This beach is just stunning - with contrasting red rock, white sands, and turquoise waters that are protected from the ocean swell and westerly winds.

The beach is uncrowded, calm and peaceful - a great place to spend the day snorkeling, swimming, paddling, and exploring the rock pools. 

Bring your beach umbrella/tent and a picnic and clamber over the rocks to find your own private beach and piece of paradise.

Insider Info

Be prepared to do a little rock climbing to find your own private bay.

Don't forget to bring your camera to capture the beauty of this place.

The calm, protected waters are great for kayaking, canoeing or stand up paddle boarding.

The towering orange granite rock (Castle Rock) makes a spectacular feature at the end of bay. 

Access

Access to Castle Rock Bay is via a sealed road with parking directly adjacent to the beach. 

We recommend climbing over the rocks to find your own private beach or bringing your kayak/canoe and paddling your way around the bay.

In the Area...

Consider completing a section of the Meelup Reserve Trail (rated 5 stars on Tripadvisor) that weaves its way past Castle Rock Bay.

Take a tour of the Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse, visit the cafe and/or walk the 2.4 kilometre Whale Lookout Trail which starts by the Lighthouse and can be completed in around an hour (return). The panoramic coastal views are spectacular with whales typically spotted September - November.

Sugarloaf Rock is an impressive lookout with amazing views and a large car park, approximately a 10 minute drive from Castle Rock Bay. Well worth a visit.

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The Low Down

WATER RECREATION

✓Swim
✓Paddle in shallows
✓Sand play
✓Stand up paddle board
✓Canoe/Kayak
✓Snorkel

AMENITIES

✓BBQs
✓Toilets (enviro)

SUITABLE FOR

​✓All ages
✘ Pets are not allowed