Waterwheel Beach

Waterwheel Beach is a sheltered beach located just north of Augusta in the Augusta-Margaret River Shire, Western Australia, on the edge of Flinders Bay near the mouth of Turner Brook. It is notable for the remains of a historic waterwheel that once pumped water to the town and Cape Leeuwin area, and for its calm, clear waters. The beach is popular for swimming, snorkeling and photography, offering views across the bay and a quiet alternative to more exposed ocean beaches.

Visitors can expect a small, sheltered sandy cove backed by low coastal vegetation and limestone rocks, with calm turquoise water in Flinders Bay. The main feature is the rusted remains of the historic waterwheel structure at the southern end near Turner Brook. The beach is suitable for wading, swimming and snorkeling in calm conditions, beach walking and photography. There is a small car park above the beach with a short track and steps down to the sand. No shops or lifeguard service, with a quiet, natural setting.