Esperance

Thistle Cove

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Thistle Cove?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Thistle Cove.There are 1 restaurants nearby.Lucky Bean Cafe is the closest place located 2000 meters from the beach.

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#11 out of 284
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Thistle Cove is located on the Great Australian Bight and it is in the 4th place out of 21 beaches in the Esperance Shire region The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious bay with crystal blue water and white fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Thistle Cove coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.

Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Lucky Bay, which has a rating of 8.8.

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Air temperature

6 M/S

Wind

+18 ^oC

Water temperature

2 M

Wave height

Esperance, Western Australia, Esperance Shire

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8.3/10

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6.5/10

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Thistle Cove (Esperance Shire) is located outside the Esperance settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Thistle Cove with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

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- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
- Popularity of the region among tourists - medium, individual tourism
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- In a natural environment, there are no roads or buildings within the beach

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Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Blue pure water, Deserted

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8.2

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White sand, Blue pure water

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7.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White sand, Blue pure water, Deserted

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What to do in Thistle Cove? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Thistle Cove is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Lucky Bean Cafe• 26 min walk

Attractions

Whistling Rock• 5 min walk
Frenchman Peak• 4.8km

Transport

EPR• 49.5km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Thistle Cove?

The Thistle Cove is covered with soft snow-white fine sand, which covers the entire cost. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Thistle Cove?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Thistle Cove, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Thistle Cove is also suitable for the following water activities:

Surfing

Is the Thistle Cove good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Thistle Cove does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Thistle Cove for swimming is positive.

Is the Thistle Cove good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Thistle Cove secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Thistle Cove is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

On the territory of the national park / reserve
Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Thistle Cove?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Thistle Cove.

There are 1 restaurants nearby.Lucky Bean Cafe is the closest place located 2000 meters from the beach.

How far is the Thistle Cove from parking?

The Thistle Cove has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a small descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Thistle Cove?

There are 2 attractions near Thistle Cove that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Whistling Rock located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Thistle Cove?

The month with the highest temperature in Thistle Cove is February. Its average value reaches 22°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 16°C and water 16°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Thistle Cove (Shire Of Esperance) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Thistle Cove (Shire Of Esperance) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.