Western Australia has a number of lovely beaches, but sometimes the sheer number of people at the popular beaches can be daunting.If you're looking for something a little quieter, go of the beaten track and head down south to Point Peron in Rockingham.
Not only is Point Peron a lot quieter than the northern beaches, it offers some lovely views, interesting limestone rock formations as well as rock pools.
It is also a great spot for snorkelling, so don't forget to pack your gear.
According to the locals, the best spot is Shoalwater Bay, which offers calm waters and lovely reefs.
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Views
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The large balancing rock that stands out so prominently promises to be an interesting feature in the evening, one that I certainly hope to revisit soon.
In addition, you can get to the beautiful rock pools at the bottom of the cliff though I advise plenty of caution as the climb down can be quite treacherous (certainly not helped by the signs warning of the risk of limestone collapse).
Another interesting point, keep a close lookout for the tonnes of small crabs and other marine life that inhabit the pools.
In addition, there are several high points that offer a panoramic, birds eye view of the surrounding waters.
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Point Peron Battery
Coincidentally, the highest point happens to be the observation post for the World War 2 vintage Point Peron Battery, which once housed gun batteries to protect Perth.
These are currently in a state of disrepair, though there are plans to restore at least some of the installations.
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