Ten Mile Lagoon

Ten Mile Lagoon sits on the Western Australia coast near Esperance in the Shire of Esperance. It is an undeveloped public coastal area with no confirmed managed access rules, so respect surrounding land and tracks and keep to existing worn routes where possible. Access appears to be via unsealed coastal tracks with no developed paths, and ground is uneven natural sand and low coastal vegetation with no accessible facilities, so sturdy footwear and careful footing are sensible. Parking is informal only, using roadside or track areas without marked bays or services, and there is no public transport access, so a private vehicle is required and visitors should plan fuel and navigation for remote travel. There is no confirmed entry fee and no confirmed managed opening hours, consistent with free public access to an unmanaged shoreline. The surface is sand, use is generally quiet, and there are no facilities, toilets, showers, lifeguards, or food and drink outlets of any kind. Bring water, food, sun protection, warm and windproof clothing for changing wind, and bags to carry all rubbish away. The waterbody is ocean and shallow lagoon water that can be cool and affected by wind and swell, with conditions able to change through the day. There is no supervision, so swim conservatively, stay in shallow water, and avoid rough conditions and deeper ocean shore when swell is up. Open exposure means high sun and limited natural shade, with little to no built shelter beyond low coastal vegetation. Summer from December to February is generally warmer and drier, while winter is cooler and windier, and mornings may offer calmer wind than afternoons. Isolation and lack of facilities and supervision may not suit all families, especially those needing easy access or services. Tell someone your plans, carry communications, take all rubbish away, and leave tracks and vegetation undisturbed.