Sandy Bay
A white-sand bay on the western side of Cape Range National Park, with fine sand and shallow, calm waters, ideal for swimming, paddling with kids and simply relaxing.
Sandy Bay lies south of Mandu Mandu Gorge. Its sand is widely regarded as the finest and whitest in the national park. The bay is sheltered by outer reefs, so the water is calm, clear and gently sloping, which makes it especially good for children to paddle and swim. Snorkelling reveals fewer corals, but turtles often pass through. The beach has shade shelters and toilets, but no lifeguards. A national park entry pass is required. It is about 75 km from Exmouth and can be paired with Yardie Creek on the same day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mandu Mandu Gorge
- Yardie Creek Gorge
- Oyster Stacks
- Cape Range National Park
- Turquoise Bay
- Lakeside Snorkel Area
- Milyering Discovery Centre
- Charles Knife Canyon