Population: 243 (ABS 2006)

The settlement of Yanakie is situated between Corner Inlet and Shallow Inlet and lies between Wilsons Promontory in the south and the foothills of the Strzelecki Ranges to the north.

First settled in 1850, the Yanakie district, including what is now the Wilsons 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.

The remarkable temperate climate allows visitors to enjoy Yanakie’s many attractions throughout the entire year.