Geographe Bay. One of the most beautiful stretches of endless white sandy beaches. Emerald green ocean crashing onto coast that varies from rugged rocky cliffs & outcrops, to ideal waves for some of the best surf imaginable. The Bay is an enormous expanse of open ocean that  offers excellent fishing from both beach or boat. To get to Geographe Bay from Perth is a pleasant drive along excellent roads for some  290 k’s. The trip takes an average of  three hours.

Bunker Bay Sunrise

One of my most favourite regions of Geographe Bay would have to be Bunker Bay. That’s not simply due to the fact that one of the most dreamy holiday resorts on that coast is nestled into the natural bush right on some of the most fantastic beaches in the Bunker Bay area. It’s because the views from the coastal road that follows much of the Geographe Bay area are spectacular.

On our holidays at the “Quay West Bunker Bay Resort” we use the resort as our launching pad to spend pleasant, relaxed days walking around the beach & bush that surrounds the resort. The weather was perfect. Mild, balmy days with vivid blue skies during the day & vivid many hued violet to reddish purple sunsets & sunrises. Each evening we enjoyed walking the couple of hundred metres from our apartment to the beach with a chilled bottle of local Chardonay, a couple of glasses & beach towels. The water was great. The wine superb. The scene totally dreamy, as the sun set over the curving headlands & white topped surf to the west.

In the mornings amongst the total quiet & peace of Bunker Bay we did the reverse. We walked to the beach to enjoy what would have to rate as the most gorgeous sunrise on the planet. The sandy beaches at Bunker Bay are pure white & the colours of both sunrise & sunset reflecting off the pristine beaches & ocean are a paradise for photographers.

Bunker Bay Beach at the back of the Resort – late afternoon

After enjoying breakfast we would go for a drive along the coast road from the resort, select a perfect piece of paradise & enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the ocean crashing onto multi coloured rocky outcrops. I took my fishing rod on one venture & managed to catch with ease plenty of energetic bull herring which we enjoyed that evening cooked on the BBQ.

Occasionally we would  drive into the coastal town of Dunsborough, only 20 k’s or so from the Bunker Bay resort, to enjoy a cappucino at one of the many delightful cafes in this somewhat yuppie, upmarket town. Dunsborough is a delightful, medium sized, modern setup of a town. Very friendly & well worth a few visits for either just a coffee, doing some food or clothes shopping, or enjoying an evening out at one of the numerous & varied restaurants offering many cuisines.

The region is packed with plenty of sights to enjoy. The amazing old lighthouse just a short drive further west from the Bunker Bay Resort is well worth a visit. The surrounding bushland & wildlife will surprise you. Sadly since our last visit bushfires moved through the region surrounding the lighthouse. For that reason the area is no doubt somewhat the worse for wear until nature regrows the shrubs & trees.

Plus there are a number of famous vineyards close by for you to visit, taste the vintages & purchase some of the best the south west region of Western Australia has to offer. In fact it is as good as any wines available anywhere. “Wise Vineyards” is right in the middle of the Bunker Bay region. Dont miss visiting.

When next visiting the southwest of Western Australia ensure you include a few days to stay in the Bunker Bay region. If you cant get into the Bunker Bay resort there is ample excellent apartment or motel style accommodation in nearby Dunsborough. You will be absolutely thrilled with your stay on the coast of geographe Bay.

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