Roebuck Bay, Broome. Image: Tourism Western Australia
With 13,000 km of stunning coastlines, beach days in WA just hits different. Marvel at the powder white sand, take refreshing dips in clear turquoise waters or take in one of our famous WA sunsets. We are known for our iconic beaches for a reason!
Lucky Bay in Esperance is one of the most beautiful beaches in WA. Image: Tourism Western Australia
Taking out the top spot is Esperance with 2 beaches that you just can’t miss. The sand on Lucky Bay is so white, it’s been rated as Australia’s whitest beach. Here, you can often see kangaroos lounging on the soft white sand. Wharton Beach comes as a close second with the iconic white sand and turquoise waters, as far as the eye can see. It is also a popular surfing spot located in the Duke of Orleans Bay.
Stay at Esperance Bay Holiday Park for a convenient and central base to explore Esperance and it’s surrounding national parks!
Elephant Rocks in Denmark is a truly unique experience. Image: Tourism Western Australia
Sitting within Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve is a hidden gem called Little Beach. Absolutely stunning, it’s a great place to bring out the SUP. If you’re looking for something a little more dramatic, head on to Misery Beach in Torndirrup National Park, crowned Australia’s Best Beach in 2022.
Shout out to Elephant Rocks in the nearby Denmark, this jaw-dropping natural formation is a must-see. The huge rounded boulders resemble a herd of elephants wading through crystal water, and the sheltered cove is ideal for a refreshing summer dip.
Meelup Beach is a gorgeous way to experience the beaches of the Margaret River Region. Image: Australia's South West.
There’s a huge list of must-see beaches in the Margaret River Region, but we’ll stick with Yallingup Beach, a popular beach for surfing due to the huge waves offshore, AND for it’s sheltered lagoon, making it perfect for surfers and families alike. Meelup Beach is also a popular spot for a family beach day with white sands, sparkling water and shady grassed areas to while the day away.
If you’re planning a trip to Margaret River, stay near town for convenient access to shops and venture out during the day for your adventures!
Have you ever seen a beach completely made up of shells? Image: Tourism Western Australia
If you’ve never heard of Shell Beach, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. This unique beach is exactly what it sounds like, it’s a beach made entirely out of shells! Made up of billions of tiny Shark Bay cockle shells up to 10 metres deep and stretching for over 70 kilometres, this is a beach like no other.
While you’re in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area, camp on the beach at Nanga Shark Bay Caravan Park for an unreal camping experience.
You can’t go past the Ningaloo Reef and all the diverse marine treasures to be found in the Cape Range National Park! Exmouth is where you can swim with the whale sharks, manta rays and humpback whales.
There’s a reason why Ningaloo Reef is a World Heritage Listed. Turquoise Bay in Exmouth has some of the best sites for snorkelling with incredible clarity underwater to admire spectacular coral gardens and colourful marine life.
There is nothing more iconic of WA than riding camels along Cable Beach at sunset.
A list of iconic WA beaches would not be complete without mentioning Cable Beach in Broome. The famous 22 km stretch of white sand in Broome is known for its stunning sunsets and camel rides. It’s also one of the best places you can witness the “Staircase to the Moon” phenomenon. If you’re looking for incredible depth of colour, be sure to hit up Roebuck Bay with its melding of red sand and turquoise waters. Lastly, take a walk out to Gantheaume Point to see ancient dinosaur footprints fossilised into rock.
