Bremer Bay is a beautiful coastal town situated on the South Coast of Western Australia between Albany and Esperance. The town is located at the mouth of the Bremer River, on the Wellstead Estuary, named after the first settler of the area, John Wellstead. Bremer Bay offers spectacular beaches with a variety of activities and attractions that individuals, couples and families can enjoy.
Bremer Bay has a wide expanse of crystal clear azure blue water and an endless stretch of striking white sand. The main beach is only 10 minutes walk from town and has a sheltered cove for swimming (John Cove). Fishing from all beaches is excellent. There is a marina at Fishery Beach with full boating facilities for easy launching of recreational boats.
Things to do in Bremer Bay
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Bremer Bay Diving ServicesLeben's Diving Services is the oldest PADI facility in the Great Southern and offers a full range of diving services. If chartered dives are what you are after, there is a 40 ft Custom built Aluminium available in survey for up to 12 divers. Because Bremer Bay is made up of many protected bays it is possible to dive in almost all weather conditions. You can even watch Southern Right Whales in season from July to October. |
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Wellstead Homestead & Pioneer MuseumJohn Wellstead settled Bremer Bay in the early 1850's turning the land to sheep and cattle grazing. Four generations on, the original Wellstead homestead, and now heritage museum stand, bearing historic witness to the toil of this early pioneering family. Wander around the original homestead complex of old stone and timber buildings, shearing sheds, outbuildings and stables. The pioneer museum, contained within the homestead grounds, houses over 3,000 exhibits. Experience, first hand, the ways of early colonial life. |
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Gateway to the Fitzgerald River National ParkThe Fitzgerald River National Park is one of the true success stories for those who strive to protect and conserve wilderness areas. The Park is a protected area of land boasting beautiful beaches, the highest number of plant species in any park in Western Australia, the most vertebrates of anu south west park, whale watching, bird watching, drives and walks. You may wish to visit or stay at Quaalup Homestead located on the edge of the Fitzgerald River National Park, which is a good base to explore this vast park. |
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Whale WatchingWhale watching in Bremer Bay occurs during the months of July through to October.The main whale watching sites are Pt Anne, where there is a purpose built platform and from Bremer Beach which is located next to the town site, however whales can be spotted from most beaches all the way along the coast during the whale watching season. |
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DivingScuba diving and snorkelling is a popular past time in Bremer Bay with some of the best hard and soft coral diving on the South Coast. The Bremer Bay coastline consists of exposed granite headlands separated by small curved bays and sandy beaches. Bremer Bay is also home to the rare Leafy Sea Dragon and Weedy Sea Dragon. Bremer Bay also has a designated dive trail |
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FishingBremer Bay contains many great fishing spots for shore and boating anglers. The biggest advantage it offers shore anglers is its flexibility. Bremer offers a quality range of beach, rock and river options all within a short distance from the town site. Surf anglers commonly catch salmon, skippy and sharks in ever-forming holes and gutters. Rock anglers are given the option of multiple ledges that enable the catch of samson fish and groper in almost any weather conditions. The many rivers and inlets provide the opportunity to catch black bream. Please click here for further information
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Surfing, Body Boarding & Sand BoardingMany beaches around Bremer offer the opportunity for water activities. The most common surfing and body boarding beaches being Native Dog Beach and Blossoms. Dunes for sand boarding can be found at the Hunter River, Blossoms and many other beaches along the coast. |
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Beautiful BeachesOne of the main attractions to Bremer Bay are the many beautiful bays located all along the coast. A protected beach can always be found no matter what the weather conditions. 4WD vehicles can be driven onto many of the beaches making it an easy day to spend with the family. Please refer to the Bremer map for locations of the local beaches. |
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FloraThe areas around Bremer Bay boast at least 1,893 plant species that have been recognised and more being found as work continues. The Barrens found to the North-East of Bremer have completely unique native plant systems and are home to around 70 specialised and spectacular wildflowers that are found nowhere else. Bremer Moort, a very attractive tree only known from Bremer Bay, is widely planted, yet its only wild population of a few thousand trees is next to the Wellstead Estuary. It typifies what a unique place in the nature of south-western Australia Bremer Bay is. |
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FaunaThe tremendous variety of vegetation provides a haven for native animals and birds. Along with rare species such as the Dibbler, Heath Rat and Hooded Plover other more readily found wild residents can be seen such as pelicans, kangaroos, emus and seals. |
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Bush WalkingFor those interested in more than a stroll along the beaches or around town there is an easy walk exploring the estuary and scenic town views plus a multitude of walks available in the Fitzgerald River National Park. Further information will be available here soon. |
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