Attractions

A huge bay with a long white sand beach, sweeping views to distant peaks, and the possibility of spotting whales.

Tagon Beach

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

Dolphin Cove is one of the best spots in Cape Arid National Park to see migrating southern right and humpback whales.

Little Tagon Bay

Among the mallee scrub and woodlands in this northern part of the park, Mt Ragged offers a sheltered picnic and camping area and the thrill of a summit walk.

Known to the local Aboriginal people as Gauroojeninya. It was discovered in 1874 by the pioneers William and Stephen Ponton and John Sharp. Today all that remains at Pine Hill is a dam, ruins of an oven and travellers’ graves.

Belinup Picnic Area

A sheltered picnic table and BBQ at Thomas River very close to the beach access for Yokinup Bay.

Trails

Bush Walk
14 kilometres

Tagon Coastal Trail is a 14 kilometre return moderately difficult walk in Cape Arid National Park. The Tagon Coastal Trail winds through coastal heath and across rocky headlands, providing excellent vantage points for whale watching.

Bush Walk
500 metres

Hill Springs walk is a 500m return walk to the ruins of the historic Hill Springs. The views from the lookout over the Recherche Archipelago and behind to Mt Arid are spectacular.

Bush Walk
1 kilometre

Len Otte Nature trail is a moderately easy one kilometre loop walk in Cape Arid National Park. This nature trail was designed and established in 1979 by Len Otte, the first resident ranger at Cape Arid National park.  It was the first nature trail in any Western Australian national park and following his unexpected death, was dedicated as a fitting tribute to Len’s achievements and life at the park.

Bush Walk
4 kilometres

Mt Arid walk trail is located in Cape Arid National Park and can only be accessed via Yokinup Bay. 4WD accessible ONLY. Tides and weather conditions must be consulted before driving on the beach. Spectacular views to the south and west overlooking the Recherché Archipelago. Two kilometre return hike to the summit of Mt Arid.

Bush Walk
3 kilometres

Mt Ragged Walk Trail at Cape Arid National Park is an exciting three kilometre return walk and climbing trail to the Tower Peak of Mount Ragged.

Campgrounds

Non-bookable

The coastal scenery of the Thomas River area, including the long, sweeping beach of Yokinup Bay, is a must see.

Non-bookable

Belinup campground is situated near the mouth of the Thomas River within Cape Arid National Park.

Non-bookable

Mount Arid provides a spectacular backdrop to Thomas Fishery where you can camp, fish and explore the area’s rich history.

Non-bookable

Seal Creek is a popular camping and fishing spot on this wild and scenic section of the south coast.

Non-bookable

Amongst the mallee scrub and woodlands in the northern part of the park, Mt Ragged has a sheltered picnic area, campground and the thrill of a summit walk.

Non-bookable

Jorndee Creek is a popular camping and fishing spot near one of the more protected beaches along this wild part of the south coast.