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Sugarloaf Rock, Western Australia

Sugarloaf Rock, also known as Sugarloaf Rocks and Sugar Loaf Rock, is a large, natural granite island in the Indian Ocean just off the coast situated approximately 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) south of Cape Naturaliste in the South West region of Western Australia.
It is separated from the mainland by a thin channel of treacherous water. The rock is one of the most photographed attractions and it has appeared on the cover of the Australian Geographic magazine.The rock derives its name from the distinctive conical shape reminiscent of an old style sugarloaf.It is designated as a nature reserve and a nesting site for seabirds such as the red-tailed tropicbird.The Cape to Cape track passes by the lookout to the rock.Access to the rock was limited with no road down to the shore present until the mid-1930s; the site was not well known in 1932, with visitors having to "scramble through thickets and down the cliff" to access the coast. The first recorded drowning off the rock occurred in 1934 when a man was washed from it. A danger sign was erected near the site later the same year. Two more fishermen drowned when they were washed off the rock in 1940, with a third surviving by clinging to a ledge then raising the alarm.

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  • The views from this vantage point are rather picturesque. It is even possible to see a portion of the lighthouse from this vantage point. The rock itself is breathtaking to look at, especially when compared to the blue ocean that surrounds it. At this particular point, the panoramic view is just breathtaking.

    6 days ago
  • Picturesque view. Went there around 5:30pm. Sunset would look amazing at this place. Very windy but not cold. Totally worth a visit.

    3 weeks ago
  • Pictures make the rocks look so small but they are truly massive and breathtaking to look at. The lookout is a very short walk from the carpark and definitely worth a stop if you’re in the naturalist area. The lookout is nicely paved and the car park is large, there are toilets on site. There’s also a beautiful view on the other side from the carpark of the beach.

    2 months ago
  • Clean quite spot with plenty of trails around, good views. Around 5-6 minute drive from lighthouse, surrounded by natural rocks.

    3 months ago
  • Recommended by the folks at the lighthouse. Stunning views and we were able to see dolphins off the coast.

    2 months ago
  • Outstanding sunset views, great spot for photographers, biographers or whoever to want to check this amazing view. Easy to good by car, then you need to walk a few meters, you don't need a 4WD to go but check the weather because it's not the best road. In this point you don't have rubbish bins, take your stuff with you, also you don't have water points so be aware.

    a year ago
  • Top spot to admire a bit of natural beauty on the west coast rugged coast line. Well maintained paths and grounds. Great opportunity to take some memorable photos and just chill out. Plenty of parking.

    8 months ago
  • Beautiful little spot for viewing. Short path to the top of the platform from a car park.

    4 months ago

Sugarloaf Rock, Western Australia

➴ Coordinates: 33° 33‘ S, 115° 0‘ E
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