About Hellfire Bay
Hellfire Bay is a sheltered white-sand beach within Cape Le Grand National Park, about 38 kilometres east of Esperance in Western Australia. Fringed by granite headlands and turquoise waters, it is known for its pristine shoreline, clear water and scenic coastal setting. Part of the protected national park coastline, it offers swimming, snorkelling and photography opportunities and is accessed via Hellfire Bay Road from Cape Le Grand Road.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a curved, sheltered bay with fine white sand and clear turquoise water backed by granite rocks and low coastal heath. The beach is relatively undeveloped within the national park, with a car park, lookout, picnic and barbecue area above the sand. Visitors can swim, snorkel, fish from the rocks, walk along the beach, and enjoy views of the bay and nearby islands. The setting is natural and quiet compared to more visited bays in the park.
Key highlights
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Pristine white-sand beach with turquoise water in Cape Le Grand National Park
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Sheltered bay framed by granite headlands ideal for swimming and snorkelling
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Lookout and elevated views over Hellfire Bay and the Recherche Archipelago
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Picnic and barbecue facilities with car park close to the beach
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Part of the scenic Cape Le Grand coastline near Lucky Bay and Thistle Cove
Culture & Context
Cape Le Grand National Park lies within the traditional lands of the Kepa Kurl Wudjari people of the Nyungar Nation, the traditional custodians of the Esperance coastal area.
Route
| By road | Approximately 38 km east of Esperance via Fisheries Road and Cape Le Grand Road, then Hellfire Bay Road inside Cape Le Grand National Park; roads are sealed and unsealed, accessible by 2WD in dry conditions |
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| Nearest airport |