This coastal gem just became Western Australia's most-liked destination ever
Western Australia is a wild and wonderful part of our Great Southern Land, and a big part of it, for that matter. Covering one-third of our island continent, the state is packed with treasures, from beautiful Broome up north to windswept Albany down south. It's hard to pick favourites, but one lesser-known gem has just broken records, claiming the title of Western Australia's most-liked destination on social media ever (which means a lot in this digital age).
In March, a photo of Elephant Rocks went viral, racking up 2.5 million views and more than 100,000 engagements on the official Western Australia Facebook page. The tourism body shared: 'It wasn't just a viral moment – it was a reminder of why this place captures hearts worldwide.'
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Western Australia (@westernaustralia)
Set within William Bay National Park between the towns of Walpole and Denmark (which was recently crowned one of Australia's Top Tourism Towns for 2025) this incredibly special spot is named for its giant granite rocks that look like a herd of elephants waddling through the crystal-clear waters. It's breathtaking beyond belief, and could be a serious contender for the title of Australia's best beach next year.
Beyond its viral boulders, Denmark offers plenty of other natural wonders and outdoor adventures for every kind of traveller. You can take a dip at the sheltered Greens Pool (just next door to Elephant Rocks), kayak along the tranquil Denmark River, sip your way through the region's renowned wineries, or hike the Bibbulmun Track, one of the world's great long-distance trails. So long, Euro-summer… here we come, Denmark, WA!
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Scottish Sun
an hour ago
- Scottish Sun
Air India passenger jet forced to divert over ‘mid-air technical issue' just days after horror plane crash kills 270
AIR PANIC Air India passenger jet forced to divert over 'mid-air technical issue' just days after horror plane crash kills 270 Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN AIR India flight was forced to divert after a "mid-air technical issue" - just days after the horror Ahmedabad plane smash. Dehli-bound Air India Flight AI315 was flying from Hong Kong before it was forced to return to its original take off point - after a pilot noted a technical problem. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 An Air India flight was forced to divert after a 'technical issue' (stock) Credit: Reuters It comes just four days after Air India Flight AI171 crashed into a doctors' hostel in Ahmedabad, India, killing at least 290 people. The plane that was diverted on Monday was also a Boeing Dreamliner 787-8 aircraft. All passengers reportedly evacuated the plane after it landed according to protocol. Officials told PTI that the jet is undergoing inspection. The flight left from Hong Kong at 12:pm local time. It was scheduled to land in Delhi at 12.20pm IST. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
Telegraph
4 hours ago
- Telegraph
Influencer invasions and pushy waiters: What infuriates us about the world's best-loved travel hotspots
A holiday is meant to be a case of sweetness and light; of unfettered relaxation on some idyllic shore – a glorious sunset illuminating the horizon, a chilled glass of rosé in hand. Except, of course, that it doesn't always work that way. No matter how wonderful the destination you have chosen – from France in all its sophistication to Greece in its pastoral beauty – there will always be something to wipe the polish off your state of calm; a minor yet regular irritation. If it is Japan, then it may be the lack of public bins – a recent survey by the Japan Tourism Agency saw 22 per cent of visitors list this particular scarcity as their main bugbear about the Land of the Rising Sun. But if it is America, Canada, Australia, Italy, or even the five-star beach oasis that is Dubai, then it may be another annoyance entirely. Here, 10 Telegraph Travel experts reveal their personal peeves about some of the world's best-loved travel hotspots. By all mean, add your own frustrations in the comments. Dubai Influencer invasion Nowhere is immune from the scourge of 'influencers', but Dubai pampers them like spoilt toddlers – and they're everywhere. Pouting in thongs beside your hotel pool, vlogging vacuous live-streams from the Burj Khalifa, hashtagging #blessed as they frolic on Kite Beach. Wannabes can join Insta-themed tours which promise the chance 'to shoot the best pictures for your Instagram', while last month the tourist board announced it would launch the 'world's first dedicated [influencer] training programme', a three-month residency for budding 'content creators'. The UAE has such an extraordinary heritage and history, and surprisingly enchanting culture – but who cares when you can do selfies instead? – Hazel Plush Greece Overly public lavatories Perhaps I'm wrong in singling out the Land of Zeus for condemnation, but Greece seems to be the worst offender when it comes to this particular crime. You can almost guarantee that, whether you are on Crete, Kefalonia or somewhere in between, straying even a few steps from the trail will reap unpleasant rewards. Behind every little archaeological site, or just uphill from any beautiful beach, there will be a stamped-down section amid the gorse and bushes, where there is evidence of human 'digestion', and the discarded scraps of tissue paper that are part of the process. Aphrodite must be holding her nose in disgust. – Chris Leadbeater USA Cut the conversation It's not the tipping. It's not the lack of public transport. It's not even their embarrassingly flimsy plug sockets. No ma'am, it's the way every interaction takes twice as long as necessary because 'How are you today?' 'Where are you guys from?' 'That is super-exciting!' and 'You're so welcome!'. You know what would really make us 'have a great day now'? You shutting up. – Ed Grenby Japan Slipper etiquette There are innumerable cultural shocks when visiting Japan, most of them wonderful. Then there are the slippers. No amount of planning can prevent you from making a huge middle-of-the-night gaff in your ryokan when you slip on the wrong set to pop to the loo or, God forbid, forget to put on slippers as you enter. – Robin McKelvie Canada Modesty and name-dropping There is an irritating little irony about Canada: Canadians are slyly, but unfailingly, immodest about their modesty. Pleasant humility is their thing and, boy, do they know it, humbly broadcasting the fact to all and sundry. This is, notably, in comparison with the US – to which, Canadians imply, their great modesty makes them superior. Nor can these splendid folk stop themselves from claiming famous people as their own, lest we think that the stars be from the US. Should you be talking films or music and conversation include Jim Carrey, Ryans Reynolds or Gosling, Pamela Anderson, Joni Mitchell, k.d. Lang, Alanis Morissette, The Weeknd, Neil Young, Leonard Cohen, Rush or Arcade Fire, you may be sure that their Canadian-ness will not go unmentioned. They might make an exception for Justin Bieber. – Anthony Peregrine Australia Worry-free frustrations Maybe it's the coffee (and don't get me started on their tedious obsession with coffee), but why are Australians so relentlessly, vacuously, gratingly, aggressively cheerful all the sodding time? They breeze through life like it's one long beach barbecue, all sunshine grins and 'No worries, mate!'. But what if we want to worry? – Ed Grenby Italy Queuing qualms It's always better to book two weeks instead of one when you travel to Italy. One week to enjoy La Dolce Vita and an extra one to allow for all the time you lose when you get ambushed from left, right and centre by locals in your futile attempts to politely queue. Robin McKelvie France Pushy waiters and public toilets Surprisingly, for a nation devoted to eating and drinking, France has only recently got the hang of public toilets. And then not always. They may still appear as though someone has placed walls randomly around a swamp. Send in someone sturdy – a husband usually suffices – to check them out first. Talking of food and drink – which the French do 83 per cent of the time – they may go on about local cheeses, several interesting ways with rabbit, or a sublime rosé-de-Provence until you wish to hit them with a microwave oven. Resist the urge or you'll not be invited back. Also steaks, which the French like so bloody that they might have come direct from a war zone. There's a macho element to this. French waiters will sneer at the words: 'medium well' / ' assez bien cuit '. Ignore the blighters. – Anthony Peregrine UK Child-friendly conundrums On the Med, family holidays mean savouring the simple pleasures of days on the beach with Nonna and long nights on restaurant terraces. Breaks with kids in the UK are a completely different experience. Our preoccupation with segregating the youngest generation means they're turfed out of pubs and restaurants by 7pm in some places, and forced to eat from menus of nuggets and burgers before that. Much later, ravenous parents must cobble together silent second dinners for themselves back at the apartment while their children sleep. Somebody also seems to have decreed that kids can only visit places designed especially for them. Thus, every farm has a soft play and every castle has an adventure playground. And, in every one of those, there are lines of bored parents wondering when they can go home. – Amanda Hyde Austria Nude nuisance After a long, hard day on the slopes, there's nothing more soothing than a well-earned session in the hotel spa – until, that is, you see a flash of bare bottom as you turn the corner towards the sauna. Nudity is widespread across Europe's wellness centres, where mere hand towels are all that stand between you and your modesty. But it's in Austria where I've often felt most under pressure to bare all. It's a shame really. As a nation, Austria is home to some of Europe's finest spa hotels. But far too often have I been chased away from my relaxation by the dreaded 'sauna attendant' after they caught a glimpse of a swimsuit strap. I once endured a 'sauna show' at the encouragement of a hotel owner – those 45 minutes, as our host waved hot towels and slapped around ice for the nude (and sweating) audience, soundtracked by the James Bond playlist, will be forever etched in my memory. Call me a prude, or even immature, but no number of claims about cleanliness will encourage me to relax when I know the last person in my place was led bare. For now, I'll retreat to the safety of the clothed relaxation room and let my aching body scream with regret. Did we miss any? Let us know your biggest holiday bugbears below...
Edinburgh Live
15 hours ago
- Edinburgh Live
ITV star Lorraine Kelly spends day in Edinburgh and pops into local bar for pint
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Scottish star Lorraine Kelly paid another visit to Edinburgh over the weekend and dined at some local food and drink spots. The smiling breakfast TV host posted a snap with her friends on Instagram as she enjoyed her trip to the capital. After taking sight of her portrait by Brogan Bertie, she headed for a meal at Noto on Thistle Street before having a pint in the Oxford Bar. Posting the sweet image online, she said: "Lovely day in Edinburgh with good friends - and another chance to see my fantastic portrait by @broganbertie who won @skyarts portrait artist of the year. "Followed by amazing meal at @nottoedinburgh and then a pint in the @oxfordbar." Back in August 2024, we reported Lorraine praised the staff at the popular Young Street bar following her guest appearance at the Book Festival to promote her new novel. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox. She previously thanked Ian Rankin on Instagram for hosting her appearance at the festival. She wrote: "Thanks @beathigh for being such a fantastic host at @edbookfest tonight - such a joy!! Also thanks to everyone who came and bought a copy of #theislandswimmer - so good to meet you!" Lorraine released her first novel The Island Swimmer in February which follows the story of Evie who has to confront her past, spending years in London and returning to Orkney. Many fans were quick to share their thoughts after Lorraine shared her trip update on June 14. One person said: "Thanks so much for the pic! So lovely to meet you and your hubby." Another person wrote: "You're a gem Lorraine, a national treasure, keep being you lovely lady."
