Yelverton Brook Conservation Sanctuary

The kangaroos and possums were very tame and a fantastic feature that the kids loved. The place we stayed in (Sheok) felt like we were in the bush by ourselves. Very peaceful and relaxing

I really don’t want to write this, because if I do, more people will visit this piece of Paradise. We have been visiting Yelverton since about 2005 and it is always perfect. It’s about 20 minutes south of Busselton on the Busselton - Margaret River road, so it’s close to all the tourist type attractions that both places have to offer, BUT and it’s a huge BUT, it is located in a big patch of bush (I think it’s about 100 acres). In that area, there are five chalets. Nothing else, just the 5 chalets. They are far apart and surrounded by bush, so if you are in one of them, it’s almost impossible to see another. It’s quiet. So quiet. So peaceful. The chalets are extremely well fitted out with all modern appliances. On a cold night, you have a wood fire or reverse cycle air con. On a hot day you have the really cool a/c. On ANY day or night, you have your own private spa to soak in and sip champagne with your loved one. So if you want a holiday that combines the sun, surf, wine, cheese, chocolate, restaurants, forestry and all the other magic that is the Busselton / Margaret River region, as well as a whole heap of the peace and quiet of nature at its purest, you cannot beat Yelverton Brook. Yelverton is quite simply the best there is. Note that you will need to bring a big bunch of carrots, apples and bananas with you. Every morning and evening the local mob of kangaroos will visit and expect to be fed. You hand feed them, even the joeys. Once the Roos have been fed, put some birdseed in the bird feeder and watch all the different birds dive in. Loads of them. So many varieties. If you have a barbecue in the evening, you will have bandicoots, possums and woileys running around your feet. Yelverton is fenced by a really extensive ‘Predator Fence’ to keep all non-native animals like cats and dogs and rabbits and foxes, so native species thrive. There are walking trails throughout the bush as well, so you can gently walk off a hangover, or just take a stroll with no urgency. Another really big thing for me is that the curtains are full and heavy. This means that when they are drawn at night, your room is dark and it stays that way until you wake up and open them. There are no chinks of light creeping through to wake you. If you have children with you, they will need to remember that the Roos are semi wild still and need to be respected. They will let you stroke them, but you will need to be careful. Apart from that, I think children will enjoy the time they are spending with Mum & Dad who are free from any other distractions. You can have real quality time just being a family. Yes there is HD TV if you want it. There is a good phone signal. I don’t know if they have their own internet because we always bring our own internet dongle. If you need to, you can always hotspot off your phone. Seriously folks, this place is awesome. I cannot recommend it highly enough. I am an international airline pilot who has seen an awful lot of the world. Yelverton B

Our first trip to Australia from the UK....Melbourne, Adelaide, The Ghan, Darwin and finally Perth to visit friends we had not seen in 18 years. They arranged a holiday for the four of us to Yelverton Brook. Oh, my goodness, what an experience. What can be better than sitting in a hot tub with dear friends sipping a cold drink, under a blanket of stars twinkling in the night sky, watching the kangaroos, the possums and the bandicoot all paying us a visit. To say nothing of the bird life. It truly was a once in a lifetime experience and created precious memories. The icing on the cake is that it is in a great location to get out and about and visit some lovely places....pretty little towns, and great places for food. You will not regret a stay at Yelverton Brook.

Yelverton Brook is such a wonderful place. Beyond our expectations. We loved it all. The kangaroo welcome party, the possums at night and the beauty of the walking trails. A haven of tranquillity and peace. Our chalet was so comfortable with great quality linen and everything you needed for self catering in comfort. Go there…. You will not be disappointed 🦘🥰

Delightul experinece in this easily accessible but very tranquil natural setting. Highly recommended if you like bush camping away from crowds. Lots of birdlife plus quendas, kangaroos and pristine unspoiled banksia-sheoak bushland. Short hop to Yallingup and Dunsborough beaches and good coffee/bakery in Cowaramup.

Awesome retreat for Nature Lovers, Comfortable, clean and quiet. Close to busselton and Margaret river if you can prise yourself away from the relaxing peacefulness of the place. Cannot recommend highly enough. All the mod cons in the middle of the Bush. Non better