Travel and Accommodation

Eagle Bay: the ideal adventure destination

Eagle Bay is one of the most popular holiday destinations on the Western Australian SOUTH WEST coast.

Eagle Bay sits on the tip of Cape Naturaliste in Geographe Bay, with the delights of Dunsborough, Yallingup and Busselton on its doorstep.

Here, in scenic seclusion, you can indulge in world-class wining, dining, surfing and diving, not to mention sensational bushwalking. It really is a treasure trove of secluded bays, coves and calm and clear swimming beaches stretching out to Cape Naturaliste (many of which are actually included in the course!).

Meelup, Eagle Bay and Bunker Bay are all accessible by road, charter boat, catamaran, kayak or walking trail. Meelup Regional Park and the walk trails around Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse offer great opportunities for walks and whale watching! The surrounding reef systems also offer great diving as well as options to dive upon the HMAS Swan wreck.

Australia’s South West offers some of the most varied travel experiences in Western Australia. Margaret River and its surrounds are a popular destination for world-class wineries, top surfing and fun family holidays. 

www.geographebay.com 

Make the most of your weekend

This is 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. The area surrounding the race course is a holiday maker’s paradise! Start exploring at www.westernaustralia.com 

Travel to Eagle Bay

Eagle Bay is just over a 2.5 hour drive south of Perth, Australia (approximately 250km) – only 5 mins up the road from Dunsborough, and 25 minutes further-on from Busselton and the infamous Ironman WA.

Travel by car is recommended and car hire is available from Perth Airport. An alternative option is to catch a public bus from the Airport (East Perth Terminal) to Dunsborough. Visit www.transwa.wa.gov.au or call 1300 662 205 for more information and bookings.

New Flight Route

$75 flights Melbourne > Busselton Margaret River. Jetstar have announced a new direct route from Tullamarine (VIC) to Busselton (WA) with one-way flights currently on sale!

The airport is just 40min drive from the event venue, Eagle Bay Brewing Co.

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Accommodation

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Accommodation Booking Service

With a vast selection of accommodation options, including luxury retreats, group and family accommodation, budget lodgings, bed and breakfasts, caravan and camping grounds, the Augusta Margaret River Region offers something for everyone.

The following central booking agency numbers are great references when looking for a place to stay.

MARGARET RIVER BUSSLETON TOURISM ASSOCIATION
Address: 100 Bussell Highway
Margaret River WA 6285
Email: [email protected]
Opening Hours 9am – 5pm
Phone: 61 +8 9780 5911
www.margaretriver.com

BUSSELTON VISITOR CENTRE

17 Foreshore Parade, Busselton WA 6280
Open 7 Days from 9:00am-5:00pm. Closed Christmas Day.
[email protected]
(08) 9780 5911
Tip: Busselton Visitor Centre is located next to the famous Busselton Jetty. Be sure to take a wander while you’re there!

DUNSBOROUGH VISITOR CENTRE

Shop 1 Dunn Bay Centre, 31 Dunn Bay Road, Dunsborough WA 6281
Open 7 Days from 10:00am-4:00pm. Closed Christmas Day.
[email protected]
(08) 9780 5911
Tip: Dunsborough Visitor Centre is located a stone’s throw away from some of the region’s most glorious beaches. Ask our local experts about the best spots.

Regency Beach Club

Regency Beach Club Dunsborough logo

Regency Beach Club offers the finest in self contained, luxury beachfront accommodation, in Dunsborough. Enjoy the added benefits of resort style facilities including a heated swimming pool, tennis courts and BBQ areas.

To make a booking, you can send an online request here: 

Contact:
77 Gifford Road, Dunsborough, WA 6281
T. 08 9759 1117
E: [email protected]
www.regencybeachclub.com

Eagle Bay Brewing Co – the event venue for 2020!

Things to see and do

Eagle Bay Brewing Co

EAGLE BAY BREWING CO IS A FAMILY OWNED AND RUN RESTAURANT, MICROBREWERY AND VINEYARD LOCATED ON OUR SIXTY-SIX YEAR OLD WORKING FARM IN EAGLE BAY, WESTERN AUSTRALIA. WE SHARE OUR FRESH BATCHES OF BEER, HANDCRAFTED WINES AND DELICIOUS FOOD #ENJOYEAGLEBAY

This is the event location, and we encourage you to enjoy some time pre and post event at this spectacular venue… did we mention the delicious food and beer on offer? eaglebaybrewing.com.au/

Western Australia’s South West

The South West pocket of Western Australia offers some of the most varied travel experiences in the State, from towering forests to whale watching, cave exploring, fine food, wine and world class
surfing. 

Wine and Food tasting

The nearby Margaret River wine region is world famous for award-winning wines, vineyard restaurants and gourmet food producers. Recent years have seen the emergence of a brewing fraternity specialising in distinctive ales, pilsners and lagers. With more than 120 wineries, five breweries and a liqueur factory to explore, many with onsite dining options, you are spoilt for choice.

Caves
The Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge has more than 100 limestone caves, 8 of which are open to the public for a range of guided or self-guided tours. Inside these pristine chambers you’ll see delicate formations, some reflected in underground waterways. The new Jewel Cave Preservation Centre is a fantastic introduction to caves in the region, and features an on-site cafe so you can sit back and enjoy the surrounding bushland. 

Lighthouses

Located on the Cape Leeuwin to Cape Naturaliste outcrop the coastline has some of the most raw and rugged shipping conditions in WA, hence the fantastic surf. Augusta’s Cape Leeuwin is the tallest lighthouse on mainland Australia and stands at the meeting point of the Indian and Southern Oceans while the smaller Cape Naturaliste lighthouse offers a more accessible climb and views of protected Geographe Bay. These lighthouses are open to the public on tours.

Swimming, Snorkelling and Diving

With 138kms of coastline the region is an aquatic playground boasting pounding surf, sheltered bays, river systems (perfect for kayaking and kitesurfing in Augusta), diving hotspots (including dive wrecks), rocky outcrops and boating facilities. This corner of the Indian Ocean is blessed with some of the cleanest water anywhere and with more than 75 surf breaks (not including the secret spots) there are plenty of options to find your own break to enjoy. 

Tours

A number of operators offer a range of tours for visitors to explore the length and breadth of the region. Apart from wine tours there are others covering ocean/river cruising, mountain biking, rock climbing and abseiling, canoe and horse riding just to name a few. The more adventurous can make their own way on the abundance of walking and cycle trails that criss-cross the region, taking in the dramatic and ever-changing scenery of the Cape to Cape Track (138kms), the towering Karri trees of Boranup Forest, river boardwalks and short walks branching out from the region’s town centres.