Torndirrup National Park

Torndirrup National Park is a coastal protected area on the Torndirrup Peninsula in Western Australia, noted for rugged granite headlands and dramatic sea-carved features. It lies on the southern coast near the town of Albany.

A compact network of lookouts, boardwalks and short walking trails giving access to major attractions such as The Gap, the Natural Bridge, and the Blowholes, all formed in the area’s exposed granite coastline. Scenic viewpoints offer close views of wave action and steep coastal cliffs.

The area has long been recognized for its distinctive geology and coastal ecosystems and is managed as a national park to protect those natural features while providing recreation and interpretation. Park management maintains walkways and viewing platforms to balance access and conservation.

Situated on the Torndirrup Peninsula on the southern coast of Western Australia, the park is a short drive from Albany and fronts the Southern Ocean.

• Best time to visit: Boardwalks and lookouts provide safe viewing of the coastline features; rough seas (often in winter) produce the most dramatic wave action at the Blowholes and The Gap.

What to See #

• The Gap: The Gap - a sheer granite chasm where the Southern Ocean has eroded the coastline, accessed by boardwalks and viewing platforms.
• Natural Bridge: Natural Bridge - a weathered granite arch carved by wave action that forms a dramatic coastal feature and viewing point.
• The Blowholes: The Blowholes - narrow channels and cavities in the granite that force seawater upward at high swell, visible from designated lookouts.