West Cape Howe National Park, Western Australia's Southern Most Point, Near Albany, WA

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West Cape Howe National Park
in the Albany Region of the Rainbow Coast

Shelley Beach from the Lookout

West Cape Howe National Park contains the most southern point in Western Australia, Torbay Head. Almost completely covered in heathland and forest and bearing the force of the Great Southern Ocean, this National Park is worth the visit.

Located south-west of Albany, West Cape Howe houses the famous Shelley Beach, and Shelley Beach Lookout where platforms are built into the side of the hilltop for hang gliders and paragliders to launch. You can drive here from Albany in under thirty minutes. It is a slightly longer drive from Denmark to the west.

View the rugged end of the state at Forsyth Bluff, or visit Cosy Corner just outside the National Park for a stroll along the white sandy beaches.

West Cape Howe Map

Hang Gliding at West Cape Howe
Hang Gliding, Shelley Beach Lookout

West Cape Howe National Park

Shelley Beach	The turquoise waters, verdant surrounds and ocean breeze make this beach a popular yet remote destination.
Shelley Beach Lookout	Shelley Beach Lookout is amazing as you can see far across Torbay into the Great Southern Ocean ... famous for hang gliding and paragliding.
Cosy Corner	With pristine white beaches, camping facilities, and lots of picnic benches, Cosy Corner is cosy indeed, and located just outside the north eastern borders of the National Park.
Forsyth Bluff	The view from the top of the bluff, only metres from the car park, is spectacular.

West Cape Howe

Driving into the National Park

Towns Nearby

Albany	Albany is the nearest town, and is located only fifteen kilometres to the north along the Lower Denmark Road
Denmark	Denmark is located only thirty five miles west of along the Lower Denmark Road

Cosy Corner

Cosy Corner. The rocks between East and West.

Tips & Park Information

DANGER:	The Great Southern Ocean is unpredictable, sending surges even at calm times. BE AWARE when close to the water. Read the information on SURGES before visiting the park.
Tips:	Camping at Cosy Corner
Swimming:	Swimming at Salmon Holes
Contact:	Department of Conservation & Land Management (CALM)

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