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Busselton

town · Australia

Photo: Photograph by Greg O'Beirne

Overview

Busselton is a town in Australia.

About 27,000 people live here.

On the map it sits in Oceania, in the southern hemisphere.

Busselton Margaret River Regional Airport (BQB) is the closest airport, roughly 7 km away.

Key facts

CountryAustralia
Population27,233
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Nearest airportBusselton Margaret River Regional Airport (BQB), 7 km
CurrencyAUD

Where Busselton is

Busselton sits in Australia, in the southern part of Oceania.

Bunbury lies about 45 km to the north-east and Australind lies about 54 km to the north-east.

Getting there

The usual way in is to fly. Your nearest airport is Busselton Margaret River Regional Airport (BQB), roughly 7 km away.

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Find flights to Busselton →arrives BQB (6.6 km away)

Book an airport transfer in Busselton via Kiwitaxi

Getting around

It is small enough to walk end to end; a car or taxi helps for anything beyond the centre. If you drive, remember traffic here keeps to the left.

Best time to visit

The climate here is broadly subtropical (southern hemisphere): mild winters and hot summers.

For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly March to May and September to November — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (December to February) is busiest.

Reasons to visit

A few reasons Busselton is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through BQB.

Day trips & nearby

For day trips, several places sit within easy reach: Bunbury (45 km to the north-east); Australind (54 km to the north-east).

Good to know

The currency is the AUD (Dollar).

The main language spoken is English.

Clocks run on Australia/Perth time.

Traffic drives on the left.

How long to stay

For a first visit, allow 3–5 days to see the main sights at a comfortable pace.

Where to stay in Busselton

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Common questions

What is the nearest airport to Busselton?
Busselton Margaret River Regional Airport (BQB) is the closest airport, about 7 km away.
When is the best time to visit Busselton?
Late spring and early autumn tend to be the most pleasant.
What is near Busselton?
Bunbury is one of the closest places, about 45 km away, with others within day-trip range.
Which country is Busselton in?
Busselton is in Australia.

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Sources & method

Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.