Family-Friendly Busselton: Why Amalfi + 7 Activities Your Kids Will Love

Busselton is one of Western Australia’s most popular family holiday destinations, and for good reason. Warm, shallow water, a landmark jetty, and a relaxed pace make it an easy place to switch off. But where you stay makes a real difference to how the trip feels, especially when you’re travelling with kids.

If you’re searching for family-friendly resorts in Busselton, Amalfi Resort is worth a close look. The resort sits in West Busselton, a short walk from the foreshore and minutes from the jetty, and it’s set up specifically for families who want space, comfort, and facilities that mean the kids are genuinely entertained between adventures.

Here’s what the resort offers, and seven activities nearby that work well for families of all ages.

Why Amalfi Is One of Busselton’s Best Family-Friendly Resorts

Amalfi Resort is a 4-star, self-contained property with a range of villa and apartment options designed for families. Unlike standard hotel rooms, each villa includes a full kitchen, private laundry, lounge and dining area, outdoor patio or balcony, and a Smart TV with Platinum Foxtel. You cook when you want, eat when you want, and aren’t rushing to check out of a cramped space at 10am.

The resort’s on-site facilities are a genuine highlight for families:

Heated pool and spa. The solar-heated pool is the centrepiece of the resort for most families. It’s a proper pool, not a plunge pool, with room for kids to swim laps, play, and burn off energy. The adjoining spa is a welcome bonus for parents at the end of a long beach day.

Tennis court. One of the few family resorts in Busselton with a tennis court on-site. Rackets and balls are available, and it’s a reliable option for a rainy morning or a competitive late afternoon when the beach wind picks up.

Poolside apartments. If you want the pool right outside your door, the 2-bedroom Poolside Apartment puts you directly on the water’s edge. Sleeps up to six, which suits two parents and several kids, or two families sharing.

BBQ areas. The communal BBQ areas are popular for easy evening meals after beach days, and they naturally become a social hub where kids roam between families.

Location. The resort is close enough to the Busselton Foreshore to walk or ride. Bike hire is available nearby, and the flat foreshore path makes it easy even with younger kids. Being this close to the foreshore also means you’re one of the best-positioned family resorts near Busselton Jetty, which is the starting point for several of the activities below.

7 Family Activities Near Amalfi Resort

1. Busselton Jetty and Underwater Observatory

The jetty is the obvious first stop and it delivers every time. At nearly 1.9 kilometres long, it’s the longest timber-piled jetty in the Southern Hemisphere. The Jetty Train runs the full length, which saves younger legs and adds a bit of novelty on its own.

At the end of the jetty, the Underwater Observatory descends eight metres below the surface into a permanent marine environment. The viewing windows sit inside a reef system that has built up around the jetty’s pylons over more than 150 years. The result is an unusually dense and accessible marine ecosystem. Fish, corals, cuttlefish and sea horses are common sightings. Guided tours run regularly and the commentary is pitched well for both kids and adults.

Budget around two to three hours for the jetty, observatory, and a stop at the jetty cafe on the way back. Book the observatory in advance during school holidays. For more on planning your visit, see our Busselton Jetty attractions guide.

Distance from Amalfi Resort: approximately 10-15 minutes on foot, 5 minutes by bike.

2. Geographe Bay

The bay directly in front of the foreshore is where most families spend their beach time, and it earns its reputation. The water is calm, shallow, and warm from around November through to April. Kids can wade out a long way without the depth changing dramatically, which makes it easy to supervise from the sand.

Snorkelling around the outer jetty pylons is popular with older kids and adults. The water clarity in the bay is generally excellent outside of windy periods. For younger children, the foreshore playground is one of the better ones in the region, sitting directly adjacent to the beach with a grassed area, BBQ facilities, and public toilets nearby.

Not sure which beach to head to on a given day? Our guide to the best beaches in Busselton covers all the options from the foreshore to Bunker Bay.

Distance from Amalfi Resort: approximately 10 minutes on foot.

3. Meelup Beach and Regional Park Walks

A 20-minute drive north of Busselton, Meelup Beach is a sheltered bay with clear water and a relaxed atmosphere. It’s a solid alternative to the foreshore on days when you want a change of scenery without a long drive.

The Meelup Regional Park walking trails are worth building into the day. The most popular loop takes around an hour at an easy pace and moves through coastal heath and banksia woodland with views back over the bay. The trail is paved in parts and manageable for older kids. Younger ones will need to be carried on the steeper sections, but it’s not a demanding walk. For a full rundown of trails in and around Busselton, see our walking trails guide.

Pack a lunch and use the picnic tables at Meelup. The facilities are simple but well-maintained.

Distance from Amalfi Resort: approximately 20 minutes by car.

4. Ngilgi Cave

Ngilgi Cave is a short drive into the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, near Yallingup. The cave is a limestone system formed over 500 million years, and the shawls, stalactites and flow stones inside are genuinely impressive rather than just technically interesting.

Guided tours run throughout the day and last around 45 minutes. The commentary is accessible for children, covering the cave’s geology, Indigenous significance to the Wadandi people, and the story of its European discovery. The temperature inside sits around 17 degrees year-round, so bring a light layer.

It’s worth combining this with Yallingup if you’re making the drive.

Distance from Amalfi Resort: approximately 30-35 minutes by car.

5. Yallingup Maze

The Yallingup Maze is a low-key attraction that consistently delivers for families with primary school-aged kids. The hedge maze is large enough to be a genuine challenge without being frustrating, and there’s usually mini golf and other small attractions running alongside it.

It’s not a full-day activity, but it fits neatly into a Yallingup day alongside Ngilgi Cave or a stop at one of the nearby beaches. Kids tend to lead the way in the maze, which is a nice shift in dynamic for everyone.

Distance from Amalfi Resort: approximately 35 minutes by car.

6. Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse

The Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse sits at the northern tip of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste peninsula and offers 360-degree views from one of the most dramatic headlands on the south-west coast. Guided lighthouse tours run daily and the climb is manageable for most children.

The surrounding national park has several walking trails that suit families, including the short Sugarloaf Rock walk which can include whale sightings during the June to December migration season. Even outside migration season, the clifftop views and native vegetation make it a worthwhile stop.

Distance from Amalfi Resort: approximately 30 minutes by car.

7. The Pool at Amalfi

After a day out, the pool pulls everyone back. It’s a predictable rhythm on family holidays and it works. Kids who’ve been patient in a cave or restrained on a walking trail get to cut loose, and parents get to sit down.

The heated pool means it’s comfortable year-round, not just in peak summer. The spa seats adults comfortably while keeping an eye on younger swimmers. If you’ve booked one of the poolside apartments, you can have a drink on the patio while the kids swim, which is about as stress-free as a family holiday gets.

Practical Notes for Families Staying at Amalfi

School holidays: Busselton fills up quickly in January and the Easter period. Book early for poolside villas and apartments, which go first. Check current specials and packages for multi-night deals.

Getting around: Most of the activities listed here require a car for the full trip. The foreshore and jetty are easily walkable. Bike hire is available near the resort and the flat foreshore path suits families well.

Beach gear: The resort’s full kitchen means you can pack a proper beach bag with food and drinks without relying on foreshore vendors. An esky is a worthwhile addition for day trips to Meelup or Cape Naturaliste.

Weather: Busselton mornings are almost always calm. Afternoons can bring a south-westerly sea breeze, especially January to March. Plan beach time for the morning and save cave or lighthouse visits for the afternoon.

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