The Dunsborough lifestyle is a smorgasbord of culture, leisure sports, adventure activities, and environmental undertakings. The area offers diving, swimming, hiking, golf, caving, surfing, wind surfing, fishing, snorkelling, bird watching and flying. Less active pursuits include more than 100 wineries, gourmet restaurants and cafes as well as plenty of pristine beaches that are ideal for long walks. Nearby towns also have plenty on offer with weekend markets, art/craft galleries and restaurants which showcase the region's high quality produce.

Some information on many of the things to do in Dunsborough is presented below.

Bushwalking

Nature lovers have long since known the natural beauty of the Dunsborough Margaret River region. The Cape to Cape walk track is 135 km long and is located within the The Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.

It is divided into 5 sections which range between 20 and 30 kms and takes in some spectacular scenery. A large number of shorter walks, both bush and coastal are within a short drive from Dunsborough.

More information can be found at http://www.perthbushwalkers.asn.au/

Wine Tasting

With more than 1000 wineries in the Dunsborough area, this is a wine-loving paradise. The Margaret River wine region extends from Dunsborough to Augusta with plenty of wineries within 10 minutes of town.

Western Australian wines are internationally-acclaimed and numerous events are held each year that further promote the district including the famous Leeuwin Estate winery concert which attracts perfomers from around the globe.

There's no need to drive down from Perth when you live in the area.

Dunsborough Lakes Golf Course

Dunsborough Lakes Golf Course offers a real challenge for the discerning golfer, especially if the sea breeze is in. A unique feature of the course is it’s ten pristine lakes where black swans, ducks and other wildlife make themselves at home during various times of the year. These lakes expand over more than 12 hectares and create an aesthetically-pleasing spectacle as well as a challenging experience for all golfers. The course is situated just a few metres from the Indian Ocean, and on most days windy conditions make this a test of character as well as skill. With lakes and undulating fairways this interesting course offers plenty to competitive golfers.

The course was designed and created by Murray and Wride, who were recognised for their innovative strategies and joint philosophy on how the great game should be played. It includes four tees on each hole, allowing players to choose their degree of difficulty during a game.

Dining Out

Dunsborough, and its surrounding areas, offers a smorgasboard of gastronomical delights. Leisurely lunches over a slowly-matured bottle of red wine from some of the world’s best wineries are just part of the lifestyle that makes living in Dunsborough so attractive. Dunsborough itself features twenty restaurants, cafes and food outlets. The surrounding areas of Busselton, Margaret River and Yallingup expand your dining options even further.

Fishing

There's nothing like the smell of two/four stroke blended with the aroma of clean ocean air as you head home with a full catch of fish just waiting to be eaten. If it's the fishing lifestyle that you're after then Dunsborough has plenty to offer. The town is located close to many excellent fishing spots where inexperienced fishermen can get a taste of the good life and serious anglers can set their sights on something bigger.

Just up the road is Busselton Jetty. "Herring are prolific almost anytime, as are Skippy and Gardies. Bonito are regularly sought after on the early summer mornings out at the end and a few Blue Fin Tuna are usually seen each year also. King George Whiting along with a handful of John Dory's and Pink Snapper are caught when the weather is rough and even a Dhuie may be caught.

(www.fishingwa.com.au)

Surfing

The coastal landscape that surrounds Dunsborough makes it a fantastic base from where you can enjoy a large number of surfing beaches. There is almost always a wave to be ridden (in all weather conditions) within 20 km of town. The area is world-renowned and attracts the world’s best surfers to the annual Margaret River Classic.