Busselton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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.

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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 Beach or Geographe Bay 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.

Yallingup
long exposure jetty

Quindalup

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

Quindalup
Eagle Bay beach on Geographe Bay in western Australia, Shutterstock ID 374248597, Purchase Order: -

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.

Eagle Bay
Panoramic aerial view of Busselton pier, the worlds longest wooden structure; Busselton is 220km south west of Perth in Western Australia

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.

West Busselton
Nice sunset photo taken at the beach.

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 AU$550 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
AU$550
26 Feb - 27 Feb
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
Hilton Garden Inn Busselton

Hilton Garden Inn Busselton

4 out of 5
4 Jetty Way Busselton WA
The price is AU$255 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$255
5 Mar - 6 Mar
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (313 reviews)
Great location. Clean room . Nice restaurant in hotel. Helpful staff.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Busselton
Busselton Ithaca Motel

Busselton Ithaca Motel

3 out of 5
110 Adelaide Street Busselton WA
The price is AU$140 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$140
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly motel in Busselton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (423 reviews)
Location is great. The room was spotless, facilities good but kitchenette was in a converted wardrobe and husband hit his head on the shelf a few times. Air con was good. Bathroom spacious and clean. The only downside was the noise of the room to the rear’s bathroom. Sounded like someone was taking ...

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Busselton Ithaca Motel
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 free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Zin Zan Individual Art and Country Life Farm are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews)
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Clean room with essentials amenities provided

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Southcamp
Discovery Parks - Margaret River

Discovery Parks - Margaret River

4 out of 5
8113 Bussell Highway Metricup WA
Stay at this campsite in Busselton. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Wow Illusions and Margaret River Silk Road are located ...
Discovery Parks - Margaret River
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
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4 - Good 27%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 2%
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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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