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Salmon Holes

We recognise and acknowledge Menang people as the Traditional Owners of Torndirrup National Park.

A beautiful but treacherous beach. The view from the lookout above Salmon Holes is one of the most photographed views on the Torndirrup Peninsula.

No dogs

Park entry fee

Salmon Holes
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About this place

A beautiful bay with a beach enclosed by a tall, steep slope of granite and heath-covered dunes.

Salmon Holes is located at the western end of Isthmus Bay, ending at Bald Head.

Salmon Holes is one of the best places in Albany for beach fishing. Keep safety in mind when fishing here. 

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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!

Fishing from rocks is extremely dangerous. Fish from the beach and wear a floatation vest.

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Beach fishing at Salmon Holes
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white sandy beach with blue sky and ocean with a hill
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View over white sandy beach in a bay with granite boulders in the blue see
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Steps down to the beach at Salmon Holes
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Wildflowers and ocean view at Salmon Holes
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View from the lookout at Salmon Holes
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Steps down to the beach at Salmon Holes
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Salmon Holes lookout
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The clear ocean of Salmon Holes
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Beach at Salmon Holes
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Beach fishing at Salmon Holes in salmon season
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Steps down to the beach at Salmon Holes
Flowers in the dune vegetation above Salmon Holes Beach
View from the lookout
Salmon Holes lookout
Beach at Salmon Holes

Facilities

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 Salmon Holes.

Traditional Owners

We recognise and acknowledge Menang people as the Traditional Owners of Torndirrup National Park.

Need to know

No dogs

No pets allowed

Park entry fees apply

Standard park entry fees apply for Torndirrup National Park.

Site access

The lookout above the beach is wheelchair accessible via a path from the parking area, but with assistance as there is a small step up onto the lookout. Access to the beach itself is a long flight of stairs.

Toilets

No toilets at this location. Follow Leave No Trace principles.

Accessibility

More accessibility information for Salmon Holes

Park office / Contact

Albany Parks and Wildlife Office

Phone: +61 (0)8 9842 4500

Contact this office by email

Location

Australia's South West
Great Southern
Albany

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

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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