View across Elephant Rocks. Photo Bron Anderson/DBCA

View across Elephant Rocks. Photo Bron Anderson/DBCA

William Bay National Park is famous for its turquoise green waters, sheltered bays, windswept headlands and impressive granite boulders.  

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) is working with the Shire of Denmark and key stakeholders to improve visitor access throughout William Bay National Park. The latest announcement of $3.5 million infrastructure renewal works include beach access upgrades, a new elevated boardwalk and lookout, and new trail alignments for cyclists and walkers. These works will expand on the $4.4 million investment since 2019 improving visitor infrastructure at this much-loved destination. 

Work completed

  • Provision of 182 standard parking bays, five disability parking bays, ten long-vehicle, 15 motorcycle and two coach bays in the Greens Pool and Elephant Rocks precincts, more than doubling previous parking capacity within the park.
  • Sealing of Madfish Bay Road, and Madfish Bay and Waterfall Beach car parks.
  • Three new fully accessible toilet and change room facilities at Greens Pool, Elephant Rocks and Madfish Bay.
  • Construction of a new 2.6 kilometre shared use walk and cycle trail between Elephant Rocks car park and Waterfall Beach, complete with a lookout for spectacular views across Elephant Rocks, Greens Pool, Madfish Bay and beyond to Waterfall Beach. The first 200m of the trail is suitable for wheelchairs and adaptive cycles.
  • New pedestrian path from Elephant Rocks car park to Elephant Rocks.
  • Upgrade of steps and pathway access to Ellen Cove (east of Greens Pool).
  • New interpretive signage throughout the park showcasing the area’s natural and cultural values. 

Current and upcoming work

  • New section of the Munda Biddi Trail to run parallel to William Bay Road to improve the safety of trail users.
  • Elevated boardwalk link between Greens Pool and Ellen Cove.
  • Upgrade of pathways and beach access between Ellen Cove and Elephant Rocks.
  • Replace beach access steps from Greens Pool car park to Greens Pool beach. 

Contact the project team

Frankland District
South Coast Highway, WALPOLE 6398
Phone: (08) 9840 0400
Email: frankland.district@dbca.wa.gov.au 

Project location

William Bay project location

Timeline

Stage 1 - Visitor infrastructure planning

2020-24

Munda Biddi realignment (Greens Pool to Waterfall Bay) and roadside
Munda Biddi realignment WOW trail

Stage 2 - Construction continues

2025-26

Boardwalk installation
Beach access upgrades

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Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.