BEACHES

South Beach
Unique to Dongara this open sandy beach stretches for miles, and is popular with locals and tourists. Park in the car park, or drive as far as you like. Keep your eyes peeled for kids and dogs (and the tide!) The Dongara Surf Life Saving Club is based there and patrol regularly in summer. In the right conditions, if you are lucky, you can even get a wave

Grannies Pool is on the north side of the groin, and is a fairly sheltered beach with grassed area and shade - makes it suitable for kids.

Sea Spray
More suited to fishing

Main Beach
This beach is protected by the marina and very safe for children. Lots of shade and grassed areas make it an ideal picnic spot.

Surf Beach
True to it’s name, this is a surfers beach. With a bit of swell and the right winds you won’t be disappointed.

Nature Walks
Irwin River Mouth

Fishing
Try beach fishing at any of the local beach or head up the coast to 7 mile. If you fancy some serious fishing try a charter with Denizen Charters Tel , or launch your own boat from the ramp at the marina.

Wind and Kite Surfing
Wind and kite surfing are very popular in the area thanks to the ever-present sea breeze which blows in late most mornings.

Drive In Cinema
One of the few remaining drive-ins in WA is operates in town over the summer months. Check local guides for the viewing programmes.

Golf Club
Dongara has a grassed 18 hole course with ocean views. For more information contact the club on 99

Football/Netball
During the local footy season check out the local fixtures for a game of true blue Aussie rules and cheer on the Mighty XXXXXXX

Live Lobster Processing Tours
Check out the live lobster process facility located at the marina. Tours operate daily during the season (Nov-June).

Easter Racing Carnival
The Dongara race course comes alive for the Easter Saturday carnival. This is a great family day out with plenty of shade and grassed areas for a picnic blanket and a glass of bubbly.

Blessing of the Fleet
Held in November every year is the “Blessing of the Fleet” where the local boats are decorated and blessed in a ceremony at the marina. The weekend is full of a variety of events including a market day, live entertainment and displays, and a fireworks display. Sunday is the traditional blessing and is followed by the infamous rope coiling competition. The Lions Club run refreshment stalls, entertainment for the kids and a fairy floss tent.