About this place
Irwin Inlet is a tranquil location to take a break in your travels and enjoy a picnic by the water. The sand spit at the mouth of the inlet is popular with fishermen from Peaceful Bay by four-wheel drive access along the beach. Wet your fishing line but you must have a Recreational Fishing Licence which you can purchase online from Fisheries. Bag limits apply.
Try scenic saltwater paddling to the inlet mouth along narrow channels or row up the Kent or Bow river.
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!
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.
Gallery
![An expanse of calm water - the view of Irwin Inlet looking north while paddling across its channel An expanse of calm water - the view of Irwin Inlet looking north while paddling across its channel](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2021-10/irwin-inlet-walpole-nornalup-national-park-bronwyn-wells-4.jpg?itok=hVEMCeEx)
![The shoreline of Irwin Inlet The shoreline of Irwin Inlet on a cloudy day](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2021-10/irwin-inlet-walpole-nornalup-national-park-bronwyn-wells-5.jpg?itok=Rp6QZF4Y)
![Where the Irwin Inlet channel reaches the sea The sandbar where the Irwin Inlet channel reaches the sea, viewed from the Bibbulmun Track on the western side of the inlet channel](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2021-10/irwin-inlet-walpole-nornalup-national-park-bronwyn-wells-2.jpg?itok=XYB4yivC)
![The Irwin Inlet channel viewed from the Bibbulmun Track to the East of the inlet The Irwin Inlet channel viewed from the Bibbulmun Track to the East of the inlet](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2021-10/irwin-inlet-walpole-nornalup-national-park-bronwyn-wells.jpg?itok=slr9stun)
![Irwin Inlet Channel on a cloudy winter's day Irwin Inlet Channel on a cloudy winter's day](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2021-10/irwin-inlet-walpole-nornalup-national-park-bronwyn-wells-3.jpg?itok=tX1RH-wW)
![The Irwin Inlet channel The Irwin Inlet channel and sandbar](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2021-10/irwin-inlet-walpole-nornalup-national-park-bronwyn-wells-6.jpg?itok=YmFh4wXR)
Facilities
Boat ramp
Activities
Boating
Canoeing and kayaking
Fishing
Picnicking
Traditional Owners
We recognise and acknowledge Menang people as the traditional owners of Walpole-Nornalup National Park.