Binningup
This seaside town is most at home in relaxed mode. Binningup is a carefree destination of decades ago. Low-key adventures and heartfelt hospitality combine to make it a holiday many repeat, year after year.
Stroll and loll, and greet anglers as they pull in a catch – a reef runs parallel to the shore offering great fishing in particular from December to April. When the swell is Northwest or Westly, surfers should head to the colloquial known Weedies. Even in summer, you’ll often have the beach to yourself. And, in many places, you can drive along the beach too!
Binningup is only 25 minutes drive from Harvey and 15 minutes to Australind, the perfect location to use as your base camp while you explore all the Harvey Region has to offer!
Top 7 Things To Do
1. Surf Weedies
Binningup Beach offers some great little waves for the novice surfer. When the swell is Northwest or Westly, surfers should head to the colloquial known Weedies. From the boat ramp, looking north-west, if breaking, the reef-break wave will be approximately 150 metres from the coast.
Access is also available at the end of West Coast Drive. There are a number of lookout points along Binningup Beach, including Valentine’s and West Coast Drive.
2. Ship and Play
Binningup Pirate Ship Playground overlooks the Indian Ocean at Binningup Beach and is a delight in demand from dawn to dusk. The Playground has soft fall protection, sheltered seating, tables and a gas barbeque. It caters for toddlers to teenagers and has many challenges such as a treasure hunt.
You’ll find another playground and skate park at the end of Kane Place.
3. Chill-out at a awesome holiday house with ocean views
Sit on the deck and watch the sun go down over the Indian Ocean with a nice frosty beer or a glass of local wine. Binningup has more than 70 holiday homes to rent, some with ocean views from every room. Others are nestled between peppermint trees.
Hiring a holiday home is the quintessential summer experience and whether it is a beach shack or a luxe villa, comes with quality linen or has room for the dog, the perfect place for you is out there.
4. Fishing fun
A reef runs parallel to the Binningup Beach foreshore offering great fishing in particular from December to April. Throw in a line off the beach to catch Tailor, Yellowfin whiting, Herring, Flathead and Salmon. 4WD Drive beach access is available north and south of the Binningup Foreshore Precinct. Locals love a little place to the north called Paradise Beach. Or launch the boat and head further afield.
After a day at sea, the Binningup Fishing Club is open Thursdays and Friday nights for meals and drinks. Don’t miss their annual fishing competition in January with more $8,000 worth of prizes up for grabs.
5. It's a Group Youth Thing
Only 100 metres from the beach, the Binningup Youth Camp is an awesome location for school groups, youth camps, family gatherings or that special event. The Campsite is at the southern end of town, nestled between the dunes. Head to the beach or play basketball, football, volleyball and netball. Run by a Committee of dedicated volunteers, this not for profit facility can accommodate 80 people.
6. Get Sporty
Unwind with a few beevies after a game of lawn bowls with the friendly locals at the Binningup Country Club. During summer, team barefoot bowls is very popular. The Country Club Kitchen is open every Friday night from 5pm, with meals from 6pm – 8pm. We love the Surf and Turf; a scrumptious Porterhouse steak with prawns. The venue is also perfect for a group function.
Alternatively, sporty-types can play a game of tennis at Binningup’s beachside court and take a swim between sets.
7. Camp with sand between your toes
Binningup Beach Caravan Park
- Laundry – washing machines and dryer available for $4 per cycle.
- Ablution block and disabled toilet.
- Pool with lounges under umbrellas.
- Jumping pillow
- Cafe, bowling green and pools are seasonal
- Camp kitchen with fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster, sink, electric cooktop and TV.
- Covered BBQ area – free gas BBQ’s.
- Beautiful grassed area for activities whether it’s cricket, footy or just socialising
8. Go searching for windmills
History buffs. You’ll find the remanents of Binningup as a farm at the corner of Iluka Drive and Killara Street. Here stands a historic windmill.
Binningup was also used as a lookout point during WWII.
9. Find fabulous art
When you enter Binningup you will be welcomed by glittering fish. Designed and made by a local artist Anthea Ward, the fishing boat hull rests on a base of stainless steel and is composed of 300 clay fish, hand-curved for their individual positioning and hand-glazed in colours changing from yellow to red.
Lakewood Shores at Binningup is home to the Armillary Sphere Sundial which was designed and made in 1998 for Lakewood Shores. The Lakewood Shores Park – Armillary Sphere Sundial is located on the corner of Lakes Parade and Tuscany Green, Binningup.
10. Finish with drinks
Visit the Binningup General Store (fully licensed), located at the end of Coronation Drive, 100 metres from the beach and then take a picnic or BBQ in nearby Lions Park.
