... things to do in Dunsborough
Our Dunsborough Backpackers is an ideal spot to stay while you explore what this beautiful region of Western Australia has to offer. Some of the most popular activities in the area include:
Whale Watching
Whale watching tours in Dunsborough run daily from October through December, local operators Naturaliste Charters offer an excellent experience with knowledgable guides for an unforgettable encounter.
Scuba Diving
Dunsborough is home to the former HMAS Swan dive wreck, this magnificent 113 metre long ex-navy Destroyer escort was scuttled over 7 years ago and is now home to a huge variety of marine life.
Busselton Jetty, just a short drive to the North, offers a shallow but fish filled dive, rated as one of the top jetty dives in the world, this is an experience you can't miss.
Cape Dive Dunsborough and the Busselton Dive Shed run daily trips to both these world class dive sites as well as offering a full range of learn to dive and advanced courses.
Busselton Jetty's underwater observatory offers a fantastic glimpse into the underwater world, without even getting your feet wet.
Kayak & boat hire
Dunsborough Watersports, just a few hundred metres down the road provides Kayaks, Waveskis, Surfcat catamarans and Boat Hire - paddle, sail or fish your way around Geographe Bay's protected waters.
Surfing
Dunsborough is surrounded by world renowned surfing beaches, from the Western tip of Cape Naturaliste, all the way down to Margaret River, there are a large selection of uncrowded surf breaks. Todays local surf report
Josh Palmateers Surf Academy and Yallingup Surf School both offer beginners and advanced lessons throughout the year, local sufboard shapers and repairers Yahoo Surfboards are on Clark Street for all your surfing equipment.
Dunsborough Nightlife and local events
Check out the local pub and try Sunset Events or In The Mix for other regional alternatives.
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Dunsborough also offers over 100 world class wineries, adventure caving at Ngilgi Caves, the Cape to Cape walking track, Horse Riding at Mirravale, sample 39 different flavours of Ice Cream at Simmo's, excellent local restaurants, pristine unspoilt beaches and so much more.