Dunsborough, Western Australia
| Dunsborough Western Australia | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33°37′0″S 115°6′0″E / 33.61667°S 115.10000°E |
| Population | 7,182 (UCL 2021) |
| Established | 1879 |
| Postcode(s) | 6281 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Area | 16.3 km2 (6.3 sq mi) |
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| LGA(s) | City of Busselton |
| State electorate(s) | Vasse |
| Federal division(s) | Forrest |
Dunsborough is a coastal town in the South West of Western Australia, 254 kilometres (158 mi) south of Perth, on the shores of Geographe Bay.
Dunsborough is a popular tourist destination for Western Australians; in 1999 it was voted the state's best tourist destination and in 2013 awarded the Top Tourism Award for Population Under 5,000. The town's location in the Margaret River Wine Region provides easy access to many wineries and breweries. The town is a favored destination for annual school leavers in Western Australia, the other frequent choice being Rottnest Island.