Warnbro Beach (Port Kennedy)

Port Kennedy, Rockingham, Western Australia

About This Beach

Warnbro Beach extends 7.6km from Safety Bay to Port Kennedy, with a 1.4km official nude beach section at the southern Port Kennedy end. Established as clothing-optional in 1988, this is the only legal nude beach in Perth's southern metro area. The beach features pristine white sand gently sloping into crystal-clear water, sheltered by an offshore reef that creates gentle waves ideal for swimming. The naturist section is well-signed and has a welcoming community atmosphere.

Features

family friendlyswimmingscenic viewssand duneslong beachsheltered

Facilities

parking

Important Warnings

  • •Car park fills up quickly on busy days
  • •Sea breeze picks up around midday causing sand blasts
  • •Best visited in early morning

How to Get There

Parking

Car park at end of Bayeux Avenue (off Grand Ocean Blvd) or beach end of Port Kennedy Drive. Limited to 25 cars - arrive early on weekends.

Public Transport

Train to Warnbro station, then bus or taxi to Port Kennedy.

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Best Time to Visit

OctoberNovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarchApril

Nearby Attractions

  • Penguin Island
  • Shoalwater Marine Park
  • Rockingham Foreshore
  • Point Peron

Quick Information

Official Status
Officially Designated
Accessibility
Easy - Suitable for all fitness levels
Safety
Unpatrolled - Generally Safe
Crowd Level
moderate
Coordinates
-32.3667, 115.7500
Postcode
6172
Last Updated
2026-01-01
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