National Parks and Reserves

The rugged coastline of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park – Yallingup offers excellent fishing and bird watching, world class surf breaks and stunning bush walks. Cape Naturaliste is the most northern point of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste ridge. Here, a lighthouse acts as a maritime guide. There are bush walking tracks nearby with incredible views over the cape including a whale lookout.

The granite formations of Canal Rocks and Sugarloaf Rock offer dramatic scenery and are popular among experienced fishermen.

The beach and rock area south of Cape Naturaliste is home to some of the best surfing beaches in the State.

For excellent swimming conditions head to Yallingup, Injidup, Smiths Beach and Bunker Bay.

The Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park is home to a range of native wildlife including possums, wallabies and kangaroos, while rare and endangered red-tailed tropic birds nest on Sugarloaf Rock.

Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park Yallingup is about a three hour drive south of Perth.

Camping in Western Australia’s natural areas is a special experience. Selected campgrounds from across the state are now bookable online for a trial period.

Tourists are advised to check for alerts and road/park closures before commencing their travel on www.emergency.wa.gov.au and https://alerts.dbca.wa.gov.au