About this place

Hamersley Beach is a broad, white sandy beach stretching from the mouth of Hamersley Inlet to a rocky headland near Edwards Point. A short walk from the beach up onto vegetated dunes near Hamersley Inlet offers a sensational view of the beach and its picturesque surroundings. From the rocky headland at the eastern end of the beach, an equally spectacular view across a rolling, white dune field creates another memorable landscape. The beach offers opportunities for fishing and wildlife watching.

The tracks may be closed during wet weather. The beach can also be reached on foot by hiking along the Hakea Trail, which connects Hamersley Inlet campground and picnic area with Cave Point in the east and Quoin Head in the west. Please bring your own drinking water as none is available at this site.

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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!

Coast risks are significant in this park.

Western Shield - The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions undertakes 1080 baiting at this location to reduce the impacts of feral cats and foxes on native wildlife. 

Meat baits containing 1080 poison are laid in or around this area on an ongoing basis. 1080 is poisonous to humans and will kill domestic cats and dogs. Pets are not permitted in this park.

For further information contact your local Parks and Wildlife Service office or visit Western Shield.

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sweeping ocean vista of Hamersley Beach with white sand and expanse of blue sea
Hamersley Beach
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wooden visitor sign for Hamersley Beach with dense vegetation beyond
Hamersley Beach
DBCA

Make the Esperance Promise

While travelling in and around Esperance, make a promise to embrace the elements of this land and ensure your visit is sustainable and respectful. Make the Esperance Promise. 

Please note, campfires are not permitted at any of the campgrounds in national parks. 

Activities

Bushwalking

Plants, wildlife and fungi

Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Hamersley Beach.

Traditional Owners

We recognise and acknowledge Goreng, Menang and Wudjari people as the Traditional Owners of Fitzgerald River National Park.

Trails

a view of the ocean from the Hakea Trail with jagged rocks and rounded pebbles with mountainous rocks in the distance

Hakea Walk Trail
Bush Walk
23 kilometres

The Hakea Trail is a 23 kilometre spectacular and rugged coastal walk trail in the East Fitzgerald National Park.  It starts at the Cave Point car park and extends westward to Quoin Head.  However, the trail can be accessed at several points along its route. The trail has markers bearing the Royal Hakea.

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Hamersley Inlet viewed from the picnic area

Hamersley Inlet Trail
Bush Walk
1.7 kilometres

The Hamersley Inlet Trail is a 1.7km walk trail within Fitzgerald River National Park. It follows the bank of the inlet until you reach Hamersley where it intersects with the Hakea Walk Trail.

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Park boundaries are approximations only and should not be used for navigation or orientation purposes.