Wathumba Creek (watoomba)

It is best to visit the western side of the island in SE to E winds. The 16km Wathumba track is safe but rough and bumpy and slow going and takes about 40 mins. Don’t be in a hurry and take the time to absorb the varied landscape and flora.

On arrival do not attempt to drive through the water or on wet sand and only park above high tide mark. You can wade through the small creek and onto the south beach at most tides. For one hour either side of low tide you can safely walk across the main creek to Platypus Bay.

This has to be one of the most pristine beaches on the planet with crystal clear water on snow white sand strewn with white shells. The sunsets over the water here are breathtaking. Do not linger too long at Platypus Bay as the tide comes in very quickly.

Be prepared for sandflies on the west side of the island, particularly in the summer months. On the first hour of incoming tide large flathead can be caught in Wathumba Creek.