Nestled in the beautiful South West, Busselton is the perfect location to explore the diverse attractions of the region. The seaside town of Busselton features luscious green parklands, historical buildings and a smorgasbord of activities.

The Geographe Bay, only a two minute walk from Gale Street Motel and Villas, is famous for beautiful calm waters and the two kilometre jetty, great for swimming, snorkeling, fishing and internationally acclaimed diving.

If holidaying with children, Busselton is the premiere holiday destination, with family attractions, fun parks, cycle ways and safe beaches. For those on a romantic getaway or holidaying with friends, Gale Street Motel and Villas is on the doorstep of the divine wineries, eateries and gift shops of the Margaret River Wine Region, only a mere 20 minutes away.

One of the most distinctive constructions in Busselton is the famous Busselton Jetty. With the original jetty built of jarrah, it was first started in 1853 but remained uncompleted until 1865. The first jetty was 528 ft but drifting sands and shallowness of the bay resulted in the construction of an additional 430 ft jetty in 1875. Today the jetty is nearly 2 km long and remains one of the longest in the world. Used by fishermen and holidaymakers the jetty provides a pleasant walk with the sea breezes offering relief on a hot summers day. "Australia's first underwater observatory" is now open for viewing.  It is one of Western Australia's most popular eco-tourism icons and descends 8m below sea level.  It has four viewing platforms and a lift down to the bottom level for visitors in wheelchairs.

You can choose to casually stroll to the end of the jetty (15 - 20 minutes walk), or catch the miniature train to view the Underwater Observatory. Tickets are for sale at the office at the beginning of the jetty or by phoning the Geographe Bay Tourism Association. Be sure to book during busy periods.

The Margaret River Wine Region is only twenty minutes away from Busselton, with a majority of the main vineyards remaining within the Shire of Busselton. Escape to the Margaret River Cheese Company, a boutique cheese and yogurt manufacturer. Feel welcome to enjoy free tastings of multi award winning products and dairy delights. With the chocolate and cheese factories in close distance, Busselton is located by the best waters and finest tastes of Western Australia. Enjoy the pleasantries of the Margaret River Wine Region, located only twenty minutes out of Busselton.

Whale watching as a season runs from June to December. Hump Back & Southern Right Whales can be seen off the cape Naturaliste coastline on their annual migration. The Cape Naturaliste walk network has a popular short walk option to provide perfect vantage points for land-based whale watching with the added of a number of whale watching tours. Whale watching tours department from Dunsborough.

Without needing to be an expert at fishing in the region, this area provides you everything from quiet fishing spots to idyllic beaches. Travel the old jetty for an array of fishing spots or set sail in a small boat where you can be assured to catch yourself a meal. Alternatively you can set sail on a chartered twilight sail departing from the Port Geographe Marina.

If you are into thrill seeking, dares or just fun, there is now a tandem skydive service offered by Southern Skydivers from the Busselton Airport. You can tandem skydive from 10,000 feet or 14,000 feet and they offer a local pickup service. They can also capture your skydive on a professional video or photos. You can contact them direct on 1300 449 669 - open all year round. If you are not brave enough yourself, you may look into obtaining a gift voucher for a friend or family member!

You can book various tour at our Reception (no extra charges) for a tour with either "Bushtucker Tours" or Gannaways and they will pick you up and drop you back at our motel.  They have a range of tours including winery tours which go through the wine region and sometimes include stops at the Margaret River Chocolate Factory and the cheese factories and sometimes a brewery as well.  There are also scenic tours through the Blackwood Forest, Nannup, Donnybrook, Balingup and other small towns and a stop at the Cambray Sheep Cheese Farm.  If you are adventurous, you could go with Bushtucker Tours on the "Cave/Canoe" trip through Margaret River.

Alternatively you can come into our office and look through the brochures from various companies who offer tailor made tours.

There are many parks and fun places in the area for the children to visit. There is the Busselton Archery and Family Fun Park; Segway at the Busselton Drive-ins; The Yallingup Maze and A Maze'n in Margaret River; Simmos Ice Creamery which has BBQs on site, minigolf and a beautiful lawned area for picnics, together with a large playground. Condition of entry is that you buy an icecream. Country Life Farm is a large animal/wildlife park with picnic areas and children get to pat and feed the animals and can pick up the rabbits and guinea pigs. There is also a large indoor playground with safe slides and equipment on cushioned floors, whilst the parents relax on the side with a coffee or snack. There is also Wonky Windmill Farm; Naturaliste Reptile Park and Quindalup Bird Park to name a few.

There is horseriding lessons and/or rides at Mirravale Riding School in Dunsborough.

We have one of the only Drive-In Cinemas left in Western Australia. This is a very fun way to spend the night, particular on a hot balmy summer's night.

There are numerous caves in the area, the closest being the Ngilgi Cave in Yallingup. Then heading towards Margaret River and Augusta you have the Mammoth Cave; Jewel Cave, Giants Cave and Lake Cave.

WE HAVE A LARGE RANGE OF MAPS AND BROCHURES IN THE OFFICE TO ASSIST YOU IN YOUR DECISION MAKING TO FILL YOUR DAYS.