Busselton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A pier extending into the ocean with a building labeled "INTERACTIVE CENTRE" at the end.
A pier with a building labeled "INTERPRETIVE CENTRE SOUVENIRS GIFTS MUSEUM" at the end.
A pier with beach houses during sunset.
A historic building with a sign reading "The Old Post Office Tearooms".
A white building with a window, surrounded by green foliage and red flowers.

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.

Our guide on where to stay in Busselton

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Dunsborough

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

Yallingup

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

Quindalup

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

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.

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.

Smiths Beach Resort

Smiths Beach Resort

5 out of 5
67 Smiths Beach Road Yallingup WA
The price is AU$520 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$520
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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 ...
Smiths Beach Resort
Abbey Beach Resort

Abbey Beach Resort

4 out of 5
595 Bussell Highway Broadwater WA
The price is AU$223 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$223
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice little apartments. Pictures online don’t really represent what it was in real life. Good amenities like tennis court and pools. Amazing location right on the beach. It is a bit of a stretch to call it a resort but it was nice enough"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Abbey Beach Resort
Hilton Garden Inn Busselton

Hilton Garden Inn Busselton

4 out of 5
4 Jetty Way Busselton WA
The price is AU$231 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$231
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Busselton. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hilton Garden Inn Busselton
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 ...
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 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Zin Zan Individual Art and Country Life Farm are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (103 reviews)
"Once you stay in this cabins , you won t like anywhere else ... Beautiful cabin studio, everything was perfect! I enjoyed a lot my stay , hopefully i can come back more days next time . Thank you very much South Camp!"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (336 reviews)
"Perfect location and had everything we needed and more! My daughter loved the indoor pool and our only criticism is that we couldn’t stay longer. We will definitely be back!"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

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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