West Cape Howe National Park contains the most southern point in Western Australia, Torbay Head. Almost completely covered in heathland and forest and bearing the force of the Great Southern Ocean, this National Park is worth the visit.
Located south-west of Albany, West Cape Howe houses the famous Shelley Beach, and Shelley Beach Lookout where platforms are built into the side of the hilltop for hang gliders and paragliders to launch. You can drive here from Albany in under thirty minutes. It is a slightly longer drive from Denmark to the west.
View the rugged end of the state at Forsyth Bluff, or visit Cosy Corner just outside the National Park for a stroll along the white sandy beaches. If you intend to walk to Torbay Head, the southern-most point, it is a 15km round trip hike on undulating terrain with little shelter. The beginning of the walk is part of the Bibbulmun Track. Visit the West Cape Howe Map to get your bearings.
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 West Cape Howe NP
Western Australia's southern most point. Hang glide from the Shelley Beach platforms or admire the view to the point. Visit West Cape Howe National Park or see what's in the park geographically on the West Cape Howe National Park Map. |
 West Cape Howe National Park & Surrounds Map
Cosy Corner is on the West Cape Howe NP & Surrounds Map. |
 Shelley Beach
Shelly Beach in West Cape Howe is a beautiful and powerful beach along the waters of Torbay.The turquoise waters, verdant surrounds and ocean breeze make this beach a popular yet remote destination. |
 Shelley Beach Lookout
Shelley Beach Lookout is amazing as you can see far across Torbay into the Great Southern Ocean ... famous for hang gliding and paragliding. |
 Cosy Corner
With pristine white beaches, camping facilities, and lots of picnic benches, Cosy Corner is cosy indeed, and located just outside the eastern border of the West Cape National Park. |
 Forsyth Bluff
Forsyth Bluff gives a wonderful vidw out over is the view from the top of the bluff, only metres from the car park. Great views. |
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The turquoise waters, verdant surrounds and ocean breeze make this beach a popular yet remote destination. |
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Shelley Beach Lookout is amazing as you can see far across Torbay into the Great Southern Ocean ... famous for hang gliding and paragliding. |
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With pristine white beaches, camping facilities, and lots of picnic benches, Cosy Corner is cosy indeed, and located just outside the north eastern borders of the National Park. |
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The view from the top of the bluff, only metres from the car park, is spectacular. |
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Driving into the National Park |
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Albany is the nearest town, and is located only fifteen kilometres to the north along the Lower Denmark Road |
| Denmark |
Denmark is located only thirty five miles west of along the Lower Denmark Road |
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Cosy Corner. The rocks between East and West. |
Tips & Park Information |
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The Great Southern Ocean is unpredictable, sending surges even at calm times. BE AWARE when close to the water. Read the information on SURGES before visiting the park. |
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Camping at Cosy Corner |
| Swimming: |
Swimming at Salmon Holes |
| Contact: |
Department of Conservation & Land Management (CALM) |
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 Albany Region
The Albany Regional Overview. All about the Albany Region of Western Australia. Visit the Albany Overview |
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