Best trails in West Cape Howe National Park

A beautiful trail through West Cape Howe National Park in the south west corner of Western Australia, not too far from the city of Albany. This out and back route begins and ends from the designated parking area on Cosy Corner Road. The trail itself is generally well maintained and is relatively wide the whole way. Be prepared for some good elevations. Pretty vegetation and lots of cool shaded sections along the way. The view from Shelley Beach lookout is great. Makes a perfect stop for a...

A scenic trail through West Cape Howe National Park on the southern coast of Western Australia, located not too far from the town of Albany. This out and back route begins from the Shelly Beach Camping Area at the end of Shelly Beach Road. From here you'll follow the Tarbotton Track and then turn onto the Bibbulmun Track which will lead you all the way to the West Cape How Campsite - the turnaround point of this trail. You may also spend the night here and head back the following day.

A good walk to an isolated beach in West Cape Howe, Western Australia. This walk uses a section of the Bibbulman Track to get to a beautiful beach with turquoise waters. The trail is quite easy apart from the last 500 meters down to the beach which is steep and on soft sand. Keep an eye out for 4WDs as they sometimes drive along the track.

West Cape Howe National Park lies on the southern coast between the towns of Albany and Denmark. The coastline here is dominated by rocky headlands, sheer cliffs and sandy beaches. Inland, the park rises to the north, coastal heaths giving way to jarrah and sheoak and to tall karri forest near the park entrance. The park is not large, but what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in scenic grandeur. The southern coastline has a notorious record for accidents and deaths due to people...