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Bunbury Western Australia  Busselton, on Western Australia’s south west coast, is a great place to visit.

It’s located on Geographe Bay, 232km south of Perth at latitude -33.6500 (33º 38’ 60S) and longitude 115.3333 (115º 19’ 60E), about a 2.5 hour drive from Perth.

The Shire covers an area of 1454 square kilometres and has much to offer visitors who can either enjoy the waters of Geographe Bay or explore the inland regions with its unspoilt bushland, caves, wildflowers, galleries and vineyards. The area encompasses the localities of Port Geographe, Yallingup, Eagle Bay, Vasse and Dunsborough.

Western Australians are often humorously referred to as Sandgropers and the coastal area of Busselton, like the capital city of Perth, gives some explanation to the nickname.

> The pristine white beaches actually extend well beyond, with the coastal plains of the south west being made up of light, sandy soils. Further inland this will change to a loamy mix but digging holes (if this is your fancy) in the Busselton residential areas is not a problem!

Busselton and its neighbouring suburbs have a population of 25,000 and Busselton is one of Australia's fastest growing areas, with an average annual growth rate in excess of 6%. It boasts a bustling shopping and business precinct around Queen Street that runs right down to the world-famous Busselton jetty.

To give you an idea of the day to day costs of living when you visit Busselton here’s a short list of local items (in $AUS including 10% tax where applicable) you might purchase or consume on your visit -
McDonalds Big Mac - $3.25
Cooked chicken (supermarket) $7.69, (fast food outlet) $9.95
Fuel (unleaded) - $1.10 per litre - fluctuating
Local telephone call (public call box) - $0.40
Bottled water (1.25 litre sparkling), $0.68, (1.5 litre still mineral) $0.99
Dozen eggs (600 grams) $2.99

There’s plenty of local restaurants which generally open in the evenings from around 6pm and for lunch around 12-2pm. There's a bevy of fast-food options both within the city area and heading south towards Dunsborough and Margaret River.

The Margaret River Wine Region stretches from Busselton in the north to Augusta in the south. The boutique wineries that have developed throughout the region are acclaimed at both a national and international level.

Visitors will find vineyards dotting the countryside throughout the region. Each has its own style and ambience, and many have their own restaurant. In all, there are over 50 vineyards and 30 wineries a remarkable number considering that wine was first produced in the region just 30 years ago.

You can also find specialty breweries where you can sample some unusual and exotic locally brewed beers and enjoy light meals at the Bootleg Brewery or experience the rustic charm of the Wicked Ale Brewery.

Typically, there is no tipping in Western Australia but often establishments may leave a jar at their counter for loose change or tips for the service staff. You will never feel pressured to pay more than your total account for food or drinks in Western Australia.

Shops are normally open 8.30am-5.30pm Monday to Friday and 8.30am-5.00pm Saturdays with late night shopping until 9pm on Thursday. Several shopping areas have extended trading hours 7 days a week. In the city centre there are Coles, Woolworths, Action and Bi-Lo supermarkets and there are a range of smaller supermarkets dotted around the residential and resort areas with a major shopping centre also located at Dunsborough.

All the major Australian banks have offices in Busselton and these are open 10am - 4pm Monday through Thursday and until 5pm on Fridays, although credit and building societies normally also open on Saturday mornings. There are a host of automatic teller machines and bank agencies dotted in and around Busselton and the surrounding towns.

Overseas visitors can withdraw cash from their savings accounts or get credit card cash advances from these ATM’s in Australian dollars which greatly reduces the need for travellers’ cheques or carrying large sums of cash whilst travelling.

Most retailers will accept Visa, Mastercard (or equivalents) and Bankcard credit cards and some will also take American Express and Diners Club. In Australia it is possible to link credit, savings and cheque accounts onto a single card, so armed with a plastic card you should be both able to withdraw cash, pay bills and deposit cheques at automatic teller machines or retail outlets.

Be warned that some establishments may (quite legally) add a credit card surcharge to their account although this is quite rare but do remember that your total bill does include Australia’s 10% Goods and Services Tax. Almost always, the price quoted or advertised will include GST, but to be sure please ask the supplier.

To get around Busselton there are taxis and a public bus transport service (a timetable for which is in the Shire of Busselton Community Directory) but we’d recommend hiring your own vehicle or bringing your own car as many of the attractions are out of town. The Cape Naturaliste Tourism Association’s main base in Peel Terrace opposite the Ballarat steam engine, will also assist with additional maps and local knowledge.

The main Post Office is in the CBD area near Bi-Lo, and postage stamps can also be purchased at local newsagencies. Postage for a standard letter, anywhere in Australia, is 50c. There are also Post Offices at Dunsborough and Margaret River and there are Australian Post agencies in Yallingup, Coweramup and Vasse.

The Busselton and Vasse postcode is 6280, Dunsborough and Eagle Bay 6281, Yallingup 6282 and Margaret River 6285. Overseas visitors to Australia may be surprised that a single postcode will generally cover an entire town in Australia.

The electricity supply in Busselton, like the rest of Australia, is 240v. Adapters and transformers can be purchased at airports on arrival to Australia or in many local department or electrical stores.

The Busselton Library located in Stanley Street in the CBD area and the Dunsborough Library in Dunsborough Lakes Drive are open Monday to Saturday with membership not only available to residents but also to visitors in the Busselton area.

Importantly for visitors, the Busselton Library provides internet access including web based email. Bookings for informational and research purposes may be made free of charge in 1 hour blocks, with a maximum booking time of 2 hours per day, while bookings for internet based e mail maybe made in half hour blocks with a maximum booking time of 1 hour per day, with a fee of $5.50 per half hour or $8.25 per hour.

The Busselton Library also offers rregular activities for children during the school vacations. Programmes of activities offered and any charges involved are advertised through the library just prior to each holiday period, and these are open to both residents and visitors alike.

Busselton has some of Western Australia’s most in demand real estate and properties. There’s a number of local real estate agents in Busselton, Dunsborough and Margaret River with local Busselton real estate listings on the internet at Busselton Online.

If you’d like to learn more about Busselton Western Australia or check these Busselton real estate listings, please visit –
http://www.busseltononline.com.au

the team at Bunbury Online
http://www.bunburyonline.com

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