Part of the magical Margaret River region – some 300km south of Perth – Hamelin Bay plays host to a shimmering spread of white sands and turquoise waters. The beach is a spectacle in its own right, but it’s best known among naturalists for its population of sting rays. Measuring up to two metres across, these remarkable animals can be seen up close by snorkelling in the shallows. They’re docile, and far from aggressive, but be sure to give them the space they deserve.