There are two distinct threads in the story of Yallingup Beach.
To the left of the main beach staircase is the Yallingup lagoon, a tranquil embrace of blue encircled by shallow reef. Free of the wild wash of ocean. A slice of kid-friendly, summer-swimming heaven.
And to the right? A crash of beach break. Ocean interaction for those that love to feel the push and pull of tide and wave. Surfers come for the opportunity to roll into Indian Ocean steamers that begin their curl where swell hits reef.
Yallingup itself is a coddled community of small streets climbing up the hill between sand and Caves Road.
The beach offers a certain kind of intimacy created in part by its small-town geography.
Just north of Yallingup Beach is Rabbit Hill, where there is a carpark and lookout over the beach. This surf break is famous as one of professional surfer Taj Burrow's favourite spots, and it features a heavy, challenging wave. It's an unpatrolled beach and conditions can change quickly. The ocean can be unpredictable and dangerous rips can occur. Lives have been lost so please adhere to signage, weather and ocean conditions.
Dog Friendly Area
Dogs are welcome on the beach north of the Dawson Drive access path. It’s well signed, and the exclusion zone includes from the Dawson Drive path to the Slippery Rocks Car Park. Yallingup Beach is surrounded by National Park so be careful to use the Dawson Drive entrance. Please adhere to signage and rules; pick up after your dog; and be mindful of people and wildlife on the beach.
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Location
Yallingup Beach & Rabbit Hill
Yallingup Beach, Western Australia, Australia
Reviews
4.8 (187 Google reviews)
Babs23 February 2026
This beach is pretty nice, calm waters to swim but rather small.
Nice enough but definitely not as spectacular as some of the other beaches in the area.
Vigie Ador27 January 2026
Spent a lovely and quiet afternoon here for sunset. Dog friendly beach. Even saw someone paragliding.
Mitch Connor18 May 2025
Awesome spot for a swim and to catch the sunset
A nice playground at the top of the beach for kids to enjoy
Very busy with surfers and people enjoying the sunsets.
Very quiet once the suns down.
B M19 August 2025
Absolutely beautiful spot with sweeping ocean views. Great for a quick stopover, but also worth staying longer if you have time. Popular with surfers for the waves, while the lagoon area is calmer and safer for swimming and families. The surrounding cliffs and walking trails make it perfect for photos and taking in the coastal scenery. A classic South West gem that’s always worth a visit.
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