Busselton Coastal Wildlife Tour: Dolphins & Cliffs

Walk the West Coast while dolphins play offshore

This half-day coastal and wildlife tour from Busselton takes you through Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park with a local guide, hotel pickup, and stops at Geographe Bay, Bunker Bay, and Cape Naturaliste's limestone cliffs. You walk the rugged West Coast track looking for bottlenose dolphins, whales and wildflowers in season, then refuel with a gourmet local produce platter and your choice of wine, beer or coffee while watching kangaroos rest nearby. The tour runs in all weather and suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Margaret River coastal and wildlife

• View Geographe Bay vistas
• Walk Meelup Regional Park woodland
• Drive to Bunker Bay via scenic road
• Visit Cape Naturaliste limestone cliffs
• Walk coastal track spotting dolphins
• Enjoy local produce platter and drink
• Watch Western Grey Kangaroos

The experience

What makes this half-day trip different is the route itself: you start at Geographe Bay to learn its history and ecology, then drive through Meelup Regional Park's woodland before the road narrows to within a couple of meters of the water at Bunker Bay. That approach sets up the main event: the walk along the West Coast track where the granite formations and deserted beaches open up, and the dolphins often appear offshore. The guide knows where to look and what's in season, so the wildlife sightings aren't left to chance.

After the coastal walk, you stop to eat and drink while Western Grey Kangaroos lounge in the sun nearby. The platter is hand-picked local produce. You choose between a glass of local wine, beer, tea or freshly roasted coffee. It's not a rushed refueling. It's built into the pacing so you're standing still long enough to watch the animals and take in the landscape without moving on.

The tour covers about 3.5 hours total and includes transport by air-conditioned minivan, hotel pickup and drop-off, and live commentary from the guide. You'll need to dress for the weather since it runs in all conditions, but the minivan and the stops are arranged so the day holds together without you planning the route or managing the timing.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Busselton or Dunsborough.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan.
• a local guide with live commentary in English.
• a hand-picked gourmet platter of local produce.
• your choice of a glass of local wine, beer, tea or freshly roasted coffee.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to15h before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (2 to 14 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 18 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by South West Eco Discoveries

Is this one for you?Small groups and families with mixed fitness levels will find the pacing works. The walk is the centerpiece, but the minivan and the lunch break mean nobody is rushing, and the guide adjusts to the group. If you want to see dolphins and the dramatic coastline without renting a car or navigating the roads yourself, the pickup and the fixed route remove that planning.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 14 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What wildlife might I see on the Margaret River coastal tour?

Bottlenose dolphins are the main draw on the West Coast track, and whales and wildflowers appear in season. Western Grey Kangaroos rest near the lunch stop, so you'll see them close up while you eat.

Does the tour include food and drinks?

Yes, a hand-picked gourmet platter of local produce is included, and you choose a glass of local wine, beer, tea or freshly roasted coffee to go with it.

Where does the tour pick me up?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so the driver collects you from your accommodation in Busselton or Dunsborough and returns you at the end of the tour.

How long is the tour and what's the fitness level required?

The tour runs for 3.5 hours and is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The main activity is a walk along the West Coast coastal track, but the pace is set by the group and the guide.

What is Cape Naturaliste?

Cape Naturaliste is a headland within Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park marked by ancient limestone cliffs. The tour drives out to it via Bunker Bay and includes it as a key stop on the coastal route.

Will the tour run if the weather is bad?

Yes, the tour operates in all weather conditions. You should dress appropriately for the season and conditions, and the air-conditioned minivan provides shelter between stops.