Places to visit in WA parks

An information bay with a parking area and self registration facilities for day entry. 

A beach that is away from the crowds, head to Cape Arid National Park.

‘The Spit’ plunges to 18m off a rocky ledge. There are numerous swimthroughs along its edge, where divers are enveloped by hundreds of tiny baitfish and may discover a grey nurse shark or turtle sleeping peacefully under a ledge and large manta rays swimming by.

A small estuary that breaks out to the sea each year. Torradup Inlet is a popular spot for canoeing, kayaking, swimming, fishing and bird watching and is protected by the winds.

Lots of information about local history, wildlife and important recovery programs for threatened species. Over summer months, the centre is usually open from 10:00am-4:00pm. During other months the centre is open when staff are present, however when closed the colourful displays can still be viewed from outside. 

Stop at the entry station here for park information and pay the entry fee before driving on to the Heartbreak Trail.

Stop here for park information when you arrive.

European and Aboriginal history can be seen on this island which is also great for fishing, snorkelling, swimming and camping.

This beautiful dive site on the western side of South Muiron Island has lots of swimthroughs and overhangs full of glass fish, which as their name suggests are completely transparent, and plenty of soft corals.

Wilderness Island offers accommodation and a range of fishing and sight-seeing opportunities.

This small picnic area, off the Wagerup-Willowdale Road has an arboretum to stroll through where many different trees have been identified and labelled.

A great area for swimming, cycling, bushwalking and kitesurfing. Shore-based fishing is also enjoyed at Woodman Point Headland.