3 Day Family Holiday in Busselton

Big4 Breeze Holiday Parks – Busselton

By the beach and close to town, Big4 Breeze Holiday Parks offers a range of accommodation options perfect for family and friends. Looking for comfort? Try the park’s self-contained bungalows, villas, chalets and cabins. After more of an ‘outdoors’ experience? There’s plenty of camping and caravanning sites available, alongside modern facilities and one of the best kids’ play zones in the region (giant jumping pillow, anyone?).

Aqua Resort

Beachfront accommodation, plus your own private plunge pool? Get it all at Aqua Resort, just a short drive away from the centre of Busselton. Aqua’s luxurious beach houses are fully self-contained, making them a great choice for visitors who plan on occasionally dining in. Opt for the Bay Beach Houses and you’ll get a view that won’t disappoint.

Abbey Beach Resort

With an indoor heated pool, tennis courts, squash court, sauna, gym, children’s playground, onsite restaurants and bars, and great accommodation options with two & three bedroom apartments, Abbey Beach Resort is ideal for families and couples seeking a bit of R&R. The direct beach access allows you to enjoy the stunning coastline of Geographe Bay from your doorstep.

Private Properties – Out Of The Blue

If you’re after the creature comforts of your own private space, why not give Private Properties’ Out Of The Blue a try? This spacious two-storey home is absolute beachfront, with ocean views from almost every room. With plenty of outdoor furniture, it’s easy to pull up a chair post-swim and relax the rest of the day away.

Start the morning seaside, with breakfast at the Equinox. With sweeping views of Geographe Bay, it’s a great spot to enjoy a bite by the jetty. Think vego breakfast bowls, Belgian waffles and big breakfasts with a great selection of meals for the little ones.

Did you know the Busselton Jetty is the longest wooden-piled jetty in the world, measuring 1.8km? We think that makes it an ideal place to walk off that breakfast burrito or smashed avo on toast. Alternatively, hop on the jetty’s red electric train, which will take you to the underwater observatory located right at the end of the pier. It’s here you can head 8m below sea level and explore an underwater world full of colourful corals, inquisitive fish and the occasional mermaid or two. Want to get wet? Go on a helmet dive to get a true ocean experience.

Back on land, explore the Busselton Foreshore and its new shipwreck adventure playground, complete with half-sunken ship and a kraken.

What’s the point of being seaside if you don’t go for a dip? The Busselton Foreshore offers up what seems like an endless stretch of white sandy beach, so you’re pretty much guaranteed to a swimming spot all to yourself. Jump into the shallow, still waters and be sure to keep your eyes open for frolicking dolphins swimming up and down the bay. If you’re got a board, bike or scooter, give the Busselton Skatepark a go.

Occupying prime real-estate overlooking the iconic Busselton Jetty is the region’s newest brewpub, Shelter Brewing Co. A popular hangout with locals and visitors, it’s the perfect spot to wash  away the salt of the day with a beer and a big feed in the beer garden. There’s a vintage inspired caravan playground to keep little ones entertained and a kids menu to satisfy their bellies.

Start this adventure-packed day with a hearty breakfast at Hummingbird. The sister of Dunsborough favourite Mealup, this insta-worthy café offers up some tantalising brekkie options, including the oh-so-moreish nasi goreng.

Take a drive to the Tuart Forest National Park – the home to one of only a handful of remaining natural Tuart forest in the entire world. It’s here you’ll find obstacle adventure course Forest Adventures. Not for the faint-hearted, Forest Adventures is a challenge for both big and little kids! Climb up towering Tuart trees, manoeuvre through unique obstacles set 20m above ground and fly through the forest canopy on zip lines, before doing it all over again.

After your morning aerobics session, re-energise at The Shed Markets. Walk through this repurposed shed to find organic produce, bric-a-brac, home décor and more. Outside you’ll find fresh food stalls and food trucks serving everything from mouth-watering burgers and pulled pork rolls, to tasty dumplings and crispy potato skins.

After lunch, make a stop for mini golf at The Par 3 in Broadwater. A hit with little ones (and big kids at heart), the newly built 18 hole course is set in natural bushland at the Old Broadwater Farm.

Keen to get salty? Take your standup paddle board and cruise along the pristine waters of Abbey Beach, where you can watch the sun set on the horizon.

End the day with a tasty bevvie (or two) at the Amelia Park Lodge. Grab dinner from the pub, or pop next door to the restaurant for something a little bit more special.

Breakfast options are aplenty in Busselton, but for the sweet- and savoury-toothed, Bistro Breton cannot be missed. Offering traditional-style crepes, homemade milkshakes and French finesse, it’s a winner for everyone. In a hurry? They do takeaway, too.

Want to see Busselton from a whole new perspective? Jump in the cockpit of a 2-seater Tiger Moth plane and gain a bird’s eye view of the region, as the pilot takes you on a journey from Busselton Airfield to Geographe Bay. See if you can spot Busselton’s iconic attractions, before rolling, looping and duck diving over the bay.

Fill your belly with in-season produce at The Good Egg, where you can also find a decent selection of raw bites and food to suit most dietary requirements. This café is also home to a shared working space and kids’ play area. If you’re after a fun activity to do on your trip, check ahead as The Good Egg also host workshops throughout the year.

Stock up on fresh provisions at Western Growers Fresh or Origins Market, before taking the scenic route back to Perth, via Tuart Drive.

Not quite done with the South West yet? Why not spend a few more days exploring Augusta, Dunsborough, Yallingup or Margaret River instead? Go on, you know you want to.