Food, wine, nature and wildlife – the perfect antidote to a busy life

Not only is Busselton the gateway to the world-famous Margaret River region, the laidback town in the southwest pocket of Western Australia is an adventure mecca with endless sandy beaches, great surf, crystal clear waters and a world-famous jetty all within easy reach.

Let your eyes bliss out over the Indian Ocean as you stroll the Busselton Jetty, then hang out at the seaside cafes or go swimming or scuba diving. Head off on a charter boat for some whale watching, or dive into the local art galleries for your culture fix.

Then hop in a car and within 45 minutes, you can be delighting your tastebuds in the Margaret River region’s award-winning wineries and restaurants. Here, you’ll also find a lively calendar of events across the year.

Things to do

Get to the jetty

Busselton Jetty, the crown jewel of Busselton and its waterfront precinct, was originally built in 1865 and measured just 165 metres long. The new-look jetty is now 1.8km long and makes for a spectacularly scenic walk (or cute train ride) to the end of the jetty.
Pretty grey and white huts at the start of Busselton Jetty.
Sunset light across the rows of vines in one of Margaret River’s wineries.

Wind your way through the vines

Busselton is an easy 45-minute drive to a gourmet wonderland of renowned wineries – choose from 220 wineries, 100 cellar doors and many award-winning restaurants. Time your trip to catch festivals like the Western Australia Gourmet Escape (November), or travel a little further afield to Truffle Kerfuffle (June) and Taste Great Southern (March/April).

Walks, waves and wildflowers

Enjoy pristine beaches, world-class surf breaks, tall timber forests, coastal walks and an abundance of wildlife. A collection of sheltered beaches, bays and epic swells are dotted along the region’s coastline, including the popular Cape to Cape Track, which runs 135km from Dunsborough in the north to Augusta in the south.
Two people look across the water to Sugarloaf Rock.
An enormous whale leaps from deep blue water off the coast at Busselton.

Have a whale of a time

Roughly 35,000 whales migrate the waters off Margaret River’s coast – including humpback, southern right, minke and blue whales – best seen on a boat tour, which run seasonally from June to December.

Discover an underground wonderland

Don’t miss the ornate Ngilgi Cave, there’s an impressive system of boardwalks linking the caves, the interiors of which are gently illuminated so you can appreciate the incredible natural details of these magical formations.
A person on the viewing platform deep within the incredible stalactite-covered Ngilgi Caves.

Airport information

Busselton Margaret River Airport opens in new window (BQB)

Distance to Busselton 8km

Distance to Bunker Bay 46km

Distance to Yallingup 40km

Taxi Busselton Taxi offer a range of taxis and rental vehicles. Call on 131 008 or contact them to pre-arrange an airport pick-up.

 

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When to go

There isn’t a bad time to visit this region, but summer is certainly the busiest and liveliest. Mid-seasons are also fine and winter (June–September) is the quietest.

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Getting around

TransRegional operate public buses, and there are taxis available to call, but this area is all about exploring, so hiring a car is probably the most efficient option.

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Busselton and Margaret River Holiday Packages

Pullman Bunker Bay Resort

With a stay at Pullman Bunker Bay Resort Margaret River in Naturaliste, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Bunker Bay and a 3-minute drive from Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse.

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Darby Park Margaret River

The 4.5 star Darby Park Serviced Residences is perfectly situated on the entrance to the town of Margaret River, a stroll to cafes, restaurants, bars and galleries and a short drive to beaches and wineries

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Abbey Beach Resort

Abbey Beach Resort is on the Geographe Bay beachfront set amidst four hectares of landscaped gardens and lakes.

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Margaret Beach Resort

Offering idyllic 4 star Margaret River Accommodation by the sea, Margarets Beach Resort is one of the best beachside resorts in Western Australia (WA)

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Stay Margaret River

Stay Margaret River is situated on five acres of picturesque gardens, providing the ideal setting for a tranquil and peaceful holiday.

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More Busselton and Margaret River Packages

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