Sugarloaf Rock

Natural Attractions

Sugarloaf Rock is a bird watcher's, whale watcher's and nature lover's paradise. Located in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, it is one of the most photographed seascapes in Western Australia. This impressive rock formation dominates the coastline near Cape Naturaliste.
People standing on a lookout overlooking the ocean and a large granite rock/small island.
Sugarloaf Rock at sunset
The Cape to Cape walking trail passes by Sugarloaf Rock – journey along this track and you might see humpback and southern right whales wallowing, breaching or just cruising by on their migration off the coast between July to October.

You can see Sugarloaf Rock at the lookout via Sugarloaf Rock Road west of Dunsborough. Dunsborough is about a three hour drive south of Perth.

Information

Website

exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au/site/sugarloaf-rock

Address

Sugarloaf Road, Dunsborough, Western Australia, 6281

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