Club Capricorn

Statement of Significance

Club Capricorn has historic significance for associations with Western Australian entrepeneur Alan
Bond. Club Capricorn is of aesthetic significance as a well resolved group of buildings in the West
Australian vernacular style. The place has social significance to the people who have enjoyed
recreational activities during its existence.

Physical Description

Club Capricorn is located Lot 2, 510 Two Rocks Road, Yanchep and comprises a group of buildings
including a two storey rendered brick and terracotta tiled roofed lodge (motel and restaurant) and 37
accommodation chalets, a caravan park, ablutions, tennis courts and manager's quarters.

History

The name Yanchep is of Aboriginal origin, and is derived from 'yanget', a native flax or bullrush.
Surveyor R. Quin first recorded the name for Lake Yanchep in September 1866.
In 1969 The Bond Corporation Pty Ltd purchased 19,600 acres of pastoral property previously owned
by the Wydgee Pastoral Company and proceeded to develop Yanchep Sun City as a satellite city and
premier tourist resort in Western Australia.'
Since the late 1960s Yanchep Holiday Village (now known as Club Capricorn) was developed to
provide recreational facilities and as a self contained holiday resort. It is reputed that Alan Bond had a
chalet in a prime high position close to the coast with expansive views in all directions. (CoW). In
1969 Club Capricorn development began with three clusters of caravan parks bays and approval for
plans of three ablution blocks. During the early 1970s the development proceeded rapidly with
approval for 20 chalets and swimming pools. This was soon followed with approval for another 7
chalets, a community hall and kiosk additions, then 10 more chalets and a large store behind the
shop. The lodge and hotel accommodation was designed by 'Allan J Davies Architect' and built in
1985. Since 1986 further developments have occurred. (City of Wanneroo) There are plans on
microfilm held at the City of Wanneroo.
Lindsay's Restaurant within the Club Capricorn group was named after Mrs Mary Lindsay who
established Yanchep Estate. The restaurant was decorated with photographs of Mrs Lindsay and
scenes from her estate in the 1920s.
In 2004 the Minister for Planning approved Stage 1 of the Capricorn Village subdivision which consists
of 700 residential lots, a school and an aged care facility site.

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