sugarloaf rock

On the rugged coast a few kilometres south of Cape Naturaliste in the Margaret River Region, a gigantic granite rock-island looms up out of the ocean. It is called “Sugarloaf Rock” because it looks like a sugarloaf, which supposedly has a conical/triangular shape like the rock.We went there like so many to capture the image to print. So take all your Nd grads, tripod, cable release with you, plus some water. You can take a walk down the cliffs path to get some amazing different angles.

I wasn't too keen on the idea of driving to see a rock when we could've hit up a nice, sandy beach instead, but I'm glad we went. The view at Sugarloaf Rock is gorgeous. You can climb over the rocks and down toward the shore if you wear proper footwear. While the rocks can look kind of daunting, the trek is actually not too strenuous if you stay on the path. The path is kind of short and then you get to choose your own adventure from there. It's fun to explore the area while listening to the soothing sound of the waves crashing against the rocks. I highly recommend it if you're in the area.

We went to Sugarloaf Rock just as the sun was setting, it was beautiful and very romantic, . You can walk from the lighthouse on a tarmac track which we did early one morning, the views were beautiful, but all uphill on the way back.

Little bit out of the way but worth the trip to see this interesting rock formation. Great ocean views

Went with the teenagers no spent several hours climbing over rocks and collecting shells. Cool off in all the clear rock pools. A great spot to visit would go back

A high rise for the flat Western Australia. The rock feature formation may be similar to the nearby canal rock. From the information board, the sugarloaf rock is the world's most southerly nesting site for the red tailed tropic birds. As the rock is surrounded by the sea and the steep rock protects the eggs / nests from the coastal predator. In general the ocean view is awesome. And there's some short trails for 1-2 hours walk. Please don't miss this if you go visit the Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse.

This was a lovely scene but we were invaded by flies. When going in December and January, wear a net over your face. (buy at sports store for $8). This was "fly season" which the locals are used to. If going during this summer season, wear a net over your face and you can enjoy the lovely scenery.

Love it especially at sunset it's just a very beautiful location. Although it does pack out at sunset.

For all avid togs out there this place is a must to visit. Get off the path and have a walk down to the waters edge for some awesome seascape shots.

Find a chopper, head out for a sunset scenic flight, Sugarloaf Rock is just amazing with that deep red glow of a western sunset!

Sugarloaf Rock is definitely a must-stop when you visit Cape Naturaliste! It is absolutely stunning!I believe a sunset would be amazing to see out there!

a beautiful spot to enjoy the vista of sun, sand, sea, rock formations and Leeuwin lighthouse in the distance

Among the 15 "must-see" places in our family vacation to Perth & Southwest in October, the breathtaking Sugarloaf Rock in Dunsborough ranked in the top 3. It was my 6th visit. Whether you are driving south from Perth or north from Albany, your efforts will be many times rewarded as this irresistible Sugarloaf offers superb and stunning view of Geographe Bay. After touring Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse in the morning, we embarked on the 3.5km Sugarloaf Road which leads to the rock. As the road slopes down towards the sea, we saw the dramatic blue coloured ocean from afar. Surely, there must be something big and exciting down the sea. A well-maintained footpath leads from the carpark to the viewing platform. As we approached the lookout, our adrenaline shot up - right in front of us lies the striking Sugarloaf Rock formation. Due to the high tide at mid-day, we quickly rolled out our cameras to capture the large waves smashing into the rocks. The spectacular display of sound and fury of the strong waves pounding on the rocks makes this truly one of southwest’s most awe-inspiring sights. On the platform, the ferocious wind was so strong that it could easily swept off our study tripods if we had not hung on tightly. Besides its sheer beauty, Sugarloaf Rock holds a great lesson for us. Day after day, month after month, and year after year, despite the continuous onslaught of the waves and sometimes under extremely harsh conditions, the Sugarloaf is able to hold its ground and character. Similarly, a person's character will be moulded and put to the test throughout his entire lifespan....as a kid, a student, an employee, in friendship and relationship, etc. Will he succumb to temptations, or will he grow from strength to strength, just like the Sugarloaf - solid as a rock. While visiting this magnificent wonder, remember to bring a bottle of wine and basket of fruits, and keep a lookout for weather forcasts. I feel the residents of Dunsborough are truly blessed.

Just a great piece of nature at its best......highly recommended! Easily accessible, no demanding or difficult climbing, very quiet other than the roar of the ocean going about its business, and plenty of photo opps....if you have an off-road vehicle, I suggest you also visit Moses Rock Beach about half an hour down the coast....these two spots, together with the lighthouses at each end and the fabulous whale-sightings, pretty much sum up the coastal region!

I am just an ordinary sunset lover from Indonesia. I've seen so many beautiful sunset in my country. But, I have to admit that Sugarloaf Rock was one of the best sunset viewing spot in my life so far.