Mandurah to Busselton road trip: Distance, drive time & best stops
Mandurah to Busselton road trip: Peppermint Grove Beach to Busselton
Between the beach and the Bussell Highway is the Tuart Forest National Park. This small national park preserves old growth Tuart trees, some of which are more than 30 metres tall.
There are walking trails in the forest, but the star attraction is the Possum Night Spotlighting Trail. Come here after the sun goes down, and you’ve got a decent chance of seeing the rare western ringtail possum. Bring your torch, and other nocturnal residents of the national park include kangaroos and quendas.
The last feasible option for a detour before entering Busselton is Wonnerup Beach. But that can easily be tackled as a short jaunt from Busselton, home of one of the longest jetties on earth.
Busselton also makes a good base for Margaret River wine tours.
5 Busselton experiences worth booking in advance
- See ultra-cute, rare marsupials on an after-dark visit to a private wildlife sanctuary.
- Taste wines, beers, ciders and gins on a tour of the Margaret River region.
- See whales up close on a whale-watching cruise.
- Tackle ziplines and a ropes course in an adventure through the forest.
- Discover hidden spots on a coast and wildlife tour.
Top Busselton accommodation choices
The best places to stay in Busselton are:
- For resort villas surrounded by parkland: Bayview Geographe Resort.
- For a solid quality, relatively cheap motel: Busselton Ithaca Motel.
- For more a more luxurious stay with a large pool: Sebel Busselton.
- For family-friendly facilities: Big4 Breeze Holiday Park.
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