Nature + Bushwalking and Trails

Get out and explore

The natural beauty surrounding Dunsborough is one of the biggest reasons people return year after year. From coastal walking trails and pristine beaches to native bushland, wildflowers and the spectacular Cape to Cape Track, there is plenty to explore just beyond Whalers Cove.

Spend the morning walking beside the ocean, head into the bush for an afternoon adventure or take on part of the famous Cape to Cape Track before returning to the comfort of your villa.

Cape to Cape Track

One of Western Australia’s most spectacular walking experiences, the Cape to Cape Track follows the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin.

The track stretches for more than 120 kilometres through some of the Margaret River Region’s most beautiful coastal landscapes, with sweeping ocean views, beaches, cliffs, bushland and forest along the way. You don’t need to tackle the entire track to experience it. There are plenty of shorter sections suitable for a day walk or a few hours of exploring.

Explore Cape Naturaliste and Meelup Regional Park

Close to Dunsborough, Cape Naturaliste and Meelup Regional Park offer a mix of coastal scenery, beaches, bushwalking and spectacular viewpoints.

Take a walk through native bushland, discover secluded bays or simply find a lookout and take in the coastline. The area changes with the seasons, with wildflowers adding colour to the landscape during spring.

Nature around Dunsborough

The wider Margaret River Region is a place where ocean, forest and farmland meet. You can spend one day walking along the coast and the next exploring towering karri forests, caves or vineyard country.

For walkers, photographers, nature lovers and anyone who simply enjoys being outside, Dunsborough is an excellent base for exploring the South West.

After a day on the trails, head back to Whalers Cove, put your feet up and enjoy the space and comfort of your own villa.

Stay at Whalers Cove for easy access to Dunsborough’s beaches, walking trails and the natural beauty of the Margaret River Region.