Jurien Bay Holiday Homes & Accommodation

With a harbour, marina, golf course, ample fishing opportunities, great beaches, and access to nearby nature parks, Jurien Bay in Western Australia is a popular holiday destination, particularly for families. Holiday accommodation here typically takes the form of single family homes, many of which are quite spacious.

Getting to Your Jurien Bay Accommodation: Private Transport and a Local Shuttle Bus

Located approximately 220km north of Perth on the scenic Indian Ocean Drive, Jurien Bay is easily accessible by both private car and public transport. The closest airport to the town is Perth Airport, where hire car companies including Budget, Hertz, and Europcar can be accessed from both the domestic and international terminals.

For visitors who are relying on public transport, Jurien Bay is connected to Perth by two long-distance bus services, Transwa and Integrity Coach Lines. Since the town is relatively small in size, finding your holiday home will not be difficult. Helpful and friendly local advice, including directions to your Jurien Bay accommodation, can also be accessed at the Turquoise Coast Visitors Centre, which is located in the heart of town at 67 Bashford Street.

Where to eat on your Jurien Bay holiday

The town's restaurants are mostly in walking distance of one another, fairly casual, and delicious. Start your day with a coffee and avocado toast at Family Affair Cafe, and pop by again for a burger at lunchtime. Fish and chips made with local catch are to be found at Jurien Seafoods, and if you're looking for a burger or a great steak at dinner time, head to Murray St. Grill.

Family holidays in Jurien Bay

Held every year in November, the Indian Ocean Festival is a day of community events, live music, amusement park rides, and more. If you're in town during the event, be sure to join in the festivities!

Jurien Bay is a wonderful place to enjoy water activities with children. Besides partaking of sun and sand by the Jurien Bay Jetty, there's also a playground to entertain the little ones. A cafe as well as public restrooms right nearby make it even more convenient.

Teenagers are also catered for in Jurien Bay, thanks to the town's skate park, which is in walking distance of the ocean as well as most of the restaurants in town.

Beach Holidays in Jurien Bay: Seaside Relaxation and Active Adventures

Whether you enjoy swimming, snorkelling, diving, or just relaxing on the sand, Jurien Bay is an ideal destination for a beach holiday. Jurien Bay Boat Harbour, in the heart of town, offers a sheltered beach which is perfect for swimming and kayaking. It also boasts lots of lovely soft sand for sunbathing and building sandcastles. Idyllic Sandy Cape, situated 20km north of Jurien Bay, is another beautiful sheltered swimming and snorkelling spot.

A magnet for diving and snorkelling enthusiasts, nearby Jurien Bay Marine Park features colourful coral gardens, underwater caves, and an incredible array of unique marine life, including the Australian Sea Lion. If you don't have your own equipment, it's possible to hire some in town, or join a tour, escorted by a knowledgeable local guide. Less than an hour north of Jurien Bay, Leeman and Green Head enjoy a well-earned reputation for being top windsurfing destinations.

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