Busselton Travel Guide

 Kathrin_E Says:  Fishing from the jetty is a popular activity among both locals and visitors.To protect the survival of the fishing resources, strict rules apply concerning the minimum and maximum size of certain species of fish that may be taken. Measure boards on the handrail indicate the... 

 Kathrin_E Says:  The Observatory at the far end of the jetty allows a glance into the world underwater. Visitors can escend eight metres below sea level and look through the observation chamber to see an artificial reef with colourful fish and tropical coral.Unfortunately the observatory was... 

 Kathrin_E Says:  Busselton's jetty is said to be the longest in the whole Southern hemisphere. From the beach to the tip it's 2 kms long - quite a walk. The wooden jetty was originally built in 1865, damaged and rebuilt several times. Nowadays it is not in use for ships any more. At the far... 

 arianne_1504 Says:  Opened in December 2003, 1.8km at the end of the Jetty and 8m below the water is what has been described as the world's greatest artificial reef.It was great to see the fish, coral and starfish, very colourful and vibrant. At $22 for adults, it was quite expensive for what... 

 arianne_1504 Says:  A visit to the Busselton foreshore is a good way to spend a day with family or friends. You can go for a swim, have a bbq or picnic lunch, view the local marine life at the underwater observatory, take advantage of the wide open spaces or play the day away at the Nautical... 

 nezz Says:  One thing I always try to do on holiday is find a relaxing spot at the end of the day to sit and take time to watch a sunset. In any normal working week this just does not happen as I'm usually cooking dinner or racing children to sporting venues. Busselton did not let me... 

 Kate-Me Says:  I'm sure there's a lot more to see in Busselton besides the jetty, but unfortunately we just didn't have time to explore at all. The 2 km jetty is well worth a look, though our experience wasn't too positive as it was a very windy and blustery day and it felt like a lot... 

 naomimason Says:  This place has been run down for quite some time but the new owners have made an amazing difference. The food is very good and a mix of European and Indian dishes. We were very impressed with the new very comfortable furnishings. Still to try them all. 

 nezz Says:  Take your fishing gear, warm clothes , drinks in an esky , a radio and your kids & go fishing off the beach. Even if you don't catch anything everyone has a great time. Set up an hour before sunset & maybe take a picnic with you. Anything you want but do bring bathers and a... 

 naomimason Says:  Wonnerup Beach, just past the marina east of Busselton, is one of the best beaches in Geographe Bay. I walk my dog there every morning, even in winter and there is always something to see. The estuary meets the sea here and carves a different path nearly every time they... 

 keeweechic Says:  If you follow the Caves Road south to Margaret River you will find some of the prettiest Karri (world's tallest species of trees ) forest in the Western Australia. In the heart of the forest is the Great Boranup Maze. It has been described as a 'leg-stretcher and a... 

 keeweechic Says:  The memorial is dedicated to the World War I armed forces and is made of Donnybrook sandstone. There are three marble plaques, the smaller two on either side shows the names of the 70 who died during the war. Alongside is a memorial to John and Helen Scott, the first farmers... 

 keeweechic Says:  This was the original lighthouse which sat where Marlston Hill Lookout not sits. The lighthouse was in operation for 33 years until 1903. In 1971 the lighthouse was moved to its present location just down the road and is now a landmark in Bunbury.Location : Bunbury 

 keeweechic Says:  This was the original lighthouse site which was used by the early whaling fleet as a vantage point for spotting whales. From up the lookout you can get a 360 degree view of Bunbury which extends as far as the Darling Scarp to Koombana Bay and from Geographe Bay to Cape... 

 keeweechic Says:  The marina is fairly new and offers floating marina berths for long term lease. There is a boat lifter and hardstand service area. They also offer charter services for sailing, diving, fishing, dolphin and whale watching.There is an onsite manager 7 days. Service Area