Busselton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Busselton
Busselton featuring general coastal views and night scenes
Busselton showing general coastal views and a sunset
Busselton featuring a small town or village
Busselton

This attractive coastal city is known for beautiful beaches, great local restaurants and one of the longest wooden jetties in the Southern Hemisphere.

Visit Busselton to enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including cycling, fishing and snorkelling. Relax on some of Western Australia’s best beaches or enjoy a meal in an alfresco restaurant or café. This wonderful coastal city also features a calendar of annual events, including gourmet food and wine events and music festivals.

Busselton is a great place to shop, with many boutique shops selling locally made artwork and jewellery. Visit a museum to learn about the intriguing city or admire many buildings of historical significance, including the 19th-century St. Marys Church of England, one of the oldest stone churches in Western Australia.

Stop at Busselton Museum to learn about this city’s agricultural and maritime history. This museum features 10 rooms displaying photographs, memorabilia and equipment. Sign up for a group tour to learn about Busselton’s fascinating past from a knowledgeable local volunteer.

Busselton JettyOpens in a new window is a historic wooden jetty and one of the city’s most popular attractions. This long structure stretches 1.8 kilometres (1.1 miles) into the stunning Geographe Bay. Board the famous jetty train, a small train that leisurely transports visitors from one end of the jetty to the other.

Discover the Busselton Jetty Underwater ObservatoryOpens in a new window at the end of the jetty. This unique facility allows visitors to observe one of Western Australia’s best man-made reefs. Notice colourful tropical and subtropical corals along with many beautiful fish, sponges and invertebrates.

Relax on Busselton Beach, a stretch of fine white sand with grassy areas nearby. The tranquil water makes the beach perfect for swimming, snorkelling, kayaking and paddle boarding. Stop at the nearby Port Geographe Marina to organise fishing and whale-watching charters.

Busselton is located 220 kilometres (140 miles) south of Western Australia’s capital, PerthOpens in a new window. The striking coastal city features luxury beach resorts, private villas and affordable self-catered apartments. Enjoy fresh seafood and modern Australian cuisine from many local restaurants.

Stay in Busselton for a friendly coastal city atmosphere, excellent wine and food and some of Western Australia’s best beaches.

Where to stay in Busselton

Dunsborough showing night scenes and outdoor eating

Dunsborough

Shopping, spas and beaches are some highlights of Dunsborough. Make a stop by Dunsborough Foreshore or Dunsborough Beach while you're exploring.

Dunsborough
Yallingup showing rocky coastline and signage

Yallingup

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

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Quindalup

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

Quindalup
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Eagle Bay

While there might not be top attractions in Eagle Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Eagle Bay and Meelup Beach.

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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.

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Broadwater

Travellers to Broadwater praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Geographe Bay and Busselton Beach.

Broadwater
Smiths Beach Resort

Smiths Beach Resort

5 out of 5
67 Smiths Beach Road Yallingup WA
The price is NZ$632 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
NZ$632
10 Dec - 11 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Busselton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (531 reviews)
We liked the location of this resort & how well it was presented.

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Smiths Beach Resort
Abbey Beach Resort

Abbey Beach Resort

4 out of 5
595 Bussell Highway Broadwater WA
The price is NZ$257 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
NZ$257
8 Dec - 9 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Busselton. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
The apartment was very spacious and clean .Staff are friendly.Beach only few meters away.Highly recommended .

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Abbey Beach Resort
Bayview Geographe Resort

Bayview Geographe Resort

4 out of 5
555 Bussell Hwy Broadwater WA
The price is NZ$237 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
NZ$237
10 Dec - 11 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Busselton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Yes I enjoyed the room and was very impressed with the location,if any bad thing was the check in time could be earlier.

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Bayview Geographe 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 luxury aparthotel in Busselton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (531 reviews)
We liked the location of this resort & how well it was presented.

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Smiths Beach Resort
Southcamp

Southcamp

4 out of 5
61 Dunn Bay Road Dunsborough WA
Stay at this cabin in Busselton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Zin Zan Individual Art and Country Life Farm are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (69 reviews)
Spacious, clean and well appointed

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Southcamp
Bay Village Resort Dunsborough

Bay Village Resort Dunsborough

4.5 out of 5
26 Dunn Bay Road Dunsborough WA
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Busselton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Zin Zan Individual Art and Country Life Farm are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (313 reviews)
Clean room and close to everything

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Bay Village Resort Dunsborough
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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Reviews of Busselton

4.7
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 71%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 27%
3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A must visit winery or two is Happs, Junipers and beautiful grounds at Aravina. Terrific Asian food at Great Wall Chinese and Vietnamese in Busselton Castle rock beach in Dunsborough is our fave.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I miss living there

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The town is lovely and the underwater observatory at the end of the pier is very good.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great Thai meal from Thai lemongrass

4/5 - Good

Margot

Enjoyed it very much

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Busselton is a buzzing town and always so nice to visit. People are friendly and helpful. Always so much to see and do. We mainly relaxed.

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