The best walks and hikes in Torndirrup National Park

Brambles Beach has stunning blue, turquoise water, and walking on the beach here is part of the Uredale Point Heritage Trail. One thing to note is this western beach is usually covered with seaweed. The seaweed can be slippery, so bring grippy shoes. Staying on the part of the beach farther from the water's edge should reveal some more sand to walk on, but be prepared to encounter seaweed.

Uredale Point Monument is marked with a stone cairn located on the tip of the Vancouver Peninsula marking the spot where Captain George Vancouver landed in 1791. He raised the British flag and claimed the southwestern part of Australia for King George III. He named it Point Possession, and today it's officially known as Uredale Point. The marker also marks the peak of the granite dome, which is the highest natural point of Uredale Point. From here, the scenery is stunning, with 360-degree views across King George Sound, the Albany coastline, and Mount Clarenc.

Barker Bay Beach is also known as Osman’s Beach, and looks different at different times of day. When the sun is shining, the water almost glows bright neon turquoise, with brilliant white sands. This sandy stretch is impressive, stretching 700 metres north to south, making this section of the Uredale Point Heritage Trail a long beach walk. Bring sturdy shoes for the rest of the rocky trail that are easy to take off if you would like to enjoy this section of sand barefoot.

Opened in 1975, the Rotary Lookout offers panoramic views across the King George Sound and Middleton Beach. The area is known as an excellent place to spot southern right and humpback whales during their migratory period between May and November. There is a small parking area here but you can also reach the lookout via the Ellen Cove Boardwalk.

Situated above the rocks of Point King, the Ellen Cove Boardwalk traces the coastline of Princess Royal Harbour for 3 kilometres. While the views are spectacular at any time of year, visiting during the whale migration season, May through November, gives you thr opportunity to spot humpback and southern right whales swimming by just offshore.

Stretching out from Torndirrup National Park, the Flinders Peninsula forms the narrow ridgeline leading toward Bald Head. This section of the track runs along an exposed spine, with the Southern Ocean visible on both sides and steep drop-offs throughout. The terrain shifts between sand, low scrub, and rock, with constant elevation changes along the ridge. There’s little protection from wind, making this one of the most exposed and visually striking parts of the walk.

The final point of the Bald Head Trail, this rounded granite summit sits fully exposed above the Southern Ocean. From the top, you get uninterrupted views across the coastline, with steep cliffs dropping away on either side. The approach crosses bare rock and low vegetation, with uneven footing in sections. There’s no shelter here, so wind can be strong and conditions change quickly—worth allowing time to take in the views before heading back.

Located in Torndirrup National Park near Albany, this coastal track follows a narrow ridgeline out toward Bald Head, with the Southern Ocean on both sides. The terrain alternates between sandy sections, granite slabs, and uneven rock, with constant exposure to wind along the ridge. Views extend across sheer cliffs and open coastline the entire way. There’s little shelter, so conditions can change quickly—allow time for the return and bring adequate water.