Between Broome and Port Hedland there is a very long stretch of nothing much, and then there is 80 Mile Beach. The caravan park sits directly on one of the longest beaches in Australia — a flat, wide, tidal beach that at low tide exposes a vast expanse of sand and shallow water stretching to the horizon. The scale of it is genuinely striking after hours of inland driving.
The park is large and well-run, with proper facilities that make it a genuine rest stop rather than just an overnight necessity. Pool, hot showers, powered sites, a kiosk with basics and fuel. The 300-site capacity means it absorbs the Grey Nomad peak season (May–August) without running out of space, though booking ahead is still wise.
The beach fishing here is excellent — whiting, queenfish, and the usual Pilbara coast species in good numbers, particularly on a running tide. The flat, firm sand at low tide makes for easy walking in both directions; you can walk for an hour along the waterline and see almost nobody.
The reason serious birdwatchers plan their trips around this stop is the migratory shorebirds. From August to October, hundreds of thousands of birds including Red Knot, Bar-tailed Godwit, Great Knot, and Curlew Sandpiper stop on this beach during their southward migration from Arctic breeding grounds — some having flown over 10,000km non-stop. The numbers can be extraordinary. Bring binoculars.
Sunsets over the Indian Ocean here are long and colourful — the flat horizon gives you the full show. This is also one of the better spots on the coast for Southern Cross and Milky Way visibility; get away from the park lights and the sky is remarkable.
Stock up in Broome or Port Hedland before arriving — the kiosk covers basics and fuel, but it’s not a supermarket. This is a remote stretch of coast by any measure.