Busselton WA Margaret River, Western Australia
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Cruises availables
At departure or passage at this port
Azamara Club Cruises (7 Cruises)
Norwegian Cruise Line (1 Cruises)
Princess Cruises (35 Cruises)
Crown Princess
7 Cruises
Grand Princess
24 Cruises
| 28 February | 32 days | One-way from Brisbane to Sydney |
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| 28 February | 31 days | One-way from Brisbane to Sydney |
450-628-6241
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises (4 Cruises)
Seabourn Cruise Line (12 Cruises)
Seabourn Quest
12 Cruises
Frequently Asked Questions
Ships don't berth: they anchor offshore in Geographe Bay and passengers come ashore by tender at the foot of Busselton Jetty. Landings therefore depend on sea conditions, as anywhere tenders are used.
1,841 metres, making it the longest timber-piled structure in the Southern Hemisphere. Begun in 1853, it was extended over more than a century as the timber trade grew.
Allow a good half-hour each way on foot. A small solar-powered train also runs along the structure for those who would rather spare their legs, and it's the sensible choice on a short call.
An observation chamber eight metres below the surface at the end of the jetty. Through the portholes you see soft corals, schools of fish and piles covered in sponges. Tours run in small groups at set times, so ask about booking a spot as soon as you land.
Yes, it's the most popular excursion from the call: about 45 minutes south by road. Margaret River estates built their global reputation on cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay, and tours combine tastings, good food and sometimes artisan cheese or chocolate makers.
Plenty. The foreshore has lawns, playgrounds, cafés and a museum about the jetty; Ngilgi Cave and Cape Naturaliste are 30 to 40 minutes away; and the Margaret River country roads also hold breweries, galleries and chocolate makers.
Yes, the beach runs for kilometres alongside the town centre and the water is unusually calm, sheltered by Cape Naturaliste. It's shallow, which suits families well. Snorkellers head instead for the jetty piles, now a thriving artificial reef.
Seasonally, yes. Coastal trails around the stone lighthouse at Cape Naturaliste give views of humpback whales blowing during their migration. It's not guaranteed year-round, unlike the jetty, which is there in every season.
Australian dollars and English. Credit cards and contactless payment are accepted everywhere, including at wineries and foreshore cafés.
Yes, everything is walkable. Queen Street, the main street, continues the foreshore promenade with its shops and relaxed terraces. Bring a hat and sunscreen: shade is scarce on the jetty and the beach alike.
