Yallingup, Western Australia. With a manifold of attractions - wineries, brewerys, world-class resaurants and most of all, the caves and waves!
Surfers flock to the town to experience the local reefs which make the ocean come alive. Free from major development, it's a true gem in the crown of Western Australia.
Yallingup is situated on the west coast of Australia's South West tourist region. Yallingup faces west to the Indian Ocean at the tip of Cape Naturaliste in the Margaret River Wine Region. Steep slopes and rocky outcrops characterise the surrounding coastline.
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Yallingup and Smiths Beaches
These Beaches are some of Western Australia's most accessible, popular and beautiful. Yallingup Beach is popular with surfers whereas Smiths Beach is quite protected and safe for family outings. Both boast vivid contrasts of blue and greens with the sand almost pure white in colour
Ngilgi Cave
One of the Cape's most visited attractions, the caves were discovered by Europeans in 1899 and have now been opened to the public including adventure caving and torchlight tours. Observe the one hundred year old stallactites dripping with water, echoeing throughout the cave
Canal Rocks
An unusual marine rock formation which is spectacular to view during stormy weather as the waves roar through the channel and crash on the rocks. A series of very large, protruding rocks form a natural canal and is one of the most photographed locations in Australia's South West
Coastal Wildflowers
Hundreds of species of wildflowers are found in the hinterland of Yallingup, especially along the coast. Carpets of flowers colour the bush from September to December. Species found here are unique and so many trails will lead you to find flowers only a few will be lucky to ever see
A moderate-mediterranean climate with warm Summers and cool, wet Winters. Buffeted by cold fronts in Winter which bring large swells ideal for surfing. Pleasant weather most of the year. In Summer (December to February), the average maximum temperature is 30°C with an average minimum temperature of 16°C. In Winter (June to August), the average maximum temperature is 17°C with an average minimum temperature of 8°C.
The name of Yallingup is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning 'Place of Love' and has a very short history. The town itself came into being through the discovery of Ngili Caves by Edward Dawson in 1899, who stumbled upon them while searching for missing horses.
The following year he conducted visitors through the cave and the tours became so popular that the Caves House was built to meet the demand for accommodation and the town was born. Electricity was connected to the cave in 1904 and Dawson continued to guide people through the cave until his retirement in 1937.
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