The Team
Beyond our relaxing rooms and tranquil grounds, it’s our people who truly make the Timothée Resort feel like your home away from home.
From our front desk team to our local experts behind the scenes, we’re passionate about hospitality and the place we call home Busselton. Scroll down to meet the friendly faces who’ll be taking care of you during your stay—and catch a few of their top holiday stories and favourite local spots!
Alice - Owner
Jamie - Owner
Best/scariest holiday memory
Camping in a tent in a Mexican desert town (Todos Santos) with locals cranking Mariachi music in the streets.
What is your ultimate bucket list holiday destination?
A Mediterranean island hopping cruise. Waking up in a different ancient port town each morning.
One thing you have to do in Busselton?
A run along the beach at sunset followed by a jump off the jetty. Or a bar crawl from the Banksia Tavern to The Firestation and finish at the Busselton Pavilion
Best meal/coffee/snack spot in Busselton?
Mano wraps are epic! Busselton (and their new Dunsborugh store) are the only spots in the world you can taste these one of a kind buckweat wraps overflowing with gourmet fillings.
Ange - Housekeeping
Best/scariest holiday memory
Going home to Sabah Borneo spending Christmas with my family and eating all the local food, yum!
What is your ultimate bucket list holiday destination?
Going on Europe rivers cruise.
One thing you have to do in Busselton?
Walking on the Jetty on a nice sunny day.
Best meal/coffee/snack spot in Busselton?
Vietnamese restaurant and The Good Egg for brekkie and coffee.
Jade - Front Office
Best/scariest holiday memory
Nearly getting abducted by a giant pikachu in Vietnam! Someone dressed as a giant pikachu gave me a hug during a street festival in Hoi Ann and started running away with me. My mum and sister had to run after me to save me!
What is your ultimate bucket list holiday destination?
Bora Bora!
One thing you have to do in Busselton?
Walk the Jetty and check out all the beautiful beaches!
Best meal/coffee/snack spot in Busselton?
Shelter toasties!
Tom - Grounds
Best/scariest holiday memory
Playing golf at Carnoustie in Scotland.
What is your ultimate bucket list holiday destination?
Seeing the orcas in Alaska.
One thing you have to do in Busselton?
Squiding in Geographe Bay.
Best meal/coffee/snack spot in Busselton?
Shelter!
Shanee - Housekeeping
Best/scariest holiday memory
As a family we never really went on holiday, but we always went to Perth for netball. My sister and I either played or umpired, we would always end up watching the Suncorp Super Netball at the RAC Arena. This doesn’t seem like a holiday but I still count it!
What is your ultimate bucket list holiday destination?
Anywhere my Granny and Poppy went. MY dream holiday would be Holland where my Poppy was from. I want to go and see where he spent his early childhood.
One thing you have to do in Busselton?
Par 3. They have minigolf for all ages, a small play area for little ones, and a bar for the adults!
Best meal/coffee/snack spot in Busselton?
The Ship Inn, they have lots of seating areas and a playground. The reason my friends and I go there is for the pool tables.
Josh - Grounds
Best/scariest holiday memory
When I was about 8, my family and I went to Darwin to see our grandparents. We went on a boat tour to see the crocs. My dad told me to bring some homework and then stuck some bacon to it and fed it to the crocs. When I went back to school I said my croc ate it.
What is your ultimate bucket list holiday destination?
Probably Britain to see certain sights like Big Ben and other historical places.
One thing you have to do in Busselton?
Ride on the train to the Jetty.
Best meal/coffee/snack spot in Busselton?
Shelter Brewing Co, near the Jetty. Good seating and good food.
Best/scariest holiday memory
Eating fresh prawn tostadas on the beach at Playa Carrizalillo, Mexico. We could hardly pronounce the name of the beach to our taxi driver. While out surfing a turtle popped its head up to say hello.
What is your ultimate bucket list holiday destination?
Morocco is up the top of the list for me. The food, culture, camping under the stars in the desert…not to mention the camels!
One thing you have to do in Busselton?
A sunrise swim right next the iconic Busselton jetty. There’s a smaller U-shaped jetty next to the big one, jump off that to feel like a kid again. Followed by coffee at Shelter Brewery’s side window.
Best meal/coffee/snack spot in Busselton?
Dinner at Banksia Tavern.
Or if the kids are in tow, takeaway down at the foreshore playground at sunset.
Tara - Office Manager
Best/scariest holiday memory
Seeing snow for the first time and learning to ski in New Zealand.
What is your ultimate bucket list holiday destination?
Canada!
One thing you have to do in Busselton?
Walk the Jetty and underwater observatory.
Best meal/coffee/snack spot in Busselton?
Mano Wraps!
Taralee - Housekeeping Manager
Best/scariest holiday memory
Riding the Skyswing in Rotoruna, New Zealand. I’m afraid of heights!
What is your ultimate bucket list holiday destination?
Canada
One thing you have to do in Busselton?
Mini Golf at Par 3
Best meal/coffee/snack spot in Busselton?
Chicken carbonara at the Vasse Hotel!
Marie - Housekeeping
Best/scariest holiday memory
Having gourmet BMW (bacon maple and walnut) pancakes at a restaurant called “Mount Elephant Pancake Shack” on top of a mountain in Tasmania.
What is your ultimate bucket list holiday destination?
A Cairns trip - Daintree, Kuranda and Reef Tour!
One thing you have to do in Busselton?
Jetty/beach walks.
Best meal/coffee/snack spot in Busselton?
The Pavilion Busselton for lunch and Dinner. Yahava Brew+ drive through for coffee. Little Otto's Big Choc Shop for hot chocolate.
Tracy - Housekeeping
Best/scariest holiday memory
My family and I spent some time in York, WA. We specifically went to see the canola, the fields of yellow along the road there were absolutely beautiful! York has a look out and I remember stepping up onto it and seeing the amazing fields of green and yellow as far as the eye could see , it was breath taking.
What is your ultimate bucket list holiday destination?
I've always wanted to visit Italy!
One thing you have to do in Busselton?
Head to the foreshore and watch the sunset, especially in the summer time. I've lived in Busselton my whole life and still in awe of how stunning it is. Take along a picnic blanket, food and beverages.
Best meal/coffee/snack spot in Busselton?
Origins Markets is a really good place to go eat ,it has a variety of delicious cuisines, stalls, coffee, a bar, entertainment, and an indoor playground for the kids.
Greg - Maintenance
Best/scariest holiday memory
The Gold Coast and the Great Eastern Drive (Brisbane - Melbourne)
What is your ultimate bucket list holiday destination?
New Zealand and Tasmania.
One thing you have to do in Busselton?
Go sailing on the bay.
Best meal/coffee/snack spot in Busselton?
Best Meal - Inara and Banksia Tavern. Best Coffee - Benesse, The Good Egg and Urban Coffee House. Best Snack - Western Growers and Kwik Cofffee
Rhiannon - Marketing
Best/scariest holiday memory
Getting stranded (almost) in Melbourne when travelling to NZ for family Christmas because I forgot I was British and needed a Visa!
What is your ultimate bucket list holiday destination?
A huge European road trip. Switzerland → Italy → France → Spain → Portugal
One thing you have to do in Busselton?
The underwater Jetty.
Best meal/coffee/snack spot in Busselton?
An almond croissant and matcha latte from Benesse.
Mick - Maintenance
Best/scariest holiday memory
Doing the tunnels in Vietnam. Claustrophobic I’m not, but I definitely was there!
What is your ultimate bucket list holiday destination?
Back to Vietnam again.
One thing you have to do in Busselton?
It’s got to be a walk on the jetty followed by a drink at the Esplanade.
Best meal/coffee/snack spot in Busselton?
Dinner at the Curry Port!
Rachelle - Housekeeping
Best/scariest holiday memory
Taking a Balkan Airlines flight. The food tray came off in my hand, the seat reclined and wouldn’t come back up and this was all before take off. Everyone on the flight clapped on landing. I lived to tell the tale.
What is your ultimate bucket list holiday destination?
Japan is on my wish list for Snow, blossom, food and culture.
One thing you have to do in Busselton?
Walk the Jetty or go on the train to the Underwater Observatory. Swim and Jetty jump!
Best meal/coffee/snack spot in Busselton?
Best coffee is Poppy and Pip, lunch is Mano Wraps and for a date night - Ooze and Tang
James- Housekeeping
Best/scariest holiday memory
My first time out of Australia was to Bali in 2014. I stayed for 13 days. I’ve now been back 15 times!!
What is your ultimate bucket list holiday destination?
Honestly, I don’t have a bucket list destination. I just want to get a house and café of my dreams.
One thing you have to do in Busselton?
It’s hard to choose one thing! But it would have to be the beach.
Best meal/coffee/snack spot in Busselton?
Urban Coffee House has the best ever coffee, and Thai Lemongrass next door is delicious too.
The Team
Beyond our relaxing rooms and tranquil grounds, it’s our people who truly make the Timothée Resort feel like your home away from home.
From our front desk team to our local experts behind the scenes, we’re passionate about hospitality and the town we call home Busselton. Scroll down to meet the friendly faces who’ll be taking care of you during your stay—and catch a few of their top holiday stories and favourite local spots!
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![A woman with long brown hair, smiling, wearing a rust-colored button-up shirt outdoors near a green wall and a brick building.]()
Alice - Owner
Best/scariest holiday memory
Eating fresh prawn tostadas on the beach at Playa Carrizalillo, Mexico. We could hardly pronounce the name of the beach to our taxi driver. While out surfing a turtle popped its head up to say hello.
What is your ultimate bucket list holiday destination?
Morocco is up the top of the list for me. The food, culture, camping under the stars in the desert…not to mention the camels!
One thing you have to do in Busselton?
A sunrise swim right next the iconic Busselton jetty. There’s a smaller U-shaped jetty next to the big one, jump off that to feel like a kid again. Followed by coffee at Shelter Brewery’s side window.
Best meal/coffee/snack spot in Busselton?
Dinner at Banksia Tavern. Or if the kids are in tow, takeaway down at the foreshore playground at sunset.
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![A smiling man with short brown hair and a beard wearing a blue denim shirt outside in front of a brick wall.]()
Jamie - Owner
Best/scariest holiday memory
Camping in a tent in a Mexican desert town (Todos Santos) with locals cranking Mariachi music in the streets.
What is your ultimate bucket list holiday destination?
A Mediterranean island hopping cruise. Waking up in a different ancient port town each morning.
One thing you have to do in Busselton?
A run along the beach at sunset followed by a jump off the jetty. Or a bar crawl from the Banksia Tavern to The Firestation and finish at the Busselton Pavilion
Best meal/coffee/snack spot in Busselton?
Mano wraps are epic! Busselton (and their new Dunsborugh store) are the only spots in the world you can taste these one of a kind buckweat wraps overflowing with gourmet fillings.
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![An older man with gray hair is smiling while painting a metal railing outdoors with a paintbrush.]()
Greg - Maintenance
Best/scariest holiday memory
The Gold Coast and the Great Eastern Drive (Brisbane - Melbourne)
What is your ultimate bucket list holiday destination?
New Zealand and Tasmania.
One thing you have to do in Busselton?
Go sailing on the bay.
Best meal/coffee/snack spot in Busselton?
Best Meal - Inara and Banksia Tavern. Best Coffee - Benesse, The Good Egg and Urban Coffee House. Best Snack - Western Growers and Kwik Cofffee
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Tara - Office Manager
Best/scariest holiday memory
Seeing snow for the first time and learning to ski in New Zealand.
What is your ultimate bucket list holiday destination?
Canada!
One thing you have to do in Busselton?
Walk the Jetty and underwater observatory.
Best meal/coffee/snack spot in Busselton?
Mano Wraps!
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![Smiling woman in a teal uniform holding a broom on a balcony, with brick walls and greenery in the background.]()
Ange - Housekeeping
Best/scariest holiday memory
Going home to Sabah Borneo spending Christmas with my family and eating all the local food, yum!
What is your ultimate bucket list holiday destination?
Going on Europe rivers cruise.
One thing you have to do in Busselton?
Walking on the Jetty on a nice sunny day.
Best meal/coffee/snack spot in Busselton?
Vietnamese restaurant and The Good Egg for brekkie and coffee.
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![A young woman with wavy blonde hair smiling outdoors, wearing an orange blouse, gold jewelry, and a name tag that says 'Rhiannon'. She is holding a camera or phone in her hands, standing in front of trees and greenery.]()
Rhiannon - Marketing
Best/scariest holiday memory
Getting stranded (almost) in Melbourne when travelling to NZ for family Christmas because I forgot I was British and needed a Visa!
What is your ultimate bucket list holiday destination?
A huge European road trip. Switzerland → Italy → France → Spain → Portugal
One thing you have to do in Busselton?
The underwater Jetty.
Best meal/coffee/snack spot in Busselton?
An almond croissant and matcha latte from Benesse.
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![A woman smiling and holding a white laundry basket outside, wearing a teal polo shirt with a logo that says 'The Timothée.']()
Taralee - Housekeeping Manager
Best/scariest holiday memory
Riding the Skyswing in Rotoruna, New Zealand. I’m afraid of heights!
What is your ultimate bucket list holiday destination?
Canada
One thing you have to do in Busselton?
Mini Golf at Par 3
Best meal/coffee/snack spot in Busselton?
Chicken carbonara at the Vasse Hotel!
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Jade - Front Office
Best/scariest holiday memory
Nearly getting abducted by a giant pikachu in Vietnam! Someone dressed as a giant pikachu gave me a hug during a street festival in Hoi Ann and started running away with me. My mum and sister had to run after me to save me!
What is your ultimate bucket list holiday destination?
Bora Bora!
One thing you have to do in Busselton?
Walk the Jetty and check our all the beautiful beaches!
Best meal/coffee/snack spot in Busselton?
Shelter toasties!
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![An elderly man sitting on a golf cart, wearing sunglasses and a light gray cap, is outdoors surrounded by trees.]()
Mick - Maintenance
Best/scariest holiday memory
Doing the tunnels in Vietnam. Claustrophobic I’m not, but I definitely was there!
What is your ultimate bucket list holiday destination?
Back to Vietnam again.
One thing you have to do in Busselton?
It’s got to be a walk on the jetty followed by a drink at the Esplanade.
Best meal/coffee/snack spot in Busselton?
Dinner at the Curry Port!
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![Smiling woman wearing glasses and a teal polo shirt holding a white towel outdoors in a park or garden area.]()
Marie - Houskeeping
Best/scariest holiday memory
Having gourmet BMW (bacon maple and walnut) pancakes at a restaurant called “Mount Elephant Pancake Shack” on top of a mountain in Tasmania.
What is your ultimate bucket list holiday destination?
A Cairns trip - Daintree, Kuranda and Reef Tour!
One thing you have to do in Busselton?
Jetty/beach walks.
Best meal/coffee/snack spot in Busselton?
The Pavilion Busselton for lunch and Dinner. Yahava Brew+ drive through for coffee. Little Otto's Big Choc Shop for hot chocolate.
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![A smiling man in a dark jacket and blue knit cap riding a red bicycle in a residential yard.]()
Tom - Grounds
Best/scariest holiday memory
Playing golf at Carnoustie in Scotland.
What is your ultimate bucket list holiday destination?
Seeing the orcas in Alaska.
One thing you have to do in Busselton?
Squiding in Geographe Bay.
Best meal/coffee/snack spot in Busselton?
Shelter!
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![A woman smiling, wearing a teal uniform shirt with a logo that says "The Tinotes." She is standing outside near a brick wall, holding cleaning tools.]()
Rachelle - Housekeeping
Best/scariest holiday memory
Taking a Balkan Airlines flight. The food tray fell off in my hands, the seat reclined and wouldn’t come back up and this was all before take off. Everyone on the flight clapped on landing. I lived to tell the tale.
What is your ultimate bucket list holiday destination?
Japan is on my wish list for Snow, blossom, food and culture.
One thing you have to do in Busselton?
Walk the Jetty or go on the train to the Underwater Observatory. Swim and Jetty jump!
Best meal/coffee/snack spot in Busselton?
Best coffee is Poppy and Pip, lunch is Mano Wraps and for a date night - Ooze and Tang
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![Smiling woman in teal polo shirt outdoors, with a tennis court and trees in the background.]()
Tracy - Housekeeping
Best/scariest holiday memory
During the holidays one year my family and I spent some time in York , we specifically went to see the canola fields, the fields of yellow along the road there were absolutely beautiful! York has a look out and I remember stepping up onto it and seeing the amazing fields of green and yellow as far as the eye could see , it was breath taking.
What is your ultimate bucket list holiday destination?
I've always wanted to visit Italy!
One thing you have to do in Busselton?
Watch the sunset especially in the summer time ( I've lived in Busselton my whole life and still in awe of how stunning it is ) My favourite spot is at the foreshore , take along a picnic blanket food and beverages.
Best meal/coffee/snack spot in Busselton?
The Origins Markets is a really good place to go eat ,it has a variety of delicious cuisines ,stalls , coffee , a bar , entertainment and a indoor park for the kids.
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![A young woman with shoulder-length brown hair and glasses, smiling, sitting cross-legged under a brick archway. She is wearing a green polo shirt with a logo and text on it, and blue jeans.]()
Shanee - Housekeeping
Best/scariest holiday memory
As a family we never really went on holiday, but we always went to Perth for netball. My sister and I either played or umpired, we would always end up watching the Suncorp Super Netball at the RAC Arena. This doesn’t seem like a holiday but I still count it!
What is your ultimate bucket list holiday destination?
Anywhere my Granny and Poppy went. MY dream holiday would be Holland where my Poppy was from. I want to go and see where my Pop spent his early childhood.
One thing you have to do in Busselton?
Par 3. They have minigolf for all ages, a small play area for little ones and a bar for the adults!
Best meal/coffee/snack spot in Busselton?
The Ship Inn, they have lots of seating areas and a playground. The reason my friends and I go there is for the pool tables.
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![A smiling man with dark hair, glasses, and a beard wearing a green polo shirt standing outdoors in front of a brick building.]()
James - Houskeeping
Best/scariest holiday memory
My first time out of Australia was 2014 to Bali, I stayed for 13days now I’ve been back 15 times!!
What is your ultimate bucket list holiday destination?
Honestly, I don’t have a bucket list destination, I just want to get a house and café of my dreams.
One thing you have to do in Busselton?
It’s hard to choose one thing! But it would have to be the beach.
Best meal/coffee/snack spot in Busselton?
Urban Coffee House has the best ever coffee and Lemongrass next door is delicious too.
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![A young man wearing glasses, a gray cap with the logo 'The Timothée,' a green polo shirt, and a bright orange safety vest, standing in front of green foliage.]()
Josh - Grounds
Best/scariest holiday memory
When I was about 8, my family and I went to Darwin to see our grandparents. We went on a boat tour to see the crocs. My dad told me to bring some homework and then stuck some bacon to it and fed it to the crocs. When I went back to school I said my croc ate it.
What is your ultimate bucket list holiday destination?
Probably Britain to see certain sights like Big Ben and other historical places.
One thing you have to do in Busselton?
Ride on the train to the Jetty.
Best meal/coffee/snack spot in Busselton?
Shelter Brewing Co, near the Jetty. Good seating and good food.
