Torndirrup National Park
Torndirrup National Park
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Beijing, China141 contributions
July 2020
This park contains the Natural Bridge, the Gap, Blowholes, Lighthouse, Whaling Station and plenty of other walks and hikes.
We spent two days in the park itself doing several walks and the above mentioned areas. Would recommend for families and the Gap and Bridge are both wheelchair/pram accessible.
We spent two days in the park itself doing several walks and the above mentioned areas. Would recommend for families and the Gap and Bridge are both wheelchair/pram accessible.
Written 14 July 2020
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BronteBucket
Harrogate, UK1,462 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
We stopped at Torndirrup National Park briefly on our way from Denmark to Albany. Unfortunately we didn't have much time to explore very far, just enough to check out the Torndirrup Gap overhanging platform and the Natural Bridge which is next to it. Both provided great views and a good chance to stretch our legs. Luckily the waves weren't too high today.
If ever back in the area, we will be sure to visit again and spend much more time in the Park exploring the beaches and blow holes.
If ever back in the area, we will be sure to visit again and spend much more time in the Park exploring the beaches and blow holes.
Written 17 April 2024
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CDL111
Banbury, UK210 contributions
Sept 2019
We were advised that as the sea was calm, it wouldn't be worth while going to see the blowholes but go to the other locations. We were there for about 9am and it was relatively quiet. The tide was ebbing so there was a lack of waves crashing against the rocks, however it's a sight well worth going to look at.
Written 5 January 2020
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CJGinNM
Albuquerque, NM431 contributions
Jan 2020
I’m a geologist so I may love this place more than the average person will. It’s very, very old rocks (over a billion years) and that to me is so amazing. We didn’t get the opportunity to see the whole park but I do recommend that you make a visit.
Written 13 January 2020
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LMCM111
Perth, Australia688 contributions
Sept 2021
You must visit the Torndirrup National Park, which is very close to the town and provides a stretch of stunning wild seascape with access to The Gap, Natural Bridge, Windfarm etc. Very wild and impressive, particularly on the stormy morning we visited. Don't leave Albany without visiting this spectacular area
Written 18 September 2021
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AlbanyRick
Albany, Australia2,007 contributions
Feb 2016 • Family
Torndirrup National Park is one of Albany's most beautiful places to visit, and it's only a 15-20 minute drive from town.
Starting from the beginning, these are the places you can visit:
- Sharp Point: a 4km gravel road to a lookout at the time of a limestone cliff, with a short circular walk. Beautiful coastal views.
- The Gap and the Natural Bridge: Two amazing lookouts, especially spectacular when the swell is large and ocean is rough. Recent upgrades are improving access and quality of the facilities here. Probably the highlight of the Torndirrup National Park.
- Cave Point: This is the area of granite rock between The Gap and Cable Beach. There's a lighthouse located here, and the rocks are very run to explore, some very rough seas can be viewed from the cliffs here.
- Cable Beach: A beautiful beach, can be good for salmon fishing in season, but also very beautiful, definitely not safe for swimming.
- Blowholes: This requires a longer walk, and the Blowholes are not always in action producing spray, but the real appeal is the rugged coastline in this area, regardless of the Blowholes. Lesser known side attractions here include a hidden beach around the corner a bit past the Blowholes, and the Golden Gate Gorge.
- Jimmy Newells Inlet: A short walk to a lookout overlooking a delightful and peaceful natural harbour with turquoise waters way down at the bottom of the cliff.
- Stony Hill: A natural lookout with 360 degree views all around, including the Princess Royal Harbour, Albany beaches, King George Sound, and the Great Southern Ocean. A short 15 minute circular walk is here.
- Peak Head: A longer hike from Stony Hill, to a granite outcrop above the ocean.
- Salmon Holes: Beautiful beach, popular for salmon fishing. Short walk to a lookout overlooking the beach, and stairs going down if you're up for the challenge. Beware of fishing on the rocks.
- Isthmus Hill and Bald Head: The walk to Bald Head is arguably the most spectacular hike in the Albany area, but it takes at least 4 hours for the return trip. Alternatively you can just do the first stretch to the top of Isthmus Hill, which has spectacular views.
- Misery Beach: a stunning white and secluded beach. Safe for swimming.
You can easily spend a whole day here. If I was a first time visitor here, I'd visit the lookouts at The Gap, The Natural Bridge, Cable Beach, Blowholes, Jimmy Newells, Stony Hill, Salmon Holes, and finish off by visiting Misery Beach, and perhaps visiting Frenchman Bay or Goode Beach on the return home. All of these lookouts involve minimal walking, except the Blowholes, and that can be missed if the weather is fairly calm.
Starting from the beginning, these are the places you can visit:
- Sharp Point: a 4km gravel road to a lookout at the time of a limestone cliff, with a short circular walk. Beautiful coastal views.
- The Gap and the Natural Bridge: Two amazing lookouts, especially spectacular when the swell is large and ocean is rough. Recent upgrades are improving access and quality of the facilities here. Probably the highlight of the Torndirrup National Park.
- Cave Point: This is the area of granite rock between The Gap and Cable Beach. There's a lighthouse located here, and the rocks are very run to explore, some very rough seas can be viewed from the cliffs here.
- Cable Beach: A beautiful beach, can be good for salmon fishing in season, but also very beautiful, definitely not safe for swimming.
- Blowholes: This requires a longer walk, and the Blowholes are not always in action producing spray, but the real appeal is the rugged coastline in this area, regardless of the Blowholes. Lesser known side attractions here include a hidden beach around the corner a bit past the Blowholes, and the Golden Gate Gorge.
- Jimmy Newells Inlet: A short walk to a lookout overlooking a delightful and peaceful natural harbour with turquoise waters way down at the bottom of the cliff.
- Stony Hill: A natural lookout with 360 degree views all around, including the Princess Royal Harbour, Albany beaches, King George Sound, and the Great Southern Ocean. A short 15 minute circular walk is here.
- Peak Head: A longer hike from Stony Hill, to a granite outcrop above the ocean.
- Salmon Holes: Beautiful beach, popular for salmon fishing. Short walk to a lookout overlooking the beach, and stairs going down if you're up for the challenge. Beware of fishing on the rocks.
- Isthmus Hill and Bald Head: The walk to Bald Head is arguably the most spectacular hike in the Albany area, but it takes at least 4 hours for the return trip. Alternatively you can just do the first stretch to the top of Isthmus Hill, which has spectacular views.
- Misery Beach: a stunning white and secluded beach. Safe for swimming.
You can easily spend a whole day here. If I was a first time visitor here, I'd visit the lookouts at The Gap, The Natural Bridge, Cable Beach, Blowholes, Jimmy Newells, Stony Hill, Salmon Holes, and finish off by visiting Misery Beach, and perhaps visiting Frenchman Bay or Goode Beach on the return home. All of these lookouts involve minimal walking, except the Blowholes, and that can be missed if the weather is fairly calm.
Written 3 February 2016
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1TraveltheWorld
Alice Springs, Australia12,202 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
Another great little secluded area for swimming within Torndirrup National park although it can be rough so you need to be careful. No one else was there during the time we were there.
There is also great fishing off the rocks, which are on the left hand side of the steps that take you down to the beach.
There is also great fishing off the rocks, which are on the left hand side of the steps that take you down to the beach.
Written 4 November 2014
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bluebay06
La Spezia, Italy2,209 contributions
Dec 2021
Torndirrup National Park is a succession of promontories, with granite cliffs and white beaches, overlooking the ocean. This eternal struggle between the force of the sea and the wind against the hardness of the granite has given rise to impressive rock formations that characterize the coastal front of this small but very beautiful national park. Located about 10km south of Albany, Torndirrup National Park can be reached by proceeding along Frenchman Bay Rd. We made the first stop at The Gap and Natural Bridge, perhaps the most famous point in the park. The Gap Road leads to a large car park from which a short and easy solid path, which can also be used by wheelchairs, leads to both lookouts. The visit of the Natural Bridge, a large arch of rock under which the ocean wave breaks, and The Gap, where the wave of the sea grows by slipping into the inlet and breaks with power on the rocks, is certainly fascinating but takes little time. Going back for approximately 500m on The Gap Rd there is a small side road that leads to Cable Beach and to Cave Point Lighthouse. Cable Beach is very beautiful, but it can be enough to see it from the car park because the several rocks on the seafront and the high waves make it less suitable for bathing than the other beaches of this area. The road to the lighthouse is closed by a gate. The next visit could be the Blowholes which we skipped to save time and because everyone we talked to considered they were not very interesting. Very nice is certainly the Bald Head Walk Trail whose small car park can be reached by taking the road to Misery Beach. This trail that goes up and down for about 12.5km return on the ridge of the Flinders Peninsula until it reaches Bald Head is certainly a source of breathtaking views and photographic opportunities but must be well planned for both the length and the required physical effort. Starting late from the car park under the strong sun leads, as happened to us, to make it impossible to complete the trail, thus losing the opportunity to see the final part of it. Obviously in the national park there are other beaches such as Misery Beach and Salmon Beach and other lookouts that can be visited according to the time available. Surely the visit to the Torndirrup National Park is extremely interesting and beautiful and to be included in the activity by anyone who visits Albany.
Written 11 December 2021
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lutzy
Vaucluse, Australia456 contributions
June 2022
You should allow a few hours when visiting the park to make sure you see all its highlights. It's also great for short walks as well as longer hikes.
Written 9 July 2022
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,598 contributions
Apr 2021
The surf of the Southern Ocean relentlessly pounds the south coast of Western Australia. Torndirrup National Park contains several natural wonders created by these giant waves. The Gap is perhaps the most spectacular. The rushing water assaults this narrow opening relentlessly. The Natural Bridge is an intriguing natural phenomena. When the waves are running, the Blowholes gush with explosive force. This park, with its rough-hewn granite, sheer cliffs and coastal dunes, should not be missed if you are in Albany. Torndirrup National Park is 10 km (6 miles) south of Albany.
Written 15 April 2021
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Hi my partner and I are wanting to come down but we will be travelling with our dog. Would he be able to come with us?? Or are no dog allowed
Written 4 February 2022
Hi, I am pretty sure dogs are not allowed in any national park, even inside cars
Written 6 February 2022
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