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Before you go
Your trip to Busselton.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Busselton – Western Australia Destination Margaret River about 220 km from Perth
How to get there
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Busselton Margaret River Airport (BQB) Busselton · 10 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From Perth, about 220 km via the Forrest Highway and the Bussell Highway, roughly a 2½-hour drive. The airport is about 10 km from the centre. A regional bus links Perth with the town.
How many days
Half a day to a day: the jetty, the underwater observatory and the beach.
When to go
Summer is beach and swimming season in the bay. From September to December, whales commonly pass through Geographe Bay.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not for the town centre and the jetty, which are walkable. For Dunsborough and Margaret River, yes. In Australia you drive on the left.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Busselton
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Morning
Busselton Jetty
Walk the jetty or take the train and go down to the underwater observatory at the tip.
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Afternoon
Beach and Ludlow forest
Swim at the beach next to the jetty and walk through the Ludlow tuart forest east of town.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Busselton Jetty?
About 1.8 km; it is one of the longest wooden piers in the world.
How far is Busselton from Perth?
About 220 km, around 2½ hours by car.
Does Busselton have a swimming beach?
Yes, on Geographe Bay, with calm water next to the jetty.
Does Busselton have an airport?
Yes, about 10 km from the centre, with flights from some eastern state capitals.