Yanakie

Overview

Yanakie is positioned on the narrow strip of land which joins the Wilsons Promontory National Park with the south coast of Victoria, located south of the major centre of Foster and on the opposite side of Shallow Inlet to Sandy Point.
The commercial centre of Yanakie is small, consisting of a general store, petrol station and public hall.

The coast on the western side of Yanakie fronts Shallow Inlet, which is a calm body of water, popular with boating enthusiasts. On the east coast fronting Corner Inlet there are boat launching facilities at Duck Point and a water front caravan park. Duck Point offers spectacular views towards the south and east of many of Wilsons Promontory's mountain peaks and coastal features.

History

First settled in 1850, the Yanakie district, including what is now the Wilson’s Promontory National Park was used to graze cattle and sheep. In 1905 the National Park was declared, and the remaining area has developed into a prosperous and friendly farming community and, more recently, a popular destination for tourists.

Places of interest

Corner Inlet
Shallow Inlet
Duck Point
View to Wilsons Promontory National Park
Nooramunga Marine and Coastal Park
Small tourism based community

Accommodation

The small township of Yanakie offers comfortable self contained or bed and breakfast accommodation. Further information about this or other accommodation options a short distance away can be found at www.visitpromcountry.com

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