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Shelter Brewery is the beating heart of the Busselton foreshore — an iconic landmark that more than lives up to its reputation.
It draws big crowds, and for good reason. The vibe is relaxed, the service warm, and the beer paddle alone is worth the visit.
The food hits the mark too: very good chilli mussels, and reliably tasty pizzas for both kids and grown‑ups. It’s the kind of place where you settle in, soak up the coastal energy, and suddenly understand why everyone’s a fan—because you’ve become one too. Plus it has big fans – and I mean BIG; some of the biggest ceiling fans in the southern hemisphere!
Just one tip: it’s very popular. Make a booking unless you enjoy waiting in line.
Winner of the 2025 Australia Hotels Association Awards for Excellence Mid-Range Accommodation Award, Hilton Garden Inn Busselton enjoyed further success in 2025, which is continuing in 2026 with strong demand from domestic and international travellers.
It’s a clear stand out for the region – literally and figuratively – with the 110-room hotel reaching its five-storey maximum height limit for the area.
The beautiful rooftop pop up bar on the 4th floor is available in for less than a full month in summer – just in January for limited days and only between 12pm and 8pm.
We were fortunate to enjoy a few cocktails as the sun set one warm summer eve overlooking Busselton Jetty, the world’s longest wooden jetty, and beautiful vistas for kilometres in either direction along Geographe Bay.
The arrival of more hotel offerings to the coastal city is hoped to ease pressure on short-stay accommodation in the region, and service any new international routes that link to the nearby Busselton-Margaret River Airport.
The new Saltwater Busselton Convention & Performing Arts Centre will also be next door, set to open this year.
Pippa and Pop is the kind of Busselton café that wins you over fast. The food quality is genuinely excellent, from amazing garlic mushrooms to great banana and berry‑fresh smoothies—simple things done exceptionally well.
What really sets it apart, though, is the warmth of the staff. They’re so accommodating they’ll even whip up $3 scrambled eggs off‑menu for a kid, the sort of thoughtful touch you don’t forget.
A charming, kind‑spirited café delivering great flavours and even better service.