Rainbow Coast - The South West Coast of Western Australia

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Denmark Town

In the heart of the Rainbow Coast on the north side of the Wilson Inlet, along the beautiful Denmark River. Visit Denmark Town

Torbay Head

Torbay Head is the southern most point of Western Australia Visit Torbay Head

Bow Bridge

The Bow Bridge roadhouse is a blessing. It is a perfect place to stop for refreshments and take a break from driving. Visit Bow Bridge

Forsyth Bluff

This eastern most end of the National Park is rugged with large waves and waist to head high heathland. Visit Forsyth Bluff

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Beaches on the South Coast of Western Australia

The beaches all along the south coast of Western Australia are pristine and incredibly beautiful... this page will help you get around...
South Coast Beaches Map South Coast Beaches from west of Walpole to East of Albany all on one map! Visit South Coast Beaches Map	Albany Beaches Map Map of all the popular Beaches in Albany WA. Visit Albany Beaches Map
Denmark Beaches Map Including some of the most beautiful beaches on the south coast. Visit Denmark Beaches Map	Walpole Beaches Map Map to the most beautiful beaches in Walpole, Western Australia. Visit Walpole Beaches Map

Beaches information: South Coast Beaches Map Denmark Regional Beaches Albany Regional Beaches Walpole Regional Beaches Popular Beaches of the South Coast	SEE ALL OF THE RAINBOW COAST'S BEACHES ON ONE MAP CLICK HERE!

Denmark Western Australia's Regional Beaches:
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. Greens Pool (Unpatrolled) Safe for families and children due to the rock reef close to shore. Patrolled in summer holidays. Check with the visitors centre or shire to be sure. Elephant Cove (Unpatrolled) Ancient Birthing Ground and secret cove Peaceful Bay (Unpatrolled)	Elephant Cove, William Bay National Park Denmark, Western Australia
Denmark Beaches Map Including some of the most beautiful beaches on the south coast. Visit Denmark Beaches Map Ocean Beach Ocean Beach is set between the Wilson Inlet and the Great Southern Ocean, and is the closest beach to Denmark Town. A popular surfing spot and lookout.. Visit Ocean Beach Greens Pool Almost completely sheltered from the waves of the Great Southern Ocean, Greens Pool is a paradise. Visit Greens Pool Elephant Rocks Giant rocks shaped like elephants stand together facing into the waves of the Great Southern Ocean Visit Elephant Rocks Shelley Beach Turquoise waters, verdant surrounds and ocean breeze make this beach a popular yet remote destination. Visit Shelley Beach Shelley Beach Lookout A beautiful scenic lookout with hang gliding and paragliding platforms. Visit Shelley Beach Lookout Cosy Corner White beaches plus camping facilities and lots of picnic benches. Cosy Corner is cosy indeed. Located just east of West Cape National Park between Albany and Denmark. Visit Cosy Corner Lowlands Beach Beautiful, secluded beach west of West Cape Howe and east of the Wilson Inlet. Visit Lowlands Beach Anvil Beach Anvil Beach is a beautiful beach on the south side of Nullaki Peninsula on the Great Southern Ocean. Visit Anvil Beach Boat Harbour The path through Quarrum Nature Reserve which leads to Boat Harbour offers great views of the Southern Ocean. Visit Boat Harbour Conspicuous Cliff Beach Accessing Conspicuous Cliff Beach is via a boardwalk, small stairway, and a hop across a shallow waterway. Visit Conspicuous Cliff Beach Crusoe Beach A commercial fishing site, the beach is best visited after 3.30pm as advised by the sign. Visit Crusoe Beach Hillier Beach Hillier Beach, on Hillier Bay, is located less than a kilometre South of Parry Beach along Parry Beach Road. Visit Hillier Beach Lights Beach Inspiring lookout and beach offering spectacular views of William Bay from the east. A favourite local beach. Visit Lights Beach Madfish Bay In Madfish Bay an island rests close to the shore. The waves at this beach come from two different directions. Visit Madfish Bay Mazzoletti Beach Mazzoletti Beach stretches from Greens Pool in the East by foot to Parry Beach in the West by car where it crosses the Parry Inlet at Parry Beach Visit Mazzoletti Beach Parry Beach Offering spectacular views across William Bay towards Green Pool and Elephant Rocks. Camping permitted if available. Visit Parry Beach 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 Prawn Rock Channel Prawn Rock Channel is located just north of Ocean Beach (you drive right past it on your way to Ocean Beach). This secluded slow-running channel of water is an ideal swimming spot. Visit Prawn Rock Channel Waterfall Beach With beautiful turquoise waters the waterfall cascades from the heathland onto the beach and out to sea. Visit Waterfall Beach

Albany WA's Regional Beaches:
In Albany there are several safe swimming beaches, safe enough for all ages: Middleton Beach Emu Point Other unpatrolled beaches include: Frenchman Bay (Unpatrolled) Shelley Beach (Unpatrolled) Two Peoples Bay (Unpatrolled) Little Beach (Unpatrolled) Waterfall Beach (Unpatrolled) Nanarup Beach (Unpatrolled) Cosy Corner (Unpatrolled)
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.
Albany Beaches Map Map of all the popular Beaches in Albany WA. Visit Albany Beaches Map Shelley Beach Turquoise waters, verdant surrounds and ocean breeze make this beach a popular yet remote destination. Visit Shelley Beach Shelley Beach Lookout A beautiful scenic lookout with hang gliding and paragliding platforms. Visit Shelley Beach Lookout Cosy Corner White beaches plus camping facilities and lots of picnic benches. Cosy Corner is cosy indeed. Located just east of West Cape National Park between Albany and Denmark. Visit Cosy Corner Emu Point The northern end of Middleton Beach, on the shores of Oyster Harbour at the channel to King George Sound. Visit Emu Point Lowlands Beach Beautiful, secluded beach west of West Cape Howe and east of the Wilson Inlet. Visit Lowlands Beach Middleton Beach The most popular beach in Albany. Swim or relax under the trees. Cafes and amenities. Visit Middleton Beach Little Beach This gorgeous beach is approximately 25 kilometres north east of Albany in Two Peoples Bay National Park. Visit Little Beach Waterfall Beach at Two Peoples Bay A small waterfall winds its way from the heathland to beautiful turquoise waters. Visit Waterfall Beach at Two Peoples Bay Anvil Beach Anvil Beach is a beautiful beach on the south side of Nullaki Peninsula on the Great Southern Ocean. Visit Anvil Beach Boiler Bay Beach Walk along Ledge Beach on Boiler Bay in the Gull Rock National Park and view the top of the Awhina Shipwreck. Visit Boiler Bay Beach 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 Cable Beach Ellen Cove Ellen Cove, Ellen Cove Boardwalk and Ellen Cove Pier are at the far southern end of Middleton Beach, Albany. Visit Ellen Cove Frenchman Bay Located on the southern side of King George Sound this beautiful setting has a grassy picnic area, BBQs and boat launch. Ideal beachfront location for a great day out! Visit Frenchman Bay Jimmy Newells Harbour Jimmy Newells Lookout provides a breathtaking view of the harbour and great southern ocean. Visit Jimmy Newells Harbour Misery Beach Albany Misery Beach is a hidden gem on the southern coast of Western Australia known for stunning natural beauty and a tranquil atmosphere. Visit Misery Beach Albany Nanarup Beach With picnic and barbecues, and easy stairway access, it is a delightful place to stop for lunch. Visit Nanarup Beach Oyster Harbour Oyster Harbour, on the north eastern side of Albany flows into the King George Sound past Emu Point. Visit Oyster Harbour Salmon Holes Salmon Holes in Torndirrup NP offers incredible views from the lookout or descend to the white beach. Popular beach and rock fishing location. Visit Salmon Holes Sinker Reef It is easy to see why it was given this name as the jagged black rocks rise in rows along the entire stretch of coastline. Visit Sinker Reef

Albany National Park Beaches:
West Cape Howe National Park Beaches:
Shelley 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 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 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 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:
Two Peoples Bay National Park Little Beach and Waterfall Beach are amazing. Visit Two Peoples Bay National Park.	Little Beach This gorgeous beach is approximately 25 kilometres north east of Albany in Two Peoples Bay National Park. Visit Little Beach

Walpole Regional Beaches
Broke Inlet Broke Inlet is located in Dentrecasteaux National Park approximately 40km west northwest of Walpole Town. Visit Broke Inlet Circular Pool Family friendly swirling pools. Access via steps or a gentle paved pathway. Viewing platforms close to carpark. Visit Circular Pool Conspicuous Cliff Standing high above the surrounding heathland, the Cliff-top lookout gives fantastic views of the beach and river flowing into the sea. Visit Conspicuous Cliff Conspicuous Cliff Beach Accessing Conspicuous Cliff Beach is via a boardwalk, small stairway, and a hop across a shallow waterway. Visit Conspicuous Cliff Beach Mandalay Beach Spectacular views to Chatham Island, gorgeous white sandy beach it is a must-see... sometimes the shipwreck is visible too. Visit Mandalay Beach Nornalup Inlet The Nornalup Inlet is serene. Fed from the Deep and Frankland Rivers it connects to the Walpole Inlet via a natural deep water channel. Visit Nornalup Inlet 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 Walpole Beaches Map Map of the Beaches of Walpole, Western Australia including inland and Inlet Beaches Visit Walpole Beaches Map

Popular Beaches on the South Coast of Western Australia:
Little Beach, Two Peoples Bay National Park, Albany Elephant Cove & Elephant Rocks, William Bay National Park, Denmark Walpole is a more forested region, however good swimming can be found at Circular Pool in the Walpole-Nornalup National Park.	Peaceful Bay, Walpole Green's Pool, William Bay National Park, Denmark Ocean Beach, Denmark