Whale watching tours can be arranged at the busselton and dunsborough visitors centres and on. With our daily charters you can choose to dive swan wreck, busselton jetty. Busselton was voted western australias top tourist town in 1995, 1996, and 2005. Whale watching tours in western australia legend charters. Published twice a year in may and november, it is a magazine for people who enjoy the good things in life and are not afraid to spend a bit of money getting them. A whale can weigh in around 45,000 kilos, dean tells us and the boat weighs around 20,000 kilos. Whale watching in busselton and dunsborough whale watching throughout october and november can let you to witness the stunningly crystal clear and iridescent blue waters of the geogrpahe bay coastline. Be sure to observe standoff regulations if approaching whales or dolphins in private vessels. Popular dunsborough wa beaches and surf clubs sls beachsafe. The city of busselton is a local government area in the south west region of western. Busselton dunsborough times busselton dunsborough times. Lee busselton in the south west whale watch western. Dunsborough has a recorded population of 5320 residents and is within the australian western standard time zone australiaperth.
We are a family run business celebrating our 25th year of whale watching this year we offer a 100% guaranteed of whale sightings or. Search from 3 businesses for sale in dunsborough wa 6281 on. Busselton aged care assistant shelley mohren has been named south regional tafes busselton campus student of the year. Based in busselton, grocock glass is a locally owned and operated family business that has been servicing the area since 1969. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Hiya,we are going on our first family holiday together next week and i was wondering if any of you could recommend. One of the oceans great whales that commonly inhabit the deep abyssal waters as they dive hundreds of metres down into the darkness, holding. They then return to geographe bay near busselton and dunsborough where they rest and nurse their young from september to early december. No summer holiday is complete without a whale watching tour. So for your next holiday experience in the margaret river region, why not choose from one of our two bedroom, three bedroom, spa or beachfront cottages and enjoy absolute beachfront accommodation in dunsborough.
Glass installation busselton grocock glass grocock glass. From june to august, whale watching tours depart from augusta, while from september to december they depart from dunsborough and busselton. Join us for one of our western australian whale watching encounters of a lifetime. Dunsborough perth via busselton passengers are required at stop location no less than 15 minutes prior to stated departure time. Whale watching in the margaret river region busselton. Busselton was voted western australias top tourist town in 1995, 1996. Busselton and dunsborough mobile dog wash home facebook. Cruise through the waters where the giants are, and see them at their most playful. Doesnt your precious pup deserve to be pampered servicing busselton, dunsborough and surrounding areas. Busselton dunsborough times, busselton, western australia.
Whale watch western australia whale watching perth. Busselton news, sport and weather busseltondunsborough. We leave margaret river town and head via yallingup and on to the cape then overnight, with busselton jetty. Experience some of western australias best whale watching plus see dolphins, sea birds and seals on a cruise departing from augusta, busselton or.
Rome2rio makes travelling from busselton to dunsborough easy. The city of busselton is a local government area in the south west region of western australia, approximately 230 kilometres south of perth, the state capital. There are 4 ways to get from busselton to dunsborough by bus, taxi, car or towncar. Dunsborough is situated on the west coast of australias south west tourist region. We will finish our last night of our 6 night mr region tour in either busselton or dunsborough. Whale watch western australia whale watching perth, western. Recently, all sea charters also had blue whale sightings in the area. Explore the crystal waters of the southwest coastline with our passionate and highly qualified team at naturaliste charters that cover all ocean adventures from whale watching, ecotours and sunset cruises. The whale watching southern migration season in busselton begins in early september every year and is available until late november. View contact details for busseltondunsborough mail, including phone, post and email address. This region is the coastal playground for west australians. Beside the calm and clear waters of geographe bay, the pretty town of dunsborough is a favourite down south family holiday destination. Dunsborough is a coastal town in the south west of western australia, 254 kilometres 158 mi.
The city of busselton is located in the south west corner of western. Whale watching in dunsborough and busselton from september to november and experience the exhileration of our western australian whales. Founded in 1832 by the bussell family, busselton is 220 km 140 mi southwest of perth, the capital of western australia. The festival of busselton festival of busselton is held every january throughout the city of busselton.
Busselton dunsborough times the finishing touches have been put on a lifesize painting of whales at the end of the busselton jetty and already the work is attracting attention from across the globe. Dunsborough including cape naturaliste national park small town at the entrance to the beautiful leeuwin naturaliste national park located 254 km south of perth and 26 km east of busselton. The busseltondunsborough life is a stylish, glossy magazine celebrating the wonderful lifestyle of this vibrant region. Things to do in dunsborough dunsborough attractions. So for your next holiday experience in the margaret river region, why not choose from one of our two bedroom, three bedroom, spa or beachfront cottages and enjoy absolute beachfront accommodation in. One of the best ways to get to dunsborough is to hire a car from perth airport. Busselton geographe bay h h m t e e n n n r r m s e e e d y t t e y l y n d d l d y l y d pink route purple 3. A short walk or scenic drive brings you to secluded coves and stunning coastal trails, with local awardwinning wineries and breweries offering the perfect excuse for a lazy lunch. Whale watching in dunsborough whale watch western australia. Find all the transport options for your trip from busselton to dunsborough right here. Being owned by the third generation of the grocock family, we have over 50 years of experience and knowledge in the trade.
As of the 2016 census, busselton had a population of 25,329. Economic and business development city of busselton. Whether you are visiting the south west or youre a local, an interesting way to see. The busselton dunsborough times is the leading free newspaper in the. Their pristine waters are the annual resting area for whale species, such as hump backs and southern right whales. Please note the beachfront cottages are for a maximum of 4 adults only. Whale watch dunsborough whale watch western australia. Join all sea charters whale watching tours in busselton wa.
We are a family run business celebrating our 25th year of whale watching this year we offer a 100% guaranteed of whale sightings or join us again for free. Great little established business based in dunsboroughbusselton is up for sale. Sparkling calm clear water and white sandy dunsborough beaches are linked to town by lush green grass and shady paths. All equipment in great working order and all current business and events attached. Wa holiday guide busselton accommodation places to stay. Busselton dunsborough mail, busselton, western australia.
Experience and witness the behaviour of migrating humpbacks, southern right, and blue whales, in the pristine geographe bay of the spectacular southwest. I watch another whale glide out of the water and it slaps its tail with a huge splash. If youd prefer a whale watching cruise, several companies operate out of augusta, including naturaliste charters dunsborough at dunsborough, just three hours south of perth, you might be lucky enough to spot a whale while strolling or cycling along the coastal pathways. Whale watching western australia naturaliste charters. Your cape naturaliste whale watching dunsborough safari will be unforgettable. Overlooking geographe bay, the town offers abundant coastal recreation choices, including whale watching tours. Below are the number of accommodations by star rating in dunsborough and the surrounding area. Busselton senior citizens centre has upped services to deal with sick and elderly people unable to leave their homes during the covid19 pandemic.
Welcome to geographe bay, busselton, dunsborough and yallingup to listen to our busselton program click here. The importance of whales in the ecosystem naturaliste. Please arrive at the departure point 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time so we can board all passengers and depart on time, which means more time with the whales. City of busselton local government, busselton, western australia. The busselton dunsborough times is the leading free newspaper in the geographe bay region. Click here to see some general images of our accommodation. A tour guide will ensure you see all the secret spots and have the best trip possible. Busselton dunsborough local group dunsborough, wa white. This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalized advertising.
Dunsborough including cape naturaliste national park small town at the entrance to the beautiful leeuwin naturaliste national park located 254 km south of. Naturaliste charters are the founders at the forefront of whale watching western australia in the region, with over 25 years experience navigating the pristine, cetaceanrich waters of was southwest coastline. View contact details for busselton dunsborough mail, including phone, post and email address. Faqs trial bus service dunsborough to busselton your. Busselton dunsborough mail delivers latest news from busselton nsw including sport, weather, entertainment and lifestyle. Whale watching busselton,western australia all sea charters. Busselton and dunsborough mobile dog wash, dunsborough, wa. Dunsborough s geographe bay is the whales annual resting area. Connect with busselton dunsborough local group at dunsborough, wa. Whale migration begins in late may and runs until november and december, making both months the ideal season for whale sightings. Busselton to dunsborough 4 ways to travel via bus, taxi. Dunsborough is a coastal town in the south west of western australia, 254 kilometres 158 mi south of perth on the shores of geographe bay dunsborough is a popular tourist destination for western australians. Whale watching in dunsborough naturaliste charters.
Whale watching busselton departing from busselton jetty. Dunsborough faces north to the indian ocean and is on the shores of geographe bay where the ocean is very calm and sheltered and at low tide, walking out on the sandbanks is possible. Busselton is a city in the south west region of the australian state of western australia. All you have to do is learn how to pull a soft serve cone. Together with the occasional drop in from dolphins, fur seals, plentiful birdlife, the odd southern right whale and very rare blue whale. Choose one of our 335 deals and get discounts of up to 25%.
The season changes slightly with different activity levels and as the humpback migration passes through geographe bay while the southern right whales start to depart the area in october with their calves. It is easily accessible and located just a few hours drive south of perth. We have 108 dunsborough accommodations with prices starting at usd 23. The busselton jetty is one of the most recognizable icons in western australia. There is a bustling cafe atmosphere and plenty of gorgeous boutique shops. Celebrating our 25th year anniversary of whale watching this year, we are a family run business and the first whale watching operator in the region sharing our passion and expertise with lovers of the ocean.
Located on the stunning turquoise banks of geographe bay, dunsborough would have to have one of the most tranquil and magnificent locations in the world. Whale watching in margaret river whale watch western australia. Trust in someone who has lived in the area for over 28yrs. Wa holiday guide dunsborough western australia visitor. A number of the whale watching charters are fitted with hydrophones so you can listen to the fascinating sounds of whale song. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. Busseltondunsborough mail delivers latest news from busselton nsw including sport, weather, entertainment and lifestyle. There are many things to consider when booking places to stay, because the type of accommodation can affect your entire holiday. Bottlenose dolphins are also regular inhabitants of geographe bay. Cape dive dunsborough swan wreck charter scuba dive.
Legends in whale watching and fishing charters in the pristine south west of western australia. Top whale watching spots in western australia western. Whale watching dunsborough starting september 2019 book. Heading out to sea we passed the busselton jetty and chugging along it we spotted the tourist train which runs its length.
The whale watching southern migration season in dunsborough begins in early september every year and is available until late november. Dunsborough is an urban location area within the local government area of busselton in western australia, it is located approximately 198kms from the capital perth and extends over an area of 16. Why not take time to see places like geographe bay and country life farm. Fares for travel dunsborough to busselton trial route no 815. Dunsborough is perfectly located for the annual whale watching season, between september and december, when southern right, humpback, pygmy and blue whales are moving across geographe bay.
A major upgrade to the dunsborough town centre and foreshore, including a. We are so confident you will see the whale of your tour, we offer a 100% guaranteed return tour for free. They stop over the calm waters every september, as they prepare for long swims. We leave margaret river town and head via yallingup and on to the cape then overnight, with busselton jetty tour next day, before heading back to perth. Failure to book in advance does not guarantee the servicing of all scheduled stop locations. Whale watching cruise from busselton, augusta or dunsborough. No matter what your electrical need we are here to provide a premium commercial and domestic service.
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