Point Malcolm Camping Area - WA

Point Malcolm Camping Area is a remote coastal bush camping location within Nuytsland Nature Reserve, east of Esperance and west of Israelite Bay. The camping area is set back from the coastline behind a low hill, providing some shelter from prevailing winds.This is a popular destination for self-sufficient 4WD travellers seeking an isolated coastal camping experience, with fishing, beach walking, photography and exploration of the surrounding rocky coastline being the main attractions.A sandy 4WD track continues from the camping area over the hill to Point Malcolm itself, where visitors can explore unusual contorted rock formations, limestone-free rocky coastal scenery, sand dunes and beaches. A historic well is also located nearby, although it can be difficult to find. Refer to the separate Point Malcolm and Point Malcolm Well Place listings for further information.Access to the area is via remote 4WD tracks, including the Telegraph Track and the route through Israelite Bay. Conditions vary considerably and may include deep sand, corrugations, rocky sections and muddy or waterlogged tracks after rain. A well-equipped, high-clearance 4WD and appropriate recovery equipment are essential. Access may be impassable following wet weather.The camping area is very remote, with no nearby shops, drinking water or other services. Visitors should be completely self-sufficient with adequate food, water, fuel, communications and camping equipment, and take all rubbish away.Point Malcolm is an excellent base for exploring this remote stretch of coastline and the historic sites associated with early pastoral settlement and the old telegraph route towards Israelite Bay.