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Yallingup
Give Yallingup 2 nights with a car: surf beach, Ngilgi Cave and Injidup spa in one day, then Caves Road south to Margaret River.
Yallingup is a small beach town of about 1,000 people on the Cape Naturaliste coast, 30 min north of Margaret River and 40 min west of Busselton. It is a surf-and-caves stop, not a town with a centre: the beach, the cave and the bakery sit on one hill, and everything else needs a car. Two nights covers it; one night works if you are driving Caves Road and only want the beach.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AUD
- Best months
- Oct–Apr (warm, dry); Mar–May for surf and fewer crowds
- avoid Jul–Aug (wet, windy, 16–17 °C (61–63 °F)); school holidays and Easter for crowdsavoid Jul–Aug (wet, windy, 61–63 °F (16–17 °C)); school holidays and Easter for crowds
- Airports
- BQB · PER
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 7
- Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
- Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
- Australia and New Zealand ↗Both countries drive on the left, with long distances between fuel stops in the outback and on New Zealand's back roads; fatigue causes more visitor crashes than speed.
- Australia ↗Almost every visitor needs a visa or an electronic authorisation (ETA or eVisitor, depending on passport) before boarding: apply only through the official Department of Home Affairs site or the official AustralianETA app, and check the rules for your passport.
- Australia ↗Declare all food, plant material, seeds, wood and animal products on your arrival declaration; undeclared items can bring on-the-spot fines or visa cancellation. When unsure, declare it.
- Australia ↗Drive on the left. An overseas licence in English (or with an official translation or International Driving Permit) is accepted for visitors; check the state rules and your rental contract.
- Australia ↗Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches; rip currents cause most beach drownings.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Yallingup, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Australian dollar (AUD, A$).Australia-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelstra has the widest outback coverage; Optus and Vodafone (TPG) are cheaper and fine in cities and along highways.Australia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in cities and towns; in remote places use signed drinking taps.Australia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Not expected; 10% for very good service in a nice restaurant if you wish.Australia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets I. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Australia-wide
- SafetyVery safe for a small beach town; the real risks are the surf and reef at Yallingup Beach, slippery rocks at Injidup…
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- RestroomsFree public toilets in parks, beaches, shopping centres and petrol stations (servos); the National Public Toilet Map app lists them.Australia-wide
- Emergency numbers000 police, fire, ambulance · 112 From mobiles · 132 500 SES (storm and flood help)
- Sundays & holidaysChristmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 15:00; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 3:00 PM; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Australia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckBQB Busselton Margaret River Airport (Closest airport, about 40 min by car; limited routes, check current schedules.).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical answer: the beach, the cave, Injidup and the wineries are 5–15 min apart and the hills are steep.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeA$5–6 (≈ US$4)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekA$15–35 (≈ US$10–25)
- Budget bedHostel or holiday-park cabin bed, a night, per personA$45 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedMotel or pub double room, a night, per roomA$220 (≈ US$150)
- High-end bedMotel or pub double room, a night, per roomA$380 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$90 (≈ US$60) · Mid A$160 (≈ US$110) · High A$300 (≈ US$200)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BQB Busselton Margaret River Airport (Closest airport, about 40 min by car; limited routes, check current schedules.) · PER Perth Airport (Main gateway, about 2 h 45 min by car via the Forrest Highway and Bussell Highway.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Feb
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Aug
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Sep
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Oct–May. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jul (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Jul (20 rain days), driest Jan (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yallingup: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
14 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
18 rd
Jul
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
20 rd
Aug
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
18 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
14 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the practical answer: the beach, the cave, Injidup and the wineries are 5–15 min apart and the hills are steep. TransWA SW1 coaches stop in Yallingup from East Perth (via Bunbury) on Sunday–Thursday and Friday, with no Saturday service; check current timetables. Without a car you are limited to the beach, Caves House and the bakery, plus tours from Dunsborough or Margaret River.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ngilgi Cave
goDoor to door: About 1.5–2 h
5 min drive from the beach on Caves Road; semi-guided tours
Joint ticket with Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse; check tour times and book in school holidays.
Injidup Natural Spa (Wyadup)
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
About 10 min south by car, then a rough 10–15 min walk
Rock pool about a metre deep when full; go at low swell and wear shoes with grip.
Dunsborough
goDoor to door: About 30 min
20 min north by car on Caves Road
Cafés, supermarket and the best fuel and supplies near Yallingup.
Busselton Jetty
goDoor to door: About 1 h
About 40 min east by car via Bussell Highway
1.8 km (1.1 mi) jetty with an underwater observatory; check train and observatory hours.1.1 mi (1.8 km) jetty with an underwater observatory; check train and observatory hours.
Margaret River town and wineries
goDoor to door: About 45 min
About 30–40 min south on Caves Road
A full day if you add caves and cellar doors; do not drink and drive.
Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse
goDoor to door: About 30 min
About 15 min north by car
Whale watching from the cliff platforms in Sep–Nov; tours run on a schedule.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Yallingup Beach and Caves House hill
Walk to the beach, the bakery and Caves House pub; the only place you can sleep without a car.
Caves Road corridor (north to Dunsborough)
Holiday houses, wineries and chalets between Yallingup and Dunsborough; car needed for everything.
Dunsborough
20 min north; more shops, cafés and rental stock if Yallingup is full or booked out.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- A$90–140 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- A$150–250 (≈ US$100–170) excl. bed
- High
- A$300 (≈ US$200)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel or pub double room1 × 2 nights × A$220 | A$440 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × A$160 | A$640 |
| Car hire, one day, small car1 × A$90 | A$90 |
| Fuel, about 100 km of local driving1 × A$15 | A$15 |
| Ngilgi Cave entry, adult2 × A$25 | A$50 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$20 | A$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | A$128 |
| Trip total≈ A$351 per person per day, bed included | A$1,403≈ US$950 |
2026 estimate in Australian dollars; fuel and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | A$5–6 (≈ US$4) |
| Bakery pie or pastry | A$6–9 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pub main (Caves House) | A$28–40 (≈ US$19–30) |
| Cave tour, adult | A$25–30 (≈ US$17–20) |
| Fuel, per litre | A$1.80–2.10 (≈ US$2) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | A$15–35 (≈ US$10–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No Saturday TransWA coach service; check the current timetable before you plan a weekend arrival.
- The walk from the beach up to Ngilgi Cave is steep; drive or take the bush track from Caves House instead.
- Injidup Natural Spa is a rough walk from the car park over rocks; wear shoes with grip and check the swell before you get in.
- Surf at Yallingup Beach has a reef break and strong currents; swim between the flags and check conditions.
- Summer bushfire risk in the South West: check emergency warnings before driving Caves Road.
- Most wineries and restaurants close by 17:00 and many shut one or two weekdays; book dinner and check hours.Most wineries and restaurants close by 5:00 PM and many shut one or two weekdays; book dinner and check hours.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 000
- From mobiles
- 112
- SES (storm and flood help)
- 132 500
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From mobiles112
- SES (storm and flood)132 500
Embassy
No consulates in Yallingup; the nearest are in Perth (about 2 h 45 min). US, UK, Canada and New Zealand travellers should register with their Perth consulate or embassy before heading south.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- TransWA coach, East Perth → Yallingup: check the current fare and timetable; no Saturday service
- Taxi or rideshare, Dunsborough → Yallingup: about A$40–60 (≈ US$30–40), 20 min
- Car hire, one day: about A$60–140 (≈ US$40–95)
Say or show
- Thanks / ta — Thank you
- Excuse me — Excuse me
- Where's the beach access? — Where is the beach access?
- Card OK? — Can I pay by card?
- Safe to swim here? — Is it safe to swim here?
- Nearest servo? — Where is the nearest petrol station?
Phone coverage is patchy on Caves Road and at Injidup; download offline maps before you drive.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Yallingup. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Apr (warm, dry); Mar–May for surf and fewer crowds · avoid Jul–Aug (wet, windy, 16–17 °C); school holidays and Easter for crowds · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 6 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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