Canal Rocks

Canal Rocks

A dramatic, striking feature on Margaret River’s Cape to Cape coast

The Rocks are an ancient and unusual rock formation extending from a peninsula south of Smiths Beach on the coastline between Yallingup and Margaret River. These massive banks of granitic gneiss have eroded along a dead-straight line running north–south, forming the striking “canal” feature. Several smaller canals cross perpendicular to the main channel.  Massive waves smash against the rocks in wild and stormy weather and churn through the canals. It’s a spectacular sight to see!

Dependent on the conditions of the day:

• Walk out along the boardwalk and stand on the bridge as a big wave rushes underneath
• Explore away from the boardwalk, scramble over the rocks and check out the rock pools, which are home to crabs and periwinkles
• Marvel at the geology of Canal Rocks and the power of the ocean
• Rock fishing
• Swimming and jumping off the rocks (in calm conditions)
• Snorkeling (in even calmer conditions)
• Scuba diving
• Watch the sunset