Dunsborough: Coast, Nature and Experiences

Dunsborough is located on Geographe Bay and combines coastal scenery with activities for both active and more relaxed holiday days. The foreshore is defined by sheltered, exceptionally calm waters, protected by sandbanks close to shore. At the same time, the beach is just a few minutes’ walk from the leafy town centre. If you’re looking for a holiday rental in Dunsborough, consider whether you want to make the beach, time on the water or excursions along trails the focus of your holiday.

The Foreshore and Time on the Water

Centennial Park on the Dunsborough Foreshore has a playground and barbecue facilities. Families can combine time outdoors with a play break there, while the barbecue facilities offer another way to spend time together in the park. Centennial Park also has universally accessible toilets. This specific facility can be a useful point of reference if you’re looking for accessible toilets when planning your trip.

At the old boat ramp on the foreshore, there is a designated swimming area and pontoon during the season. As these facilities are seasonal, plan to use them at the appropriate time of year rather than assuming they’re available for swimming all year round. The sheltered waters are suitable for stand-up paddleboarding. Equipment can be purchased or hired during the warmer months. There are different ways to enjoy the water: spend time at the beach, take the seasonal swimming area into account or consider stand-up paddleboarding.

Whale Watching and Trails

The Dunsborough Whale Watching Tour departs daily from Dunsborough Yacht Club. There are also numerous whale-watching vantage points along the Meelup Regional Park Coastal Trail. A tour with daily departures and vantage points along a trail are different ways to include whale watching in your stay. Choosing between these options does not depend on sightings or particular conditions, but on whether you’d like to include a tour or a trail with viewing points in your travel plans.

The Commonage Road Trail is located on Commonage Road in Dunsborough and is 10 kilometres long. Along the trail, you’ll find handmade products, art, and food, beer and wine. This route brings together exercise with cultural and culinary experiences. Take its 10-kilometre length into account when planning your day, and choose this trail if this combination appeals to you. The Meelup Regional Park Coastal Trail is located in Meelup Regional Park on Hurford Street in Dunsborough. Its whale-watching vantage points give this trail a different focus.

Art and Cultural Discoveries

Yungarra Gallery presents works by Aboriginal artists and artists from the region. Every year, the gallery hosts exhibitions and events to encourage cultural exchange and learning through art. If you’re interested in art as well as coastal and nature experiences, this offers a distinct cultural dimension to your trip. The exhibitions and events complement the other activities described, so your stay doesn’t have to be limited to the beach or trails.

These different interests can also guide your accommodation search in Dunsborough: consider whether you’d mainly like to include time at the foreshore, a whale-watching tour, trails with vantage points, or art and local produce in your trip. To explore other destinations in this overview, you can also discover Busselton, Wilyabrup, Vasse, Quindalup, Yelverton and Acton Park.

For the broader travel overview: City of Busselton.