Listed below are a number of local attractions that we have discovered over the years and highly recommend.
Please note that we don’t receive any referral fees or the like for any of the sites below. We just list them here in case you are new to the area or want to try something different.
Breakfast
Artezen Café
Located in the Dunsborough township, this funky little café serves good coffee and great food- having been a finalist in the Gold Plate Awards. Open from 7:00am for early risers and has a team of very friendly staff!
234 Naturaliste Terrace, Dunsborough WA 6281
(08) 9755 3319
www.artezen.com.au/
Goanna Café and Gallery
Nestled in bushland only a five minute drive for the Cottage, this gallery and café focuses on healthy and tasty foods with everything made in-house. There is also a great gallery for picking up gifts. The café is dog-friendly too!!
1 Hayes Road, Dunsborough WA 6281
(08) 9759 1477
www.goannacafe.com.au/goanna-cafe/
Mealup
Located on the main street of Dunsborough, this mall eatery serves locally sourced modern Australian brunches and sweet treats in a breezy space with outdoor tables.
Bay View Centro, 3/27 Dunn Bay Rd, Dunsborough WA 6280
(08) 9755 3411
www.mealup.com.au
Lunch
Bunkers Beach Café
Make sure you book this one (and request a table by the window). Excellent for breakfast or lunch. The view is to die for and you may even see a whale or two.
Farm Break Lane, Bunker Bay, Naturaliste WA 6281
(08) 9756 8284
www.bunkersbeachcafe.com.au
Wise Winery
Take in the breathtaking views of Eagle Bay whilst you sample award winning wines from the cellar door or indulge in fine food from the adjoining restaurant. Be sure to book as Wise is a very popular venue for weddings.
Eagle Bay Road, Eagle Bay
(08) 9750 3100
www.wisewine.com.au
Simmo’s Ice Creamery
If the kids have been good, then you can't miss Simmo's on the way back from lunch! It’s only a three minute drive from the Cottage.
161 Commonage Road, Dunsborough WA 6281
(08) 9755 3745
www.simmos.com.au
Dinner
Palmers Winery and Restaurant
Located only 900m (10 minute walk) from the Cottage, Palmers offers fantastic food and wine (BYO beer).
And given it is so close, you don't need to concern yourself with any drink-driving or taxi availability/cost issues!
www.palmerwines.com.au
The Pour House
Groovy place- more like a bar centred around pizza and beers (over 70 beers!). The MALT also serves steak burgers, etc… Bookings are not allowed- so just turn up.
26 Dunn Bay Road, Dunsborough WA 6281
(08) 9759 1720
www.pourhouse.com.au
Must Winebar
Located in Margaret River if you are after a dining experience. A 40min drive each way.
107 Bussell Highway, Margaret River WA 6285
(08) 9758 8877
http://must.com.au/MMRfolder/index.html
Relish Restaurant
Authentic, delicious Italian food at very reasonable prices. Relish is an absolute gem! Run by an Italian couple- the service is fantastic. And you can't go past any of the freshly made pastas or the Zuppa Seafood (seafood soup).
1842 Caves Road, Dunsborough WA 6281
(08) 9756 8154
www.relish.net.au
Wineries
Amelia Park
By far our #1 favourite winery and a must-visit every time we head to the south-west. Five star.
3857 Caves Rd, Wilyabrup WA 6280
(08) 9755 6747
www.ameliaparkwines.com.au/
Flametree
7 Chain Avenue (cnr Caves Road), Dunsborough WA 6281
(08) 9756 8577
www.flametreewines.com.au
Leeuwin Estate
Stevens Road, Margaret River WA 6285
(08) 9759 0000
www.leeuwinestate.com.au
Palmers Winery and Restaurant
Located only 900m (10 minute walk) from the Cottage, Palmers offers fantastic food and wine (BYO beer).
And given it is so close, you don't need to concern yourself with any drink-driving or taxi availability/cost issues!
www.palmerwines.com.au
Swings & Roundabouts
2807 Caves Rd, Yallingup WA 6282
(08) 9756 6640
www.www.swings.com.au/
Voyager Estate
Stevens Road, Margaret River WA 6285
(08) 9757 6354
www.voyagerestate.com.au
Wise
Eagle Bay Road, Eagle Bay
(08) 9750 3100
www.wisewine.com.au
Woodlands
Caves Road (cnr Metricup Road), Cowaramup WA 6284
(08) 9755 6226
www.woodlandswines.com.au
Or take some inspiration from the Margaret River Region extract of the 2015 Edition of the James Halliday Australian Wine Companion.
Tours
Wine For Dudes
As a special treat exclusive for Quindalup Cottage guests, book a tour for two or more people with Wine for Dudes (www.winefordudes.com) and they will give you a free bottle of wine as a gift. Please make sure you advise them that you are staying at Quindalup Cottage... And 'yes', they will pick you up and drop you off at the Cottage!
Other Recommendations
Baby-Sitting
Patricia Rice
0438813440
WWC Card
Caring for Kids First Aid
$25 per hour
Beach
The best beach to visit is just a 10 minute walk from the front door of the Cottage and can be found by following the directions in the map below.
If you want to go further, Bunker Bay or Castle Rock are great and usually protected from the south-west wind.
Walking
Go for a walk to Castle Rock either from North Street, Dunsborough (5km return trip) or from Meelup Road (1.5km return). Just beautiful.
The gardens at Caves House are also worth a look, as are the actual caves which are just amazing.
Fishing
There are plenty of fishing spots around the area- including straight down the beach from the Cottage.
Some sites you may like to check out include:
http://www.margaretriver.com/fishing
http://www.westernaustralia-travellersguide.com/dunsborough-cape-naturaliste.html
Yallingup Wood-Fired Bakery
Nothing beats the freshly made wood-fired bread from Yallingup Bakery. Turn up at any time and choose your bread and fruit-bread loaves from off the table outside the bakery. The honesty system applies to payment.
Biddle Road (cnr McLachlan Road), Dunsborough WA 6281
(08) 9756 6306
Other sources of information
If you are after more information on attractions in the area, you can always try the following websites:
http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Tourism-g488341-Dunsborough_Western_Australia-Vacations.html
www.geographebay.com
www.mysouthwest.com.au
http://margaretriverguide.com.au/