Leavers is the official celebration for students completing their secondary education.

The celebrations take place in various destinations across Australia and for West Australian students, the preferred destinations are Dunsborough, Busselton, Yallingup, and Margaret River.

During the official Dunsborough Leavers dates, the Southwest swells with thousands of school leavers flocking to the beachside towns for five epic days of sun, surf, nightly parties and good vibes with their mates. Over the last decade, it has become a rite of passage and a must-do event for all high-school graduates.

The official dates for Dunsborough Leavers 2023 is: Sunday, 19 November 2023 to Friday, 24 November 2023.

The official dates for Dunsborough Leavers 2024 is: Sunday, 17 November 2024 to Friday, 22 November 2024.

Leavers Entertainment Zone is the official party hub for Leavers in Dunsborough. The event consists of DJ's, silent disco, carnival rides, chill out areas, food trucks and other amazing attractions. It is a drug, alcohol and smoke-free event with over 10,000 Leavers in attendance each year. The event is organised by the “Leavers Planning Committee”, consisting of West Australian Police Force, Department of Health, Department of Transport, The Red Frogs, St Johns Ambulance Services, and other partner organisations. With extensive safety and security procedures in place, Mum and Dad can relax knowing that you are partying in a safe, secure, and controlled Leavers environment. Please Note: The available entertainment options and attractions at the Leavers Zone may vary each year.

The Leavers Entertainment Zone is located on the Vasse-Yallingup Siding Rd. It is approximately 15-minutes drive from Dunsborough town centre and approximately 20-minutes drive from Busselton town centre.

The Leavers Zone runs on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of Leavers week. The event and entertainment starts at 7PM and finishes at 1PM each night. (Please note: Dates and times may vary each year.)

Leavers Beach Fest (formally known as the Meelup Beach Party) is held on the Wednesday of Leavers week. (Please note: Dates and times for the event may vary each year.)

The Leavers Wristband serves as your access pass to the Leavers Entertainment Zone and the Leavers Bus. If you opt for the Four Day Leavers Wristband, it grants you entry to the Beach Fest (previously known as the Meelup Beach Party) as well. You will need to purchase your Leavers ticket online and then exchange it for your wristband upon arrival in Dunsborough and Busselton.

Your WA Student Number is available via the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) website – Click Here

The Leavers Zone wristband is priced at $110.00 for a four-day pass and $50.00 for a one-day pass. It's important to note that access to the Beach Fest is exclusively granted with the purchase of a four-day pass. Please keep in mind that prices may vary from year to year.

Leavers can collect their Leavers Zone wristbands from the below collection points during Leavers week.

DUNSBOROUGH - Centennial Park, Dunsborough, 46 Geographe Bay Rd, Dunsborough WA 6281
Sunday: 9am - 7pm
Monday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday: 1pm - 4pm
Wednesday: 1pm - 4pm
Thursday: 1pm - 4pm

BUSSELTON - Youth Community and Activities Building, 21 Foreshore Parade, Busselton WA 6280
Sunday: 9am - 7pm
Monday: 9am - 5pm

Please Note: Your Leavers Accommodation Wristbands can only be collected upon check-in at your resort.

The Leavers Zone Wristband provides entry to the Entertainment Zone, the Leavers bus, and the Leavers Beach Fest. It must be purchased separately from the Leavers accommodation wristband. The Leavers Accommodation Wristband grants access to your resort and its amenities. You are required to wear this wristband throughout your stay for verification and security purposes. It is included as part of your Leavers package.

The official Leavers bus is a complementary service when purchasing your Leavers Zone wristband. The bus service runs in a circular route between Busselton, Dunsborough and Yallingup during Leavers week. The service stops running at 1am, so please ensure you plan ahead or expect to pay a motza for Ubers and Taxis. (Please note: The Leavers bus route and operational times may vary each year.)

Leavers Private Transport packages are for guests who are staying in Leavers accommodation venues that are not on the official Leavers bus route. Due to the nature of Leavers, with more than 10,000 guests in attendance, Uber’s and Taxis are extremely limited. Therefore, we highly recommend Leavers Private Transport packages as a safe, cost-effective way to get to the Leavers Zone and Meelup Beach Day and back to your Leavers accommodation. To purchase your Leavers Private Transport package, please send us an enquiry via our Contact Us page.

To ensure the safety of all guests, private vehicles are not permitted near the Leavers Entertainment Zone or the Beach Fest. Your only means of access is via the official Leavers bus or Park & Ride Zones.

The official Leavers bus will only stop at designated stops between Busselton, Dunsborough and Yallingup. Leavers private transport options are usually a door to door service where access is permitted. Please contact us regarding the door to door services.

You will require the following ID types to purchase your Leavers Wristband:

You will need to enter your WA Student Number. 

You will need your photo ID to collect your wristband upon arrival – no ID, no wristband. 

Students that are of high-school graduating age. (i.e. Finishing year-12.) However, if you had left school or pursuing other types of education or work, you are still permitted to attend, provided it is on your graduating year (had you completed high-school).

Click here for more information - Leavers parents information

Getting to Dunsborough from Perth is easy.

Best transportation options are

By Car
By Train & Bus Combination
By Bus

1. Driving to Dunsborough
Dunsborough is approximately 247 kilometres from the Perth CBD.
It takes approximately 2-hours and 45minutes by car. (Non-stop, pending traffic conditions.)
If you are catching an Uber or Taxi, it will cost approximately $350 each way.

2. Train & Bus to Dunsborough
The other option to Dunsborough is catching a train from Perth, then transferring to a bus in Bunbury.
Train: Perth (Perth Station) to Bunbury Station – 2h 25m
Bus: Bunbury Station to Dunsborough – 1h 10m

3. Bus to Dunsborough
You can catch a bus from East Perth Terminal, which takes you to Dunsborough.
East Perth Terminal to Dunsborough (multiple stops) – 4h 15m

Getting to Margaret River from Perth is easy!

Best transportation options are
By Car
By Train & Bus Combination
Bus

1. Driving to Margaret River
Margaret River is approximately 268 kilometres from Perth. It’s approximately a 3-hour (non-stop) journey by car pending traffic and road conditions.

2. Train & Bus to Margaret River
The other option to Margaret River is catching a Train from Perth, then transferring to a bus in Bunbury.
Train: Perth (Perth Station) to Bunbury Station – 2h 25m
Bus: Bunbury Station to Margaret River – 2h

3. Bus to Margaret River
You can catch a bus from East Perth Terminal, which takes you to Margaret River.
East Perth Terminal to Margaret River (multiple stops) – 5h 5m