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  4. Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve

Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve

We recognise and acknowledge Aboriginal people as the traditional owners of Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve.

This place isn’t just beautiful, it’s protecting rare animals on the brink of extinction. 

No dogs

Park entry fee

Little Beach
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About this park

Just 35km from Albany lies a scenic and important nature reserve. Two Peoples Bay and Little Beach are picture perfect spots for swimming, diving, canoeing and fishing. Their sweeping curves, sandy beaches, and clear waters feature in many award-winning photographs. Say cheese!

What you may not know is that this reserve is home to several endangered animals. The Gilbert’s potoroo, a small native marsupial, is critically endangered. This and the endangered noisy scrub-bird were actually thought to be extinct. A population of noisy scrub birds were found here in the 1960's and a small colony of Gilbert's potoroo was rediscovered here in 1994.

The purpose of the reserve is to protect the mature coastal vegetation of the area. Both of these rare animals need this type of habitat to survive. Three threatened species of cockatoo also use the reserve. That’s nice to know!

A visitor centre at Two Peoples Bay has lots of information about local history, and wildlife. You can also find out about important recovery programs for threatened species.

Discover the beauty and wildlife of Two Peoples Bay by taking a walk on one of the trails. Lookouts on the trail offer breathtaking views across the sheltered bay and leads to Little Beach.

You can also drive from the visitor centre to Little Beach. Those with four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicles can also access the Sinker Reef Track to Sinker Reef Beach. It has magnificent coastal views.

Review – Little Beach is the highlight

Two Peoples Bay National Park contains several different attractions, the most popular and best easily being Little Beach (see separate listing). But I like coming to the main part of the park as well, where there's a toilet facility and grassed area with BBQs (watch for nasty magpies however!). The visitor centre gives some information, but hasn't always been open on the times I visited. I've been to Two Peoples Bay National Park many times, and it's especially great to visit on a sunny day. The water here is amazingly clear, and the small island that is a couple of hundred metres away offshore is terrific for snorkelling – the amount of fish on the other side is incredible! Little Beach and Waterfall Beach are must visit places, but the hiking trail from the visitor centre to Little Beach is also worth doing, as is the main beach towards East Bay.  Albany Rick  - Trip Advisor

Safety information

Plan when to visit. Read this safety information about bushwalking, swimming, fishing, paddling, kayaking and diving. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life! 

Coastal risks are significant in this area. Always be aware of your surroundings and visitor risk warning signs. Hazard warning signs are placed there for your protection and safety. 

 

Gallery

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Little Beach flanked with hills and cloudy blue sky
Little Beach
Bronwyn Wells

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genltle waves at Little Beach and cloudy blue sky
Little Beach
Bronwyn Wells

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a rock on little beach
Little Beach
Bronwyn Wells

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Wave crashing on the rock at Little Beach
Little Beach
Bronwyn Wells

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waves rolling in at Little Beach
Little Beach
Bronwyn Wells

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Little Beach in the rain
Little Beach
Bronwyn Wells

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Little Beach on a cloudy day
Little Beach
Bronwyn Wells

Little Beach on a cloudy day

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granite boulders on Little Beach
Little Beach
Bronwyn Wells

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pure white sands at Little Beach
Little Beach
Bronwyn Wells

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pristine blue ocean at Little Beach
Little Beach
Bronwyn Wells

Waves at Little Beach and a view of Mount Manypeaks far across the bay

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Little Beach viewed from the trail between Little Beach and Waterfall Beach
Little Beach
Bronwyn Wells

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an intense blue sky over the ocean and beach
Little Beach
Bronwyn Wells

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Little Beach on a sunny day
Little Beach
Bronwyn Wells

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view of blue water white sandy beach near hilly shoreline
Little Beach
Tourism WA

Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve

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large granite boulders couple sitting on rock near beach with clear blue water
Little Beach
Tourism WA

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Little Beach surrounded by hills
Little Beach
Bronwyn Wells

Little Beach on a peaceful afternoon

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Little Beach viewed from the rocks
Little Beach
Bronwyn Wells

Little Beach viewed from the rocks

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rolling surf at Little Beach
Little Beach
Bronwyn Wells

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people swimming at Little Beach
Little Beach
Bronwyn Wells

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Shallow lagoon on the headland between Two Peoples Bay Beach and Little Beach
Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve
Bronwyn Wells

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Seal swimming in the ocean close to the rocks
Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve
Bronwyn Wells

A seal swimming close to the rocks in Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve

Activities

Bushwalking

Canoeing and kayaking

Fishing

Scuba diving

Snorkelling

Swimming

Plants, wildlife and fungi

Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded in Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve.

Traditional Owners

We recognise and acknowledge Aboriginal people as the traditional owners of Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve.

Need to know

No dogs

No dogs (or other pets) allowed in this park

Park entry fees apply

Standard park entry fees apply for Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve.
Standard Concession
Standard vehicle (12 or fewer occupants) $15.00 per vehicle $8.00 per vehicle
Large vehicle (more than 12 occupants) $7.00 per person $2.50 per person
Motorcycle $8.00 No concession

A valid park pass covers the park entry fees. Read more.

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Park office / Contact

Albany Parks and Wildlife Office

+61 (0)8 9842 4500
albany@dbca.wa.gov.au

Location

Australia's South West
Great Southern
Albany

Getting there

 Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve is located 35km East of Albany. 

Trails

Baie des Deux Peuples Heritage Trail

Baie des Deux Peuples Heritage Trail

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Maps and brochures

Document
Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve, Gull Rock National Park and Mount Martin Botanical Reserve, Waychinicup National Park visitor guide 6.36 MB (PDF)

Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional owners throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.

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