- Bunker Bay
Sheltered and pristine, Bunker Bay entices with pure white sand and gently lapping waves perfect for swimming, snorkelling and fishing. <br/><br/>Located within the famous Margaret River Wine Region, the bay is protected by the rocky outcrops of Cape Naturaliste and is one of the few north-facing beaches in Western Australia. <br/><br/>It is ideal for families wanting a relaxing day at the beach, as well as divers and snorkelers who enjoy amazing marine life just offshore. <br/><br/>The fishing is also good - throw in a line and you might snare a herring, whiting or skippy. <br/><br/>Nearby are world-class surf breaks, including The Farm, while just a short drive away you're surrounded by award-winning wineries, restaurants, craft stores and galleries. <br/><br/>You can drive to Bunker Bay in about three hours from Perth.
- Hamelin Bay
Hamelin Bay on the southwest coast is a serene open sandy bay, famous for the abundance of stingrays that frequent the bay. <br/><br/>Enjoy a personal interaction with these remarkable sting rays and see them close up in their natural habitat. Measuring up to two metres wide, the friendly stingrays will swim around you. They can also be seen close to the shore feeding off the scraps left by fishermen. <br/><br/>For the avid snorkeller there is plenty of interesting plant and fish life within the bay to look at, as well as several shipwrecks and caves to explore. Beach fishing is popular in the bay, and there is also a boat launching ramp if you want to explore the open ocean or many waterways of Augusta.<br/><br/>Hamelin Bay is just north of Augusta and four hours south of Perth. If time permits continue your journey into Augusta and visit the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet.
- Smiths Beach
Smiths Beach near Yallingup on the south west coast is where the locals go for summer holidays. <br/><br/>Here, the swimming, fishing and surfing are top-class. Sheltered areas offer great conditions for family swimming, while further along, surf breaks are popular for boogie boarders and surfers. The wide expanse of white sand at Smiths Beach is perfect for beach combing and walking. Entire days can be spent relaxing in the sunshine, taking a refreshing dip in the sea, and unwinding from the pressures of every day.<br/><br/>Smiths Beach is also the ideal place to watch spectacular sunsets over the Indian Ocean.<br/><br/>There’s plenty of accommodation nearby ranging from camping to luxury homes to rent. <br/><br/>Smiths Beach is about a three-and-a-half-hour drive south of Perth.
- Meelup Beach
Families will love the pure white sand and gentle rolling waves of Meelup Beach, near Dunsborough. Meelup Beach has been a favourite for family holidays for generations. <br/><br/>Here, the protected bay offers ideal swimming conditions. <br/><br/>This calm bay is a popular place for yachts and sailing boats to drop anchor and enjoy an afternoon of swimming and relaxing. <br/><br/>Barbecues and picnic tables sit under leafy gum trees on large grassy areas, making it the perfect spot for a picnic all year round. <br/><br/>Meelup is surrounded by beautiful natural bushland – take one of the coastal walk trails that wind through Meelup Park.<br/><br/>The bushwalking is easygoing and suitable for families.<br/><br/>You’ll be rewarded with amazing views over the ocean and colourful wildflowers during spring. <br/><br/>In late winter and spring, whales are often spotted on their migration along the coast. <br/><br/>Those in the know head to Meelup Beach on summer evenings when for a few nights each month, the full moon rises over the Indian Ocean horizon. <br/> <br/>Meelup Beach is about a ten minute drive from Dunsborough. <br/><br/>You can drive to Dunsborough in about three hours from Perth.
- Eagle Bay
Eagle Bay is the luxury escape of choice for Western Australia's rich and famous. Here, in scenic seclusion, you can indulge in world-class wining, dining, surfing and diving, not to mention sensational bushwalking.<br/> <br/>A little over three hours' drive south of Perth, Eagle Bay sits on the tip of Cape Naturaliste in Geographe Bay, with the delights of Dunsborough, Yallingup and Busselton on its doorstep.<br/><br/>Entering a world of opulent beachfront holiday homes belonging to Western Australia's most affluent, you're just a short hop from the world-famous Margaret River Wine Region - the only wine region in Australia where you can enjoy stunning beaches, tall-timber forests, ancient caves, premium wines and world-class surfing within a single day.<br/><br/>Make the rolling vineyards your first stop. There are more than 100 top-notch wineries, fine dining restaurants and a boutique brewery, giving you a tantalising taste of the region's freshest flavours.<br/><br/>World-class diving adventures also await in Eagle Bay, where the HMAS Swan dive wreck and artificial reef brings you face to fin with an abundance of amazing marine life. The clear, sheltered shallows of the bay are also ideal for a spot of snorkelling or a relaxing swim.<br/><br/>If it's surf you seek, head to one of the internationally renowned big-wave beaches and breaks in nearby Yallingup and put your surfing and body boarding skills to the ultimate test.<br/><br/>Beyond the beaches, a network of walking trails afford awesome views of Geographe Bay, and from nearby Cape Naturalist, you can follow the trail of one of the most diverse treks on Earth, the Cape to Cape. Walking or cycling the 135 kilometre track will lead you to beautiful beaches and headlands, tall karri tree forests, ancient caves and carpets of spring wildflowers.<br/><br/>Take a few vertical steps to climb Cape Naturalist Lighthouse and take in 360 degree views of Geographe Bay - watch whales cruise by on their annual migration and learn about the region's rich maritime history.<br/><br/>If you're staying for a decadent holiday, hire an exclusive beachfront house or, for country comfort, unwind in bed and breakfast or chalet accommodation.
- Injidup Beach
Get away from the hustle of everyday and relax at Injidup Beach near Yallingup in the south west. <br/><br/>This relaxed beach has a summer holiday vibe and is the ideal spot for the family to go swimming.<br/><br/>It’s also popular for local surfers, while rocky outcrops create great conditions for snorkelling and diving.<br/><br/>Go fishing from the beach at dawn or dusk and you might reel in a catch of the Indian Ocean’s best. <br/><br/>Injidup Beach is a short drive from Yallingup. <br/><br/>From Perth, it’s about a 3.5 hour drive.