Stories of the Sunset Coast

Stretching from Yanchep to Scarborough, the Stories of the Sunset Coast is a self‑guided journey through a coastline shaped by deep time, living culture and everyday connection. It brings together lookouts, wetlands, heritage places, artworks and walking paths, inviting you to explore at your own pace through an interactive map or downloadable guide.

Shifting dunes, changing climates and the formation of ancient Tamala Limestone have created a coastline of cliffs, caves and rare dune systems that continue to evolve. These natural foundations support a rich mosaic of wetlands, bushland and coastal habitats, home to diverse birdlife, wildflowers and marine species uniquely adapted to this environment.

The Sunset Coast is also a place shaped by people. For tens of thousands of years, Wadjak Noongar people have cared for and moved through this Country, guided by deep knowledge and connection to land and ocean. More recent layers of settlement have added new stories, from market gardens to growing coastal communities.

As you explore, you move through all of these stories together, discovering how land, nature and people continue to shape the Sunset Coast today.

Explore the interactive map below, view the guide, or pick one up from a library in the Cities of Wanneroo, Joondalup or Stirling.

Explore the Stories of the Sunset Coast

Look beneath the surface, follow the stories and discover the landscapes, cultures and environments that define the Sunset Coast. Explore through three lenses:

Dig a little deeper

This is a collaborative geotourism initiative by the Cities of Wanneroo, Joondalup and Stirling, delivered through the Sunset Coast Alliance.