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Before you go
Your trip to Dunsborough.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Dunsborough – Western Australia Destination Margaret River about 250 km from Perth
How to get there
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Busselton Margaret River Airport (BQB) Busselton · 30 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
About 25 km from Busselton; about 250 km from Perth, roughly 3 hours. Busselton airport is about 30 km away.
How many days
One or two nights: a day for the beaches and Cape Naturaliste, half a day for Ngilgi Cave and Yallingup.
When to go
Summer is the time for the bay’s calm beaches. From September to December whale-watching boats depart from Dunsborough.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes: the beaches, the lighthouse and the cave are outside the town center. In Australia people 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.
2 days in Dunsborough
Day 1
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Morning
Cape Naturaliste
Go to the Cape Naturaliste lighthouse and walk the coastal trails.
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Afternoon
Meelup
Swim at Meelup Beach, with calm water in Geographe Bay.
Day 2
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Morning
Ngilgi Cave
Head to Yallingup to visit Ngilgi Cave and watch the surf at the beach.
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
What to do in Dunsborough?
Go to the bay beaches like Meelup, visit the Cape Naturaliste lighthouse and Ngilgi Cave and, in season, go whale watching.
When to see whales in Dunsborough?
Generally from September to December, on boat trips.
Does Dunsborough have calm beaches?
Yes, the beaches on Geographe Bay, such as Meelup, usually have calm water.
How far is Dunsborough from Margaret River?
About 45 km, around 40 minutes by car.