Wilderness Ocean Walk "WOW" Trail, Denmark, Western Australia

Wilderness Ocean Walk "WOW" Trail Denmark

From Lights Beach to the Denmark Wind Farm

The Wilderness Ocean Walk / Bike Trail, aka the "WOW" Trail is a 6.2 kilometre (one way) sealed track with a couple of good sized hills. Thought it's posted as an "undulating gradient" this is NOT a casual family biking trail. It includes steep uphill / downhill areas, quick turns and heading east (towards Lights Beach) is almost entirely up-hill.  WE recommend only taking this trail if you're experienced.

Lights Beach
(WOW Western trail end)

The Lookout at the Lights Beach carpark is inspiring with a paved walkway heading west along the ridge behind the beach offering spectacular views of the beach and heathland.

If you head LEFT from the carpark (facing the ocean), you will find the trail head heading due east towards the Denmark Community Wind Farm.

The trail passes Monkey Rock (inland) and Back Beach (shore) and traverses one of the prettiest sections of the south coast.

Lights Beach

Denmark Wind Farm
(WOW Eastern trail end)

Visitors to the Denmark Community Windfarm can park at the bottom of the entrance to the windfarm (near the gates) and must walk (or ride a bike) up the hill. This is not a path for anyone who needs assistance walking as it's quite a hike. It's not somewhere we'd take Nannie and Grandpa for a morning's stroll but a great way to keep fit and enjoy the coastline.

The trail head for the WOW Trail at the Denmark Wind Farm is from the right-most turbine (as you're heading up the hill to the turbines) and is well marked.

The Denmark Wind Turbines stand 50m high with 22.8m long blades. The 800kw towers supply around 56% of Denmark's annual electricity demand (* in 2016).

Elephant Cove at Greens Pool, Denmark, WA
Elephant Rocks
Elephant Cove
Denmark Wind FArm

The Denmark Community Wind Farm (Eastern Start Point for the "WOW Trail")

Denmark Walks:

Elephant Rocks
Giant rocks shaped like elephants stand together facing into the waves of the Great Southern Ocean. One of the most visited places on the Rainbow Coast. Visit Elephant Rocks
Elephant Rocks
William Bay National Park
Visit Greens Pool and Elephant Rocks plus Mazzoletti Beach and Tower Hill what a place. Madfish Bay and Waterfall Beach are also here. Visit William Bay National Park
William Bay National Park
Lights Beach
Inspiring lookout and beach offering spectacular views of William Bay from the east. A favourite local beach. Visit Lights Beach
Lights Beach
Bibbulmun Track
The Bibbulmun Track stretches from Kalamunda in the Perth hills through the entire Denmark Region to the Southern Terminus in Albany. Visit Bibbulmun Track
Bibbulmun Track
Denmark Town Walk
Take a stroll through Denmark Western Australia and explore the town and experience the history and culture of Denmark WA. Visit Denmark Town Walk
Denmark Town Walk
Denmark Community Windfarm
The Denmark Community Windfarm sits atop Wilson Head just a bit south west of Ocean Beach and the Wilson Inlet. Visit Denmark Community Windfarm
Denmark Community Windfarm
Harewood Forest Walk
Harewood Forest is an almost 1.5k walk through the forest. The stream at the end is the turn-around point. Filled with information on the history and flora and fauna. Visit Harewood Forest Walk
Harewood Forest Walk
Heritage Rail Bridge and Trail
The Bridge is easily accessed by driving south along the river on Hollings Drive where you will find parking spaces with picnic tables and a gazebo. Heritage Trail starts here. Visit Heritage Rail Bridge and Trail
Heritage Rail Bridge and Trail
Mazzoletti Beach
Mazzoletti Beach stretches from Greens Pool in the East by foot to Parry Beach in the West. Almost the entire coastal distance of William Bay National Park. Visit Mazzoletti Beach
Mazzoletti Beach
Mokare Heritage Trail
Named after an aboriginal tracker and chieftain the Mokare Heritage Trail winds along the east and west side of the Denmark River. Visit Mokare Heritage Trail
Mokare Heritage Trail

Natural Attractions in Denmark WA:

All Beaches in Denmark WA
All of the Beaches in Denmark WA are on the Great Southern Ocean. Check them out. Visit All Beaches in Denmark WA
All Beaches in Denmark WA
Denmark Beaches Map
Map of Beaches in Denmark Western Australia. Includes some of the most beautiful beaches on the south coast. Visit Denmark Beaches Map
Denmark Beaches Map
Denmark National Parks
National Parks and Reserves in Denmark Western Australia. Visit Denmark National Parks
Denmark National Parks
Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach is set between the Wilson Inlet and the Great Southern Ocean and is the closest beach to Denmark Town. A popular surfing spot and lookout offer spectacular views over the southern ocean. Visit Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach
The Wilson Inlet
This majestic Inlet is divided from the ocean by a sandbar which covers the opening much of the year. Visit The Wilson Inlet
The Wilson Inlet
The Wilson Inlet Map
This majestic Inlet is divided from the ocean by a sandbar which covers the opening much of the year. Visit The Wilson Inlet Map
The Wilson Inlet Map
Greens Pool
Almost completely sheltered from the waves of the Great Southern Ocean, Greens Pool is a paradise. Visit Greens Pool
Greens Pool
Elephant Rocks
Giant rocks shaped like elephants stand together facing into the waves of the Great Southern Ocean. One of the most visited places on the Rainbow Coast. Visit Elephant Rocks
Elephant Rocks
Lights Beach
Inspiring lookout and beach offering spectacular views of William Bay from the east. A favourite local beach. Visit Lights Beach
Lights Beach
Anvil Beach
Anvil Beach is a beautiful beach on the south side of Nullaki Peninsula on the Great Southern Ocean. Visit Anvil Beach
Anvil Beach
Bibbulmun Track
The Bibbulmun Track stretches from Kalamunda in the Perth hills through the entire Denmark Region to the Southern Terminus in Albany. Visit Bibbulmun Track
Bibbulmun Track
Birds in Denmark WA
The birdlife along the Rainbow Coast is amazing and includes several species of birds which can be found no where else on earth. Visit Birds in Denmark WA
Birds in Denmark WA
Crusoe Beach
A commercial fishing site and not a tourist site. The beach is best visited after 3.30pm as advised by the sign. Visit Crusoe Beach
Crusoe Beach
Denmark Town Walk
Take a stroll through Denmark Western Australia and explore the town and experience the history and culture of Denmark WA. Visit Denmark Town Walk
Denmark Town Walk
Harewood Forest Walk
Harewood Forest is an almost 1.5k walk through the forest. The stream at the end is the turn-around point. Filled with information on the history and flora and fauna. Visit Harewood Forest Walk
Harewood Forest Walk
Madfish Bay
In Madfish Bay an island rests close to the shore. The waves at this beach come from two different directions. Visit Madfish Bay
Madfish Bay
Mazzoletti Beach
Mazzoletti Beach stretches from Greens Pool in the East by foot to Parry Beach in the West. Almost the entire coastal distance of William Bay National Park. Visit Mazzoletti Beach
Mazzoletti Beach
Mokare Heritage Trail
Named after an aboriginal tracker and chieftain the Mokare Heritage Trail winds along the east and west side of the Denmark River. Visit Mokare Heritage Trail
Mokare Heritage Trail
Monkey Rock
Spectacular elevated views over William Bay National Park and Ratcliffe Bay. Plus an amazing view east along the Nullaki Peninsula. Visit Monkey Rock
Monkey Rock
Parry Beach
Offering spectacular views across William Bay towards Green Pool and Elephant Rocks. Camping permitted if available. Visit Parry Beach
Parry Beach
Peaceful Bay
Peaceful Bay beach is split in two by the Irwin Inlet as it discharges into the ocean. Sand dunes abound. Visit Peaceful Bay
Peaceful Bay
Prawn Rock Channel
Prawn Rock Channel is located just north of Ocean Beach and you will drive right past it on your way to Ocean Beach. This secluded slow running channel of water is an ideal swimming spot. Visit Prawn Rock Channel
Prawn Rock Channel
The Rainbow Coast
The south coast is perfectly placed to see winter rainbows. Like several times a day. The locals recognise this unique feature and fondly call it the Rainbow Coast. Visit The Rainbow Coast
The Rainbow Coast
Southern Forests
Along the South Coast you will find some of the most fascinating forests in the world including jarrah, karri, red and yellow tingle forests. Visit Southern Forests
Southern Forests

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