Hamelin Bay

Hamelin Bay is a curved sandy bay and small coastal settlement in the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, Western Australia, about 30 kilometres north of Augusta on the Leeuwin-Naturaliste coast. Known for its clear turquoise water, white sand, and friendly smooth stingrays that often glide close to shore, it is also noted for the ruins of a historic timber jetty and as a gateway to the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park and Boranup Karri Forest.

Visitors can expect a wide, white-sand beach with clear turquoise water backed by dunes and coastal vegetation. The bay is sheltered and generally calm, with shallow water where large smooth stingrays often approach the shoreline. Remains of the historic timber jetty are visible in the water and on the beach. Facilities are low-key, with a boat ramp, car park and nearby holiday park. Activities centre on beach walking, swimming, snorkelling, fishing and wildlife observation.