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Ronald McDonald Family Retreat in Busselton

Photo of Busselton Jetty
Image thanks to Tourism Western Australia

Our Ronald McDonald Family Retreat in Busselton offers a welcomed sanctuary for families with sick or injured kids to reconnect, relax and enjoy time together; an experience most of us often take for granted.

Eligible families can enjoy up to one week of free accommodation at a Ronald McDonald Family Retreat. It’s an opportunity for the whole family to enjoy time together in each other’s company, an important part of the healing process as well as family-centred care.

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Nights of respite provided at Family Retreats in Busselton, Bunbury and Mandurah

Photo of the exterior of the Busselton Retreat

Where is it located?

Ronald McDonald Family Retreat Busselton is located 230km from Perth, at The Cape View Beach Resort, on the shores of Geographe Bay in Busselton.

Family Retreat Features

The Ronald McDonald Family Retreat Busselton is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhouse.

The townhouse is fully equipped for self-catering, with a kitchen, a living/dining area with a TV, DVD player and wifi, on-site parking and a courtyard with an alfresco dining setting.

There are 2 bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs, and a fully accessible bedroom and bathroom downstairs.

Streetview photo of the entry to Capeview Beach Resort in Busselton

Facilities at The Cape View Beach Resort

Families staying at the Ronald McDonald Family Retreat Busselton have access to the Cape View Beach Resort facilities, including a pool, gym, spa, sauna, barbecue areas and playgrounds.

What’s nearby?

The Ronald McDonald Family Retreat Busselton is located within The Cape View Resort, right on Busselton Beach.

Nearby attractions:

  • Busselton’s restaurant strip (11 minute drive)
  • Busselton Jetty (16 minute drive)
  • The Ngilgi Caves in Yallingup (21 minute drive)
  • Country Life Farm in Dunsborough (16 minute drive)
  • Next Level Monkey Business adventure park in Dunsborough (16 minute drive)
  • Dunsborough (16 minute drive)
  • Yallingup (23 minute drive)

Images thanks to Tourism Western Australia

How to stay at the retreat?

At no charge to the family, bereaved families or families with sick or injured kids, can book a stay of up to one week at a Ronald McDonald Family Retreat.

Fees

The Ronald McDonald Family Retreat is free of charge to eligible families.

Apply to stay at a Family Retreat

Fill in the online application form, and our RMHC WA team will be in touch to confirm your stay.

The Ronald McDonald Family Retreat Program

Our Ronald McDonald Family Retreats offer a welcomed sanctuary for families with sick or injured kids to reconnect, relax and enjoy time together; an experience most of us often take for granted.

Eligible families can enjoy up to one week of free accommodation at a Ronald McDonald Family Retreat in Busselton, Bunbury or Mandurah. It’s an opportunity for the whole family to enjoy time together in each other’s company, an important part of the healing process.

Bunbury

Dolphins swimming near Koombana Bay

The Ronald McDonald Family Retreat in Bunbury is located 185km south of Perth, a few blocks from the beachfront in the heart of Bunbury

Busselton

Photo of Busselton Jetty

The Ronald McDonald Family Retreat in Busselton is located 230km from Perth, at The Cape View Beach Resort, on the shores of Geographe Bay in Busselton.

Mandurah

Photo of Mandurah Ocean Marina and Dolphin Quay

The Ronald McDonald Family Retreat in Mandurah is located 62km from Perth, on the shores of Doddi’s Beach in Halls Head.

Acknowledgements

In partnership with McDonalds, this retreat is made possible thanks to the passion and commitment of Ronald McDonald Charities Western Australia and the support of Cape View Beach Resort.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Ronald McDonald House Charities WA acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation.  We pay our respects to Elders, past and present for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Indigenous Australia.  We recognise their enduring and continuing connection to the sky, lands, waters, and culture of this land.