Aerial shot looking down at the white sandy shoreline, emerald waters, and scattered rock formations of Greens Pool.

    Aerial perspective of Greens Pool in William Bay National Park, Western Australia, Australia.

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    Greens Pool

    Landmark

    Greens Pool is a sheltered coastal swimming pool on the southern edge of William Bay National Park, near Denmark in Western Australia. Large granite boulders surround the white-sand beach and reduce the Southern Ocean swell reaching the pool. The combination of rounded granite, shallow turquoise-green water, white sand and open coastal surroundings provides varied compositions from the beach, rocks and elevated access areas.

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    Gallery

    Aerial shot looking down at the white sandy shoreline, emerald waters, and scattered rock formations of Greens Pool.

    Aerial perspective of Greens Pool in William Bay National Park, Western Australi…

    Bird's-eye view of massive weathered rock formations resting in shallow, clear turquoise sea along a sandy shoreline.

    Smooth granite boulders at Elephant Rocks in William Bay National Park, Western …

    Clear, shallow ocean water gently laps onto the pristine sandy shoreline under a vibrant blue sky with wispy clouds.

    Crystal-clear waters of Greens Pool in William Bay National Park, Western Austra…

    Families and visitors dot the white sand and shallow crystal-clear green waters of a calm coastal swimming area.

    Beachgoers at Greens Pool in William Bay National Park, Western Australia, Austr…

    A wooden staircase descends a lush, grassy hill towards a curved white sand bay and clear turquoise water.

    Beach access at Greens Pool in William Bay National Park, Western Australia, Aus…

    High-angle aerial photograph of a sandy beach meeting clear turquoise water and dark submerged reef rocks.

    Aerial view of Lights Beach, where Greens Pool is located, in Denmark, Western A…

    Rounded grey-brown boulder rocks emerge from clear, shallow green ocean water bordered by low coastal hills.

    Beautiful beach and rock formations at Greens Pool, Denmark, Albany, Western Aus…

    High-angle aerial perspective of waves creating white sea foam as they sweep over large boulders in a clear turquoise sea.

    Breathtaking coastal waters of Greens Pool, Western Australia, Australia.

    Quick Facts

    Access

    Short Walk

    5–15 min

    Elevation Gain

    20 m

    Best Light

    Morning
    Golden Hour

    Low-angle light reveals texture and shape in the granite, while calmer water can hold reflections between the surrounding boulders.

    Why This Light

    Low-Angle Relief
    Reflections

    Season

    Seasonally Distinct

    Summer generally brings clearer skies, relatively calm water and stronger definition between the pale sand, green water and granite boulders. Winter brings wetter conditions, more variable cloud and potentially greater movement in the Southern Ocean around the outer rocks.

    Crowds

    Busy Sunrise/Sunset

    Restrictions

    Greens Pool located within William Bay National Park near Denmark, Western Australia, features no park entry fee for visiting vehicles. Visitors accessing the area via William Bay Road will find designated parking spaces close to the beach access, where a short path with steps leads directly down to the calm, turquoise waters. Please note that dogs are not permitted anywhere within the national park. Further, the park is currently undergoing visitor-infrastructure upgrades to install new pathways, a boardwalk, and upgraded beach-access steps. While the park remains fully open, temporary path closures and alternative access detours may apply during the construction phase.

    Photography Notes

    Work from the beach and surrounding granite rocks to frame the green water between rounded boulders, using the rocks as foreground and scale references. Wider lenses suit compositions combining sand, pool and granite, while a standard or short telephoto lens can isolate individual boulders and water channels. Low-angle viewpoints emphasise granite texture and layered shoreline shapes. Calm water provides reflections; overcast or changing coastal conditions reduce contrast across the pale sand and darker rocks. The short connection towards Elephant Rocks offers elevated coastal viewpoints.
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