Peaceful Bay

Peaceful Bay by name and by nature, this white-sand beach is sheltered from the Southern Ocean swell, with clear turquoise waters ideal for swimming, snorkelling, diving and fishing. It's a chilled-out seaside holiday spot just 40-minutes' drive from Denmark, or a five-hour drive from Perth. You can also take a well-earned rest-stop here if you're making the epic journey on foot along the Bibbulmun Track - one of the world's greatest long-distance trails. If you just fancy a leisurely walk, join the Bibbulmun Track at Peaceful Bay and enjoy the rugged south coast scenery on the way to Point Irwin. In spring, the dunes and coastal bushlands are carpeted in the colourful blooms of wildflowers. If you prefer to explore on four wheels, there are several unsealed tracks leading through the Walpole-Nornalup National Park. Head for Conspicuous Cliff with a pair of binoculars, between July and October, and watch for spouting, breaching and tail-slapping whales as they pass by on their annual migration. For a stay in the bay, choose from caravan sites, camping grounds and basic chalet accommodation.