South West Guidebook
Food scene
Delicious seafood, grilled meats & regional wines in a relaxed, open room with a deck overlooking the lake.
Highly recommend the blackened fish, calamari and sticky date pudding.
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Little Fish
Delicious seafood, grilled meats & regional wines in a relaxed, open room with a deck overlooking the lake.
Highly recommend the blackened fish, calamari and sticky date pudding.
Established in 1977, the Palmer Winery & Restaurant is one of the pioneer vineyards of Margaret River.
This is where you go if you want to experience truly amazing winery food. Large portions, fresh local produce and friendly service.
Highly recommend the Wild caught tempura Bugs and Balinese roast duck.
For our guest only, Palmer's will offer a complimentary glass of bubbles for guests on arrival. Please call Jenny on 9756 7034 to make a booking and mention you are staying in our Airbnb.
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Palmer Wines
1271 Caves RdEstablished in 1977, the Palmer Winery & Restaurant is one of the pioneer vineyards of Margaret River.
This is where you go if you want to experience truly amazing winery food. Large portions, fresh local produce and friendly service.
Highly recommend the Wild caught tempura Bugs and Balinese roast duck.
For our guest only, Palmer's will offer a complimentary glass of bubbles for guests on arrival. Please call Jenny on 9756 7034 to make a booking and mention you are staying in our Airbnb.
Tastings and dining in a modern, family-run winery, plus displays of surfboards & sports cars.
Some of my best memories down south have been at this special winery. You simply cannot go wrong with the food and service here.
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Aravina Estate
61 Thornton RdTastings and dining in a modern, family-run winery, plus displays of surfboards & sports cars.
Some of my best memories down south have been at this special winery. You simply cannot go wrong with the food and service here.
A truly unique winery, Barnyard 1978 is a self-described “development concept and a mix of modern and old architecture with a link between nature, landscape and ecological sustainability.”
Sounds intense, but they’re super casual, make a mean signature pasta and some heavenly honey to go with some cruisy drops.
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Barnyard1978 Food Wine Honey Store
12 Canal Rocks RdA truly unique winery, Barnyard 1978 is a self-described “development concept and a mix of modern and old architecture with a link between nature, landscape and ecological sustainability.”
Sounds intense, but they’re super casual, make a mean signature pasta and some heavenly honey to go with some cruisy drops.
Just minutes from the turquoise waters of Meelup beach.
Meelup Farmhouse is a fresh take on traditional dining with relaxed offerings amongst a charming hobby farm. It is very on trend.
Make sure you visit their Highland Cow, Lizzie. Lizzie is one of the many farmhouse friends who reside on site.
Options of a bottomless brunch and picnic hampers on the lawn are also very popular.
Highly recommend their pasta and cocktails! But you cannot go wrong with anything on their menu.
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Meelup Farmhouse
54 Sheens RdJust minutes from the turquoise waters of Meelup beach.
Meelup Farmhouse is a fresh take on traditional dining with relaxed offerings amongst a charming hobby farm. It is very on trend.
Make sure you visit their Highland Cow, Lizzie. Lizzie is one of the many farmhouse friends who reside on site.
Options of a bottomless brunch and picnic hampers on the lawn are also very popular.
Highly recommend their pasta and cocktails! But you cannot go wrong with anything on their menu.
Oldie but a goodie, this relaxed café never disappoints.
Large portions, friendly atmosphere and right in the heart of Dunsborough.
Highly recommend the vego or regular big breakfast.
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Artezen
234 Naturaliste TerraceOldie but a goodie, this relaxed café never disappoints.
Large portions, friendly atmosphere and right in the heart of Dunsborough.
Highly recommend the vego or regular big breakfast.
Stone's throw away from our Airbnb. Relaxed, airy pub in the heart of town.
Seasonally inspired pub grub and house brews in a funky, laid-back haunt with a spacious beer garden.
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Occy's 2
34 Dunn Bay RdStone's throw away from our Airbnb. Relaxed, airy pub in the heart of town.
Seasonally inspired pub grub and house brews in a funky, laid-back haunt with a spacious beer garden.
Closest café to the Airbnb, great for a quick takeaway coffee and food, enjoy whilst taking a walk along the beach.
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La Lah
27 Dunn Bay RdClosest café to the Airbnb, great for a quick takeaway coffee and food, enjoy whilst taking a walk along the beach.
Located in Old Dunsborough is this little gem. Enjoy delicious Indian food by the beach!
Spice Odysee curry Van Old Dunsborough Boat Ramp
Located in Old Dunsborough is this little gem. Enjoy delicious Indian food by the beach!
Nestled in the dunes overlooking the crystal clear waters and white sands of Bunker Bay, this restaurant is the perfect setting for a relaxed breakfast or lunch.
Make sure you enjoy a post meal paddle at the beach.
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Bunkers Beach House
Farm Break LaneNestled in the dunes overlooking the crystal clear waters and white sands of Bunker Bay, this restaurant is the perfect setting for a relaxed breakfast or lunch.
Make sure you enjoy a post meal paddle at the beach.
A very popular spot for a relaxed lunch and brew! Overlooking one of the most well known views in the south west, Eagle Bay.
Perfect for larger groups and families.
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Eagle Bay Brewery
252 Eagle Bay RdA very popular spot for a relaxed lunch and brew! Overlooking one of the most well known views in the south west, Eagle Bay.
Perfect for larger groups and families.
A family owned and operated brewpub located in the Yallingup Hills. Walk-in venue, bookings are not required! Family friendly with shaded playground.
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Wild Hop Brewing Company
1301 Wildwood RdA family owned and operated brewpub located in the Yallingup Hills. Walk-in venue, bookings are not required! Family friendly with shaded playground.
Chinese/Malay cuisine with a modern twist. The restaurant is set before the ever-changing vines of House of Cards Winery Yallingup, in the heart of the Margaret River wine region.
Highly recommend their salt and pepper calamari, pork and chive dumplings, potato and pumpkin curry and don't forget to add on their roti canai!
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Chows Table
5 Quininup RdChinese/Malay cuisine with a modern twist. The restaurant is set before the ever-changing vines of House of Cards Winery Yallingup, in the heart of the Margaret River wine region.
Highly recommend their salt and pepper calamari, pork and chive dumplings, potato and pumpkin curry and don't forget to add on their roti canai!
Great pub grub, family friendly and a wide selection of beers.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Beerfarm
177 Gale RdGreat pub grub, family friendly and a wide selection of beers.
Retail Therapy
Very cute, stylish womenswear botique in Dunsborough town. Stocking many brands including Bec&Bridge, Zoe Karssen, Rails LA, One Teaspoon, Cameo, Nobody and many more.
LANEWAY BOUTIQUE
55 Dunn Bay RdVery cute, stylish womenswear botique in Dunsborough town. Stocking many brands including Bec&Bridge, Zoe Karssen, Rails LA, One Teaspoon, Cameo, Nobody and many more.
On trend womenswear boutique stocked full of unique boho pieces and jewellery.
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Milc.
245 Naturaliste TerraceOn trend womenswear boutique stocked full of unique boho pieces and jewellery.
Child Boutique
216 Naturaliste TerraceChildren's wear and accessories. New and pre-loved.
Indian Summer is an Australian label born through a love affair of floaty, feminine pieces that give a sense of nostalgia, beauty and far away destinations.
They strongly believe that slow fashion is the way of the future. Which is what we need more of!
Indian Summer Co.
35 Dunn Bay RdIndian Summer is an Australian label born through a love affair of floaty, feminine pieces that give a sense of nostalgia, beauty and far away destinations.
They strongly believe that slow fashion is the way of the future. Which is what we need more of!
Olive + Lily
237 Naturaliste TerraceWoman's wear boutique in Dunsborough town. Beachy relaxed items of high quality.
Australia's largest CaRRoL BoYeS stockist, functional art, South African products that are hand-crafted and coveted, unique home and lifestyle products that combine sculpture with functionality all associated with style and finesse.
Shadowz is a great stop for a unique gift that will be sure to last a lifetime.
You can see some of their pieces in our apartment!
Shadowz is offering our guests 10% off.
shadowz functional art
237 Naturaliste TerraceAustralia's largest CaRRoL BoYeS stockist, functional art, South African products that are hand-crafted and coveted, unique home and lifestyle products that combine sculpture with functionality all associated with style and finesse.
Shadowz is a great stop for a unique gift that will be sure to last a lifetime.
You can see some of their pieces in our apartment!
Shadowz is offering our guests 10% off.
If you’re on the search for a new book or left your’s at home this is the spot! Super friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Text & Co
34 Dunn Bay RdIf you’re on the search for a new book or left your’s at home this is the spot! Super friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Top Take-aways
Walk into town to pick up some fresh sushi and enjoy along the coast line. Highly recommend the Teriyaki rice paper rolls with Miso Ginger sauce, yum!
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Peko Peko
233 Naturaliste TerraceWalk into town to pick up some fresh sushi and enjoy along the coast line. Highly recommend the Teriyaki rice paper rolls with Miso Ginger sauce, yum!
Mexican dips, dishes and cocktails in a lively dining room with red decor, plus BYO available. Dine in or takeaway.
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Pedro's Mexican Dunsborough
34 Dunn Bay RdMexican dips, dishes and cocktails in a lively dining room with red decor, plus BYO available. Dine in or takeaway.
Tasty Burgers , Fried chicken and quality eats in the CBD of Dunsborough. Dine in and takeaway.
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Burgertron
42-48 Dunn Bay RdTasty Burgers , Fried chicken and quality eats in the CBD of Dunsborough. Dine in and takeaway.
Delicious woodfired pizza available for dine in, take away or delivery.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peace Pizza - Retro Woodfired
Seymour BoulevardDelicious woodfired pizza available for dine in, take away or delivery.
Great option for fish and chips in town. Dine in or Take away available.
Using only West Australian fish, and Manjimup potatoes, freshly cooked to order in West Australian canola oil.
Gourmet To Go
55 Dunn Bay RdGreat option for fish and chips in town. Dine in or Take away available.
Using only West Australian fish, and Manjimup potatoes, freshly cooked to order in West Australian canola oil.
Family Friendly Activities
Reptile Tourist Attraction only 10 minutes drive from Dunsborough town. Very interactive and informative. I've been multiple times and there is always something new! Great family activity too.
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Discover Deadly
10 Wildwood RdReptile Tourist Attraction only 10 minutes drive from Dunsborough town. Very interactive and informative. I've been multiple times and there is always something new! Great family activity too.
It's not a trip down south with out a stop at Simmo's. A dizzying amount of flavours to choose from, plenty of grassed parkland, 18-hole mini golf and an adventure playground right outside.
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Simmos
161 Commonage RdIt's not a trip down south with out a stop at Simmo's. A dizzying amount of flavours to choose from, plenty of grassed parkland, 18-hole mini golf and an adventure playground right outside.
For kids of all ages. High ropes course filled with ziplines, climbing courses and sky-high challenges.
Situated in an idyllic setting amongst the beautiful trees in a valley at Clancy's Fish Pub.
Grab a drink and bite at Clancy's Pub after all their (and your!) hard efforts.
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Next Level Monkey Business
1710 Caves RdFor kids of all ages. High ropes course filled with ziplines, climbing courses and sky-high challenges.
Situated in an idyllic setting amongst the beautiful trees in a valley at Clancy's Fish Pub.
Grab a drink and bite at Clancy's Pub after all their (and your!) hard efforts.
Kids feed farm animals at this playful place also featuring a carousel ride & inflatable play areas.
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Country Life Farm
1694 Caves RdKids feed farm animals at this playful place also featuring a carousel ride & inflatable play areas.
Highly rated surf school in Margaret River. They offer single and group surf or stand up paddle board (SUP) lessons.
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Margaret River Surf School
Highly rated surf school in Margaret River. They offer single and group surf or stand up paddle board (SUP) lessons.
Explore one of only six underwater observatories in the world at the Busselton Jetty! Perfect trip with the kids.
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Observatorio Submarino
Explore one of only six underwater observatories in the world at the Busselton Jetty! Perfect trip with the kids.
The longest running water based business in Dunsborough and the South West.
They offer a unique range of boats and bikes to hire. Including kayaks, SUPs, Pedal boats and Hobie Sail catamarans.
Very handy location situated across the road from our Airbnb on Dunsborough Beach.
South West Boats & Bikes
Geographe Bay RoadThe longest running water based business in Dunsborough and the South West.
They offer a unique range of boats and bikes to hire. Including kayaks, SUPs, Pedal boats and Hobie Sail catamarans.
Very handy location situated across the road from our Airbnb on Dunsborough Beach.
Health and Wellbeing
The Movement Fitness and Wellbeing in Dunsborough town provides a range of fitness classes for a variety of levels and abilities. Easily walk to the studio from our Airbnb.
The Movement Fitness & Wellbeing
226 Naturaliste TerraceThe Movement Fitness and Wellbeing in Dunsborough town provides a range of fitness classes for a variety of levels and abilities. Easily walk to the studio from our Airbnb.
Just a few minutes walk from our Airbnb you will find this little zen oasis. Open to everyone, you do not have to be a member.
They have four styles of classes including Vinyassa flow, unwind, tone and express flow.
Yoga South West
226 Naturaliste TerraceJust a few minutes walk from our Airbnb you will find this little zen oasis. Open to everyone, you do not have to be a member.
They have four styles of classes including Vinyassa flow, unwind, tone and express flow.
Only a 3 minute drive from our Airbnb. Pilates, yoga, physio, gym and group fitness classes available. Highly rated!
4LANE Physiotherapy
70 Commonage RdOnly a 3 minute drive from our Airbnb. Pilates, yoga, physio, gym and group fitness classes available. Highly rated!
Treat yourself or loved one to the ultimate restorative experience. Luxe style furnishings (wouldn't expect anything less as they are connected to the Empire store chain) and on trend treatments. Only a few minutes drive from our Airbnb.
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Empire Spa Retreat Yallingup
1958 Caves RdTreat yourself or loved one to the ultimate restorative experience. Luxe style furnishings (wouldn't expect anything less as they are connected to the Empire store chain) and on trend treatments. Only a few minutes drive from our Airbnb.
If you want to keep up your fitness regime this is the spot! Highly rated gym in Vasse.
Vasse Strength and Conditioning
18 Commerce RdIf you want to keep up your fitness regime this is the spot! Highly rated gym in Vasse.
Top beaches
Found at the end of an unmarked gravel path, near the car park at the end of Wyadup Road in Yallingup, Injidup (or Wyadup) Spa is a natural rock pool with amazingly clear water that bubbles up like a jacuzzi as waves from the ocean are pushed through the crevasse.
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Injidup Beach
LOT 10 Cape Clairault RoadFound at the end of an unmarked gravel path, near the car park at the end of Wyadup Road in Yallingup, Injidup (or Wyadup) Spa is a natural rock pool with amazingly clear water that bubbles up like a jacuzzi as waves from the ocean are pushed through the crevasse.
No visit to the region is complete without a visit to this beautiful beach. Located near Dunsborough, Meelup is also protected by Geographe Bay and its serene waters attract many visitors.
The beach provides the perfect setting for a family picnic with plenty of shade in the form of beautiful native trees.
Facilities include excellent public change rooms, toilets and showers.
There is also a coastal track which winds its way along the coast, allowing an exquisite view of the bay from a multitude of different vantage points.
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Meelup Beach
No visit to the region is complete without a visit to this beautiful beach. Located near Dunsborough, Meelup is also protected by Geographe Bay and its serene waters attract many visitors.
The beach provides the perfect setting for a family picnic with plenty of shade in the form of beautiful native trees.
Facilities include excellent public change rooms, toilets and showers.
There is also a coastal track which winds its way along the coast, allowing an exquisite view of the bay from a multitude of different vantage points.
Unspoiled, tranquil beach with a sandy & rocky shore, popular for swimming & family recreation
Little Meelup Beach
Unspoiled, tranquil beach with a sandy & rocky shore, popular for swimming & family recreation
Gorgeous spot for a sunset takeaway dinner sitting on the rocks.
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Yallingup Beach
Yallingup Beach RdGorgeous spot for a sunset takeaway dinner sitting on the rocks.
Pristine beach for surfing, with toilets situated in the carpark.
Smiths is a popular spot for surfers and beach bums alike but for teens who are keen to give surfing a go, Yallingup Surf School offers lessons for beginners and novices.
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Smiths Beach
Cape to Cape Walk TrackPristine beach for surfing, with toilets situated in the carpark.
Smiths is a popular spot for surfers and beach bums alike but for teens who are keen to give surfing a go, Yallingup Surf School offers lessons for beginners and novices.
Breath-taking beach. Long white sandy beaches and aqua clear, calm waters. Only a very short walk from your car.
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Eagle Bay Beach access
1 Eagle Bay-Meelup RdBreath-taking beach. Long white sandy beaches and aqua clear, calm waters. Only a very short walk from your car.
One of my personal favourites. Absolute bliss.
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Bunker Bay Beach
One of my personal favourites. Absolute bliss.
So picturesque. Beautiful turquoise ocean. Ideal snorkelling place. Great for a sunrise too.
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Point Piquet
So picturesque. Beautiful turquoise ocean. Ideal snorkelling place. Great for a sunrise too.
Of course this is a top pick, right on your doorstep! This beach is perfect to relax and unwind, walk the track or pack in some adventure. A handy spot to hire a kayak or stand up paddle board.
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Dunsborough Bike Hire
10 Clark StOf course this is a top pick, right on your doorstep! This beach is perfect to relax and unwind, walk the track or pack in some adventure. A handy spot to hire a kayak or stand up paddle board.