, ichnofossils, and plant macrofossils.

Limitations

• Specific record counts, column details, and sample data are unavailable.
• Spatial focus is limited to the West Kimberley region, specifically around Broome.
• Data is primarily descriptive and spatial, lacking quantified measurements or time-series attributes.

Provenance

Source

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions; Wil Bennett - Yawuru Parks Coordinator.

Collection Method

Observations and assessments performed by The University of Queensland's Dinosaur Lab prior to and during the DCNHMP project.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated March 2026.

Geography

West Kimberley, Australia; approximately 50km of intertidal zone around Broome, extending from Roebuck Bay to Willie Creek.