If you are considering a trip to Yallingup, Western Australia you will want to take the time to check out all the great things to see in this location. This township is located in the Margaret River wine area. This area has many wineries; in fact it is a supplier of ten percent of the wine market.
Your dining experience here will be sure to please with the many fine dining establishments. Beachside cafes also serve the delicious wine from this area of the country. In addition, this area has many attractions. From galleries to breweries to arts and crafts there are many activities for the visitor here.
Meaning 'Place of Love', Yallingup is an aboriginal word. Originally discovered by the Europeans in 1899, the caves were one of the reasons for Yallingup becoming the tourist attraction it is today. The Indian Ocean lashes against the coast of Yallingup, making rock formations that are unique in shape. The popularity of these surf breaks are known the world over. This includes Three Bears, Injidup and Smith's Beach.
This does not mean there is not plenty of area still open for less strenuous activities such as swimming, beachcombing and fishing. If you think you are good at mazes, this is one area you will love. The Yallingup Maze is set among Caves Road beaches and wineries. A timber maze with towers and bridges, this is quite the challenging puzzle.
The Yallingup Maze has an excellent area for picnicking, a puzzle shop, café, gallery and playground. The property chosen for the maze is quite beautiful and there is an area that can be used for picnics and enjoying the scenery. This area is a family vacation spot as well as being very suitable for the adults who want to get away from it all.
Children's activities are another aspect of this area with many games and puzzles at the puzzle shop for them to try. There are many sights at the Leeuwin Naturaliste National Park. The southern right and humpback whales are visible from various points. This area is some of the most rugged country you will ever see. The ocean has furrowed out canals in the sea from the granite rock.
About one of the most beautiful spots in this area is Ellensbrook, a historic homestead that was built in the 1800s. It was the home of one of the first settlers of this area, Alfred Russell and named after his wife.
Further along the road to Ellensbrook are the Meekadarabee Falls. The aboriginal people of the area called it the 'bathing place of the moon'. The cave is believed by the aboriginals to be the place where Mitanne and Nobel, aboriginal lovers live. The legend is that if you listen closely, you can hear the laughter of the two resonating in the waters of the Meekadarabee Falls.
Truly an enjoyable trip for the whole family, this is one of the most beautiful areas of Australia you will visit. The rugged country and the fierceness of the Indian Ocean guided by the winds will be a sight you will never forget. Make sure and take some pictures of this gorgeous area to put in your vacation album.
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