Area Hotlist — Augusta - Margaret River - Busselton WA
20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the Augusta - Margaret River - Busselton area
Area Hotlist — Augusta – Margaret River – Busselton
Margaret River
3,115 votesThe region’s namesake town pairs world-famous cabernet estates with hip espresso bars and surf shops, all wrapped around a leafy main street. Weekends start with farmers-market croissants before cellar-door hopping or paddling the tranquil river bends, keeping laid-back lifestyle and gourmet credentials in easy walking distance.
Geographe Bay
1,112 votesStretching from Busselton to Cape Naturaliste, Geographe Bay offers calm, turquoise water perfect for stand-up paddle boarding, fishing and dolphin spotting. Families love its long, shady foreshore parks, while sheltered swimming makes it a safe alternative to the wild west-coast breaks only ten minutes away by car.
Busselton Jetty
472 votesAt 1.8 kilometres, heritage-listed Busselton Jetty is the Southern Hemisphere’s longest timber pier. Visitors ride the solar train to an Underwater Observatory teeming with coral, while anglers cast lines at sunrise. The landmark anchors foreshore festivals and keeps core tourist energy within strolling distance of new developments.
Busselton Foreshore
190 votesUpgraded skate bowls, nature-play zones and sunset markets line this grassy strip beside Geographe Bay. Locals cycle the coastal path for morning coffee, then return at dusk for gourmet food trucks and live music. Its year-round buzz adds holiday flavour to everyday living for Busselton residents.
Redgate Beach
103 votesDramatic granite headlands frame Redgate’s powder-white sand and punchy left-hand surf break. Even non-surfers soak up the raw beauty on cliff-top walks just ten minutes south of Margaret River township, where crashing swells and crystal water deliver that quintessential “edge-of-the-continent” thrill.
Busselton Health Campus
89 votesThis modern hospital and emergency centre provides peace-of-mind for sea-change families and retirees alike. Comprehensive maternity, oncology and allied-health services mean major care is on the doorstep, reducing trips to Perth and strengthening Busselton’s credentials as a self-sufficient regional hub.
Eagle Bay
80 votesExclusive Eagle Bay dazzles with translucent shallows, luxury holiday homes and its own boutique brewery. Morning swims feel Caribbean-clear, while nearby Cape Naturaliste walking trails offer whale-spotting platforms in season. It’s a postcard setting less than 15 minutes from Dunsborough’s cafés and groceries.
Prevelly
70 votesPerched where the Margaret River meets the sea, chilled-out Prevelly mixes beach cottages with funky espresso windows and a clifftop Greek chapel. Wind-surfing, dog-friendly sand stretches and sunset aperitivo at Sea Garden café make living here feel like a perpetual surf holiday.
Yallingup Beach
67 votesYallingup’s reef-sheltered lagoon invites family snorkelling, while world-class breaks beyond the outer reef keep surfers stoked year-round. Post-swim, locals head to historic Caves House gardens for wood-fired pizza and live gigs, all within easy reach of artisan wineries and limestone caves.
Hamelin Bay
51 votesGraceful stingrays glide over Hamelin Bay’s gin-clear shallows, greeting beachgoers at the historic timber-mill jetty ruins. Calm waters suit kayaking and family swims, while nearby Boranup karri forest and Cape to Cape Track sections promise easy day-trip adventures from Augusta or Margaret River.
Smiths Beach
47 votesSweeping Smiths Beach blends longboard-friendly waves with protected swimming at southern corners. Luxury apartment resorts spill onto the dune boardwalk, and gourmet hampers can be delivered to the sand for sunset picnics. It’s that effortless barefoot-luxury vibe buyers dream about.
Dunsborough Lakes Golf Course
34 votesThis 18-hole, par-72 layout winds past shimmering lakes and resident kangaroos, offering social twilight rounds four minutes from Dunsborough’s town centre. The adjoining estate’s walking paths and playgrounds foster a community feel where weekend sport, dog walks and school runs all intersect.
Cowaramup Bay
24 votesKnown to surfers as Gracetown, Cowaramup Bay delivers consistent reef breaks plus a sheltered inner cove ideal for launching stand-up paddle boards. Its relaxed hamlet vibe, 15 minutes from Margaret River’s shops, suits families after coastal serenity without sacrificing access to schools and services.
Surfers Point
21 votesStage of the annual Margaret River Pro, Surfers Point offers amphitheatre lawns where spectators watch elite surfers carve hefty Indian Ocean walls. Even on non-event days, sunset picnics here draw locals for panoramic views that run from Gnarabup Beach to distant wind-blown vineyards.
Amelia Park Tavern
17 votesSet amid rolling paddocks, Amelia Park Tavern marries a French rotisserie, local ales and big farmhouse tables perfect for long Sunday lunches. Children roam the lawn while parents sample estate reds, making it a go-to halfway stop between Busselton and Margaret River wineries.
Gnarabup Beach
15 votesGnarabup’s sheltered reef lagoon and boat ramp make it a favourite for morning ocean swims, dogs off-lead and launching cray boats. White Elephant Café dishes out coffees overlooking turquoise water, ensuring salty-haired locals never stray far from their home-break espresso fix.
Boranup Forest
9 votesTowering karri trees soar 60 metres above Boranup Drive, filtering dappled light onto mountain-bike trails and hidden picnic glades. Art galleries and a quirky maze sit nearby, giving residents a cool-climate escape just 25 minutes south of Margaret River’s beaches and cellar doors.
Canal Rocks
9 votesGranite channels carved by the ocean create natural canals, boardwalk lookouts and thrilling swell surges. Photographers chase fiery sunsets, while snorkellers duck into calmer pools on low-swell days. It’s a dramatic reminder of nature’s power only ten minutes from Yallingup townsite.
Meelup Beach
6 votesCrystal-clear Meelup feels like the Mediterranean, with gentle waves, shaded lawns and free BBQs ideal for family gatherings. Early risers paddle out under pink dawn skies, then hike the coastal trail to Eagle Bay for post-swim pastries and coffee.
Cape to Cape Track
6 votesRunning 135 kilometres between the lighthouses of Capes Naturaliste and Leeuwin, this world-class hike weaves past cliffs, karri forest and secluded beaches. Residents often sample shorter sections for weekend exercise, confident the full multi-day adventure lies literally on their doorstep.