Bunker Bay - a weekend away

Leaving Perth early on a Saturday morning, a two and a half hour drive south saw us bypass Bunbury heading straight to Busselton. Heading further south from Dunsborough, a series of bays and inlets mark the landscape where the south west forests meets the Indian Ocean.

Bunker Bay, known to many for the resort on the overlooking the bay harbours the restaurant Other side of the Moon winning numerous awards, coming highly recommended. Not wanting to spend such a fabulous day indoors, some hiking around the surrounds was in order.

A clear blue sky and plenty of sunshine, we set out down the hill to the water's edge, there were no waves crashing against the rocky shore, the ocean was calm and conditions perfect. My only concern was ensuring I had sufficient sun protection, a hat and sun glasses. 

Some excellent photo opportunities presented itself in this barely visited section of coastline, a small number of fishermen cast the rods out past the break where fortunately there was no swell breaking on the shoreline.

I love the isolation of this coastline, avoiding the crowds is a large part of a summer break, unfortunately I only ever get to visit the southern coast when no sailing is scheduled in the summer sailing season. From Perth, a trip down the southern coastline is popular for both locals and tourists alike.