Surrounding Regions

Bunbury
Bunbury is just 58 kilometres north of Busselton; it is located 185 kilometres south of Perth and has a population of about 30, 000 people. Bunbury is situated at the western end of the Leschenault Inlet, which the French explorer Nicolas Baudin was first to sight in 1803. Bunbury was known as Port Leschenault until renamed by Lieutenant Governor Sir James Stirling, after Lieutenant Henry William St Pierre Bunbury, who developed the difficult inland route from Pinjarra to Bunbury. St Mark’s Anglican Church in nearby Picton is the second-oldest church in Western Australia.

Bunbury is the gateway to Western Australia's South West and has many things for a visitor to see and do. Being famous for its beautiful white sandy beaches and great fishing, Bunbury offers the opportunity to meet and greet with dolphins. Bunbury has many multi-award winning restaurants, pubs and a cappuccino strip.

For a great list of things to see and do in Bunbury check out DriveWA’s section on Bunbury here: Bunbury Town Information

Dunsborough
Dunsborough was voted Western Australia’s top tourism town in 1999, for the sheltered waters of Geographe Bay and the ideal setting with its quiet coves, white sandy beaches, surrounding national park, nature reserves and scenic walking trails.

Dunsborough is situated in the west coast of Australia’s South West tourist region; in the shelter of Geographe Bay and is surrounded by wineries, caves, forests and pristine beaches.

Dunsborough is a very popular place for the getaway. The stunning beaches and characteristic town attract many visitors each year. The town was founded in 1877 but was undeveloped and quant. Dunsborough boasts many attractions from the beaches to Sugarloaf Rock, HMAS Swan Dive Wreck and the Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse. This awarded winning destination is 258km south of Perth and has a population of 4,000.

If you are interested in going to Dunsborough why not check out the information DriveWA has on the town, including accommodation, attractions, points of interest and restaurants and café’s: Dunsborough Town Information

Please contact DriveWA for more information

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