The best walks and hikes in Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park

Sugarloaf Rock is one of Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park's most iconic locations. The towering rock formation is often bettered by rough seas, making for dramatic photos and its west facing aspect make for incredible sunsets.

This trail has many great viewpoints but this spot is one of the best. It's easily accessible from nearby parking areas or via longer walks from further afield.

Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse sits at the northern end of Leeuwin–Naturaliste National Park and has short walking paths, coastal viewpoints, and plenty of history tied to local maritime navigation. You can wander between lookouts, or book a tour to learn about the lighthouse’s role in guiding ships around the cape, and climb the tower to enjoy wide views over Geographe Bay and the surrounding coastline.

The Cape to Cape Track is one of Australia’s best-known long-distance coastal walks, stretching about 123 kilometres between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin through Leeuwin–Naturaliste National Park. The track passes beaches, limestone cliffs, granite headlands, karri forest, caves, and coastal heath, with terrain ranging from soft sand and rocky paths to boardwalks and steep stair sections. Even short sections give you a good feel for the variety of the full trail, especially around Quinninup Falls where the track combines ocean views with sheltered bushland and seasonal creeks.

Quinninup Falls is a seasonal waterfall hidden behind the coastal dunes of Leeuwin–Naturaliste National Park, where Quinninup Brook spills over layered rock into a small fern-lined pool before continuing towards the ocean. The contrast between the dry coastal heath above and the cool, sheltered waterfall below makes this one of the more unusual spots along the Cape to Cape Track. The falls flow best from late winter into spring after steady rain, and the site is culturally significant to the Wadandi people.

Boranup Beach is a pristine, 4WD-access-only stretch of white sand and turquoise water, known for its solitude and untouched beauty. The beach runs long and flat under coastal cliffs, with gentle waves on calm days and stronger breaks during bigger swells. Its remote setting makes it ideal for fishing, surfing, or simply enjoying uninterrupted views of the horizon.

The Cape to Cape Track is a long-distance coastal walking trail in the Leeuwin–Naturaliste region of Western Australia, stretching about 135 kilometres between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin. This section passes through the Boranup Forest, home to giant karri trees that create a shaded, cathedral-like atmosphere, with wide track surfaces typical of former logging routes. Along the walk, the filtered light beneath tall trunks and occasional openings that offer glimpses of the coastline make it a memorable stretch through this beautiful, diverse landscape.

Boranup Lookout is an elevated viewing platform with expansive views over the towering karri forest of Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, where trees rise to more than 60 metres. This vantage point offers a clear sense of the contrast between dense woodland and the nearby coastline, making it a popular stop for photographers and walkers. It’s a quiet spot that showcases the grandeur of Western Australia’s unique forest landscape.