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The Gap and Natural Bridge (Torndirrup NP)

The Gap and Natural Bridge (Torndirrup NP) — The Gap and Natural Bridge are dramatic granite coastal features in Torndirrup National Park, 10 km south of Albany.

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About The Gap and Natural Bridge (Torndirrup NP)

The Gap and Natural Bridge are dramatic granite coastal features in Torndirrup National Park, 10 km south of Albany. The Gap is a narrow channel in 40-metre-high coastal granite cliffs through which the Southern Ocean surges with extraordinary power, and The Natural Bridge is a granite arch worn by millennia of wave action. Both features sit on the exposed southern coast and offer spectacular wild ocean scenery.

About

The Gap and Natural Bridge are dramatic granite coastal features in Torndirrup National Park, 10 km south of Albany. The Gap is a narrow channel in 40-metre-high coastal granite cliffs through which the Southern Ocean surges with extraordinary power, and The Natural Bridge is a granite arch worn by millennia of wave action. Both features sit on the exposed southern coast and offer spectacular wild ocean scenery. Steel viewing platforms at The Gap provide safe views over the roiling sea.

Warnings

NEVER Stand On Wet Rocks Near The Gap Or Natural Bridge — Multiple Fatalities Have OccurredStay Behind All Safety Barriers And Fences At All TimesWaves Are Unpredictable And Can Reach Platforms In Stormy ConditionsStrong Winds

Getting There

Map of The Gap and Natural Bridge (Torndirrup NP)

10 km south of Albany via Frenchman Bay Road. Fully sealed.

Nearest airport

Albany Airport
ALHRegional
24 km
~20 min drive

Visitor Tips

  • •The Gap viewing platform was specifically engineered for safety — stay on it
  • •Visit in winter for spectacular wave action during Southern Ocean storms
  • •The Bald Head walk in Torndirrup NP (12 km return) gives extraordinary coastal views
  • •Combine with Blowholes, Jimmy Newells Harbour, and Stony Hill in the same park

Quick Facts

At a Glance

The Place

Significance
State

Plan Your Visit

Entry
Paid
Duration
1–2 hours
Best Time
Year-round; winter storms (May–August) produce most spectacular wave action
Hours
Open 24 hours.

Location

Area
Goode Beach
Region
Albany
State
Western Australia

Good to Know

Wheelchair Accessible

Highlights

The Gap — 40 M Granite Cliffs With Surging Ocean ChannelNatural Bridge Granite ArchSouthern Ocean Power And SprayWhale Watching In WinterStunning Bald Head Trail Access

Activities

Coastal SightseeingPhotographyBirdwatchingWhale Watching (Jun–Oct)

Features

Available:Wheelchair Accessible
Not available:Dog Friendly
Not available:Pram/Stroller Friendly
Not available:Camping Available
Not available:Tours Available
Not available:Guided Walks
Not available:Swimming Allowed
Not available:Lockers Available

Facilities

ToiletsParkingSteel Viewing Platforms At The GapInterpretive Signage

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