Beaches, Coastline and Waterways

Denmark boasts 100kms of spectacular coastline, beautiful beaches, rugged rocks, rock pools and headlands waiting to be explored. Discover Denmark's magnificent coastline by car or stroll along one of the many tracks and trails. If you are into fishing, Denmark is a great place to start. There are rivers, inlets, beaches and thousands of nooks and crannies on the shores of the mighty Southern Ocean. You can catch Australian salmon, mulloway, whiting and herring. Normal fisheries regulations apply. There are also popular spots for experienced rock-climbers and a number of four to five hour walks. Please visit the Denmark Surf Club website for more information.
Ocean Beach		Off Ocean Beach Road, Ocean Beach boasts stunning scenery and is a great surfing, fishing and walking beach. It is patrolled during summer school holidays, weekends and public holidays from December to April. Whales spend hours in the cove at Ocean Beach directly in front of the surf lifesaving club. And if you fancy it, surfing lessons are also available. Contact the tour desk in the Denmark Visitor Centre to book your lesson today.
Lights Beach		You can throw in a line for herring, salmon and bream or just kick back and watch the waves crashing over the rocks at Wilson Head and Lions Lookout. Lights Beach, a short drive from Denmark town, is the perfect destination for the whole family. The viewing platform above the beach affords a magnificent panorama across the Southern Ocean and back into William Bay National Park. Enjoy a walk along the pristine beach or wander amongst the rock pools.
(Denmark) Rivers and Inlet		The Wilson Inlet is over 20kms long and is fed from the Denmark and Hay Rivers. Embraced by the Nullaki Peninsula on the southern side. The Inlet and Denmark and Hay Rivers are great spots for boating, canoeing and kayaking. Contact the tour desk in the Denmark Visitor Centre to hire a canoe or kayak on your next trip.
(Nornalup) Rivers		You can paddle amongst the towering karri and tingle trees along the Frankland River in Nornalup, paddle upstream to Monastery Landing or downstream to Nornalup Inlet.
Greens Pool		Greens Pool is a large sheltered rock pool set in William Bay National Park. It offers excellent swimming and snorkeling and great views over the turquoise waters. Nearby to Greens Pool is Elephant Rocks, a shallow cove surrounded by large boulders, Madfish Bay, a sheltered bay with a small island, and Waterfall Beach.
Parry Beach		West from Denmark on the South Coast Highway, Parry Beach is great for swimming and walking, and fishing. It has a boat launch ramp and a serviced camping ground.
Peaceful Bay		Drive down Peaceful Bay Road, off the South Coast Highway, and you will find a picturesque, wide sheltered bay that is great for children. It has a boat launch ramp and is a popular swimming and fishing spot.
Conspicuous Cliff		Conspicuous Cliff is part of the Walpole-Nornalup National Park, just before the Valley of the Giants off South Coast Highway. There is a viewing platform that offers spectacular views, with whales to be seen in season. It is not suitable for swimming but offers fishing and surfing.
Shelley Beach		Shelley Beach is east of Denmark within the West Cape Howe National Park. It is surrounded by high headlands and has great views, walking trails, fishing and camping (although no facilities are provided). Hand-gliding and para-gliding are popular at Shelley Beach. A great way to experience Shelley Beach is on a full-day 4WD eco-tour to West Cape Howe National Park.
Cosy Corner Beach		Offers sheltered swimming, camping areas and fishing and picnic spots.
Lowlands Beach		Lowlands Beach is a secluded surf beach with a freshwater creek off Lower Denmark Road. There are viewing platforms with great views of the ocean and cliffs. It is great for fishing and exploring.

Even on calm days, unpredictable surges rising from the southern ocean hundreds of kilometres away may sweep over the shore and over coastal rocks.