Making the most of Margaret River
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
Busselton has a growing reputation as a destination port within the global cruise industry. Key factors attracting cruise lines to Busselton include a safe anchorage in the north facing Geographe Bay, the spectacular visual surroundings as passengers disembark onto the heritage-listed Busselton Jetty via cruise tender vessels and ease of access to a choice world-class nature, food and wine experiences nearby.
Your tender will dock at the historic Busselton Jetty, the longest wooden jetty (2 km) in the Southern Hemisphere and a great base from which to explore the Margaret River region.
Margaret River is approximately 50 kilometers (about a 40 to 50-minute drive) south of Busselton.
Famous for its world class wines the Margaret River region is home to an array of natural and cultural attractions.
Enjoy the breathtaking karri tall timber forest, explore the limestone caves or take a walk and soak up the atmosphere of the coast’s rugged beauty.
Located in the middle of a 30km stretch of immaculate beaches, the calm waters are perfect for swimming, fishing and watersports.
Getting around
See 300 species of marine life in the Underwater Observatory at the jetty’s end – eight meters below sea level, it’s one of Australia’s best artificial reefs
To Margaret River, follow Bussell Highway south for about 40 minutes.
Money
Australian Dollar