Denmark is an absolute paradise located near the Wilson Inlet and Harding river in Australia. It has several stunning beaches, exhilarating forest trails, and amazing wineries. This makes it the perfect destination for a summer holiday in southwestern Australia. In this post are some fun things to do in Denmark WA.
Some distances for reference
- Perth to Denmark distance: 463 km or 5 hours
- Margaret river to Denmark distance: 322 km or 3.5 hours
- Albany to Denmark distance: 54 km or 0.5 hour
- Walpole to Denmark distance: 65 km or 1 hour
1. Visit the many Beaches in Denmark WA
Denmark has abundant beaches, bays and coves to explore for days. In the summers, warm water, perfect weather and abundant surf waves are the reason why so many people visit Denmark. Below are a few beaches that are worth a visit.
Greens pool
Greens Pool is one of the top 3 beaches in Australia and the most popular beach in Denmark, WA. The perfect sparkling emerald green water is inviting as well as safe. This beach is like a natural sheltered swimming pool that is perfect for snorkelling, scuba diving and safe swimming. It is quite popular among families for this very reason. From here you can go walking towards the west to Mazzoletti beach, or walk towards the east to Elephant Rocks. This beach has the most spectacular views all around the year. But it might get really busy in the summers, so you need to plan in advance.
Elephant Rocks
Elephant Rocks beach is located very close to the Greens pool. The unique formations of huge rocks on the beach make it a pretty wonderland. The emerald water is equally sparkly here. This beach is also a sheltered beach but with fewer people as compared to the Greens pool. You can walk in between the huge rocks, play in the several rock pools and go snorkelling. And do I need to say, you will get the most amazing pictures for your instagram at this beach. This beach is near the William Bay National Park.
Shelley Beach
Shelley beach is around half an hour’s drive (38.5 km) to the east of Denmark, WA. It is a part of the West Cape Howe National park that is the southernmost part of Australia. The whole beach is extremely picturesque and stunning. There are several camping spots around this beach. You must plan in advance or reach early for camping. They also have camping grounds for caravanners. It is called the Ceduna Shelly Beach Caravan Park. Again you must make sure to come here early in order to snag the best spots. Apart from the campgrounds and the caravan park, you can also check out the Shelly beach holiday park and the beachfront villas, for finding amazing places to stay at Shelley beach.
Below are some other beaches near Shelley beach that must visit if you are staying here for a couple of days.
- Lowlands beach
- Dunsky beach
- Dingo beach
- Cosy corner beach
- Bornholm beach
- Hartman’s beach
- Muttonbird beach
Ocean Beach
Ocean beach is located just 5 km south of Denmark, Western Australia. This beach is also located where the Wilson inlet meets the Great Southern ocean. It is a popular beach due to the amazing white sands and its proximity to the main town. It is a part of Ratcliffe bay. This beach also has some interesting rock formations and stunning sparkling blue waters.
Anvil Beach
Anvil beach is located right at the mouth of the Wilson inlet. It is very pretty and definitely worth going the extra mile. The views from the tower above this beach are just breathtaking. Moreover, dogs are also allowed at this beach. If you get lucky, you may find some wildlife like seals playing around on this beach. This beach is very basic and not many facilities are available around here.
Boat Harbour Beach
Boat Harbour beach is around 32 km from the main town of Denmark, WA. The beach is good for snorkelling, swimming and scuba diving. But it is only accessible by 4 x 4 drives. The Bibbulmun Track and boat harbour campsite are located nearby. Although very few facilities are available around here. The beach is best for fishing and sometimes you can even find sharks in the waters.
Mazzoletti beach
This beach is a huge coastline stretching between the Greens pool and the Parry beach. It is a secluded beach with a lot of birds and wildlife. You can find your own spot, and there will be no people around. This beach is perfect for fishing, surfing, and swimming. Birdwatchers can find several birds around the Parry inlet. You can enter this beach from near the Greens pool or also from the Parry beach campsite.
Parry Beach
This is one of the best beaches in Denmark. You can take any car right up to the beach. The Parry beach campsite is a fun place to relax, rest and have fun. From this campsite, you can also enter the Mazzoletti beach mentioned earlier. Parry Beach is dog friendly. Dogs are welcome off-leash on the beach and on-leash at the campsite. Parry Beach is around 35 km away from Denmark, WA.
Lights beach
This is another dog-friendly beach, that is good for swimming, surfing, walking or cycling. It is also kids friendly. It is not as sheltered though and might get a bit rough sometimes. There are no showers on the beach, so make sure to take your water along. You must visit this place for a quick soul revival. Lights beach is around 21 km (half-hour) to the southeast of Denmark, WA.
Below are some other hidden and little known beaches near Denmark, WA.
- Waterfall beach
- Back beach
- Prawn beach
- Crusoe Beach
- Conspicious cliff
- Hilliers beach
- Madfish bay
- Back beach
2. Enjoy tastings at these wineries in Denmark WA
The beautiful weather of southern Australia brings in some really different and unique flavours when it comes to wine. Several pretty wineries and cellar doors have popped up all around Denmark. And spending a day or two tasting these different flavours must be one of the top things to do in Denmark, WA. Below are a few popular wineries that are worth the visit.
- Forest Hill Winery
- Boston Brewing Co
- Ducketts Mill Winery
- Singlefile wines
- The Lake house
- Harewood Estate
- Moombaki Wines
- Castelli Estate
- Rockcliffe
- The Lake house Denmark
- Monkey Rock Winery
- Silverstream Wines
3. Go on a hike in the forest
Monkey rock trek
The Monkey rock showcases some spectacular views over the William bay national park, Ratcliffe Bay, Ocean Beach and the Nullaki peninsula. The trek or hike to the top of this rock is extremely rewarding, but it’s not for everyone. The trail is well maintained but it can get a bit steep sometimes. Make sure to be on the main track, instead of the forest trail for an easier climb. The views from the top are breathtaking.
Denmark, WA to Monkey rock distance: 10 km or 11 minutes drive.
Valley of the giants tree top walk
Have you ever dreamed of walking high above a silent forest that is brimming with trees and wildlife? The valley of giants tree top walk is a long walkway that reaches almost 40 meters above the forest floor. The steel bridges and walkways are fun for kids as well as the elders. The area is the best place to spot some quokkas. And if you don’t like heights or don’t want to go on top of the walkway for some reason, you can take the path through the forest below. Walking this trail through the forest on the ground level is free of any entry fees, and it’s equally fun. This place is great for kids and they also organize educational tours. You can find that walking high above this silent forest is quite relaxing.
The Valley of Giants tree top walk is 49 km or a 40-minute drive to the west of Denmark, WA
Williams Bay National Park
Williams Bay National Park is a place that has several walkways and hiking trails, many beautiful beaches and some really nice sheltered rock pools. The above-mentioned beaches like Greens pool, Lights beach and Elephants rock are located around this national park. The water at the beaches is stunningly blue, and the place is very well maintained. There are a bunch of facilities to make the whole area accessible and comfortable for everyone. The most interesting thing to look out for here is the numerous and varied rock formations.
Other national parks and hikes that you can explore near Denmark, WA
- Mt Lindesay National Park
- Stirling Range National Park
- Mt Frankland National Park
4. Enjoy the perfrct waves by surfing in Denmark WA
Autumn and winter are the best time to catch a lot of waves on these southwestern beaches of Australia. In the summers the swells are too small because of the easterly winds. But nowadays, these beaches are getting some amazing waves towards the end of summer. These are perfect for beginners and intermediate surfers. The winter waves are only for the hardcore surfers because the waters are too cold. Parry Beach and Ocean Beach are the best beaches for surfing near Denmark, WA.
5. Visit some of these fun museums and places in Denmark WA
In addition to all the outdoorsy fun, Denmark also has some amazing museums that tell about the history. Moreover, it is complete with everything from adventure parks, to farms, to a family-run maze!
- Denmark Maze
- Denmark historical museum
- Butter Factory Studios & Gallery
- Dinosaur world
- Denmark Thrills Adventure Park
- Denmark Animal Farm & Petland Alpaca Stud
