Hopetoun Beaches

Located on Western Australia's far south coast, Hopetoun Beaches are among the most pristine and undisturbed in the country.

With its secluded coves and stretches of coastline, this area offers visitors a chance to relax on the sand, go swimming or snorkelling without the crowds. Hopetoun Beaches cater to a range of water activities such as swimming, snorkelling, fishing, camping, bushwalking and surfing.

Nestled along the coastline of Hopetoun Beaches, visitors can find many isolated coves that offer beachside picnicking, camping, bushwalking, fishing, and surfing. For those who enjoy water sports, the surf is often up at Starvation Bay and Powell Point near the eastern end. These spots are also good for swimming, with boat ramps, camping facilities, barbecues and toilets readily available. Munglinup Beach and Mason Bay are two popular spots for swimming. If visitors venture about 13 kilometres offshore from the beautiful Twelve Mile Beach, they will find a reef that makes for excellent boat fishing. Take one of the walk trails near West Beach and Four Mile Beach, and visitors might spot humpback whales migrating off the coast.

The best time to visit Hopetoun Beaches is between November and March when the weather is warm and sunny, making it an ideal time for swimming and enjoying water sports. Hopetoun Beaches are approximately a six-hour drive from Perth. Visitors can take the Albany Highway and connect with the Raventhorpe-Hopetoun Road. Upon arriving in town, Hopetoun Beach