Australian travelers are adding a little-known beach in the country’s southwest to their holiday list, comparing it to one on a Greek island.
Hamelin Bay Beach is located on the stunning south-west coast of Western Australia, three and a half hours from Perth, in the incredible Margaret River region.
It offers visitors a slice of Greece without having to leave home thanks to its brilliant white sand shores and strikingly aquamarine waters.
The magical coastline is dotted with rock formations at otherworldly angles to explore and sit in the shade of the WA sun.
Hamelin Bay beach is protected from strong surf, making the water calm and refreshing for swimming, snorkelling, paddling or boat cruising.
A magical beach in the country’s spectacular south-west has been described by Australian travelers as a slice of Greece in their own backyard.
Hamelin Bay Beach offers visitors a slice of Greece without having to leave home with its brilliant white sand shores and strikingly aquamarine waters.
Hamelin Bay Beach is located on the stunning south-west coast of Western Australia, three and a half hours from Perth, in the incredible Margaret River region.
This dreamy paradise is famous for its population of sociable manta rays that are often seen gliding gracefully along the water’s edge.
Even on a busy day, punters won’t feel crowded as they can stretch out on the long stretches of white sand.
WA beaches also have the added bonus of being able to watch the spectacular sunset over the ocean, and Hamelin Bay is no exception.
British travel blogger Samantha praised her recent visit to Hamelin Bay, calling it “The Greece of Australia”.
Even on a busy day, punters won’t feel crowded as they can stretch out on the miles of white sand.
The magical coastline is dotted with rock formations at otherworldly angles to explore and sit in the shade of the WA sun.
British travel blogger Samantha, who is “obsessed with beautiful blue beaches”, praised her recent visit to Hamelin Bay, calling it “the Greece of Australia”.
“If you’re like me and always wanted to go to Greece, look no further, there’s someone similar on the way,” he wrote in an Instagram post.
‘We went to see the sunset and sunrise and saw countless manta rays and dolphins, we were very lucky! “For me, Hamelin Bay is simply the most beautiful and magical place.”
Many have been captivated by the natural beauty of the hidden gem with one saying it is a “highlight of WA”.
What an amazing resemblance to Greece! Those crystal clear waters and rocky cliffs are really fascinating,” gushed one visitor.
‘One of our favorite places here in Australia! Beautiful beach, lots of rays and amazing sunsets. We even saw dolphins in the bay!’ another wrote.