Dunsborough

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A multiple winner of Western Australia's top tourism town award. The sheltered waters of Geographe Bay provide an ideal setting with its quiet coves, sandy beaches, surrounding national park, nature reserves and scenic walking trails.

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Welcome to Dunsborough

Many of the South West Region's fine wineries and restaurants are located just a few kilometres away.

Dunsborough is situated on the west coast of Australia's South West tourist region. 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. One of the best ways to get to Dunsborough is to hire a car from Perth Airport.

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HMAS Swan Dive Wreck

The largest accessible dive wreck in the Southern Hemisphere. The HMAS Swan, a 120 metre long decommissioned naval destroyer was blown up in Geographe Bay and sunk off Meelup Beach in 1997. Dives are available to the wreck which offers great viewing in the light blue waters.isible.

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Sugarloaf Rock

Another example of striking coastal scenery is the area around Sugarloaf Rock. It dominates the section of coastline near Cape Naturaliste and is popular with fishermen. Calm, tranquil bays surround the rocky outcrop and are perfect for snorkelling and swimming.

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Protected Beaches

Another example of striking coastal scenery is the area around Sugarloaf Rock. It dominates the section of coastline near Cape Naturaliste and is popular with fishermen. Calm, tranquil bays surround the rocky outcrop and are perfect for snorkelling and swimming. 

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Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse

Only 13 kilometres from the town, lies this Lighthouse and Maritime Museum. The tower gives excellent views of Geographe Bay and the surrounding area and also lets you discover Dunsborough's rich maritime history. If not just for the views the lighthouse is well worth a visit.

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What's the weather like?

Dunsborough has a moderate Mediterranean climate, affected slightly more by prevailing winds than its neighbor Busselton. With warm summers and cool winters, the weather is a pleasant mix of hot and cold temperatures. In summer (Dec-Feb), the average max temperature is 30°C, with a minimum of 16°C. In winter (Jun-Aug), the average max is 17°C, and the minimum is 8°C.

A bit of Dunsborough's history

The Dutch named the southern tip of the coast "Leeuwin's Land" in 1622. On May 30, 1801, Nicholas Baudin sailed up the coast, rounding Cape Naturaliste and anchoring in Geographe Bay. Settlement began in the 1830s, and by 1845, Castle Rock Whaling Station was operating. Dunsborough was proclaimed in 1877, but remained small until the 1950s.

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