Saltwater by name, Saltwater by nature…

The Wadandi people have maintained a deep spiritual connection to the South West corner of coastline comprising Geographe Bay, Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin for over 60,000 years.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners, the Wadandi (Saltwater People), as we enjoy this stunning stretch of coastline.

Geographe Bay

Located on the sheltered shores of Geographe Bay, Busselton’s calm beaches are perfect for aquatic activities such as swimming, sailing, boating, snorkelling, scuba diving, stand-up paddle boarding and kayaking. During spring, humpback whales make an almighty splash in Geographe Bay and cruises departing from Busselton and Dunsborough offer excellent opportunities for close encounters with these majestic gentle giants.

Busselton Foreshore Precinct

Saltwater is situated just a short stroll from renowned restaurants and attractions of the Busselton Foreshore Precinct. Offering exquisite views of Geographe Bay and the Busselton Jetty, these excellent restaurants are well-placed to host large functions, providing fabulous options for off-site dining.

Busselton Jetty

No visit to Busselton is complete without stepping onto the historic Busselton Jetty; one of Western Australia’s most iconic landmarks. Stretching 1.841km out to sea, the heritage-listed Busselton Jetty provides many ways to immerse yourself in the magnificent marine environment it’s built upon. As you stroll along the longest timber-piled jetty in the Southern Hemisphere, keep your eyes peeled for local fisherman catching their supper, sea birds nesting in the timber and dolphins cruising by… or wave at walkers as you ride the solar-powered Jetty Train to the Underwater Observatory. Enter the Underwater Observatory and descend to the ocean floor to marvel at over 300 species of colourful marine life from windows of this viewing chamber.

Surf’s Up

In contrast to the calm beaches of Geographe Bay, just a short drive south you’ll encounter the legendary big-wave beaches of the Margaret River Region. International pro surfers converge on Margaret River’s Main Break at Surfers Point each year for the annual Pro World Championship Tour. Located less than an hour’s drive from Busselton, Surfers Point features a lookout offering 180-degree views of the world-class waves breaking below.

Cape to Cape Track

If you’d rather explore the coastline on foot, lace up your hiking boots and discover the secluded bays, dramatic cliffs and scenic lookouts of the Cape to Cape Track, which spans the entire stretch of coastline between the Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin.

On this 135-km trek, hikers are guaranteed to encounter many different species of rare flora and fauna. There are a number of award-winning tour operators offering guided walking tours of sections of this spectacular track, which is one of the Great Walks of Australia.

Heritage-Listed Lighthouses

At each end of the Cape to Cape Track, is a lighthouse… One tall and one small; equally important beacons built over 120 years ago to safely guide seafarers through this treacherous coastline. Standing sentry on the rocky peninsula where the Southern and Indian Oceans meet, the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse is 39 metres tall and offers an exhilarating bird’s eye view of the rugged coastline below. At the northern end of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge, the 20-metre-tall Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse stands on a high bluff 123 metres above sea level.

Visitors are invited to ascend to the top of these historic lighthouses, take in the panoramic coastal views and learn about the region’s rich maritime history.