About this place

A formed path provides access to this delightful beach where the rocks have been sculpted by nature into intriguing shapes. The wave-washed surfaces of these weathered schists show detail in alternating bands of light and dark minerals, including listening mica and small deep pink garnets. A lookout with seating on the path is a good vantage point to enjoy the views, and spot whales and their young during winter when they may shelter close to shore.

From West Beach, enjoy a moderately easy walk along part of the Hakea Trail, which follows the coast west towards Hamersley Inlet or east to Cave Point lookout (2.5km return).

 

Back to Fitzgerald River National 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!

Coast and cliff risks are significant in this park.

Gallery

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Protected beach with protuding headland and heavy vegetation
West Beach
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West Beach viewed from Cave Point
West Beach
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West Beach viewed from Cave Point

Facilities

Toilet

Activities

Bushwalking

Fishing

Surfing

Plants, wildlife and fungi

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

Traditional Owners

We recognise and acknowledge Goreng, Menang and Wudjari people as the traditional owners of Fitzgerald River National Park.

Trails

a view of the ocean from the Hakea Trail with jagged rocks and rounded pebbles with mountainous rocks in the distance

Hakea Walk Trail
Bush Walk
23 kilometres

The Hakea Trail is a 23 kilometre spectacular and rugged coastal walk trail in the East Fitzgerald National Park.  It starts at the Cave Point car park and extends westward to Quoin Head.  However, the trail can be accessed at several points along its route. The trail has markers bearing the Royal Hakea.

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