Visit Bunbury Geographe
Winter 2026 · The Bunbury Geographe Region

Perth's closest escape.
Just 90 minutes to a different world.

Misty karri forests, fireside cellar doors, and ocean swims between showers — everything you love about a South West escape, only 90 minutes from Perth.

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How close

One easy drive south.

Down the Forrest Highway and you're in another world. No flights, no faff.

What you get

A BunGeo winter weekend

  • Fireside wines and warm pub nights
  • Misty karri and jarrah forests
  • Truffle hunts and winter cellar doors
  • Ocean swims between rain showers
  • Surf breaks with the lineup to yourself
  • Cold mornings, clean air, hot coffee
  • Cellar doors with the winemaker behind the bar
  • Five distinct sub-regions in one easy trip

There's something for everyone down south

Six kinds of escape, pick one that excites you.”

Active Families

Active Families

“Playgrounds, walks, farm adventures and rainy-day activities the kids will actually love.

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Adrenaline Seekers

Adrenaline Seekers

“Mountain bike trails, abseiling, rock climbing and winter surf breaks.

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Adventurers

Adventurers

Tour the trails — Bibbulmun, Munda Biddi, and misty forest lookouts.

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Food & Wine

Food & Wine

Geographe wines on the rise, long lunches, and truffle season.

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Culture Seekers

Culture Seekers

Galleries, live music at the BREC, and Noongar Country storytelling.

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Nature Lovers

Nature Lovers

Dolphins, wetland boardwalks, karri forests, and waterfall chasing.

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What visitors say about winter down south

“Out the door at 8, kids were at the dolphin centre by lunch. Easiest weekend away we've done in years.”
HAYLEY

HAYLEY

Perth → Bunbury

Jul 14, 2025

“Wagyl Biddi black trails ate me alive in the best way. Cold beer at the railway pub after, cabin in the jarrah forest. Already booking the next one.”
MARCUS

MARCUS

Perth → Collie

Jun 22, 2025

“Truffle weekend in the Ferguson Valley was unreal. Quick drive down, and the cellar doors were actually open to chat — winemakers pouring their own.”
PRIYA

PRIYA

Perth → Donnybrook

Aug 03, 2025

“Forecast was rubbish, weekend was unreal. Foreshore walk, brewery lunch, mural trail in the rain — gear up and you basically have the place to yourselves.”
TOM & LEE

TOM & LEE

Perth → Bunbury

Jul 02, 2025

“Cottage with a fireplace, hot soup at the pub, waterfalls actually running after the rain. Cosy mode fully unlocked — phone on flight mode all weekend.”
SOPHIE

SOPHIE

Perth → Harvey Region

Aug 18, 2025

Directory + Map

Every headline spot, plotted on one map.

Browse all attractions across the five regions — with exact addresses, websites, and directions a tap away.

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