![]() Including some of the most beautiful beaches on the south coast. Visit Denmark Beaches Map | ![]() 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 |
![]() Almost completely sheltered from the waves of the Great Southern Ocean, Greens Pool is a paradise. Visit Greens Pool | ![]() Giant rocks shaped like elephants stand together facing into the waves of the Great Southern Ocean Visit Elephant Rocks |
![]() Turquoise waters, verdant surrounds and ocean breeze make this beach a popular yet remote destination. Visit Shelley Beach | ![]() A beautiful scenic lookout with hang gliding and paragliding platforms. Visit Shelley Beach Lookout |
![]() 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 | ![]() Beautiful, secluded beach west of West Cape Howe and east of the Wilson Inlet. Visit Lowlands Beach |
![]() Anvil Beach is a beautiful beach on the south side of Nullaki Peninsula on the Great Southern Ocean. Visit Anvil Beach | ![]() The path through Quarrum Nature Reserve which leads to Boat Harbour offers great views of the Southern Ocean. Visit Boat Harbour |
![]() Accessing Conspicuous Cliff Beach is via a boardwalk, small stairway, and a hop across a shallow waterway. Visit Conspicuous Cliff Beach | ![]() A commercial fishing site, the beach is best visited after 3.30pm as advised by the sign. Visit Crusoe Beach |
![]() Hillier Beach, on Hillier Bay, is located less than a kilometre South of Parry Beach along Parry Beach Road. Visit Hillier Beach | ![]() Inspiring lookout and beach offering spectacular views of William Bay from the east. A favourite local beach. Visit Lights Beach |
![]() 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 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 |
![]() Offering spectacular views across William Bay towards Green Pool and Elephant Rocks. Camping permitted if available. Visit Parry Beach | ![]() 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 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 | ![]() With beautiful turquoise waters the waterfall cascades from the heathland onto the beach and out to sea. Visit Waterfall Beach |
In Albany there are two particulary safe swimming beaches, safe enough for all ages: Middleton Beach and Emu Point are close to Albany City Centre and are patrolled during peak seasons.
Other unpatrolled beaches in the Albany Region include:
Albany's most popular beach is Middleton Beach located at the base of Mount Adelaide (location of the National ANZAC Centre) with all the facilities you could need.
![]() Turquoise waters, verdant surrounds and ocean breeze make this beach a popular yet remote destination. Visit Shelley Beach | |
![]() A beautiful scenic lookout with hang gliding and paragliding platforms. Visit Shelley Beach Lookout | ![]() 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 |
![]() Beautiful, secluded beach west of West Cape Howe and east of the Wilson Inlet. Visit Lowlands Beach | |
![]() The most popular beach in Albany. Swim or relax under the trees. Cafes and amenities. Visit Middleton Beach | ![]() This gorgeous beach is approximately 25 kilometres north east of Albany in Two Peoples Bay National Park. Visit Little Beach |
![]() A small waterfall winds its way from the heathland to beautiful turquoise waters. Visit Waterfall Beach at Two Peoples Bay | ![]() Anvil Beach is a beautiful beach on the south side of Nullaki Peninsula on the Great Southern Ocean. Visit Anvil 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 | ![]() 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 Boardwalk and Ellen Cove Pier are at the far southern end of Middleton Beach, Albany. Visit Ellen Cove | ![]() 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 Frenchman Bay |
![]() Jimmy Newells Lookout provides a breathtaking view of the harbour and great southern ocean. Visit Jimmy Newells Harbour | ![]() With picnic and barbecues, and easy stairway access, it is a delightful place to stop for lunch. Visit Nanarup Beach |
![]() Oyster Harbour, on the north eastern side of Albany flows into the King George Sound past Emu Point. Visit Oyster Harbour | ![]() 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 |
![]() 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 |
![]() Broke Inlet is located in Dentrecasteaux National Park approximately 40km west northwest of Walpole Town. Visit Broke Inlet | ![]() Family friendly swirling pools. Access via steps or a gentle paved pathway. Viewing platforms close to carpark. Visit Circular Pool |
![]() 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 | ![]() Accessing Conspicuous Cliff Beach is via a boardwalk, small stairway, and a hop across a shallow waterway. Visit Conspicuous Cliff Beach |
![]() Spectacular views to Chatham Island, gorgeous white sandy beach it is a must-see... sometimes the shipwreck is visible too. Visit Mandalay Beach | ![]() 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 beach is split in two by the Irwin Inlet as it discharges into the ocean. Sand dunes abound. Visit Peaceful Bay | ![]() Map of the Beaches of Walpole, Western Australia including inland and Inlet Beaches Visit Walpole Beaches Map |
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.
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