About this place
At the south end of the bay, limestone was hewn for the blocks used to build the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse. Small chips of stone at the base of the cliff, resulting from this quarrying activity, are already well cemented together after only 100 years.
Waves break over exposed rocks and reefs at the mouth of Quarry Bay resulting in low wave to calm conditions at the shore. The bay is usually suitable for swimming close to the beach, although there is sometimes a lot of seaweed.
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!
Gallery
Quarry Bay Beach viewed from the parking area above
Quarry Bay in good snorkelling conditions
The limestone at the northern end of Quarry Bay, from which it gets its name
Rockpool on the southern headland at Quarry Bay
Rockpools and granite on the southern headland of Quarry Bay
Quarry Bay Beach
Access to the beach via a wooden staircase from the gravel parking area
Facilities
Picnic table
Activities
Fishing
Snorkelling
Plants, wildlife and fungi
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Quarry Bay.
Traditional Owners
We recognise and acknowledge Aboriginal people as the traditional owners of Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.