BREMER BAY
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Photograph by ROB HAYBALL
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
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
Lebens Diving Services is the oldest PADI facility in the Great Southern, it can provide
a full range of services from dive courses to tank fills. If chartered dives are what you
are after, there is a custom built 40 ft Aluminum available 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
a full range of services from dive courses to tank fills. If chartered dives are what you
are after, there is a custom built 40 ft Aluminum available 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
Wellstead Homestead & Pioneer Museum
John 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.
Please click here for further information
John 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.
Please click here for further information
Gateway to the Fitzgerald River National Park
The 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.
The 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.
Whale Watching
Whale 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.
Whale 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.
Fishing
Bremer 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.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO FISHING PAGE
Bremer 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.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO FISHING PAGE
Surfing, Body Boarding & Sand Boarding
Many 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.
Many 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.
Beautiful Beaches One 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.
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.
Flora and Fauna
The 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 .
The 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
The 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 .
The 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
