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 is gaining recognition as a global cruise destination. Cruise lines are attracted by its safe anchorage in north-facing Geographe Bay, striking surroundings when passengers tender to heritage-listed Busselton Jetty, and straightforward access to nearby world-class nature, food and wine experiences.
Tenders dock at historic Busselton Jetty, the Southern Hemisphere's longest wooden jetty at 2 km, providing an excellent starting point for the Margaret River region.
Margaret River is about 50 kilometers south of Busselton, around a 40 to 50-minute drive.
The Margaret River area is famous for world-class wine and offers many natural and cultural attractions.
Enjoy tall karri forest, explore limestone caves or walk along the coast to absorb its rugged beauty.
Set amid a 30km run of pristine beaches, the calm water suits swimming, fishing and watersports.
Getting around
At the jetty end, the Underwater Observatory reveals 300 marine species eight meters below sea level, in one of Australia's finest artificial reefs.
For Margaret River, head south on Bussell Highway for about 40 minutes.
Money
The currency is the Australian Dollar.