Great Picnic Spots

Great Picnic Spots

Picnics are a delight especially when the view is stunning!  There are so many fantastic places to enjoy your picnic on the Rainbow Coast.

Several food stores in town offer to prepare a picnic basket for you based on your personal requirements!


Top Picnic Spots

Looking for a nice picnic spot? Try these favourite picnic locations along the coast. Tap the markers for information about the locations on the Map below.

What's on the map? These are the locations plotted above:

Princess Royal Fortress Princess Royal Fortress
One of the best outdoor military museums in Australia. The Fortress is within the Albany Heritage Park, atop Mount Adelaide. Visit Princess Royal Fortress
Emu Point Emu Point
The northern end of Middleton Beach, on the shores of Oyster Harbour at the channel to King George Sound. Visit Emu Point
Cosy Corner Cosy Corner
White beaches plus camping facilities and lots of picnic benches. Cosy Corner is cosy indeed. Located just east of West Cape National Park between Albany and Denmark. Visit Cosy Corner
Brig Amity Replica Brig Amity Replica
Experience the first settlers arrival in Albany, the first settlement in Western Australia, from onboard a replica of the Amity. Visit Brig Amity Replica
Middleton Beach Middleton Beach
The most popular beach in Albany. Swim or relax under the trees. Cafes and amenities. Visit Middleton Beach
Little Beach Little Beach
This gorgeous beach is approximately 25 kilometres north east of Albany in Two Peoples Bay National Park. Visit Little Beach
Ellen Cove Ellen Cove
Ellen Cove, Ellen Cove Boardwalk and Ellen Cove Pier are at the far southern end of Middleton Beach, Albany. Visit Ellen Cove
Frenchman Bay Frenchman Bay
Located on the southern side of King George Sound this beautiful setting has a grassy picnic area, BBQs and boat launch. Ideal beachfront location for a great day out! Visit Frenchman Bay
Misery Beach Albany Misery Beach Albany
Misery Beach is a hidden gem on the southern coast of Western Australia known for stunning natural beauty and a tranquil atmosphere. Visit Misery Beach Albany
Nanarup Beach Nanarup Beach
With picnic and barbecues, and easy stairway access, it is a delightful place to stop for lunch. Visit Nanarup Beach
Point Possession Heritage Trail Point Possession Heritage Trail
This three to four hour return loop walk out and around the northern end of Flinders Peninsula is incredible. Visit Point Possession Heritage Trail

Other favourite TOP locations and useful places:

Amazing Views Amazing Views
There are many breathtaking views throughout the coastline of the Rainbow Coast. Here's our top 10! Visit Amazing Views
Best Surf Spots Best Surf Spots
Best surf spots on the coast according to the local EXPERIENCED surfers. Not for novices or learners. Visit Best Surf Spots
Dog Friendly Locations Dog Friendly Locations
Things often change and dogs are allowed access to only certain parts of the coast. Visit Dog Friendly Locations
Favourite Beaches on the south coast Favourite Beaches on the south coast
It's hard to say which beaches are the best, but we can say these are definitely our favourite. Visit Favourite Beaches on the south coast
Favourite Biking Locations Favourite Biking Locations
These locations are all at the start, middle or end of a biking trail. Visit Favourite Biking Locations
Great Picnic Spots Great Picnic Spots
Find that picnic spot before you're hungry and have the picnic right there in the car with you! Visit Great Picnic Spots
Places to take elders Places to take elders
Accessing the coast with elders can be enjoyable when everyone can participate or enjoy the view. Visit Places to take elders
Places to Take the Kids Places to Take the Kids
This is where we find the kids most enjoy playing and exploring. Visit Places to Take the Kids
Favourite Places Favourite Places
It's challenging to say which are the best places on the coast, but here are our favourites. Visit Favourite Places
Top Historical Locations Top Historical Locations
The history of this land is a long and powerful one. Visit Top Historical Locations