Perth to Dunsborough road trip: Distance, drive time & best stops
Perth to Dunsborough road trip: Bunbury beaches
The best things to do in Bunbury include going on a dolphin-watching cruise on Koombana Bay. They depart from the Dolphin Discovery Centre.
What to book in Bunbury – 5 fabulous experiences.
- Koombana Bay dolphin-watching cruise – the dolphins live in the bay, so you’ll definitely see them.
- Geographe region wine tours – explore boutique wineries in the up-and-coming region.
- Swimming with dolphins. They’re wild – this is not a dodgy aquarium experience.
- Forest, wine and brewery day tours.
- Dolphin Discovery Centre entrance tickets.
Top Bunbury accommodation choices
The best places to stay in Bunbury are:
- For Koombana Bay location, near the Dolphin Discovery Centre: Discovery Parks Bunbury Foreshore.
- For good quality apartments on the coast: Bunbury Seaview Apartments.
- For affordable rates in a city centre location: Rose Hotel and Motel.
It’s just 53km from Bunbury to Busselton, but there are some excellent beaches along the way. Try Dalyellup Beach from Dalyellup, Stirling Beach from Stratham and Peppermint Grove Beach from Capel.
There’s also the handsome old trees and night-time possum-spotting in the Tuart Forest National Park.
Click through to the next section: Geographe Bay.