Hopetoun

Population 584

Nearby national parks

  • Fitzgerald River National Park

    Lying between Bremer Bay and Hopetoun on the south coast of Western Australia, Fitzgerald River National Park is renowned as one of the most...more

  • Stokes National Park

    This national park, an hour’s drive west of Esperance on Western Australia’s southern coast, protects Stokes Inlet and its...more

  • Stirling Range National Park

    Surrounded by a flat, sandy plain, the Stirling Range rises abruptly to over 1000 metres, its jagged peaks sometimes veiled in swirling...more

Fishing spots near town

Albany 233 km

Albany, about five hours’ drive south of Perth, is most famous for being the home of the last Australian whaling station. But talk to tackle store owner Jim Allen and you soon realise there is more to Albany than... Find out more


Eco-friendly activities around town

Indigenous tour - around Esperance 163 km

Kepa Kurl is an Aboriginal-owned-and-run business providing personalised and informative cultural tours of the Esperance region, including bushfoods and cultural history. Its sister company, Esperance Eco-Discovery... Find out more


Wildflower tour - Mount Barker 239 km

The Banksia Farm at Mount Barker has the world’s only arboretum of all 77 banksia species and nearly all the dryandras as well. Join a tour around the farm to hear fascinating yarns about how banksias were used in... Find out more


Breweries around town

Tanglehead Brewing Company 238 km

An historic hotel overlooking Albany’s Princess Royal Harbour is the location for this microbrewery, which first came on line in mid-2006. Tanglehead is both the name of the venture and their signature Pale Ale (an... Find out more


Campsites around town

Hamersley Inlet camping area 20 km

Hamersley Inlet camping area on the east side of Fitzgerald River National Park is on Hamersley Inlet Rd off Hamersley Dr, 23 km west of Hopetoun. With basic facilities in a coastal environment, it is popular with... Find out more


Shire Reserve camping area 20 km

Shire Reserve camping area is within Fitzgerald River National Park on Hamersley Inlet Rd, off Hamersley Dr, 26 km west of Hopetoun. The secluded area hasbasic facilities and shady campsites on the water’s edge, a... Find out more


Quoin Head camping area 29 km

Quoin Head camping area is on Telegraph Track off Hamersley Dr, 45 km west of Hopetoun, on the east side of Fitzgerald River National Park. It has basic facilities close to the foreshore. The steep access track is... Find out more


Mason Bay camping area 29 km

Mason Bay camping area is 34 km east of Hopetoun on Mason Bay Rd, 3.8 km south of the Southern Ocean Rd. It has campsites close to the beach in a large shaded area, sheltered by coastal vegetation. And a very nice beach... Find out more


Starvation Boat Harbour camping area 40 km

This foreshore camping area is on a protected bay 50 km east of Hopetoun via Southern Ocean Dr, 8 km east of Mason Bay. The large camping area is sheltered by coastal vegetation, providing plenty of shade for campers.... Find out more


Fitzgerald Inlet camping area 49 km

On Fitzgerald River Track, 20 km east of Pabelup Rd and 80 km north-east of Bremer Bay, this large open clearing is around 2 km from the beach on the west side of Fitzgerald River National Park. It has basic facilities... Find out more


St Marys Inlet camping ground 56 km

St Marys Inlet camping area has basic facilities in a coastal setting on Point Ann Rd, off Pabelup Dr, 67 km north of Bremer Bay on the west side of Fitzgerald River National Park. Fishing and swimming are the main... Find out more


Munglinup Beach camping area 60 km

Munglinup Beach camping area is part of a caravan park facility 32 km south of Munglinup via Munglinup Beach Rd, off Springdale Rd. To get to Springdale Rd, take either Fuss Rd east of Munglinup or Doyal Rd to the west;... Find out more


Gordon Inlet camping area 71 km

Estuarine Gordon Inlet sits on the mouth of the Gairdner River, which discharges about 9 400 000 cubic metres of water per annum. The estuary is transient and quite shallow, and salinity levels can be four times higher... Find out more


House Beach camping area 72 km

House Beach camping area is 43 km north-east of Bremer Bay via Gordon Inlet Rd, off Gairdner Rd. It offers secluded beach camping in a popular fishing and swimming spot. There are no facilities here so campers need to be... Find out more


Caravan parks around town

Hopetoun Caravan Park

This is an informal beachside park in the small coastal community of Hopetoun, with basic beachside caravan park amenities. It is situated on the coastal fringe with a path leading to the beach and is just a 400-metre... Find out more


Bremer Bay Caravan Park 84 km

This is a large park in a popular holiday destination across the road from the water. Bookings are required in peak periods and minimum-length stay applies at these times. Pets are allowed out of season.... Find out more


Bremer Bay Beaches Resort and Tourist Park 87 km

This park has improved greatly since our last visit and now has a coffee shop that serves a range of delightful food. The park is located 3 km from Bremer Bay township but is closer to the boat harbour and the... Find out more


Jerramungup Caravan Park 111 km

This is a clean and tidy park that has been renovated by new owners. It is strategically located for an overnight stay between Esperance and Albany.... Find out more


Pink Lake Tourist Park 161 km

This is a quality park at a competitive price. Located just 2 km from the centre of town, the park has a wide range of facilities and amenities including a good camp kitchen. The place is popular with campervans and... Find out more


Pine Grove Holiday Park 164 km

This is a good park, located 3 km from the centre of town. Its facilities include a well-stocked shop and a recreation room. Bookings are required at Christmas, Easter and long weekends and a minimum-stay period applies.... Find out more


Esperance Seafront Caravan Park 165 km

This large park is just 2 km from the town centre and across the road from the beach; it is possible to walk to town along the beach. The park has good amenities and a lovely grassy playground that seems to host a... Find out more


Cheynes Beach Caravan Park 189 km

Cheynes Beach is an extremely picturesque coastal village. The large caravan park is a short walk to the beach and well protected from the elements. It is very popular and bookings are required at Christmas, Easter and... Find out more


Kalgan River Chalets and Caravan Park 226 km

Situated 11 km east of Albany on the Kalgan River, this park suits travellers looking for plenty of space. There are large sites and big rigs can be accommodated. Its features include canoes for hire, a nine-hole golf... Find out more


Emu Beach Holiday Park 232 km

This quality, popular beachside park is 7 km from the centre of Albany. It has a wide range of facilities including a massage studio and minigolf. Bookings are necessary and minimum-stay periods apply at Christmas,... Find out more


Rest areas around town

Ravensthorpe East Rest Area 42 km

6 km E of Ravensthorpe (R) or 182 km W of Esperance (L) Large area just off the highway among a few trees. Good shade. GPS: S33 34.217 E120 06.417  ... Find out more


Meridian Rest Area 43 km

110 km NE of Jerramungup (R) or 4 km W of Ravensthorpe (L) Large area just off the highway among some trees. Limited shade. GPS: S33 34.449 E120 00.000... Find out more


Munglinup Rest Area 73 km

80 km E of Ravensthorpe (R) or 108 km W of Esperance (L) Small area just off the highway opposite the roadhouse. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S33 42.267 E120 51.629... Find out more


Fitzgerald River Rest Area 82 km

34 km NE of Jerramungup (L) or 80 km SW of Ravensthorpe (R) Large secluded area just off the highway. Good shade. GPS: S33 49.908 E119 15.208... Find out more


Young River Rest Area 88 km

99 km E of Ravensthorpe (L) or 89 km W of Esperance (R) Small area just off the highway behind some bushes. GPS: S33 45.806 E121 02.835  ... Find out more


Jerramungup Park Area 111 km

Middle of town Small parking area just off the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S33 56.393 E118 55.257... Find out more


Pallinup River Rest Area 139 km

114 km NE of Albany (L) or 64 km SW of Jerramungup (R) Small area just off the highway among a few trees. Limited shade. GPS: S34 24.403 E118 43.671  ... Find out more


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