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Middleton Beach
Calm town beach for a sunset swim.
The detail
What you'll find
Calm town beach for a sunset swim. Worth a short detour from Torndirrup & the Whales.
In context
Torndirrup National Park wraps the southern side of King George Sound in a wall of granite cliffs, blowholes and wave-carved bridges. From May to October, southern right whales and humpbacks shelter in the bay so close to the cliffs you can hear them breathe.
Good to know
Tips for the visit
- Allow at least an hour
- Combine with the main stop in one day
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Roughly here
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The Gap & Natural Bridge
Glass-floored platform above a churning chasm.
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Whale watching
From the cliffs — or a boat trip from town.
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Salmon Holes
Wild beach loved by surf-casters and seals.
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Historic Whaling Station
An essential, sobering counterpoint to the wildlife.
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