The Gap and Natural Bridge
The Gap and Natural Bridge
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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The surging power of the Southern Ocean is evident at The Gap, a spectacular channel in the 40 metre high coastal granites of Torndirrup National Park. Lookouts at both the Gap and natural Bridge provide outstanding views of the Southern Ocean and the coast from Bald Head to West Cape Howe. Visitors to the Gap can venture onto a universally accessible new viewing platform 40 metres directly above the surging seas in all but the worst weather conditions. From the gentle and mesmerising heaving of calm seas to the buffeting rush of wind and spray of winter storms the experience changes from day to day. A raised pathway leads from the car-park and picnic area across the top of the exposed granite ramparts to reach the viewing platform at the Gap. The pathway gives safe access to the best views while protecting vulnerable plants and lichens on the rock surface from trampling.
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- Bronwyn TAdelaide, Australia334 contributionsWorth a visit to see these natural wonders along our coastline.This was a worthwhile stop on our travels. The Natural Bridge is quite spectacular and the Gap was spitting out spray. The nearby Blowhole was not apparently showing much activity so we did not do this at the time. The access to the Gap and Natural Bridge is absolutely excellent for walking and wheelchair. Parking can be a bit limited if many visitors present.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten February 27, 2024
- Kent AStockholm, Sweden408 contributionsPlace of interest.Wonderful nature experience where the sea meets the beach and the sea shows its power. All this surrounded by beautiful views. Worth to see. Parking right above the lookout point. Costs 17 AUD Adapted for the disabled.Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 13, 2024
- Ed DSwansea, United Kingdom648 contributionsWell worth a visitOn a beautiful WA day we visited The Gap and Natural Bridge. Car park (which unusually for WA) you have to pay for although does include access to rest of Park was busy. The Gap is a wonderful experience unless you are wary of heights that is but to see the waves dashing on the rocks is amazing. Scary to watch folks holding their mobile phones out over the edge to take photos - actually at the Natural Bridge saw one on the rocks at the foot of the bridge so someone didn't hold on tight enough 😭. The Bridge which is a short walk from the Gap is stunning and the story of the person who had to be rescued when he foolishly climbed down under the bridge is described on boards near it. Both well worth visiting when in area.Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 4, 2024
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Pauline
73 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
I saw this part of the world numerous times over many years camping in Albany for family holidays. It needs no description except that it is magnificent in terms of landscape and natural rock formations, and the views are superb. I saw this part of the world before it was commodified, tarted up and “improved”. These days, you have to pay what we consider to be a fairly hefty price to offset all this new infrastructure. And pay up, or else - the area is now under video surveillance. Glad we explored it when it was truly a wilder place - and FREE!
Brickbats to the Shire.
Brickbats to the Shire.
Written January 15, 2020
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The park entry fee at The Gap is for the entire Torndirrup National Park which allows park visitors entry to all other nearby parks such as Two Peoples Bay, West Cape Howe, Porongurup and Stirling Range. The magnificent facilities at The Gap and Natural Bridge were needed due to the old viewing area you once visited becoming severely degraded to the point of needing to be replaced. Did you also know the new facilities are totally wheel-chair accessible which was not the case in the past? Your contribution will assist the maintenance of these facilities, so many thanks.
Written January 16, 2020
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Nigel S
Lightwater, UK5,133 contributions
Feb 2020
Considering there are not toilets or other amenities and the experience, in my opinion from better experiences, this is far too expensive to park. We were there for 20 minutes max and to pay $15 for a day pass to a National Park was unacceptable, and made us consider driving off and wish we had. Yes, the rock formations and pounding sea was impressive and the views beautiful, but we drove the length of NZ and a lot of WA seeing better and never got charged for something similar. To rub salt in the wounds it was cold, wet and blowing a gale.
Written April 5, 2020
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Lynda H
38 contributions
Dec 2021
We were there over the Christmas period 2021. We expected to pay a national park fee. What we did not expect was to pay for each person who wanted to walk on the path and for the natural bridge itself. For a family that would be very expensive. It was $15 for each adult, I cannot remember how much for each child. Having just been to the wonderful skybridge in Kalbarri that you just pay for with the national park fee for per vehicle and which juts out way over the gorge, I think this is charge in Albany is extortionate.
Written December 29, 2021
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Bravomoon
Darwin, Australia172 contributions
May 2021
We love Albany and we always visit The Gap/Bridge whenever we’re here. Don’t think that you’ve “been there, done that” as it is different in all conditions - rough, smooth, wild, calm, drizzly, windy - whatever - it always has something to offer and the colour of the water, the wave and rock patterns and sound of the waves crashing (and sometimes sending spray into the Carpark!) is awesome. Accessible walkways are fantastic. There is a ticket machine in the Carpark to buy a “Day Pass” to enter the area. We bought the five day pass for $25 to allow access to all National Park areas in the region for the time we were there. It’s an honour system, so if you can afford to pay, it’s great to contribute to the development of facilities like this.
Written May 19, 2021
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ShoeiFanta
Australia1,289 contributions
Sep 2020 • Family
We come here every trip to Albany. We love the view and I think our kids appreciate it more each trip the older they get.
I wish visitors would pay the fee at the machine though, instead of walking up to it, reading it, then walking right past it. Annoys the hell out of me. SUPPORT OUR TOURISM.
I wish visitors would pay the fee at the machine though, instead of walking up to it, reading it, then walking right past it. Annoys the hell out of me. SUPPORT OUR TOURISM.
Written September 30, 2020
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Paula D
Perth, Australia25 contributions
Nov 2020 • Friends
Number 1 attraction in Albany. Drive out to the Torndirrup National Park. They have used the park fees on the great carpark and platform at The Gap and Natural Bridge. Easy walk for the young and old. But please don’t scramble off the platform onto the rocks!
Written November 17, 2020
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G.Girl.
Brisbane, Australia168 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
A beautiful place that should be seen by all , nature at its finest degree , the whole scene is just magnificent. Just one negative I saw seeing people who visit the special place who take it for granted by not paying the small fee to see such a wonder of nature . Tourism suffers when negativity happens. Bring in a ranger to restore the right medium.
Written February 25, 2020
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Henny52
Walton-On-Thames, UK276 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Marvel at the power of the sea from the remarkable viewing platform over “the gap”. There is plenty of parking but no toilets - the nearest ones are about 10km at Frenchman Beach.
You need a WA Park Pass to access the gap and natural bridge, but you can buy one from the machine in the car park ($15 for a day pass) if you don’t have one before you get there.
It’s a very short and easy walk to both “attractions” and well worth a visit.
You need a WA Park Pass to access the gap and natural bridge, but you can buy one from the machine in the car park ($15 for a day pass) if you don’t have one before you get there.
It’s a very short and easy walk to both “attractions” and well worth a visit.
Written January 8, 2020
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Rochelle
Perth, Australia1,284 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
This spot is definitely worth a visit, showing the beauty of Mother Nature
The views from here are amazing - but it’s also a dangerous spot if you don’t follow the signs and stay on the designated pathways!
There are two lookouts to give you the best view of the gap and natural bridge. Can be a little scary depending on if you don’t like heights. Our day was windy so was a little scary for me
There is plenty of parking spaces - it’s within a national park so the $15 per car rule applies
The views from here are amazing - but it’s also a dangerous spot if you don’t follow the signs and stay on the designated pathways!
There are two lookouts to give you the best view of the gap and natural bridge. Can be a little scary depending on if you don’t like heights. Our day was windy so was a little scary for me
There is plenty of parking spaces - it’s within a national park so the $15 per car rule applies
Written March 28, 2021
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Plirob
35 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
If you want to see something that will knock your socks of then go see The Gap and Natural Bridge. You really get a feeling of the force of the sea. You must pay a fee at the car park. If you are travelling to other Natur Parks in WA tjen consider buying a pass for multipel Parks. Entrence for one park is 15 $ and a pass for all tje Parks is 40 $. We visited four parks in just a few days.
Written February 15, 2020
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Joceline A
Kuantan, Malaysia
Is there a restaurant or cafe nearby The Gap and Natural Bridge?
Written June 25, 2017
If you are going to the Whaling Station museum, there is a cafe in there apparently.
Written June 26, 2017
do you have to pay to visit?
Written February 8, 2017
Thanks Dan, much appreciated.
Yes, there is a national park entry fee applicable at Torndirrup National Park, where The Gap and Natural Bridge are located. Your address suggests you are visiting from the UK.
Here's some suggestions for you:
1. Purchase an extended park pass online via our website. Just hit the "shop" tag. Depending on your length of stay, you could purchase either a four week pass for $44 or an annual pass for $88. The pass will give you entry into more than 30 parks throughout Western Australia, where fees apply.
2. Passes are for vehicle entry and allow entry for up to 12 legally seated persons.
3. If you are visiting The Gap and Natural Bridge your pass is also valid for Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve; and West Cape Howe, Porongurup, and Stirling national parks, all in the Albany region.
4. If you chose to visit The Gap and Natural Bridge only, the best alternative is to purchase a day entry pass from a vending machine located in the car park at The Gap. The fee is $12 per vehicle and is valid for 12 legally seated persons.
5. Your day pass includes entry into all parks in the locality where fees are charged.
6. You can also convert you day pass into an extended park pass by taking it to our office in Albany and they will look after you.
Again thank you for your query.
Written February 9, 2017
Has the road block been lifted off the Gap Road? I read that road closure until further notice which I do not think there was any further notices. I was thinking of visiting the place in June and yes, I am aware that it might be very cold. Just cross my fingers that its going to be one sunny winter day :D
Written April 10, 2016
Hi, Yes the road and all the facilities are now open
Written May 13, 2016
There seems to be mixed reports as to whether this place is open or not? Could some one confirm this for us?
Written August 6, 2015
They are currently saying it will reopen in December.
Written September 26, 2015
We are interested to visit this place in end Sept 2015 but read from the website that the road is close to this attraction. However, we still saw some photos of the Natural Bridge (amid from a distance away) taken this year by other tourists.
Can anybody advise if the place is still accessible but to certain areas or closed off?
Written July 18, 2015
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