Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Plan Your Attack
What's the Layout?
The sheltered white sands of Geographe Bay arch from south of Bunbury to Cape Natural-
iste, with Busselton and Dunsborough its main towns. At Cape Naturaliste the coastline pi-
rouettes and runs nearly due south to Cape Leeuwin. The wine region runs parallel to this
coast with Margaret River cutting roughly east to west through the centre, passing through
its namesake town. Wineries are scattered around, but most are north of the river.
Where to Stay
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For a beach holiday
Busselton or Dunsborough
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For surfing
Yallingup, Prevelly or Margaret River
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For wineries
Yallingup, Margaret River or anywhere in between
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For caves
Anywhere between Yallingup and Augusta
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For peace and quiet
Augusta
When to Go
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For a beach holiday
December to March
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For surfing
Anytime, but the big surf pro is in March
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For wineries, breweries and caves
All year
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For whale watching
June to September from Augusta, September to December from Dunsborough
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For French films
August
When to Avoid
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January in Busselton, unless you're going to the Southbound music festival or have booked well in advance
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November in Dunsborough, when the place is overrun by end-of-school revellers
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Weekends in Margaret River, accommodation prices are higher and there are loads of people - but at least everything
will be open
