Discover Parryville: Beaches, Trails and Nature

Parry Beach Reserve combines access to the Southern Ocean, beaches and Parry Inlet with a wide range of activities. You can reach the reserve via Parry Road in the town of Parryville. If you’re looking for a holiday rental or holiday home for a getaway centred on nature and water experiences, you’ll find a variety of ideas here to help plan your trip: from walks and water sports to insights into the area’s history.

Beach, Inlet and Water Activities

Recreational fishing is possible year-round at Parry Beach, both from a boat and from the shore. Canoeing and kayaking are also enjoyed in Parry Inlet and the Southern Ocean at Parry Beach, and these activities are becoming increasingly popular with visitors. The beach also offers opportunities for snorkelling in shallow reef areas and diving in deeper water.

Surfing is a popular recreational activity at several of the locations mentioned: near the entrance to the inlet, at William Bay Beach and in the reef areas to the south. These options differ from fishing or paddling mainly in their locations and the kind of experience they offer. If you’re travelling with varied interests, you can think of the water activities as different ideas for your stay, rather than planning your day around just one activity.

Recreational four-wheel driving is also common in the beach area. Routes run from Parry Beach to Parry Inlet and William Bay Beach, provided the inlet bar is closed. This condition is part of the route described and should be taken into account when planning your trip.

Trails, Nature and History

Parry Beach has walking and hiking trails linking the campground, beach paths, the inlet, William Bay and the Bibbulmun Track. Point Hillier Cairn is 1.2 km from Parry Beach, along a walking trail. The cairn has scientific and historical significance, adding a historic point of interest to the area’s nature and water experiences.

Species known to occur in Parry Beach Reserve include Baudin’s black cockatoo, Carnaby’s black cockatoo, the quokka and the Australian sea lion. These different names refer to distinct animals associated with the reserve. For nature enthusiasts, they offer another way to explore the area beyond its beach, inlet and trails.

The area also reflects its former uses and settlement history. A wooden boathouse and two other huts remain from the original settlement of Parry’s Beach. The original settlement was dismantled at some point in the last decade of the 20th century. The surviving buildings add a historical dimension to a visit, without requiring a dedicated focus on water sports or hiking.

Camping and Other Experiences

Parry Beach Campground offers camping close to nature. Its facilities include toilets, showers, some of which are solar-heated, a barbecue, a beach boat ramp and an accessible toilet. This is a specific camping option; when looking for a holiday rental in Parryville, you can first consider whether the area suits the experiences you’d like to make the focus of your stay.

Many members of the local community use the beach at Parry Beach Reserve for exercise and recreational horse riding. Hang gliding also takes place occasionally in a rehabilitated former limestone quarry southwest of the reserve. Access is via the reserve’s road network. These distinctive uses broaden the picture of the area beyond beach walks and water activities.

For choosing a holiday destination, a simple guide is to consider Parryville if you’re interested in the beaches, trails, nature and recreational activities described here. Which holiday rental or holiday home is right for you depends on which of these experiences you’d like to shape your stay.

If you’d like to discover more destinations: Yallingup, Green Head, Stratham, Kukerin, Gingin, Halls Creek, Greenough and Wanneroo City.

For the main travel overview: Western Australia.