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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

Heritage Rail Bridge

The Bridge is easily accessed by driving south along the river on Hollings Drive where you will find parking spaces, picnic tables and a gazebo. Visit Heritage Rail Bridge

Valley of the Giants

The Valley of the Giants Wilderness Discovery Centre at the Treetop Walk is the most visited place on the Rainbow Coast. Visit Valley of the Giants

Harewood Forest Walk

Harewood Forest is an almost 1.5k walk through the forest. The stream at the end is the turn-around point. Filled with information on history, flora & fauna. Visit Harewood Forest Walk

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Mandalay Beach

D'entrecasteaux National Park, Walpole

Mandalay Beach is one of the must-see sights while visiting the Walpole Coast. The beach and lookout are in the southern-most end of D'Entrecasteaux National Park.

Located west of Walpole, Mandalay Beach is part of the world-famous Bibbulmun Track, and the vehicle access road gives visitors a chance to see this spectacular coastline that only seasoned hikers would ever glimpse. View the MAP below.

Naming Mandalay Beach

Mandalay Beach is named because of the famous wreck of the three-masted Norwegian Barque (ship) Mandalay, which came to shore on the 15th of May 1911 with all twelve crew members safely but thoroughly marooned.

Thanks to the second mate finding a local pioneer Frank Thompson, they only had a 4 day wait until assistance arrived.

Photographs of Mandalay Beach

The well sealed walkway takes you from the carpark to the lookout.

The lookout is spectacular. Take the boardwalk and descend to the beach.

The view to Chatham Island is amazing. Watch whales in season.

Mandalay Beach Boardwalk and Lookout, facing South

Mandalay Beach overlooking Chatham Island, Walpole

Map to Mandalay Beach, Walpole

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