Wardanup Trail is a 6.3km loop that wanders throughout Yallingup to Ngili Cave and Lookout and back to Yallingup Beach. If you walk the whole loop you will cover much varied terrain so be prepared.
This loop walk starts at Rabbit Hill Car Park at Yallingup and can also be accessed below Caves House. If you head north from Rabbit Hill the trail goes along the cliff line through coastal heath vegetation with sweeping views south across Yallingup township and north along the rugged coastline to Sugarloaf Rock. The trail climbs up over Wardanup Hill through coastal peppermint forest then down to Ngilgi Cave. The trail then descends into the valley of Yallingup Brook and onto Yallingup township, passing the spectacular Yallingup reef and onto the beach where you walk along the sand before climbing back up the stairs to Rabbit Hill Car Park. This loop trail is well defined with orange markers to guide you along the way.
Start Point: Rabbit Hill Car Park, Yallingup which is 260km (3 hours) south of Perth.
End Point: Rabbit Hill Car Park, Yallingup which is 260km (3 hours) south of Perth.
Region: Yallingup, South West
For more information, a location map and GPS file please visit Trails WA.
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Getting there
Closest towns to this walk: Dunsborough, Cowaramup, Margaret River, Busselton, Eagle Bay
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Track grade
Grade 3 (Moderate) - Walks for Most Fitness Levels: Grade 3 on the
AWTGS represents moderate walking tracks. These are ideal for walkers with some fitness who are comfortable with some hills and uneven terrain. While suitable for most ages, some bushwalking experience is recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Tracks may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface, and many steps. The total distance of a Grade 3 walk can be up to 20 kilometers.
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