Salmon Holes
A brilliant blue bay ringed by huge granite boulders, with a lookout over white sand and the Southern Ocean’s rolling swell, one of the most photogenic seascapes in Albany.
Salmon Holes lies on the coast of Torndirrup National Park, south of Misery Beach. The name comes from the Australian salmon that migrate here each autumn. A lookout beside the car park overlooks a small bay pinched between enormous granite boulders, where white sand, blue water and Southern Ocean swells pile up in layers. It is one of the most photogenic coastal views in Albany. Wooden steps lead down to the beach. The waves are strong and there are rip currents, so swimming is not recommended. Anglers have been swept off the rocks several times, so keep well away from the slippery surfaces. Entry is free. It is about 20 km from the city, and can be combined with Misery Beach, The Gap and Natural Bridge for a half-day outing.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Misery Beach
- Albany's Historic Whaling Station
- The Blowholes, Torndirrup
- The Gap & Natural Bridge
- National Anzac Centre & Princess Royal Fortress
- Middleton Beach
- Mount Clarence & Padre White Lookout
- Emu Point