Mullaloo Beach suits a day built around swimming and time on the foreshore, with toilets, food options and the local surf club close to the main beach area. It is also a useful starting point for a shorter walk along the coast if not everyone in the group wants to get in the water.
The practical choice is where to set up. Start around the main beach facilities, identify the patrol flags if they are operating, and arrange any mobility equipment before heading onto the sand.
| Plan your visit | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Oceanside Promenade, Mullaloo |
| Entry | No general beach admission charge |
| Main landmark | Mullaloo Surf Life Saving Club |
| Facilities | Public toilets, accessible parking and nearby food outlets |
| Foreshore stop | Tom Simpson Park |
| Access equipment | Free beach wheelchair and all-terrain walker, subject to availability |
| Beach matting | Seasonal and weather dependent |
Making the most of the main beach area
The City of Joondalup lists Mullaloo among its swimming beaches with patrols, toilets, parking and places to eat. That is a useful combination for a group whose plans might change between a swim, a walk and lunch.
Tom Simpson Park is another foreshore option. If you bring a picnic, find a place that leaves paths and access routes clear. A rug gives you more flexibility than relying on a particular public table being free, especially when several groups arrive together.
For a short visit, keep the plan simple. Find the facilities you need, check the water and leave the decision about a longer walk until after everyone has settled in. Carry drinking water even if you intend to buy food nearby.
Where the patrol operates
Mullaloo Surf Life Saving Club says its main patrol area is within 400 metres of the clubhouse, with an additional North Point patrol on busy-season weekends. That does not mean the entire Mullaloo coastline is continuously supervised.
The club's published contact information gives its usual volunteer season as weekends and public holidays from October to April. Check the day's patrol information, then use the red and yellow flags you find on the beach. Do not choose a swimming location solely because it is closest to the car.
Check SharkSmart and the coastal forecast before leaving home. Follow temporary closures and the lifesavers' advice. With children, build in a break on land before tiredness becomes the main factor in the swim back to shore.
Beach wheelchair, walker and matting
The City's beach access information lists one beach wheelchair and one all-terrain walker at Mullaloo. It describes them as free to use on a first-come basis, with access to the storage locker through an MLAK key or a PIN obtained from the City.
Contact the City before the visit if you need a PIN or want to discuss availability. The club's access page uses booking language, while the City's current page says the equipment is not booked in advance. Confirm the arrangement with the City rather than assuming a reservation has been secured.
Matting is seasonal and depends on weather and beach conditions. The club also notes a slope on the approach that can be difficult for some visitors. Ask about the whole route, including parking, the path, soft sand and the return journey, if any part of it could be a barrier for your group.
Walking along the coast
The City has opened an upgraded shared path between Mullaloo and Hillarys. You do not have to walk the whole route to enjoy part of it. Pick a turnaround point that suits your time and remember that every outward section adds the same distance to the return.
Share the path considerately with cyclists and other walkers, stay on signed public routes and carry water. If temporary works or closures are in place, use the marked arrangements. A finished path upgrade does not rule out later maintenance.
Transport and other beach choices
The surf club lists bus stops on Oceanside Promenade. Use the Transperth JourneyPlanner for the service and final walk that fit your date, including the return trip. Drivers should use public bays and follow signs, particularly around accessible spaces and local driveways.
For a reef lagoon, compare Mettams Pool. For a coastal walk farther north, read the works advice in our Burns Beach guide before setting off. The northern beaches comparison helps narrow the choice when you only have time for one stop.
Facilities, patrol guidance and access arrangements checked 25 September 2026.
