Waychinicup National Park

Waychinicup National Park in Western Australia is a natural wonder, located 404 kilometres (251 mi) southeast of Perth and 65 kilometres (40 mi) east of Albany, adjacent to the Southern Ocean's stunning coast.

The park is surrounded by Mount Manypeaks Nature Reserve to the east and agricultural lands to the north. Nestled between Normans Beach and Cheynes Beach near Bremer Bay, the park offers breathtaking scenery, including rugged coastlines, boulder-strewn hilltops, tree-filled valleys with freshwater streams, and moss-covered boulders.

The park is home to a diverse range of fauna, including Western rosellas, splendid fairy-wrens, white-breasted robins, gray currawongs, red-tailed black cockatoos, and other bird species. The rare western ringtail possum, quokka, tammar wallaby, and New Holland mice are also spotted here. Visitors can enjoy watching these creatures going about their daily activities in their natural habitats.

Nature enthusiasts can opt for overnight stays with family and friends, as the Waychinicup National Park offers a camping area and a handy bush toilet near the inlet of the Waychinicup River for their convenience. Reservations for camping must be made well in advance to guarantee a spot in this popular camping ground.

Another excellent attraction for visitors is the Bald Island Nature Reserve, located offshore nearby, where you will see rare seabirds like the flesh-footed shearwater and Australian sea lion colonies. The clear blue skies, verdant landscapes and stunning coastline of Waychinicup National Park make it a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Western Australia.