Best Things to Do in Denmark, Western Australia

Many of you know that we love exploring our home state of Western Australia, especially Australia’s Southwest. Filled with gorgeous landscapes, the Southwest is one of the top 36 biodiversity hotspots in the world! Within this region is the little coastal town of Denmark, located along the Rainbow Coast. If you are coming to visit Western Australia, make sure you add Denmark to your bucket list. Swimming in the turquoise-blue oceans, indulging in local cuisine and surrounded by the natural landscape… it is a place that’s pretty easy to fall in love with.

It will take you approximately 4.5hrs to get to Denmark from Perth. The climate is mild all year round, with more sunny days in the summer months. If your a sun-seeker like us, make sure you visit between December and March. Just note that school holidays are on during this time.

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What to Do in Denmark, Western Australia

While Denmark has some incredible nature-based activities, there is even more to offer. Whether you love to go on adventures, find kid friendly activities for your family or sit back and relax, Denmark has something for every traveller.

• Go to Boston Brewery
• Spend the Day at one of Denmark’s Beaches
• Visit the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk
• Visit the Giant Tingle Tree
• Walk to around Circular Pool
• Visit Hilltop Lookout
• Enjoy Denmark’s Local Produce
• Go Camping at Parry Beach
• Explore William Bay National Park
• Go Fishing
• Explore the Town
• Head to the Markets
• Watch the Sunset Over the Ocean
• BONUS: Explore the region from Perth

Looking for more family-friendly things to do in Western Australia? Read our guide on the Top Free Things to Do in Australia’s Southwest!

Read More: 10 Tips for Taking a Toddler to the Beach

Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk

If you love nature, head towards Walpole to experience the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk. The tree top walk is internationally recognised as a nature-based tourism attraction. It is a 40-minute drive from Denmark, but very worth the distance.

The Tree Top Walk is located in amongst the unique tingle trees, found nowhere else in the world. The tingle trees are a form of eucalyptus and are the biggest timber trees on earth. The Tree Top Walk allows you to ascend 40 meters above ground, on a lightweight suspension bridge, to walk through the forest canopy. The bridge is designed to move as you walk to make you feel as if you are moving with the wind in the trees.

It is a great family friendly activity, for kids of all ages. The 600m long walkway is accessible for both prams and wheelchairs. The trail doesn’t take long to complete so it is worth your money to go around twice!

Cost: $21 per adult

Alternatively, if you don’t have the budget to pay for the tree top walk there is also a ground walk that is free of charge. This can be a great option for something to do with your kids!

The Giant Tingle Tree

Not far from the Tree Top Walk is the Giant Tingle Tree. Tingles are the largest girthed eucalypt trees and are often found hollowed out in the inside. This means that you can walk through them.

Circular Pool

From the Giant Tingle Tree you should head to Circular Pool. It is a popular picnic spot on the Frankland River with rapids in the winter and a large pool in summer. We were here in the summer and the water was still flowing!

We did hear that you can swim here, but beware of leeches in the water!

The paths leading down to the pool, pass two viewing platforms that allow you to look over the Frankland River, Circular Pool or into the forest. Around the pool is a boardwalk and picnic table where you can enjoy something to eat amongst nature.

Toilets are available up near the carpark.

Hilltop Lookout

Access to Hilltop Lookout is along a gravel road off of the South Coast Highway. From the lookout you’ll be able to see picturesque views over the forest, down to the Frankland River and Nornalup Inlet. On a clear day you’ll even be able to see out to the ocean.

The Hilltop Lookout is the first stop on the Hilltop Scenic Drive (which also includes the Giant Tingle Tree and Circular Pool).

If you’re towing a caravan you won’t be able to come to Hilltop Lookout.

Try Denmark’s Local Produce

As Denmark is located in the Australia’s Southwest, a region abundant in produce, trying some local produce should be one of your top things to do! You can try everything from fine wines; olives on a family-run farm to locally produced ice cream.

Many of the places will allow you to taste the products free of charge. But with so much delicious food on offer, make sure you buy something to take home!

Some places we’d recommend you head to include:

• Bartholomew’s Meadery
• Denmark Good Food Factory
• Dark Side Chocolates
• Wild Olive Farm
• Valley of the Giants Wines and Olives

Alternatively, head out on a full day tour where you can try foods and wine from around Denmark. This Tasting Delicious Denmark tour departs from Albany and includes lunch, food & wine tasting with a local guide.

Read reviews and check availability here.

Camp at Parry Beach, Denmark

While I wouldn’t normally include a campground in a “things to do” list, Parry Beach Campground really stuck out to us. We really enjoyed the huge sites that had a lot of shade throughout the day. Not to mention the fact that it is extremely affordable!

Parry Beach Campground also has showers that are heated by solar, flushing toilets and BBQs for cooking. After coming from a campsite that had no showers and long drop toilets, this was very exciting for us! With the solar showers, hot water doesn’t last very long. So shower between 11am and 3pm for hot water and remember to keep your showers short.

The campground is located right next to the beach, with four-wheel drive access. We did not come prepared with a four-wheel drive, but the sand was very hard and we still took our car on the beach. It is also a great area for beach fishing! We also went for a beach walk every evening, which quickly became one of my favorite parts of our stay!

While you cannot book here, the cost per site is very small. The sites fill up fast during the school holidays, so arrive early if you plan to stay here during that time.

Cost Per Night: $15 per car, per night (for up to 2 people)

William Bay National Park, Denmark

William Bay National Park is one of the most instagrammable and popular destinations for tourists to visit in Denmark and Western Australia. It has become famous by its two beaches, Elephant Rocks and Greens Pool. When you visit these beaches, you will easily see why!

If you plan to come here to take photos, make sure you arrive early as the beaches do fill up quickly. So does the car park.

When you arrive there are two areas where you can park. One is closer to Elephant Rocks and the other to Greens Pool. The two beaches are connected by a track so you can park at either.

Elephant Rocks

Elephant Rocks was my favorite of the two beaches, simply because less people were here. The beach got its name from the giant boulder rocks that take the likeness of elephants.

To get to this beach, take the pathway until you see the sign to Elephant Rocks heading left. As you enter the beach you will walk between two of the giant rocks, round the corner and see the most stunning beach! Be sure to take an iconic photo of you walking through the natural entry.

Greens Pool

Greens Pool is the more popular beach of the two, especially during summer. There are often a lot of families and tourists on the beach, as well as swimming lessons being held during the school holidays.

This beach is to the right of Elephant Rocks connected by and walking track. There is a huge sloping rock that leads into the water, perfect for sitting on, as well as a white sandy beach.

Greens Pool is very popular for snorkeling and paddle boarding. Even though the beach is busy, you will easily see why it is a popular thing to do in Denmark and Western Australia.

Beach Fishing

Denmark is home to a variety of species of fish and is particularly popular during the annual Australian salmon run during March-April. Throughout the year, the area is home to a multitude of bread and butter species such as herring, whiting, squid and flathead (pictured). Using berley will almost guarantee a positive result.

The Town of Denmark, Western Australia

The town of Denmark is a cute little country town, making it a great place to walk the streets. Full of boutique stores, great cafes and local products – you could easily spend a day exploring here.

Make sure you stop at the Bibbulmum Café or Denmark Bakery for a coffee and something to eat!

Denmark Markets

The Artsy Town of Denmark holds Markets periodically throughout the year. With stall selling local produce, arts and crafts, live music and bites to eat or drink, the markets can be a great way to spend your day!

You’ll want to check when the markets are on if this is of interest to you.

Watch the Sunset Over the Ocean

Finally, the last thing you cannot miss out on in Denmark is watching the sunset over the ocean. Take my advice and go for a sunset walk on at least one even during your stay.

As we were staying right on Parry Beach, we went for one nearly every day, and it was the highlight of my stay. There is nothing better than walking along the beach with your family while watching the sky turn to stunning colours!

BONUS: Explore the region from Perth

If you don’t have the time to travel down to Denmark but would love to experience the best the area has to offer, you may want to consider booking a day tour from Perth, such as the Albany Southwest Wilderness Day Tour.

This full day tour will fly you out to the region, and includes: The Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk, Elephant Rocks & Greens Pool, as well as several attractions in Albany. Lunch is included, along with all the activities and transport between them.

Check reviews and availability here.

Overall

If you are travelling to Western Australia, staying Denmark should definitely be on your radar. With so many different things to do within such a unique area, your family will be entertained for days! Be sure to book yourself a minimum of 4 days to fit in all the best things to do!