Visit Bunbury Geographe
Winter 2026 · The Bunbury Geographe Region

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

Mist over the karris, a fireplace at the cellar door, an empty beach between showers. The South West at its quietest — only 90 minutes south of Perth.

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Closer than you think

One easy drive, and the city falls away.

Down the Forrest Highway, into a slower pace. No flights, no faff — just a quieter coast by lunchtime.

The vibe

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 shires, all within easy reach

The five shires

Five shires, one short drive.

Bunbury for laneway coffee and wild dolphins from the shore. The Harvey Region for vineyards, farm gates, and Italian heritage. The Ferguson Valley for hidden cellar doors and the makers behind the bar. The Collie River Valley for big blue lakes and Western Australia's best mountain biking. Capel for secluded beaches and the last of the Tuart forest.

Tap a shire on the map to read more — or explore them all in the directory.

Explore the Shires
BunburyHarveyRegionDardanup &Ferguson ValleyCollie RiverValleyCapel

Find your weekend

Find your version of the South West.

Six kinds of weekend, one short drive south — pick the one that sounds like you.

Active Families

Active Families

Long muddy walks, farm visits, and the rainy days kids actually ask to repeat.

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Adrenaline Seekers

Adrenaline Seekers

Mud-spattered trails, cliffside abseils, and surf breaks with nobody in the lineup.

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Adventurers

Adventurers

Days on the Bibbulmun and Munda Biddi, lookouts wrapped in mist, and a fire to come home to.

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Food & Wine

Food & Wine

Truffle season at its peak, long winter lunches, and cellar doors where the maker is the one pouring.

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Culture Seekers

Culture Seekers

Live music at the BREC, contemporary galleries in laneway warehouses, and Noongar storytelling on Country.

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Nature Lovers

Nature Lovers

Wild dolphins from the shore, wetland boardwalks at first light, and waterfalls actually running.

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Why they keep coming back

Recent weekends, in their own words.

“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 → Ferguson Valley

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 spot, all five shires, one map.

Plan at your own pace — every cellar door, beach, trail and gallery with directions a tap away.

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Frequently Asked Questions