Meelup Regional Park — Attraction in Naturaliste

The dog friendly beach at the western end of Eagle Bay is one of the few beaches which is both a good beach to swim and dog friendly. The water is shallow and calm, takes approx 75 m to get out to 1.8m deep. Great spot for families and safe for children. The ocean is clear with a white sand bottom with areas of sea grass. This location offers moderate protection from the prevailing southerly, it has to be blowing +/- 20 knots before it becomes uncomfortable. Approx 150m walk from the gravel carpark to the dog friendly area. Plenty of beach to put up an umbrella and lay out a few towels. If spending time there, pays to take own drinks and nibbles, it is a fair hike back to car then drive to anywhere which drinks etc can be purchased, (who needs that)....that is...go prepared to be self sufficient for the time you plan...

This outstanding landscape view was taken from the parking area. We just stopped-by to take photos of this awesome place. Facing north-east, the coastline is truly rare in WA. I reckon that explains why the waves are gentle because it's sheltered from south westerly winds. From here it's incredible to watch the Indian Ocean, the long shallow beach ideal for swimming, and fine white sand. The place is also dog-friendly. There's wheelchair accessible parking and entrance, toilet facilities, and excellent...

The Meelup National Park Trail offers a walk from Old Dunsborough beach along the coastline to Eagle Bay. It is an easy walk - out and back its about 15km. It gives ocean views and a peaceful bush experience. Along the way back, I came upon the back entrance to Lot 80 restaurant. It was a very welcome pitstop and the coffee was outstanding. This walk should be started early morning to enjoy the clear morning light on the ocean. I thoroughly enjoyed watching pods of dolphin leaping out of the water at...