Dunsborough is a magical tourist centre located in the South West Region of Western Australia on the shores of the fabulous Geographe Bay, less than 3 hours drive from Perth and close to the renowned Margaret River wineries. Dunsborough is the gateway to the magical Cape Naturaliste, which boasts some of the most beautiful coastline in Western Australia. There is a wonderful range of attractions and activities in the surrounding area including: Whale watching, sailing, sea kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing,water skiing, horse riding, golf, rock, shore and beach fishing, scuba diving and snorkelling, bushwalking, wineries, wildlife parks, local arts and crafts. There are many located for scenic views and many secluded beaches for doing not much at all really. The nearby Meelup National Park marks
the start of a spectacular coastal walking track that runs all the way to Cape Naturaliste. Enjoy wine tours in the Margaret River Wine Region. Go swimming and surfing at some fabulous beaches - Meelup, Eagle Bay and Bunker Bay, where you will often see bottlenose dolphins at play in turquoise water and may even see a whale or two pass by. The diving in the area is fantastic with the wreck of the The HMAS Swan, located just offshore at Dunsborough, providing top spot amongst a plethora of other dives, including snorkelling in the shallows. Close by are many award-winning fine restaurants and cafes that offer sweeping bush and coastal views. There are more than 82 wineries and 230 vineyards and in the Margaret River Wine Region, most of which offer cellar door tastings, so pack the cheese and
crackers and head off on a wine tour either on a guided cruise or drive yourself. Visit Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse to discover the maritime history of the region at the museum and watch whales cruising offshore. There is a wide range of beachfront accommodation at Dunsborough and in the surrounding district. Local attractions and activities include: # The Margaret River Chocolate Factory # Local Art Galleries: Boranup Galleries, Gunyulgup Galleries and Bob Monkmans furniture gallery. # Leeuwin Estate Annual Concert # Simmos Icecreamery # Cruise on the Blackwood River # Yacht Charters such as Nauticool Encounters, Sea Eco Yacht Charters, Naturaliste Charters, Jet Skis can be hired in Busselton.# Bootleg Brewery and the Wicked Ale Brewery are worth a visit # Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse # Cape
to Cape Walking Trail # Ellensbrook Homestead # Great Fishing - beach rock and boat # Flights and Skydiving - Busselton Air Service, Southern Skydivers # The Dunsborough Lakes Golf Course, Margaret River Golf Club, Augusta Hillview club # The Ludlow Tuart Forest is the last remaining Tall Tuart Forest in the world # Whale watching - July and November # Limestone Caves between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin including Mammoth Cave, Ngilgi Cave, Jewel Cave and more # Busselton Fun-O-Rama # Busselton Archery and Family Fun Park # Busselton Whistlestop Railway # Quindalup Fauna Park. Entertainment venues include: Albies Bar and Bistro - Busselton, The Cape Wine Bar Dunsborough, Dunsborough Hotel, Dunsborough and Districts Country Club, Panama Jacks - Busselton, Dunsborough Tavern, Caves Road
Hotel.