Meelup Reserve

Star 4.8 (1154 Google reviews)

The Wadandi people (Salt Water People) are the Aboriginal custodians of the area and is named Meelup ‘Place of the Moon Rising’ as the full moon appears to rise out of the sea on a few days of the year. This is a spectacular sight and well-worth carving into the calendar.
Meelup Regional Park covers an impressive 11.5 kilometres of coastline from Dunsborough to Bunker Bay. The coastline here faces northeast, which means that it is sheltered enough for tall trees and dense vegetation to grow down to the water’s edge. The park encompasses whale watching lookouts and some of the best beaches in Western Australia.

If you're a fan of wildflowers, go for a stroll on the coastal track east towards Castle Rock or west to Eagle Bay. Here you will see Spider, Donkey, Enamel, Mustard, Jug and the rare Dunsborough Orchids. Pea Bushes, Acacias (Wattles), Hakeas and Hibbertia (Buttercup) can also be found along the track.

Meelup is a favourite picnic spot with lawn areas, BBQ's and shady trees overlooking the water. The reserve also has public toilets and showers.


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Meelup Reserve

Meelup Beach Rd, Dunsborough WA 6280, Australia

Reviews

Star 4.8 (1154 Google reviews)
Michael Brennan 19 January 2025

Here you will find a beautiful sandy bay protected on the land side by bush and native trees. Water is crystal clear with submerged rocks begging you to go snorkelling or just sit and admire the bay and have a swim.

Benzie Pikoos 06 January 2025

Beautiful beach. Biggest complaint is the flies.. they can drive you nuts. Having a forest coming right down to the beach, is fantastic

Jamie Brace 09 March 2025

Purely paradise what an amazing beach the whole place is just a chill vibe . Love it

Alkaline by Design (Kate) 06 January 2025

Stunning beach to hang out a while and swim. Overly busy with families and people everywhere so I left and went to Eagle and Bunker instead.