Remote Bremer Bay is the gateway to the wildlife-rich Bremer Canyon, where orca gather seasonally alongside dolphins, seals and seabirds in the productive waters off Western Australia’s south coast.
Bremer Bay is a small, remote coastal community on the southern coast of Western Australia, around 180 kilometres east of Albany. Fringed by white-sand beaches, turquoise bays, heathland and rugged headlands, it has a wonderfully wild and unspoilt feel. The surrounding Fitzgerald River National Park is recognised for its exceptional botanical diversity, while the coastline and nearby waters provide habitat for an impressive diversity of wildlife.
The principal wildlife attraction lies offshore, where the continental shelf drops into the deep waters of the Bremer Canyon. Each austral summer, this highly productive marine environment attracts one of the largest known seasonal gatherings of orca in the Southern Hemisphere, making Bremer Bay one of the world’s most exciting destinations for observing these apex predators. Encounters can include hunting, socialising, travelling and resting, with pods sometimes remaining around vessels for prolonged periods.
Orca may be the stars, but they're only part of the story. The waters can also produce encounters with long-finned pilot whales, sperm whales, dolphins, Australian sea lions and New Zealand fur seals, while albatross, shearwater, petrel and other pelagic seabirds add further interest. Back on land, western grey kangaroos and emus may be encountered in the region, making Bremer Bay an outstanding base for experiencing the distinctive wildlife of Western Australia’s remote south coast.
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