Makaru in Denmark is best spent rugged up with a book, long mornings in bed and evenings by the fire, days exploring the coastline or slowly hiking the forest - with nothing like the smell of salt spray and damp earth to awaken the senses.
We have curated our favourite beaches and hikes to explore, the wild and moody weather bringing a new lens to popular tourist destinations throughout our region.
The Noongar season of Makuru (June-July) is the coldest, wettest and wildest time to visit the south coast of WA, and in our opinion - one of the most beautiful.
The southern ocean whips into large swells, storms roll in over moody waters and the vast and wild beauty of the coast is displayed in full force.
Elephant Rocks, William Bay National Park. Whilst summer is packed with tourists in the park, winter brings calm, moody vibrant colours, long beach walks and if your into it - refreshingly cold dips in the ocean. Greens Pool and Elephant Rocks can be easily walked between rain showers - experience the majesty of this world class destination without the world class crowds.
Photo: @fieldnotes
Monkey Rock, Mount Hallowell Denmark WA. A short hike on the Bibulman track from up behind The Slow Drift through the ancient karri and granite, for some of the best views in the region - from the Wilson Inlet to Ocean Beach, the Nullakai, Lights beach and all the way to Greens Pool. Rug up and go late afternoon, pack a picnic - it will not disappoint!
Photo: @joia.ellery