Local Attractions
With lots of events happening in our region throughout the calendar year, Denmark is a great place to base yourself to enjoy all that’s on offer. Our accommodation is located 10 minutes out of town at Ocean Beach, a quiet place to stay after a busy day.
Walking
Across the road from your chalet take advantage of the dual cycle and walk path which takes you to town in one direction and Ocean Beach in the other. Cycle or walk from Ocean Beach to Lights Beach on the new Wilderness Ocean Walk Trail.
The Bibbulmun Track, an amazing walk
trail, enables you to see the spectacular
coastline and hinterland in the Denmark
area. Pack a lunch, plenty of water and
enjoy a day walk.
Mt Lindesay National Park has a walk trail to the summit - enjoy magnificent granite outcrops with a variety of wildflowers at most times of the year and views in all directions when you reach the top.
beaches
Ocean Beach is just up the road and Greens Pool at William Bay National Park is about 20 minutes away, magic on a Summer’s Day, and while you’re there, drop in to Mad Fish Bay.
Surfing is popular across at Ocean Beach, Parry’s and Light’s Beach. Keen kitesurfers can also be found at Ocean Beach in the windy summer periods.
fishing
The delightful town of Denmark sits on Wilson Inlet, which offers excellent king George whiting and flathead, with Skippy, herring, bay (small pink) snapper and blue swimmer crabs common. A dinghy is a big advantage. Ocean Beach provides surf fishing for skippy, tailor, mulloway and silver bream, and just west at William Bay, salmon, herring and king George can be added to bags.
bird watching
The wildlife along the Denmark coast is as diverse as the countryside. One of the top six areas in the world for bio-diversity, this southernmost coast is a wildlife wilderness. There are even several species of birds and animals which can be found nowhere else on earth. Denmark provides a range of perfect bird habitats and around 160 species of birds have been recorded in the area.
events
music and market
Events such as the Denmark Arts Markets are held four times a year and showcases local artists, craftspeople and musicians.
The Denmark Festival of Voice attracts local, national and international artists and visitors and is usually held in June.
Upcoming dates and further information can be found at the Denmark Arts website.
like to dance?
Many of the local wineries such as Rockcliffe and Boston Brewery/Willoughby Park have live music entertaining the crowds over the Summer. Keep an eye on their facebook pages.
Rockcliffe also has outdoor movies over the summer, where you can enjoy a wine and picnic under the stars, while watching the big screen.
Good websites to keep up with local events are:
are you a keen swimmer?
Denmark Surf Lifesaving Club is located at beautiful Ocean Beach and runs the Sunsmart Southern Ocean Classic Mile every Easter.
This is open to all and attracts locals and visitors from far and wide.
Further information and registration can be found on their website denmarksurf.com.au or facebook.
We are within walking distance of two popular function venues – Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club & Denmark Boating & Angling Club. Denmark is uniquely surrounded by majestic forests and turquoise beaches. We are home to some of Western Australia’s most beautiful beaches.
