About Pot Alley
Pot Alley is a coastal gorge and beach located about 8 km south of Kalbarri in the Shire of Northampton, Western Australia, within the coastal section of Kalbarri National Park. It features steep red and white banded cliffs forming a narrow gorge that opens to a small sandy and rocky beach. Notable for dramatic ocean views, layered rock formations and coastal scenery, it is a popular lookout, photography and fishing spot along George Grey Drive.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a dramatic coastal gorge with steep cliffs leading down to a small beach via a long staircase. At the top there is a car park and lookout offering panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and rugged coastline. The gorge walls show distinct red and white rock layers. The beach below is rocky and sandy with strong surf, suitable for beach walking, fishing and photography rather than sheltered swimming. The surrounding area is natural coastal heath with exposed cliffs.
Key highlights
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Dramatic narrow gorge with red and white banded cliffs opening to the ocean
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Lookout at the gorge rim with panoramic coastal and ocean views
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Small sandy and rocky beach accessed via staircase
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Popular photography spot for layered rock formations and surf
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Coastal fishing and surfing location along Kalbarri's southern coastline
History of Pot Alley
Part of the Kalbarri coastal cliffs formed over millions of years through sandstone deposition and erosion; area has long been used by local fishing communities and later developed for tourism with access infrastructure within Kalbarri National Park
Culture & Context
Located on Nanda Country; the Kalbarri coastline and gorges are part of the traditional lands of the Nanda people and hold cultural significance for Traditional Owners
Route
| By road | Located approximately 8 km south of Kalbarri town centre via George Grey Drive in Kalbarri National Park coastal section; sealed road to dedicated car park, then stairs to beach |
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