Hamelin Bay
Hamelin Bay, Margaret River: Address, Hamelin Bay Reviews: 4.5/5
Hamelin Bay
Hamelin Bay
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Dan L
Bunbury, Australia4,995 contributions
The beauty of stormy seas
May 2021
When our children were young, we enjoyed a number of fishing excursions to this bay. In the intervening years the cape to cape trail has been developed, the boat ramp renovated and the old jetty further deteriorated. Stormy on the day we visited but the island seemed to act as a breakwater as waves were nowhere as high as elsewhere along the coast. Tried to ascend the stairs to get a better view from the top of the dune but yielded to the sandblasting and returned to the warmth of the car where we sat for some time just looking at the ocean.
Written 31 May 2021
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jandp768
Bendigo, Australia825 contributions
Absolutely beautiful
May 2021
We loved it here, stopped in on our way to Augusta and were not sorry. Even saw some stingrays at the boat ramp. Good walk up to the look out.
Written 17 May 2021
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pflynn58
Perth, Australia315 contributions
A really great holiday spot
Feb. 2021
3 hours south of Perth, in the middle of the best wine-growing areas in Australia, amazing caravan park, enjoyed 4 days there, walking the beach, looking at the stingrays and just having a great time in one of the chalets
Written 9 May 2021
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Natasha M
Perth, Australia19 contributions
Spectacular beach
Jan. 2021
Such a beautiful beach. The sting rays came right up close and there were hardly any flies which was a nice change for a beach!
Written 11 January 2021
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FAfiq
Ampang, Malaysia29 contributions
Beautiful Beach
Feb. 2020
Love the scenery and the beach. The beach was so calm and clean, the water crystal clear and I enjoyed every second that i spent here.
Written 6 January 2021
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senorita08
Perth, Australia140 contributions
Amazing, magical beach
Dec. 2020 • Family
Turquoise crystal clear waters, calm waters, picture perfect. Amazing to walk along the beach to the boat ramp area and see the rays - so calm and just magical to see nature up close.
Written 21 December 2020
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CocoTampa123
Perth, Australia1,473 contributions
Great stop
Sep. 2020
Real nice spot, quiet, great views, lovely sand to walk on. Nice coastal walk to other locations. Plenty of parking and good facilities.
Written 29 September 2020
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tony k
95 contributions
Beautiful beach and bay
Aug. 2020
Beautiful beach and bay..remnants of the original jetty still standing and is the source of many a good photo...renowned for large rays but none when we visited but still well worth a visit.
Written 29 August 2020
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Agnes9012015
Wattle Grove, Australia52 contributions
Quiet beach get-away
Aug. 2020
Hamelin Bay is one of the beaches where you can have the whole stretch of shore all to yourself. Lots of friendly seagulls, but no stingray sighting during wet weather. Ample of parking and there are cottages to book just walking distance from the beach. No cellular signal though - so good if you want to shutdown your communication for a while. Amazing and relaxing views. A good long walk as well from the shore to the view deck.
Written 18 August 2020
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Jennifer M
Swan Valley, Australia56 contributions
Pretty as a picture (even in wild Weather)
Jun. 2020 • Couples
My second time visiting here, a lot less people at this time of year (June). It was a pretty windy and choppy day so no ray sightings for us but we explored the walk ways and read about the history of the area. Summer time it's a really beautiful beach for playing and swimming and seeing the rays. There's also basic amenities such as toilets, rinse off showers and a small kiosk on weekends. Very little phone signal as well.
Written 13 June 2020
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Ong Li Rui
Singapore, Singapore628 contributions
What is the best time can see sting ray on the Bay? Say Morning or afternoon?
Happyhour
55 contributions
Morning, but they are not there all the time. Mostly though. Hope you get to see them.
Kelly Sue C
Greater Perth, Australia0 contributions
Can you buy fish for the sting rays in hamlin bay
Lynda P
Darwin, Australia183 contributions
Hi James.
No you can't, but on the way you will pass a number of roadhouses and fuel stops that sell bait. Just grab a bag of frozen bait fish and you will be set to go. Have fun and treasure our wonderful marine life, pretty special. Cheers
cindywonglf
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia0 contributions
Hi, cindywonglf. What would you like to know about this attraction?
Lynda P
Darwin, Australia183 contributions
Grab some frozen bait fish on your way down from one of the many roadhouses or fuel stops. Have fun and treasure our wonderful marine life, very special. LOL don't worry about the seagulls stealing your treats, they have too eat too and they are also happy to feed out of you hand.
Janet R
1 contribution
I'm thinking of coming down that way for a change. Are all the beaches dogs unwelcome? I have 2 Border Collies and we usually go on lots of walks on or next to the beach.
dccowles1977
Adelaide Hills, Australia25 contributions
I am also not 100% sure . The beach I believe is not a national park. I feel if they are on a lead that should be fine. When your contact the accomodation places you want to stay at they will know what the rules are. There are several cabins only 30m to the beautiful beach. Also there is a daily feed of some stingrays at the waters edge near the boat ramp. great for visitors.
enjoy your visit.
san20sg
Singapore220 contributions
We will be there in winter midjune - what time should we go in order to see stingrays in the shallow waters? I noted that other reviews mention 9.30am or 4pm but those were in the summer months. Would it be the same in the winter months?
Chris
Perth, Australia177 contributions
I believe the stingrays hang around the beach all through the day. There are no specific times to see them. They are protected in the bay so they tend to hang around a lot. Hope that helps 👍☺️
ABerry89
7 contributions
Hi there thank you for your review of Hamelin Bay. What time is best to see the Sting Rays and do you purchase the fish bait somewhere prior? Thanks!
Chris
Perth, Australia177 contributions
Apologies for the delay in responding. I only just saw your message. I believe the sting rays are there all through the year. You don’t need any fish bait for them. They just hang around regardless as they are a protected species there. Best time to go is probably in the summer & spring. Hope that helped. 👍😊
Belle
375 contributions
Is this seasonal? Can we still see the stingrays in September?
5directions
Sydney, Australia78 contributions
Not too sure! I was traveling there in February. the best would be to ask a local around there area once you are there.
Greg J
Wodonga, Australia12 contributions
We have a 7.8 metre motorhome with Suzuki towed behind and two dogs. Is Hamelin Bay pet friendly and
are there powered sites?
b11lrs
Sleaford, UK321 contributions
Hi Greg sorry for the delay in responding. We had a saloon car so I did not look for powered sites or pets.
Kimn5
Perth, Australia6 contributions
Are dogs allowed on this beach?
Chiara_Mensa
Cambridge, UK2 contributions
Nope they are not allowed
