- Car park expansion, improved pathways, and toilet facilities at Little Beach
- New toilet facilities and carparking at The Gap
- Upgrades support increased visits and improve the visitor experience
- Cook Government committed to improving infrastructure and services in our regional centres
Albany's favourite tourism attractions have received a major boost as part of a $11 million State Government investment to enhance visitor infrastructure and safeguard the region's natural environment.
Little Beach in Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve now features a sealed car park offering double the capacity with 52 standard bays and two long-vehicle bays, new pedestrian pathways, and an accessible toilet facility.
The reserve, renowned for its pristine white sand and crystal-clear waters, recorded more than 80,000 visits in 2024-25, up 11 per cent from the previous year.
Torndirrup National Park also saw a 10 per cent rise in visitation with more than 660,000 visits. Recent upgrades completed at The Gap include new toilet facilities and improved carparking.
Further upgrades at Cable Beach are planned for this financial year, including a new lookout, upgraded beach access stairs, and a coastal pathway linking Cable Beach to The Gap. This will complement expanded and upgraded car parks at The Gap and Cable Beach completed late last year.
The works have supported local employment, with approximately 20 people engaged through the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions and local contractors Develyn, Albany Formwork, and WCP Civil Pty Ltd.
As stated by the Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn:
"We are committed to helping people enjoy and appreciate nature by investing in our wonderful national parks, which continue to draw people from all over the world.
"These improvements will not only make it easier for people to enjoy the unparalleled beauty of Torndirrup National Park and Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve, but they also help safeguard the surrounding environment.
"This is a major investment in supporting the increased visitation that we are seeing year-on-year at these iconic locations on the South Coast.
As stated by Great Southern Minister Reece Whitby:
"We welcome this investment as a strong signal of support for regional tourism and the continued growth of Albany as a premier tourism destination.
"Improved facilities mean longer stays, better visitor satisfaction, and more opportunities for local businesses to thrive. We look forward to more people being able to enjoy our world-class coastal experiences."
