Yallingup Beach & Rabbit Hill

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Star 4.8 (189 Google reviews)
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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Yallingup Beach & Rabbit Hill

Yallingup Beach, Western Australia, Australia

Reviews

Star 4.8 (189 Google reviews)
Addie Priwibowo 21 March 2026

The views here are just breathtaking — crystal clear water, dramatic waves, and stunning coastal cliffs all around. The beach itself is quite rocky in some areas, which actually makes the landscape even more unique and photogenic. To get down to the beach, you’ll need to walk down a set of stairs — but totally worth it once you see the view 🌊✨ The waves here are pretty strong and consistent, making it a great spot for surfing. You’ll see quite a few surfers enjoying the swell, which adds to the vibe of the place. Perfect for photos, especially around sunrise or sunset the lighting here is just unreal. The whole area feels very natural and untouched, which makes it even more special. Whether you want to relax, explore, or just enjoy the scenery, this place has it all. Definitely a must-visit if you’re in the Margaret River / Yallingup area!

Babs 23 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.

Hayley Keating 05 May 2026

Absolutely stunning beach. The lagoon was beautiful to swim in

Vigie Ador 27 January 2026

Spent a lovely and quiet afternoon here for sunset. Dog friendly beach. Even saw someone paragliding.