About this place
Canal Rocks is essentially an open air museum of the geological features and rocks of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste ridge, which you can experience while surrounded by the powerful forces of wind and water that have helped shape them.
Clamber carefully over the rocks to marvel at the ocean’s power and even walk across one of the canals on a narrow bridge.
The parking area, boat ramp and jetty provide the only facility in the area for the safe launching and retrieval of vessels for recreational users, tourism operators and Volunteer Marine Rescue.
The Aboriginal name for Canal Rocks is Winjee Sam.
Canal Rocks is located in a general use zone of the Ngari Capes Marine Park where fishing is permitted.
Safety information
Plan when to visit. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life!
Learn more about staying safe while fishing and, for more fishing information, go to Fisheries.
Gallery
![Aerial view of Canal Rocks Aerial view of Canal Rocks](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2021-11/canal-rocks-leeuwin-naturaliste-national-park-tourism-wa1.jpg?itok=mwBH4jR4)
![Sunset at Canal Rocks Sunset over the ocean at Canal Rocks.](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2021-11/canal-rocks-leeuwin-naturaliste-national-park-tourism-wa2.jpg?itok=khQrN1PR)
![Canal Rocks bridge Aerial view of Canal Rocks bridge](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2021-11/canal-rocks-leeuwin-naturaliste-national-park-tourism-wa4.jpg?itok=U668dyM3)
![The canal at Canal Rocks Aerial view of the canal at Canal Rocks.](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2021-11/canal-rocks-leeuwin-naturaliste-national-park-tourism-wa5.jpg?itok=iC390JdV)
![Canal Rocks Aerial view of the unusual shapes of the granite rocks at Canal Rocks](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2021-11/canal-rocks-leeuwin-naturaliste-national-park-tourism-wa6.jpg?itok=gnqhSon-)
![Canal Rocks parking area Canal Rocks parking area](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2021-11/canal-rocks-leeuwin-naturaliste-national-park-tourism-wa9.jpg?itok=9LOOvkNq)
![Canal Rocks footbridge Canal Rocks footbridge](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2022-12/canal-rocks-leeuwin-naturaliste-national-park-bronwyn-wells-2.jpg?itok=EeS0ShKu)
![View from the Canal Rocks footbridge View from the Canal Rocks footbridge](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2022-12/canal-rocks-leeuwin-naturaliste-national-park-bronwyn-wells.jpg?itok=qu9loH4y)
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![Rock pool at Canal Rocks Rock pool at Canal Rocks](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2022-12/canal-rocks-leeuwin-naturaliste-national-park-bronwyn-wells-4.jpg?itok=m5jEIwl1)
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![View from Canal Rocks View from Canal Rocks](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2022-12/canal-rocks-leeuwin-naturaliste-national-park-bronwyn-wells-6.jpg?itok=sg6ppQbY)
![Canal Rocks Canal Rocks](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2022-12/canal-rocks-leeuwin-naturaliste-national-park-bronwyn-wells-7.jpg?itok=flKEz5t5)
Facilities
Toilet
Boat ramp
Lookout/Deck
Activities
Boating
Fishing
Snorkelling
Plants, wildlife and fungi
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Canal Rocks.
Traditional Owners
We recognise and acknowledge Wardandi people as the traditional owners of Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.