Yallingup
LOCATION
266km south of Perth, 34kms west of Busselton
ACCOMMODATION
A broad range of hotel, motel, bed & breakfast, guest houses, self-contained and caravan park style accommodation is available. A minimum of 3 nights is recommended to truly appreciate all that is on offer in the Capes region. Advance bookings are highly recommended, particularly for school holidays and long weekends. The Busselton and Dunsborough Visitor Centres provide an excellent free accommodation and tour booking service.
POPULATION
300 (estimate)
GENERAL
"Yallingup" is an aboriginal word meaning "Place of Love". The township can claim to be one of Western Australia's first and best-loved tourist destinations due to its caves first discovered by European settlers in 1899 and spectacular coastline.
Yallingup's attractions are manifold - wineries, breweries, restaurants, galleries, arts and crafts abound, plus access to the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park. The popular surf breaks of Three Bears, Yallingup, Smith's Beach and Injidup are world renowned. There is also ample opportunity to pursue the less vigorous activities of swimming, fishing and beachcombing.
Food & Wine
The Margaret River Wine Region is responsible for only one per cent of Australia's wine production, but supplies no less than 10 per cent of the premium market. Visitors will find vineyards nestled along the picturesque hillsides throughout the Capes. Each has its own style and ambience. In all, there are over 200 vineyards and 80 wineries - a remarkable number considering that wine was first produced in the region just 30 years ago. Character and quality can be found in fruit-intense chardonnays, rich semillons, robust cabernets, soft merlots and other varietal wines and blends.
Highly skilled chefs, have like the winemakers, been attracted to the region by the prospect of working with high-quality produce. Invariably they are stimulated to produce dishes with flair and imagination.
Yallingup Beach
Yallingup Beach, off Caves Road, is one of the Western Australia's most popular and accessible surf beaches. There is also a sheltered lagoon where the water is calm and people can swim in relative safety.
Smith's Beach & Injidup Beach
Both beaches are excellent for swimming, surfing, fishing, snorkelling and diving.
Ngilgi Cave
Discovered in 1899; Ngilgi Cave (formerly known as Yallingup Cave) remains one of the Cape's most visited attractions. Located off Caves Road, a short distance north of Yallingup, Ngilgi Cave is named because of its association with a rich Aboriginal legend describing the battle between a good spirit (Ngilgi) and an evil spirit (Wolgine). The Cave offers visitors a stunning display of stalactite, stalagmite, helicitite and shawl formations plus an interpretative area detailing the cave's rich history. Today you can enjoy semi guided tours and a range of other experiences including adventure caving and torchlight tours. A cafe, children's playground, barbecue facilities and walk trails make a visit Ngilgi Cave an excellent family outing.
Canal Rocks
This unusual marine rock formation is off Caves Road in the Leeuwin-Cape Naturaliste National Park. A series of protuding rocks form a natural canal that is popular with fisherman and photographers.
Boutique Breweries
Sample award winning locally brewed beers and enjoy light meals at the Bootleg and Colonial Breweries or experience the rustic charm of the Wicked Ale Brewery
Galleries, Art and Crafts
The skills of local artisans and craftspeople are on display at galleries and showrooms situated in idyllic surrounds.
Tours
View the region with one of the many half or full day tours available and choose to travel by classic car, 4WD or coach! Whether you're interested in nature-based activities, photography, wineries, canoeing, caves, camel rides or adrenaline pumping adventure activities - there is a tour to suit your needs. Free booking service available through the Dunsborough and Busselton Visitor Centres.
For Further Information:
Tune into Western Tourist Radio, for up-to-date information on the region.
96.5 FM in Busselton, 98.4FM in Dunsborough, 96.5FM Cowaramup & 95.3FM Karridale.
Busselton Visitor Centre
busselton@geographebay.com
Dunsborough Visitor Centre
dunsborough@geographebay.com
For Further Shire Information:
Shire of Busselton
www.busselton.wa.gov.au
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