 Visit Dongara and Port Denison WA
Dongara and Port Denison are located on the coast five to six hours' drive north of Perth. With their friendly, relaxed atmosphere, tree-lined main street, historic buildings and excellent beaches, the twin towns make a perfect all year round holiday destination.
The beautiful beaches and warm weather provide perfect conditions for all sorts of water sports, from swimming and relaxing on the beach to sailing and windsurfing.
The Fisherman's Lookout at Port Denison has a panoramic view of Port Denison and one of the largest fishing boat harbours in the state. The area offers the fishermen plenty of sport with an abundance of fish including tailor, snapper, whiting and dhufish. Dongara and Port Denison are also often referred to as the "Rock Lobster Capital", for the many magnificent crustaceans caught in season.
During spring Dongara and Port Denison are ideal as a base from which to tour the magnificent wildflower country in the surrounding area.
A variety of accommodation is available, ranging from full service motels, holiday flats, caravan parks, campers' parks and nearby farm stays.
Dongara Beaches
Dongara and Port Denison offer many opportunities to enjoy activities at the ocean. The twin town beaches includes:
Surf Beach/Grannies Beach is a great place to fish, swim, windsurf and jetski.
South Beach offers a long white sandy beach, ideal swimming, surfing and fishing. Also allows vehicle access.
Habour Beach is an ideal picnic and barbecue spot, perfect for families and young children.
Line fishing is permitted from all the breakwaters. Scuba and snorkelling are permitted close to the breakwater, but not out into the Marina itself. The many reef formations both south and north of the harbour are also excellent diving spots.
For more information on travelling to the the West Coast region visit Western Australia Tourism's website.
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Disclaimer: The information contained about this region is provided as a guide only. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, Break Loose Publishing disclaim any liability or responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained herein. For our complete Disclaimer please follow the link at the foot of the page.
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