About this place

West Cape Howe is regarded as Western Australia's premier hang gliding place and on long-weekends and holidays, it attracts large numbers of enthusiasts from as far away as Perth. They launch from the Shelley Beach Lookout and, if the wind is right, they are able to glide for as long as they please along the park's coastline - the record is more than eight hours!

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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!

Gallery

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two people viewing the deep blue ocean with white sandy beach, expansive blue skies all from the top of the hill
Shelley Beach Lookout
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The ramp at Shelley Beach lookout where paragliders launch, with the blue ocean in the background on a blue-sky sunny day
Shelley Beach Lookout
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View of Shelley Beach and Torbay Head from Shelley Beach Lookout on a clear blue-sky day
Shelley Beach Lookout
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Paragliding from Shelley Beach Lookout
Shelley Beach Lookout
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Ramp where paragliders launch at Shelley Beach Lookout
View from Shelley Beach Lookout
Paragliding from Shelley Beach Lookout

Facilities

Lookout/Deck

Activities

Paragliding

Plants, wildlife and fungi

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

Traditional Owners

We recognise and acknowledge Menang people as the Traditional Owners of West Cape Howe National Park.

Camping at Shelley Beach Lookout

Shelley Beach Campground next to the beach, viewed from the lookout above
Non-bookable

Shelley Beach Campground

Shelley Beach is the most visited area in West Cape Howe National Park, and it's the only place in the park that is accessible to two-wheel drive vehicle.

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