Eighty Mile Beach

Eighty Mile Beach is a coastal area and Ramsar site stretching roughly 220 kilometers between Port Hedland and Broome along the Indian Ocean. The shoreline features white sand backed by dunes and low vegetation that spreads along the landscape.

A military base near Anna Plains homestead monitored British rocket tests after World War II, leaving behind concrete structures and a gravel airstrip. These remnants mark a significant chapter when the area served strategic defense purposes.

The Nyangumarta people hold native title to the southern section and maintain their relationship with the land through traditional ceremonies and practices. Walking along the beach, you can sense how deeply this place connects to local traditions and identity.

The beach is accessible via the Great Northern Highway, and the Eighty Mile Beach Caravan Park offers powered and unpowered sites plus cabins with facilities. A mini-mart nearby stocks supplies for visitors staying in the area.

Over 400,000 migratory shorebirds stop here during their journey along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, making this a critical resting point on their route. This congregation of birds creates one of the world's significant bird watching locations.

Location: Western Australia

Elevation above the sea: 1 m

GPS coordinates: -19.26970,121.39700

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:43