Waratah Bay
Overview
Waratah Bay is a secluded village beside a beautiful beach. The attractive mountain backdrop of Waratah Bay, which is 20 kilometres of flat sandy beach, adds to the special atmosphere the town exudes.
Where unspoilt beauty meets spectacular views.
History
The town is named after the bay which was named after a ship the Waratah which anchored here for repairs when damaged. A Post Office named Waratah Bay opened on 10 August 1885, but was at nearby Walkerville and was renamed as such in 1892.
The Brataualung Aboriginal clan occupied the area of Wilsons Promontory and Waratah Bay. A large number of coastal middens containing charcoal, stones and the remains of shellfish can be found along the coast and around Shallow Inlet. These are the remains of campsites used by Brataualung and are up to 6000 years old. Earlier sites have been covered by rising sea levels.
The Shallow Inlet Marine and Coastal Park was declared in 1986 in recognition of the area's habitat values for migratory wading birds and shorebirds.
Places of interest
Sweeping coastline of Waratah Bay
Mountainous backdrop
Unspoilt beach
Accommodation
The small township of Waratah Bay offers great standard self contained or bed and breakfast accommodation. Further information about this or other accommodation options a short distance away can be found at www.visitpromcountry.com
Town statistics
| Population | 150 |
|---|---|
| Distance from Melbourne | 187 kilometres, 117 miles and 3 hours driving time |
| Road access | Fish Creek-Waratah Road |