Busselton

Travel Guide

Busselton showing general coastal views and a beach
Busselton showing night scenes and general coastal views
Busselton featuring a sunset and general coastal views
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Busselton featuring a house and flowers

Explore this waterfront city’s gorgeous foreshore and check out a superb beach, an aquarium, fun-filled events and one of the world’s longest wooden jetties.

Busselton is an exciting seaside city in the Margaret River region that is renowned for its old-fashioned wooden pier, which stretches 1.1 miles (1.8 kilometers) out to sea. Stroll or take the train along the extensive jetty and enjoy the seemingly endless beach views or visit the Underwater Observatory at the end. Drop a fishing line from the scenic jetty or swim, paddle and snorkel in the crystal-clear waters. Discover a string of waterfront cafés, kiosks, restaurants and boutiques, or go farther afield to find beautiful tracts of native Western Australian woodland.

The best introduction to this beautiful seaside city is undoubtedly its famous jetty, which has been a Western Australian landmark for over 150 years. Wander down the timber jetty, checking out the interpretive displays, swimming platforms and sculptures dotted along its length. If you would prefer not to walk, catch the sightseeing train.

At the end of the jetty, walk down the stairs or take the elevator 26.2 feet (8 meters) to the bottom of the ocean. Look through the large glass windows to the depths beyond and check out the man-made reef. You’ll see a garden of sub-tropical corals, sponges and marine creatures. In spring, join a whale-watching charter tour from the Port Geographe Bay marina to see more amazing underwater life.

Grab your fishing rod to see if you can catch a bite from the jetty. There are fish-cleaning bays at several points on the jetty. Grill your freshly caught fish at the picnic grounds on the beach foreshore, which is shaded by tall Norfolk Island pines. The soft, white sands and the gentle waters of Port Geographe Bay make Busselton’s main beach ideal for swimming and snorkeling, but beware of stingers in the water when swimming in summer.

Use Busselton’s network of beachside cycling trails to ride to Dunsborough or weave through the tuart trees in Ludlow Forest.

Busselton is a 2.5-hour drive from Perth. You can also reach the city by flying into the Busselton-Margaret River Airport. The Margaret River wine region is less than an hour’s drive from the pretty seaside city.

Where to stay in Busselton

Dunsborough featuring night scenes and outdoor eating

Dunsborough

Shopping, spas, and beaches are just a few things travelers enjoy about Dunsborough. Check out Country Life Farm or Dunsborough Beach while you're exploring the area.

Dunsborough
Yallingup which includes rugged coastline and signage

Yallingup

Yallingup is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Yallingup Beach and Smiths Beach while you're in town.

Yallingup
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Quindalup

Quindalup is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Dunsborough Beach and Quindalup Beach.

Quindalup
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Eagle Bay

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Eagle Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Eagle Bay and Meelup Beach.

Eagle Bay
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West Busselton

West Busselton is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Broadwater Par 3 Golf Course and Busselton Beach while in the area.

West Busselton
Nice sunset photo taken at the beach.

Broadwater

A noteworthy feature of Broadwater is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Geographe Bay and Busselton Beach.

Broadwater
Bayview Geographe Resort
Bayview Geographe Resort
4 out of 5
555 Bussell Hwy, Broadwater, WA
$94 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$94 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Busselton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Very tidy, clean and beaiftiful resort. We loved our stay. Will definitely go again"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

Bayview Geographe Resort
Hilton Garden Inn Busselton
Hilton Garden Inn Busselton
4 out of 5
4 Jetty Way, Busselton, WA
$140 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
$140 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Busselton. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (231 reviews)
"Just so awesome. Room is amazing , was upgraded and staff at check in were great . Love the view from room ."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Busselton
Abbey Beach Resort
Abbey Beach Resort
4 out of 5
595 Bussell Highway, Broadwater, WA
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Busselton. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"IT was our first time there and was great room was good the weekend was great thanks"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Abbey Beach Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Smiths Beach Resort
Smiths Beach Resort
5 out of 5
67 Smiths Beach Road, Yallingup, WA
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Busselton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (508 reviews)
"Next to the beach"

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2025

Smiths Beach Resort
Bay Village Resort Dunsborough
Bay Village Resort Dunsborough
4.5 out of 5
26 Dunn Bay Road, Dunsborough, WA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Busselton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Zin Zan Individual Art and Country Life ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (294 reviews)
"Great relaxing stay"

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2025

Bay Village Resort Dunsborough
Southcamp
Southcamp
4 out of 5
61 Dunn Bay Road, Dunsborough, WA
Stay at this 4-star cabin in Busselton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Zin Zan Individual Art and Country Life ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
"Very unique little "village". The rooms were very clean, had all basic necessities. Staff were very friendly and went above and beyond to facilitate my needs. Communication was great. Rooms very dark and peaceful at night. Check in and out online was very easy. Was greeted very friendly upon arrival. ..."

Reviewed on May 27, 2025

Southcamp
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Lots of no-tentacle jellyfish in the bay. They leave marks and make you itch.

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