The Rainbow Coast is approximately 5 hours drive south of Fremantle Western Australia & Perth Western Australia.
Albany, Denmark, Walpole Western Australia
The South Coast of Western Australia
in the Great Southern Region
Albany, Denmark & Walpole, WA
The Rainbow Coast is one of the most beautiful places on Earth: Albany, Denmark & Walpole, Western Australia.
This spectacular coastline is a wonderful relaxation destination. From Albany City home to around 30,000, Denmark Town, home to around 5,000 and Walpole Hamlet, home to around 500 a wide range of experiences and pursuits are available. Ancient forests, pristine beaches and magnificant rocks draw you back to nature and peace.
With over a dozen National Parks and Reserves, the Rainbow Coast encompasses an international biosphere reserve with species of plants and animals which you will find no where else in the world.
The 3 Regions of the Rainbow Coast: Albany, Denmark & Walpole
Western Australia:
Map of Albany
The Albany Regional Map. All about the Albany Region of Western Australia - google map style. Visit the Albany Map
Denmark Region
Where the forest meets the sea. William Bay National Park, an abundance of world-class wineries all make Denmark a place to relax. Visit Denmark Region
Map of Denmark
All the sights around Denmark including the Denmark Town, Wilson Inlet, William Bay National Park, The Valley of the Giants Treetop Walk and more... Visit Denmark Regional MAP
Walpole Region
The Walpole Wilderness Area is an ancient forest with ancient Karri and Giant Tingle stretching up and up! The town of Walpole is set on the north side of the Walpole Inlet amidst the Walpole-Nornalup National Park.
Map of Walpole
Walpole, Valley of the Giants, mount Frankland, Giant Tingle tree, Knoll Scenic Drive, Circular Pool, Conspicious Cliff, Nornalup, Peaceful Bay and Mandalay beach. Visit the Walpole Region Map.
Top Destinations
Walk the Bibbulmun Track The Bibbulmun Track stretches from Kalamunda in the Perth hills to Albany, in the heart of the Rainbow Coast. There are almost fifty campsites along the Track which are spaced one day's walk apart.
Beaches The beaches along the southern coast of Western Australia are as diverse as the land surrounding them. Beaches along the Coast
Whale Watching
Each year tourists from around the world visit the Coast to catch a glimpse of the whales. The Great Southern Ocean is home to a huge whale population who breed & feed in the bays. Visit the Whales of the Coast
Forests
From Albany, through Denmark and Walpole you will find some of the most fascinating forests in the world. Visit the Forests of the Coast
Scenic Flights
Taking in Albany from the Air is a relaxing way to get an 'overview' of the coast. The City of Albany is surrounded by waterways...
Walks
There are many walks all throughout the Rainbow Coast. In fact, the Bibbulmun Track begins at Albany and winds through Denmark and Walpole until continuing the journey north west to Perth.
Walk over mountains, forests, beaches...rugged coastline and wilderness. Visit the Walks of the Coast
Don't be fooled by the name! The yearly average rainfall along the coast is the same as Perth and Broome! (*Australian Beureau of Meterology)The name comes from the angle of the sun as it hits the rain coming off the Great Southern Ocean during winter. [Read more about Why it's called the Rainbow Coast]
Birdlife The birdlife along the Rainbow Coast is as diverse as the countryside. There are several species of birds which can be found no where else on earth. Birdlife of the Southern Coast
Wildflowers
The giant Karri trees, the Giant Tingle Trees. Some of the most ancient forests on the planet and in the top 6 biodiverse regions on our planet. Visit the Forests of the Coast
Why is it called the Rainbow Coast? Well, geographically, it's perfectly placed for making rainbows (in winter, of course!) The angle of the sun in relation to this southern coast of Western Australia is less than 42 degrees above the horizon (especially in winter).
So when the sun shines from the north on the rain that comes off the water from the south, you see Rainbows throughout the day! (in winter, if it's raining, of course) This website is a virtual resource for visitors to the area offering the chance to explore the region in an up close and personal way. It is also a way for locals to share their home with their friends and families. We were so taken with the beauty of the place that we created this website.
What people say about the Rainbow Coast:
THE WEBSITE: "The new Rainbow Coast website just blew us away............ WOW! What an incredible and detailed account of all that is available for adventure in the south-west. It is amazing to visualize you guys there at all those locations... so much beauty to be shared. This is certainly a valuable and exciting creation for everyone living in the region and for those visiting. The layout is so easy and fresh to use and the photography is stunning .....it is almost like you are there........wow. Congratulations on this amazing creation and where it is leading and how it will be unfolding for you and your community." ~ J & P, online visitors from Mulimbimby NSW
While visiting the coast, please be responsible for your environmental footprint - promoting a more conscious tourism. The Bibbulmun Track, one of the world's great long distance walk trails, winds through the heart of the Rainbow Coast.
What people say about the Rainbow Coast:
"Already planning our next trip to the Rainbow Coast when the warm weather hits our shores once again. Go over seas NO WAY we have paradise here at home.. :-) Your site I found in google and is excellently set out and informative.. :-)"
Mandurah WA..
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What people say about the Rainbow Coast:
THE EXPERIENCE: "A Canadian friend of ours visited down those parts a month ago and said its the closest thing to heaven aside from where he's from in the Kootenanys that he's seen anywhere in Australia." ~ S.T., Jarrahdale, WA
The Rainbow Coast is a national biosphere area and deserves our care and respect, please reduce your environmental impact when visiting the coast. Your safety while visiting the Rainbow Coast is your responsibility. Website photographs are copyright protected and are editorial in nature and are not for sale and may NOT be used without written permission. Maps coded using open source technology from Google. Videos are intended for educational and documentary purposes and are streamed using YouTube technology. Website Design and photography by our family of five living in the heart of the Rainbow Coast. This website is for informational purposes only and is a travelogue, weblog and a web resource for visitors to the South Coast of WA: Albany, Denmark & Welpole. Contact Us - Advertise - Heading NORTH, visit Fremantle.
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