Beaches along the South Coast
of Western Australia

 

The beaches along the southern coast of Western Australia are as diverse as the land surrounding them.

Denmark has many beautiful beaches:

  • Ocean Beach (Swimming between the Flags)
    Denmark's closest and most popular beach.
    The Ocean Beach Surf Lifesaving Club is situated at Ocean Beach. Ocean Beach is popular with surfers because of it's great waves. Surfers seen daily.
  • Lights Beach (Unpatrolled)
    Giant waves buffet the coastline along Lights Beach which is just outside the eastern boundary of William Bay National Park. Lights Beach has three seperate beaches, one with a 'princess pool' where waves crash over rocks, pour down a waterfall and carve a long curving path back to the ocean. Spectacular.
  • Greens Pool (Unpatrolled)
    Safe for families and children due to the rock reef close to shore. Patrolled in summer holidays. Check with visitors centre or shire do be sure.
  • Elephant Cove (Unpatrolled)
    Larger waves than Greens Pool though the shallow sloping beach is great for getting your feet wet.
  • Cosy Corner (Unpatrolled)
  • Peaceful Bay (Unpatrolled)

Elephant Cove, Denmark Western Australia Elephant Cove, William Bay National Park
Denmark, Western Australia

Denmark Map Western Australia Denmark Beaches Map
Denmark Town, The Wilson Inlet, William Bay National Park and the Valley of the Giants Treetop Walk. See where everything is located. Visit Denmark Beaches Map
Denmark Map Western Australia Denmark Beaches Map
Denmark Town, The Wilson Inlet, William Bay National Park and the Valley of the Giants Treetop Walk. See where everything is located. Visit Denmark Beaches Map
Ocean Beach, Denmark, WA Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach is set between the Wilson Inlet and the Great Southern Ocean and is Denmark's closest beach. A popular surfing spot with a lookout to watch the action. Visit Ocean Beach.
Denmark Regional Beaches:
Greens Pool, Denmark, WA Greens Pool
SAFE SWIMMING FOR ALL AGES Fifteen kilometers west of Denmark: Greens Pool. Sheltered by rounded rock boulders, Greens Pool is paradise. Visit Greens Pool.
Lights Beach, Denmark WA Lights Beach
The Lookout at the carpark is inspiring with a paved walkway heading west along the ridge behind the beach offering spectacular views of the beach and heathland. Visit Lights Beach.
Elephant Rocks, Denmark Western Australia Elephant Rocks & Elephant Cove
The giant elephants stand together facing into the waves of the Great Southern Ocean. Visit Elephant Rocks & Elephant Cove
Waterfall Beach Western Australia Waterfall Beach
The beach is somewhat sheltered with beautiful turquoise waters. The waterfall is on the far side of the beach, to the left from the carpark. Visit Waterfall Beach.
  Anvil Beach Denmark Western Australia Anvil Beach
Anvil Beach is a beautiful beach on the south side of Nullaki Peninsula on the Great Southern Ocean. It has white sand and a fresh sea breeze. Visit Anvil Beach.
Albany is surrouned by beautiful white sandy beaches:

Middleton Beach, AlbanyIn Albany there are several safe swimming beaches, safe enough for all ages:

Other unpatrolled beaches include:

BE CAREFUL: Unpredictable large waves (surges, or king waves) which are created far from shore can wash over the shore and rocks along the West Cape Howe and Torndirrup Peninsula coastline - even on calm, clear days the waterline is always much higher than usual. Always be aware when near the Great Southern Ocean.
Frenchman Bay Frenchman Bay
Located on the southern side of the King George Sound this is a beautiful setting with picnic area and barbecues and a boat launch. Ideal for relaxing, eating, and having quiet day out. Visit the Frenchman Bay
Peaceful Bay, Western Australia Peaceful Bay
Peaceful Bay beach is split in two by the Irwin Inlet as it discharges into the ocean. Sand dunes abound. Visit Peaceful Bay.
Albany Regional Beaches:
West Cape Howe National Park Beaches
Shelley Beach, West Cape Howe, DenmarkShelley Beach
Shelly Beach in West Cape Howe is a beautiful and powerful beach along the waters of Torbay.The turquoise waters, verdant surrounds and ocean breeze make this beach a popular yet remote destination.
Cosy Corner Western AustraliaCosy Corner
With pristine white beaches, camping facilities, and lots of picnic benches, Cosy Corner is cosy indeed, and located just outside the eastern border of the West Cape National Park.
Torndirrup National Park Beaches
Salmon Holes, Albany West Australia Salmon Holes
Salmon Holes is reached by a winding pathway from the lookout, descending to the white beach. The beach is named after the salmon that come to rest in the bays.
Visit the Salmon Holes
Cable Beach, Albany West Australia Cable Beach
In the middle of the beach is a giant boulder which was lifted by the sea and placed onto the beach by the force of the waves.
Visit the Cable Beach
Two Peoples Bay National Park Beaches
West Cape Howe Hang GlidingTwo Peoples Bay National Park
Little Beach and Waterfall Beach are amazing. Visit Two Peoples Bay National Park.

Peaceful Bay, Walpole
Peaceful Bay, Walpole

Green's Pool, William Bay National Park, Denmark
Green's Pool, William Bay National Park, Denmark

Ocean Beach, Denmark

Ocean Beach, Denmark

Walpole is a more forested region, however good swimming can be found at Circular Pool in the Walpole-Nornalup National Park.

Elephant Cove & Elephant Rocks, Denmark, WA
Elephant Cove & Elephant Rocks,
William Bay National Park, Denmark

 
 
 
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