Great Places Around Dunsborough
For Families
Beautiful shady gardens with playground , animals and special attractions during peak holiday periods. Yummy ice cream and food a great place to take the family or group of visitors.
87 locals recommend
Simmos
161 Commonage RdBeautiful shady gardens with playground , animals and special attractions during peak holiday periods. Yummy ice cream and food a great place to take the family or group of visitors.
Next Level Monkey Business
1710 Caves RdGreat adventure park for the kids
Great indoor playground if the weather is no good , plus heaps of fun when the weather is fine , see the animals play on the playground and rides.
28 locals recommend
Country Life Farm
1694 Caves RdGreat indoor playground if the weather is no good , plus heaps of fun when the weather is fine , see the animals play on the playground and rides.
An amazing under ground adventure through the caves , excellent adventure for the whole family.
100 locals recommend
Ngilgi Cave Yallingup
76 Yallingup Caves RdAn amazing under ground adventure through the caves , excellent adventure for the whole family.
Local amusement park with water slides, trampolines, mini golf and laser tag, great way to wear out the kids for an afternoon.
43 locals recommend
Xscape at the Cape
4 Quindalup Siding RdLocal amusement park with water slides, trampolines, mini golf and laser tag, great way to wear out the kids for an afternoon.
Local Coffee and Food
A short selection of a few of our favourite cafes all close to home.
Yallingup Coffee Roasting Company
233 Naturaliste TerraceGreat coffee under the trees
Artezen
234 Naturaliste TerraceThis hidden away coffee shop is a 5 to 10 min drive inland from Dunsborough. Set amongst farmland with a great chocolate shop next door this a great place for a mid morning coffee on the start of a day's exploration.
16 locals recommend
Commonage Coffee Co.
855 Commonage RdThis hidden away coffee shop is a 5 to 10 min drive inland from Dunsborough. Set amongst farmland with a great chocolate shop next door this a great place for a mid morning coffee on the start of a day's exploration.
A tiny little coffee shopfront with great coffee and the closest walk from our house for that quick morning coffee run. Normally only open early to lunch so check opening times.
Tiny Coffee on Clark
216 Naturaliste TerraceA tiny little coffee shopfront with great coffee and the closest walk from our house for that quick morning coffee run. Normally only open early to lunch so check opening times.
Amazing selection of gourmet food , breads and coffee. Great place to grab a coffee and breakfast or lunch and then sit in the park across the road.
51 locals recommend
Merchant & Maker
35 Dunn Bay RdAmazing selection of gourmet food , breads and coffee. Great place to grab a coffee and breakfast or lunch and then sit in the park across the road.
Local Beaches
Just a 10min walk or short drive from the Dunsy House are some beautiful local beaches that offer shallow clear water for all the family to enjoy.
This local beach is a 5min walk from the Dunsy House. Follow my best walk to the beach instructions and you will arrive at this beach. Once you arrive you can turn left to go back towards old Dunsborough beach which has a beautiful sandy nook for families , playgrounds and bbqs for the public to use. Or turn right to walk the tree lined pathways to town.
Dunsborough Beach
This local beach is a 5min walk from the Dunsy House. Follow my best walk to the beach instructions and you will arrive at this beach. Once you arrive you can turn left to go back towards old Dunsborough beach which has a beautiful sandy nook for families , playgrounds and bbqs for the public to use. Or turn right to walk the tree lined pathways to town.
A summer special , this beach is just a 10min drive from the house it's crystal water and pure white sand have made it a favourite with locals and travellers alike. There may be a crowd in peak season and on long weekend's, if you are looking for something a little quieter just keep driving West towards Eagle Bay and you will find some secluded spots along the way.
122 locals recommend
Meelup Beach
A summer special , this beach is just a 10min drive from the house it's crystal water and pure white sand have made it a favourite with locals and travellers alike. There may be a crowd in peak season and on long weekend's, if you are looking for something a little quieter just keep driving West towards Eagle Bay and you will find some secluded spots along the way.
A favorite with surfers and tourists for decades this beautiful spot is a great place to visit to surf , hit the beach or have an ice cream or a coffee. If you are visiting in summer best to go in the morning before the afternoon sea breeze comes in , in the afternoon Old Dunsborough Beaches are protected from the wind. Yallingup is a 15 to 20 min drive from the Dunsy House.
88 locals recommend
Yallingup Beach
Yallingup Beach RdA favorite with surfers and tourists for decades this beautiful spot is a great place to visit to surf , hit the beach or have an ice cream or a coffee. If you are visiting in summer best to go in the morning before the afternoon sea breeze comes in , in the afternoon Old Dunsborough Beaches are protected from the wind. Yallingup is a 15 to 20 min drive from the Dunsy House.
With its stunning rocky outcrop Castle Rock beach is more secluded than Meelup and just around the corner , great place for a swim or just some sightseeing and a walk. 10 to 15min drive from Home.
22 locals recommend
Castle Rock
Castle Rock RoadWith its stunning rocky outcrop Castle Rock beach is more secluded than Meelup and just around the corner , great place for a swim or just some sightseeing and a walk. 10 to 15min drive from Home.
Bunker Bay Beach
Beautiful beach , with a great cafe on the water.
Sightseeing
Stunning piece of rugged coastline , large swells smash over the rock and water rushes through the natural canals. A perfect spot to watch the sun set with a glass of Margaret River wine.
36 locals recommend
Sugarloaf Rock
Sugarloaf RoadStunning piece of rugged coastline , large swells smash over the rock and water rushes through the natural canals. A perfect spot to watch the sun set with a glass of Margaret River wine.
If the weather heats up or the rain sets in head underground to the Ngilgi Cave 15min drive from Home. Great for the whole family.
100 locals recommend
Ngilgi Cave Yallingup
76 Yallingup Caves RdIf the weather heats up or the rain sets in head underground to the Ngilgi Cave 15min drive from Home. Great for the whole family.
Take in the views of the coast , tour the lighthouse or watch the whales. Take on part of the cape to cape trail it's all here at the lighthouse 15min drive from Home.
89 locals recommend
Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse
1267 Cape Naturaliste RdTake in the views of the coast , tour the lighthouse or watch the whales. Take on part of the cape to cape trail it's all here at the lighthouse 15min drive from Home.
Walk the jetty or take the train to the end , visit under water observatory or take the kids to massive free playground and skatepark. Plus plenty of options for food and a brewery on site. Great way to spend a morning or afternoon for families or couples of any age.
175 locals recommend
Busselton Jetty
17 Queen StWalk the jetty or take the train to the end , visit under water observatory or take the kids to massive free playground and skatepark. Plus plenty of options for food and a brewery on site. Great way to spend a morning or afternoon for families or couples of any age.
Take a coastal walk across the bridge and onto the rock formations to view the natural canal that has been carved into the coastline by strong swells.
25 locals recommend
Canal Rocks
Canal Rocks RoadTake a coastal walk across the bridge and onto the rock formations to view the natural canal that has been carved into the coastline by strong swells.
Take a dip in a rock pool that is naturally aspirated with swell from the Indian ocean. What was once a hidden secret is now insta famous in the area , can be busy at peak times in Dec Jan and Feb.
21 locals recommend
Injidup Natural Spa
Cape to Cape TrackTake a dip in a rock pool that is naturally aspirated with swell from the Indian ocean. What was once a hidden secret is now insta famous in the area , can be busy at peak times in Dec Jan and Feb.
Wineries Restaurants Breweries
There are so many quality wineries, breweries and restaurants spread out throughout the local Dunsborough and Margaret River area its hard to visit them all.
Perfectly positioned on the beautiful Bunker Bay beach front this restaurant offers great views aswell as food , wine and coffee. May pay to reserve a table in peak season. Great for breakfast or lunch 15 to 20min drive from the Dunsy House.
30 locals recommend
Bunkers Beach House
Farm Break LanePerfectly positioned on the beautiful Bunker Bay beach front this restaurant offers great views aswell as food , wine and coffee. May pay to reserve a table in peak season. Great for breakfast or lunch 15 to 20min drive from the Dunsy House.
A short 5-10min drive from home this Brewery and Winery has wide selection of food and drinks in the expansive grounds. Kids can play on the grass and in the playground while adults enjoy the local offerings, a long lunch is normally just the hit here.
100 locals recommend
Eagle Bay Brewery
252 Eagle Bay RdA short 5-10min drive from home this Brewery and Winery has wide selection of food and drinks in the expansive grounds. Kids can play on the grass and in the playground while adults enjoy the local offerings, a long lunch is normally just the hit here.
Just a short 5/10 min drive from Dunsy , this long established winery has a great restaurants and views. Looks like another long lunch !
16 locals recommend
Wise Vineyard Restaurant
237 Eagle Bay RdJust a short 5/10 min drive from Dunsy , this long established winery has a great restaurants and views. Looks like another long lunch !
Great family friendly winery and restaurant, with an amazing kids playground and valley views.
53 locals recommend
Swings & Roundabouts, Yallingup
2807 Caves RdGreat family friendly winery and restaurant, with an amazing kids playground and valley views.
Aravina Estate
61 Thornton RdAmazing winery that includes an excellent car and surf museum.
Amazing Beer and Food , great way to spend a long lunch that drags into dinner. Book ahead.
61 locals recommend
Wild Hop Brewing Company
1301 Wildwood RdAmazing Beer and Food , great way to spend a long lunch that drags into dinner. Book ahead.
Quality dining in a vineyard setting , fine food using lots of local produce. Great for a adults lunch or dinner , book ahead.
30 locals recommend
Barnyard1978 Food Wine Honey Store
12 Canal Rocks RdQuality dining in a vineyard setting , fine food using lots of local produce. Great for a adults lunch or dinner , book ahead.
Award winning dining and wine set in a vineyard location. If you want to eat lunch it will pay to make a booking as the award wining dining sells out quickly.
48 locals recommend
Wills Domain
17 Brash RdAward winning dining and wine set in a vineyard location. If you want to eat lunch it will pay to make a booking as the award wining dining sells out quickly.
Local Restaurants You Can Walk To
These local food halls are just down the road in town, so you can walk in , enjoy yourself and leave the car at home.
Walk in to town enjoy the craft beers great food and wine while sitting in the park and watching the world go by.
60 locals recommend
Occy's 2
34 Dunn Bay RdWalk in to town enjoy the craft beers great food and wine while sitting in the park and watching the world go by.
The original Dunsy Pub, grab drink, have a great pub meal , listen to some tunes watch the sport or catch up with friends. Your traditional aussie Pub. Also has an indoor playground for little kids so Mum and Dad can get some free time.
35 locals recommend
Dunsborough Tavern
2 Dunsborough PlThe original Dunsy Pub, grab drink, have a great pub meal , listen to some tunes watch the sport or catch up with friends. Your traditional aussie Pub. Also has an indoor playground for little kids so Mum and Dad can get some free time.
Blue Manna Bistro
16 Cyrillean WayLocal award winning seafood restaurant.
Our local favourite for a special occasion or couples night out, fine dining just a 10min walk into town. Amazing food and wine.
68 locals recommend
Yarri Restaurant + Bar
16 Cyrillean WayOur local favourite for a special occasion or couples night out, fine dining just a 10min walk into town. Amazing food and wine.
Great tasting Thai food right in the middle of town , dine in or takeaway.
21 locals recommend
Bamboo Spice
42 Dunn Bay RdGreat tasting Thai food right in the middle of town , dine in or takeaway.
Newly created brewery and restaurant in the town centre, provides a wide selection of beers and food in a relaxed outdoor setting.
Southcamp
Newly created brewery and restaurant in the town centre, provides a wide selection of beers and food in a relaxed outdoor setting.
Bar and restaurant 10min walk from the house, cocktails beers and pizza with a lovely relaxed feel and open air courtyard.
29 locals recommend
Bungalow Neighbourhood Social
226 Naturaliste TerraceBar and restaurant 10min walk from the house, cocktails beers and pizza with a lovely relaxed feel and open air courtyard.
Take Away Food
Sometimes you just want to stay in and not cook , grab a quick bite from the locals.
Peace Pizza - Retro Woodfired
Seymour BoulevardGreat pizza made with love by local surfers.
Peko Peko
233 Naturaliste TerraceJapanese eat in or takeaway , either way Yum.
Dunsborough Chinese Restaurant
62 Dunn Bay RdGood Chinese eat in or takeaway , a local legend.
Indian restaurant in the centre of town eat in or takeaway. Great selection of tasty Indian food.
18 locals recommend
Oh Delhi
34 Dunn Bay RdIndian restaurant in the centre of town eat in or takeaway. Great selection of tasty Indian food.
Burgertron
42-48 Dunn Bay RdChef created take away burgers Yum!