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Two Peoples Bay viewed from the Heritage Trail, November 2009
Photo by HelenB

Australia, Western Australia

Overview

Two Peoples Bay is about 35 kilometres east of Albany, on the south coast of Western Australia. The area became famous in 1961, when the Noisy Scrub-bird, thought to be extinct, was rediscovered there. The Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve was established in 1967 to protect the habitat.

Birds

Little Beach, a 2.5 km drive to the east of the Visitor Centre, November 2009
Photo by HelenB

Notable Species

Noisy Scrub-bird

Rarities

Endangered species found here: Noisy Scrub-bird, Western Ground Parrot, Western Bristlebird and Western Whipbird (western heath) and the Australasian Bittern.

Check-list

Birds you can see here include:

"to do"

Other Wildlife

The Gilbert's Potoroo (Potorous gilbertii), a rat kangaroo, was thought to be extinct, until a population of 40 was discovered at Two Peoples Bay in 1994.

Site Information

History and Use

"to do"

Areas of Interest

• Two Peoples Bay Visitor Centre
• Two Peoples Bay Heritage Trail
• Little Beach - a short drive away

Access and Facilities

• Open daily, but no overnight camping
• Visitor Centre

Contact Details

Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve
Two Peoples Bay Rd
Albany WA 6330, Australia

• Tell: (08) 9841 9290

External Links

• Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve
• Information and maps in a downloadable PDF brochure