About this place

Whalebone Beach has more to offer than just being a scenic beach, it is also a great spot for fishing. When the access track is open it can be reached by four-wheel drive, otherwise on foot via the Hakea Trail. The walk trail winds through vegetated dunes behind the beach and then turns inland at Whalebone Cove and leads to a camping spot for hikers.

Please clean footwear and equipment at the start and finish of any walks you do in natural areas to prevent the spread of Phytopthora dieback.

 

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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!

Coast and cliff risks are significant in this park.

  • This is a remote trail with limited vehicle access and no water.
  • Walkers need to be suitably prepared, self-contained and fully self-sufficient.

Gallery

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white sandy beach and limestone cliff with cloudy blue sky and ocean
Whalebone Beach
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pure white sandy beach with a hill and cloudy blue skies in the background
Whalebone Beach
DBCA

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jagged rocks protrude out of the white sands and ocean at Whalebone Cove
Whalebone Beach
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Whalebone Cove

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jagged rocks on the white sands of Whalebone Cove with waves in the background
Whalebone Beach
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Activities

Bushwalking

Fishing

Plants, wildlife and fungi

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

Traditional Owners

We recognise and acknowledge Aboriginal people as the traditional owners of Fitzgerald River National Park.

Trails

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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