Quinninup Falls

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Star 4.5 (338 Google reviews)
The Wadandi (Saltwater) people are the traditional owners of this land. Quinninup is the Place of the Zamia Palm, and the Falls, and the area surrounding the Falls, are of immense importance to Wadandi culture. Quinninup Falls is a beautiful winter waterfall, not far from the coast near Moses Rock. The hike to the falls is very rewarding, but also quite physically challenging. Depending on your fitness level, it takes around 45 minutes to walk to the falls and almost an hour to walk back.
"While visiting we ask that you walk softly, taking the time to listen to and care for Boodja (Country)."
 
  • Do not remove or alter any rock formations or flora 
  • Stick to dedicated walking trails 
  • Leave only footprints
  • To learn more about Wadandi culture visit Undalup. com or take part in a Cultural experience with Koomal Dreaming
To get to the falls, park at the Moses Road carpark. On your left, you will see toilets and a viewing platform and to the right is the path to the falls. At the start of the path, there are three small wooden posts and some large bushes on either side. As you are walking along keep a lookout for the Cape to Cape Track signs - if you can see them you are going the right way! 

The path varies from flat and easy to rocky and uneven, there are also few big sand dunes that are a breeze coming down, but physically challenging climbing up. Factor in time to spend exploring the falls and allow yourself enough sunlight to get there and back. Remember to take plenty of water! 

Once there, the view is breathtaking and well worth the effort. At the start of the walk, you can see and hear the waves crashing against the shore and surfers enjoying the ocean. There is a bridge with a winter stream running underneath it, you then walk out into a red dirt plain before the land dips and weaves and Quinninup Falls appears.

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Quinninup Falls

Wilyabrup WA 6280, Australia

Reviews

Star 4.5 (338 Google reviews)
Daniel Cai Wenjie 30 September 2026

Lisa Turner 20 September 2026

Michaela Trubačová 18 September 2026

The waterfall itself isn't huge, but the hike is absolutely worth it. The trail has beautiful coastal views, cliffs, sandy beaches and we saw lots of kangaroos, including a mum with a joey in her pouch. We went early and had the waterfall almost to ourselves, but around 11 am the trail became very busy. Definitely recommend an early start!

PerthTales 07 September 2026

Quinninup Falls is such a beautiful place to visit, especially if you enjoy a little adventure and being surrounded by nature. The walk to the falls is part of the experience itself, with a lovely trail through the bush and some really peaceful scenery along the way. The trail is around 3.5 km return and does have some sandy, uneven and steeper sections, so I’d definitely recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying some water. It can feel like a bit of a workout in parts, but reaching the waterfall makes it worth it! We visited in May, and it was a really nice experience, although the amount of water at the falls can definitely depend on the season and recent rainfall. If you want to see the waterfall flowing at its best, visiting during winter or spring after some good rain would probably be ideal. It’s a great little hike to add to a South West road trip, especially around the Yallingup/Margaret River area. Give yourself enough time to enjoy the walk rather than rushing through it. Beautiful bushland, a fun trail and a lovely waterfall waiting at the end.