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DUNSBOROUGH IS WA'S TOP TOURIST TOWN 2007!

 
 DUNSBOROUGH IS WA’S TOP TOURIST TOWN 2007!

 The Geographe Bay Tourism Association is proud to announce that Dunsborough is the GWN 2007 Top Tourism Town!

Dunsborough was announced the winner at the Visitor Centre Conference Gala Dinner, in Esperance on Friday night. This is the second time in the last 10 years that Dunsborough has won this award.
 
Heather Jenkins, the Visitor Services Manager was delighted to accept this prestigious award.
 
“We were competing against some other great towns in the state,” Ms Jenkins said, “so it is wonderful to be recognised as the top town.”
 
“This is really a community award, as the town pulled together to showcase for the judges the great tourism products available.”
 
“Dunsborough is already popular with holiday makers, as there are great beaches, forest, wineries and attractions to be enjoyed, as well as a fantastic range of accommodation.”
 
“The GBTA works closely with local tourism operators to ensure we are providing visitors with excellent service, and we are constantly updating our facilities to ensure we can provide the best service.”
 
Dunsborough was also recognised by the Visitor Centre Association of WA (VCAWA) for their Management and Staff Training, receiving the award for excellence in this category.
 
“Staff at the Dunsborough Visitor Centre are genuinely passionate about tourism, and proud of the region in which they live,” Ms Jenkins stated.
 
“This passion and enthusiasm makes them a great team to work with, and easy to manage.”
 
“We offer incentives and training to assist our staff in providing excellent customer service.”
 

“These awards are a wonderful initiative from VCAWA, allowing tourism associations and shires to showcase their towns, and recognise the efforts of tourism businesses who provide the fantastic services.” Ms Jenkins stated.

 
A Special Mention

We would like to make a special mention to the GBTA members that are supporting Ironman 2007.

Thank you for your continued support.

 
Book Online @ Geographe Bay

To make a booking and research your holiday, click on accommodation or tours, define your search criteria (including your dates and number of people) and hit "Check availability and Rates". You can then compare properties or tours, rates and availability. When you have made your choice you can make a payment through our secure payment gateway. Have a fabulous stay!!!

Organising a Conference?

Planning a conference? Geographe Bay and the Margaret River Wine Region have excellent facilities to host functions and conferences. The region is also great for pre and post touring.

Local Visitor Centres can provide local information and help book accommodation and tours for your delegates.

Contacts:

Busselton Visitor Centre:

Ph: 9752 1288

Email: busselton@geographebay.com

Dunsborough Visitor Centre:

Ph: 9755 3299

Email: dunsborough@geographebay.com

 
Weddings At Geographe Bay

Planning a wedding in Geographe Bay & the Margaret River Wine Region?  Our wedding service is avaliable to assist you in planning your special day.

For further information please go to http://www.geographebay.com/pages.asp?code=5

Or contact  our friendly wedding consultant Christine on Ph: 9752 5814 or weddings@geographebay.com
Autumn - Best Viewing at the Underwater Observatory

Since the Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory (UWO) opened in December 2003, Autumn has consistently proven the best season for viewing, with a diverse array of fish and coral on display.

According to Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory Manager, Ms Anna Micha, visibility has been excellent recently with an average of between 8m and 12m.

“The warmer water encourages jelly combs and stingers, which provide a food source for the beautiful big round faced batfish and subsequently we have four near the UWO at the moment,” Ms Micha said.

“We have also noticed unusually large numbers of yellow tail and long finned pike which attract large hunting Samson fish.”

“The clear water we are presently enjoying allows us to spot creatures that usually sit a little further away and we have recently seen eagle rays, numb rays and cuttlefish.”

“We were also excited to see very large male Australian Sealion last week.”

“Traditionally, this is the best time to view the corals near the UWO because they have had plenty of time to grow without storms damaging them.”

“This time last year we also sighted large numbers of species and our ongoing surveys will continue to track the species that we see.”

Ngilgi Cave Adventure Tour!

Ngilgi Cave, Yallingup now offers Adventure Tours! Experience two and a half hours of exploring the inner beauty of the limestone ridge that forms Cape Naturaliste.

Ngilgi Cave Adventure Tours involve crawling and rock climbing in the deepest, darkest depths of one of the region's most beautiful caves.

Don your hard hat and your sense of adventure and be dazzled by the hidden treasures of Ngilgi Cave.

NGILGI CAVE ADVENTURE TOUR GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE!

Book your adventure tour in advance on 9755 2152.

Taste Margaret River!

It is more than the latest offering on Margaret River’s rise to wine and gastronomic fame. ‘Taste Margaret River’ the book, is a veritable feast of everything that is wonderful about this stunning region.

The magnificence of the wineries along with the scenic beauty of this fabulous precinct and food that simply sets your mouth watering, all captured by Western Australia’s top photographers.

The pictures are breathtaking and to top it all, the regions most sought after Chefs have surrendered their recipes for you to add to your list of gourmet offerings.

Printed in glorious colour and available in hardback or paperback versions, every page offers something sensational and is a souvenir dedicated to the triumphs of an industry obsessed with its search for excellence.

And when you’ve finished perusing its tempting content, you’ll need to satisfy your taste sensations because every page entices you to try its offerings.

Smell the aromas of great food; feel the sea breeze on your brow and taste the mellow flavours of some of the best reds and whites as you escape and enjoy one of the most engaging coffee table books released this year.

Available from all good bookshops and Margaret River restaurants and wineries.

www.tastemargaretriver.com.au.
Geographe Bay Events

Geographe Bay & the Margaret River Wine Region is a popular area for a diverse array of events including high profile sporting events, corporate functions, art and culture exhibitions, epicurean events and glamorous shows.

2007 Events Calendar 2007

January

Southbound Concert - Busselton - 5th & 6th

Old Broadwater Farm Charity Concert - Busselton - 13th

Festival Of Busselton - Busselton -  19th - 27th

Petticoat Lane - Busselton -  24th

Leeuwin Australia Day Concert -Leeuwin Estate - 26th

2007 Marron & Wine Festival - Pemberton - 27th

February

Amberley Semillon & Seafood Weekend - Leeuwin Estate - 3rd & 4th

Busselton Jetty Swim - Busselton - 4th

Free Sunday Sundowners - Cowaramup - 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th

Geographe Bay Race Weekend - Geographe Bay - 23rd - 2nd March

Leeuwin Estate Concert - Leeuwin Estate - 24th & 25th

March

Shakespeare In The Vines - Leeuwin Estate - 3rd

Sony Tropfest Outdoor Film Screening - MadFish Winery - 3rd

Dunsborough Arts Festival - Dunsborough - 4th

Jazz By The Bay - Dunsborough - 4th

Bluewater Classic Fishing Competition - Busselton - 9th, 10th & 11th

Under The Stars - WA Ballet - Leeuwin Estate - 17th

Margaret River Pro - Prevelly - 26th - 1st April

April

Quit Forest Rally - Busselton/Nannup - 27th - 29th

May

Busselton Festival Of Triathlon - Busselton - 5th

June

Whales In Augusta Till August

August

Capes Long Lunch - South West Region - 26th

September

Whales In Dunsborough, Geographe Bay Until December

October

Big Night On The Bay

November

Scuba Season Re-opens

Busselton Agriculture Show - Busselton - 2nd & 3rd

The Margaret River Wine Region Festival - TBA

Busselton Winedowner - Busselton - TBA

December

The WA Iron Man Triathlon - Busselton - 2nd

Capes Art Market - Happ's Winery - 15th

 

Birds are in the Vasse-Wonnerup Wetlands throughout the seasons, but summer is the best time of year for bird watching as birds search for water.

Events and market information are regularly updated on the regional tourism website: www.geographebay.com

For further information, contact the GBTA Marketing Department on 9752 2066 or mco@geographebay.com

 
We Have WA's Top Beaches

GEOGRAPHE BAY HAS WA’S BEST BEACHES!

Busselton, Dunsborough and Margaret River have the best beaches in Western Australia according to a recent survey conducted with visitors to WA.

The Local Guru Travel Survey released by ZUJI.com.au recorded the favourite holiday experiences of 8000 travellers.

Respondents were asked to name their Top 10 experiences for their home state, with West Australians overwhelmingly selecting South West beaches as their favourite place to spend a day.

Western Australia's Geographebay.com

Welcome to geographebay.com! The Geographe Bay Association created this site to make planning your down south holiday a breeze.

Booking accommodation and tours is at your finger tips with a brand new online reservation system. Within this site, is detailed information on activities, attractions, wineries, tours, restaurants, services and accommodation in the Margaret River Wine Region.

Famous for its pristine coastline, majestic forests, exquisite wineries and original art galleries, the Margaret River Wine Region is located in the South West corner of Western Australia and comprises of beautiful towns of Busselton, Dunsborough, Yallingup, Margaret River and Augusta.