Top Busselton Wildlife Encounters

Spotting whales in the wild can be tricky if you are unfamiliar with the best places to look. Skip the guesswork by meeting at The Deck Busselton to board the vessel Whalesong for a guided cruise through Geographe Bay. Encounter migrating humpbacks, blue whales, or southern right whales while listening to live commentary from a marine biologist onboard. Choose a morning or afternoon tour to suit your schedule.

Set off from Dunsborough on a whale-watching tour to look for humpback whales, southern right whales, and elusive blue whales, who cruise through these Australian waters on their northern and southern migrations, depending on the time of year. Learn more from your marine biologist guide. The purpose-built boat features indoor seating plus a spacious deck, and you can enjoy drinks and cookies. Tours depart daily between September and early December.

Enjoy a whale-watching cruise on a comfortable vessel with a naturalist guide. Depart from Augusta or South Fremantle and set out on the waters of Geographe Bay in search of humpback whales and southern right whales, plus seals, dolphins, and seabirds. Your guide provides commentary about the whales and their migration along Western Australia’s coast, so you learn fun facts the whole time.

Enhance your visit to Western Australia’s Ngilgi Cave with a full-guided tour of ancient caverns filled with crystallized rock formations. Start along the Ancient Lands Experience for a walk through native bushland to interactive installations that teach you about the area's cultural connections. Then, take a self-guided tour through the many nooks and crannies of Ngilgi Cave as you marvel at the rock formations and hear stories from the guides stationed inside the caves.