Photo Journal: A day in Cape Le Grand National Park

A two minute read that will put it at the top of your Australian wish list

I fell in love with this part of the south coast and it only took a day.

Visit for as long as you can, either way you’re leaving with a special place in your heart.

Lucky Bay

Maybe the park’s most famous and widely visited beach, even on its busiest day you can find ample space for your vehicle, family and beach set up.

As you drive down the sealed road, over one brow after another, the undulating hills begin to reveal the unbelievable aqua waters contrasted with bright white sand.

Find yourself in awe over your first sight of Cape Le Grand’s globally revered waters.

Thistle Cove

Get your steps in walking along the shore and over the rocks that surround Thistle Cove. Starting at the western end, make your way eastwards where you can follow hiking arrows up the rocks to marvel at closer views of Frenchman’s Peak and panoramic views of Thistle Cove.

Frenchman’s Peak

Begin the climb behind these rocks

Worth it? I thought so

Hellfire Bay

Sunset from Hellfire Bay is nothing short of remarkable. Hazy sea spray and calm waters.

Finish your hike with time to drive over to this serene bay to enjoy some food and drinks as the sun slowly sets over the smooth horizon leaving a magical blend of tangerine, lemon and cornflour blue in its wake.

Carefully climb the smooth rocks to the left hand side of the bay, if you’re lucky you’ll catch turtles skimming the surface on their evening surf.

Just enchanting.

Australia does not disappoint when it comes to beaches, no matter which state you explore. But Cape Le Grand really is up there on the list.

Being nestled away from other more populous cities, the park really is only reserved for those that make the journey; and it is so worth it.

Think these photographs are other-worldly? Pictures don’t do it justice, so imagine what you’ll witness when you get there yourself.