Perth to Dunsborough road trip: Distance, drive time & best stops
Perth to Dunsborough road trip: Geographe Bay
Once in Busselton, the centre of attention is the absolutely enormous jetty. Get to the end of it, and you can do an ocean floor walk while wearing an emormous diving helmet.
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.
It’s another 25km from Busselton to Dunsborough. You’ll go past the Sandy Bay Holiday Park and Abbey Beach Resort on the way to Abbey Beach, then continue along Caves Road. Options before reaching Dunsborough include the Locke Nature Reserve, Flametree Wines is in Marybrook and Dunsborough Jetski Tours in Quindalup.
Perth to Dunsborough road trip: Dunsborough activities
Things to do in Dunsborough include whale-watching tours on Geographe Bay, paddleboarding at Meelup Beach and brewery tasting experiences in neighbouring Eagle Bay. Tour options with Dunsborough pick-ups include Margaret River beer and wine tours, coastal sightseeing trips and nocturnal wildlife-viewing sessions.
The Wise Winery is also here, while the glamorous Pullman Bunker Bay Resort is round the coast towards Cape Naturaliste.
Once at the cape, the walk from Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse to Sugarloaf Rock shows off plenty of impressive coastline.
For Dunsborough accommodation within an easy walk of the central shops and restaurants, try the Bay Village Resort and Spa.
DON’T MISS OUT! 9 fabulous Perth experiences to book today ✅
- ✅ See the Rottnest Island quokkas the smart way – with a ferry and bike package.
- ✅ Be amazed by the abundant wildlife – on a dolphin, penguin and sealion cruise.
- ✅ See clear night skies in a moon-like desert – on a Pinnacles stargazing experience.
- ✅ Indulge in chocolate, cheese & premium wines – on a Swan Valley food and wine tour.
- ✅ See the city sunset from the water – on a Swan River dinner cruise.
- ✅ Watch gold being melted and poured – on a Perth Mint gold tour.
- ✅ Combine nature with imperious city views – on Kings Park Segway tour.
- ✅ Face your fears and get the thrill of your life on a – on a 15,000ft skydive.
- ✅ Find all the best hidden hangouts – on a small bar and street art tour.
5 great day trips from Perth – make your visit special
- Rottnest Island ferry transfer – with bike hire and snorkelling gear. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- The Pinnacles desert – with koalas 🐨 and sandboarding.
- Wave Rock day tour – with wildflowers & Aboriginal culture.
- Margaret River wineries experience 🍷 – with tastings, caves & Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse.
- Full day Swan Valley wine tour 🍷– with lunch.
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Take the Rottnest Island ferry from B Shed, Fremantle.