Hamelin Bay Beach

4.7 (878 Google reviews)

Hamelin Bay Beach

Open 24 Hours

Cape to Cape Walk Track, Boranup WA 6286, Australia

4.7

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A visit to stunning Hamelin Bay is a must-do on any holiday schedule in the region. A vast expanse of bright white sand, turquoise waters filled with marine life, and spectacular coastal cliff walks. The sheltered bay is great for swimming, snorkelling and fishing, and divers can explore the nearby shipwreck.

For the bird enthusiasts, walk to the freshwater lake near the caravan park and look for water birds including Grey Teal, Purple Swamphen and Grebes. Collard Sparrowhawk and little Eagle have been seen here too and visit the beach for possible sightings of Hooded Plover. In summer, the Sanderling and Bridled Tern are welcomed visitors.

You may also spot a stingray as they sometimes swim close to the shoreline. Keep in mind that these are wild creatures and maintain your distance to respect their space. Please do not touch, feed or disturb wildlife.

Hamelin Bay is home to a caravan park, small shop, public toilets and boat ramp.

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Hamelin Bay Beach

Cape to Cape Walk Track, Boranup WA 6286, Australia

Reviews

4.7 (878 Google reviews)

Tash Dvornik 07 March 2025

HAMELIN BAY AND ITS MAJESTIC STINGRAYS A truly unforgettable experience... We arrived at Hamelin Bay beach at 9 a.m. The weather was perfect—sunny, with a light breeze, making for a beautiful autumn day (we visited in March). After a brief walk along the beach, we noticed a group of people gathered near a wooden bridge, clearly excited. There were three stingrays in the water, one of which was incredibly large. The stingrays were gently approaching the crowd, brushing their wings against the people. A local explained that the stingrays are fed here, which encourages these magnificent creatures to come closer and interact with visitors. Guidelines for Interacting with Stingrays: 👉 Remain still in the water, avoid sudden movements, and allow the animal to approach you. 👉 Do not attempt to touch or pet them. 👉 Stay calm and respectful—remember, improper behavior can lead to injury. 👉 Keep children away from the stingrays and ensure they don’t touch them. These are wild animals, and their behavior can be unpredictable.

Hyman 21 March 2025

Unforgettable day in Hamelin Bay. First time stay so close to wild stingrays in my entire life. There are 2 stingrays baby and mom I guess. This absolutely awesome. It was 11am in March. 3rd time being here. And I finally met them.

Annaliza Villarroya 08 February 2025

It's a great experience interacting with these gentle giants! It is best to come early in the morning. Also, you will have a better chance of interacting with them when the water is calm. There is no need to chase the rays as we've seen some tourists do. Just stand still in ankle-deep water and these curious creatures will come up to you and brush against your legs! Definitely an unmissable experience.

Daphne 22 December 2024

So this beach is famous for its stingrays that come up close to people. However on the day we went we only saw one baby one very briefly. The weather was a bit off and had blown in heaps of seaweed. Despite this, the kids had lots of fun collecting rocks and shells and the water was beautiful. Carpark is close and showers/toilet block is a bonus.