Bremer Bay
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Overview
Highlights
Bremer Bay is a must-see bucket list destination located on the south coast of Western Australia, between Albany and Esperance. Watch one of the greatest shows on Earth as southern right whales come close to shore to calve in the winter. Whilst in summer Orcas come to feast and frolic. Marvel at a flora diversity hotspot. Swim, surf, fish, or grab your bushwalking boots or four wheel drive and explore Bremer Bay and Fitzgerald River National Park.
Located at the mouth of the Bremer River, Bremer Bay is six and half hours' drive south east of Perth. You can also fly from Perth to Albany in just one hour and 15 minutes, then take a two hour drive east to Bremer Bay.
Covering over 329,000 hectares, nearby Fitzgerald River National Park is one of the largest and most botanically significant national parks in Australia. Walk among 1,800 beautiful and rare plants species, many unique to the park. Explore the varied landscapes on foot, in your four wheel drive or on the river in a canoe. It's also one of only three places in Australia where southern right whales come to calve in large numbers. During the winter months, you can see these them and their playful babies from the cliffs at Point Ann and Trigelow Beach as they come in to the secluded bays of the whale nursery.
If you want to surf, fish or swim, there are many beaches to choose from - head to Fisheries Beach Marina for sheltered swimming. You can also launch your boat here.
Bremer Bay is rich in heritage, as well as nature. It was named by Surveyor General John Septimus Roe in honour of Sir James Gordon Bremer, Captain of the Tamar, which sailed into Bremer in 1848. For a taste of history visit Wellstead Museum, the original settlement in the region. Built in 1850, it's now home to a host of interesting artefacts and antiques.
Activities
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Fishing
- Sight-seeing
- Photography
- Whale watching
- Picnics
- Camping
Facilities
- Camping grounds
- Cafes and restaurants
- General store
- Picnic area with barbecues
- Toilets
- Hiking trails
Important Information
Guidelines
- Always do some research before heading out for your journey. Visit the local visitor information centre for the most up to date information.
- Stay safe and get the most out of your visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care.
- Wear suitable footwear and ensure to wear appropriate clothing to protect yourself from the elements when outside exploring.
- Plan ahead and ensure to take enough food, fuel and water for your journey.
- Always stay on the marked tracks where possible. Never climb fences, they are there for your own safety.
- Please consider the environment, take your rubbish with you or place in the bins provided. We want to ensure these beautiful places are still here for our future generations to enjoy.
- Ensure to let a responsible adult know of your plans and report back into them once you have finished exploring for the day.
- National park fees may apply for national parks in Australia. Check the parks website for bookings and/ or further details.
- Entry fees may change at anytime at the discretion of Parks and Wildlife Services, check their website for the most up to date information.
Photo credits: Tourism Australia
Content credits: The Amazing South Coast & Aussie Bucket List®
Location & Supplier
Bremer Bay
Address: Bremer Bay - Beach, Bremer Bay WA 6338
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