About this place
Explore Hamelin Bay on the 800m, 20-minute return Coastal Explorer Walk. A series of steps and boardwalks lead from the beach to the top of the headland, providing views over the bay and interpretive signage on the fauna and history of Hamelin Bay.
Stingrays can frequently be seen during summer, foraging in the shallows. Please remember that stingrays are wild animals and have a venomous barb on the end of their tails. Look but don’t touch - keep your distance and do not feed them.
The boat ramp is located at the west end of the carpark with trailer parking available nearby. The area on the south-west side of Hamelin Island is a sanctuary zone in Ngari Capes Marine Park, where no fishing or collection is permitted.
History
The Hamelin Bay jetty was built in 1882 to service a nearby timber mill. However, due to the treacherous coastline, five vessels were lost in 1900, followed by another three in a single storm on 22 July the same year. Hamelin Bay was subsequently abandoned as a timber port a few years later. The jetty later became derelict and was eventually burnt; today, only fragments remain.
Safety information
Plan when to visit. Read this safety information about bushwalking, swimming and fishing. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life!
If you venture near the fragile limestone cliffs in this area, it is extremely important to take heed of rock risk signs and keep out of areas that have been fenced off.
Gallery
Facilities
Toilet
Lookout/Deck
Activities
Boating
Bushwalking
Fishing
Snorkelling
Swimming
Plants, wildlife and fungi
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Hamelin Bay.
Traditional Owners
We recognise and acknowledge Wardandi people as the Traditional Owners of Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.
