Drummond Cove – Coast and Heritage

Drummond Cove combines coastal appeal with a rare historic holiday character. Its historic collection of cottages reflects an earlier way of life based on leisure and holiday accommodation; at the same time, the beach and foreshore promenade give the coastal theme a tangible form. Nature watching and a glimpse into the area's history add to this impression. This gives travellers different perspectives on the place to weigh up when planning a stay.

Coast and beach

Two structures built in 2018, together with beach nourishment, have stabilised a section of the popular beach. A new groyne and a reinforced seawall protect the foreshore promenade for local beachgoers and tourists. These details give the coastal theme a tangible dimension: alongside the beach itself, stabilisation and protection measures are also part of the picture of Drummond Cove. Those interested in coastal destinations can get a glimpse of the connection between the beach landscape and coastal management.

Cottages and local history

The historic collection's aesthetic significance lies in the vernacular design of the individual cottages, their modest size and the use of similar building materials. Recurring features are therefore at the heart of it: design, scale and materials together contribute to the collection's character. This offers a tangible starting point for anyone interested in architecture, because the significance lies in the features of the cottages as a group.

Drummond Cove is also a rare example of an earlier way of life based on leisure and holiday accommodation. This form is no longer found in other parts of Western Australia as a result of rapid development and the increased commercial value of coastal properties. This context also makes the holiday heritage understandable as part of a broader development in coastal property.

Another named heritage place is Captain Drummond's Cottage, also known as Mary Drummond's Cottage or Seaview (fmr). Listed as Heritage Place No. 3802, it is located at the corner of Bayside Bvd and North West Coastal Hwy. This precise location gives the named place a specific reference point in Drummond Cove.

Remains of a shell midden are located at the northern tip of the bay at Drummond Cove. They form a distinct cultural and historical reference point and broaden the view beyond the architecture of the cottages.

Nature watching and practical information

Nature watching also has a tangible connection here: ospreys can be observed in Drummond Cove. If you enjoy birdwatching, ospreys could be one focus of your stay.

An informal boat launch is located south of the John Batten Community Hall on Whitehill Road. Foreshore erosion along Whitehill Road affects access to it. Check current local information before using the site.

Discover more destinations: Capel, Dongara, Denham, Murdoch, Laverton, Eagle Bay, Stirling City, Chapman Hill.

For the broader travel overview: Western Australia.