Gracetown is sheltered by the long, sweeping curve of Cowaramup Bay. The coast offers several distinct reasons to stay: surf breaks, a beach suitable for swimming and surfing, popular fishing spots along sandy areas and rocks, and Gracetown’s role as a rest stop on the Cape to Cape Track. If you’re looking for accommodation in Gracetown, you can start by considering whether surfing, time at the beach, fishing or the track will shape your stay. This lets you choose where to stay based on specific interests, rather than reducing Gracetown to a single coastal experience.
Surf breaks with different characters
Some of Gracetown’s most popular surf breaks include South Point, with sheltered waves; Northpoint, with large, open barrels; and Huzza’s, a gentler reef break. This lets you choose where to surf based on the character of each break. Conditions vary by season, so if surfing will shape your stay, the time of year is also worth considering.
Beach, swimming and fishing
Gracetown Beach is suitable for swimming and surfing. The white sandy areas and rocks along Cowaramup Bay are popular fishing spots. These are different places to focus on when planning time by the water: swimming and surfing are associated with Gracetown Beach, while fishing spots are found along the bay’s sandy areas and rocks. When planning your days on the coast, you can distinguish between a focus on the beach and one on fishing.
An annual event at the main beach
The Bay Swim Gracetown takes place every year on Easter Saturday. Its one-kilometre course starts and finishes at Gracetown’s main beach. If you plan to travel for the event, check the date for that year in advance. The swim adds a specific date to your travel plans, distinct from a general stay at the beach.
Gracetown on the Cape to Cape Track
The Cape to Cape Track is 123 kilometres long, and Gracetown is its halfway rest stop. This gives Gracetown a second point of reference beyond the coast: it is also associated with the midpoint of a longer route. If the track interests you, you can take this stop into account when considering where to stay.
Birdlife and a bite to eat by the coast
Cowaramup Brook runs through Gracetown Beach and is a hotspot for local birdlife. For nature-loving travellers, this offers another perspective on the area alongside surfing and beach activities. The Gracetown General Store is a takeaway spot on the coast and sells pies. This also gives you a specific food option to consider when planning your trip, if you’d like to include a bite to eat in your day.
Plan your stay around the reason for your trip
This information relates to different planning considerations: the time of year, the event date and the town’s role on a longer route. You can tailor your search to the aspect that matters most for your stay.
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