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  3. Redgate Beach

Redgate Beach

We recognise and acknowledge Wardandi people as the traditional owners of Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.

This beautiful sandy beach nestled between rocky outcrops is also renowned for the Redgate surf break.

No dogs

No park entry fee

Redgate Beach
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About this place

Redgate is in a special purpose surfing zone of the Ngari Capes Marine Park and is popular with the locals and visitors to the South West.

This is also the location of a local legend - the rescue of passengers and crew from the Georgette shipwreck on 1 December 1876.

When the steamship Georgette developed a leak, lost power and began to sink near Calgardup Beach, it was seen in the breakers by stockman Sam Isaacs. Sam and his employer’s 16-year-old daughter, Grace Bussell, rode their horses into the surf and out to the capsized lifeboats. Over four hours, Sam and Grace made several trips into the surf bringing the passengers and crew, clinging to their horses and clothes, safely back to the beach. Twelve of the 50 passengers and crew lost their lives. The wreck’s location was rediscovered in 1964.

Back to Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park Back to Ngari Capes Marine Park

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!

The ocean can be unpredictable and conditions can change quickly. This is an unpatrolled beach where dangerous rips can occur. Lives have been lost. Take note of all advisory and risk signs and be aware of the weather and ocean conditions. To find a patrolled beach go to Surf Lifesaving Australia's Beachsafe website.

Please be aware that the only fishing permitted in this zone is line fishing and diving for rock lobster. No rock lobster or octopus potting is allowed. For more information go to Fisheries and take the time to learn more about staying safe while fishing.

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view from a drone over redgate beach carpark and the beach and ocean in the background
Redgate Beach
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Busy parking area at Redgate
Redgate Beach
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Busy parking area at Redgate

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Redgate Beach waves
Redgate Beach
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Redgate Beach waves

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Redgate a very popular surfing place
Redgate Beach
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Rocky section of beach close to the parking area at Redgate
Redgate Beach
Bronwyn Wells

Rocky section of beach close to the parking area

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Redgate Beach
Redgate Beach
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Redgate Beach

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Redgate North
Redgate Beach
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Redgate North

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A windy summer day at Redgate
Redgate Beach
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A windy summer day

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Redgate Beach
Redgate Beach
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Redgate Beach North
Redgate Beach
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Redgate Beach North

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Redgate parking area and toilets
Redgate Beach
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Redgate parking area and toilets

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Redgate
Redgate Beach
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Redgate Beach
Redgate Beach
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Redgate Lookout
Redgate Beach
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Redgate Beach
Redgate Beach
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Redgate Beach and the Cape to Cape Track

Facilities

Toilet

Lookout/Deck

Activities

Fishing

Surfing

Plants, wildlife and fungi

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

Traditional Owners

We recognise and acknowledge Wardandi people as the traditional owners of Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.

Need to know

No dogs

No pets allowed

No park entry fee

Entry to Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park is free.

Site access

Hardened concrete paths around the parking area provide access to all the amenities with flat access to the toilet block.

Parking

The bitumen parking area has one designated accessible parking bay.

Toilets

Toilets are available.
  • Wheelchair accessible

A wheelchair accessible toilet is easily reached from the parking area.

Park office / Contact

Blackwood District (Busselton) Parks and Wildlife Office

Phone: (08) 9752 5555

Contact this office by email

Location

Australia's South West
Margaret River

Getting there

You can get to this site by two-wheel drive vehicle via Redgate Road. Redgate Beach is about 10km from Bussell Highway or 3.5km from Caves Road.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional owners throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.

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    Plan your activity

    Be prepared

    Travelling in remote locations

    Bushfires and prescribed burns

    Bushwalking safety

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    Mountain biking safety

    Swimming safety

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    Access to nature north of Perth

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