South Yunderup

Discover South Yunderup through a variety of experiences on the Murray River: from swimming and kayaking beaches to riverside wildlife watching and boat trips. There are also natural areas, a historic mill and a farm-themed adventure playground. When planning your trip, it is worth first considering which of these attractions interests you most, as each place offers something different for an outing.

Beaches and boat experiences on the Murray River

Sandy Cove Park, a neighbourhood park and river reserve on the Murray River, has both a swimming beach and a kayaking beach. This gives you two different ways to spend time on the water. If swimming is your priority, you can include the swimming beach in your plans; if you would rather go kayaking, the same park has a beach designated for that purpose. Both facilities are part of Sandy Cove Park and should not be confused with the options available at other riverside locations.

Boat trips are another experience the area has to offer. Pontoon Boat Tours is a family-run and family-operated business offering boat tours on the waterways of Mandurah and South Yunderup. In the wider region, cruises can visit secluded swimming beaches on the Murray River. This is a different way to experience the river from spending time at the swimming beach in Sandy Cove Park. If you like to plan your days around activities, time at the beach and a boat tour can offer different highlights for your trip.

Foreshore reserves, walks and birdwatching

Banksia Terrace Foreshore, a riverside reserve on the Murray River, is a good option for walks and enjoying nature. The focus here is on the riverbank and surrounding natural environment. South Yunderup Centenary Park also has a boat landing on the river and is suitable for birdwatching. You can therefore plan a visit to the park to see boats or to observe nature closely; these do not need to be the same purpose for your outing.

Willow Gardens Foreshore is another park on the Murray River. It has an off-leash area for dogs and access to the river. If you are travelling with a dog, this specific facility is a separate consideration when planning an outing; it does not indicate what rules apply at other locations. If you would rather focus on walks and enjoying nature, you can consider Banksia Terrace Foreshore. Each place offers a different reason to spend time by the river.

Historic mill and playground

The Coopers Mill Precinct has a special access requirement: the historic mill is on Culleenup Island and can only be reached by boat. If you are interested in the mill, boat access is therefore something to factor into your outing plans. The general mention of boat tours in South Yunderup does not mean that any particular tour goes to the mill.

Adventurescape Playground is an adventurous farm-themed playground. Its concept is designed to foster personal development and interaction through team-building, imagination and challenges. For families, the playground can offer a different focus from riverside walks, birdwatching or historic sites. If you want to take different interests into account on a shared trip, you can include it as a separate outing alongside the nature and water experiences.

Which focus suits your trip?

The places mentioned differ mainly in the activities they offer: Sandy Cove Park has a swimming beach and a kayaking beach, while Banksia Terrace Foreshore is suitable for walks and enjoying nature. Centenary Park combines a boat landing with an opportunity for birdwatching; Willow Gardens Foreshore has an off-leash area for dogs and access to the river. The historic mill on Culleenup Island can only be reached by boat. These differences can help you decide what to focus on during your outings and guide your search for a holiday rental based on your personal travel plans, without assuming particular accommodation features.

Discover more destinations

You can also explore these destinations: Porongurup, Kelmscott, Karnup, Roleystone, Capel, Glen Forrest, Preston Beach and Bow Bridge.

For the broader travel overview: Western Australia.