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Bunbury
Bunbury lies 180 kilometres south of Perth on Koombana Bay. Bunbury is best known
for its dolphins, they arrive most mornings into the Inner Harbour. Bunbury is a popular
port, tourist and industrial centre and is known as the gateway to the southwest region of
WA.
Big Swamp Bird Park
Here all types of birds are represented. Cute penguins play in their own pool and cave,
there is a wildlife and wetland area as well as a walk through aviary. Prince Phillip
Drive.
Boyanup Transport Museum
Here you can get a close up look at Australia's oldest steam trains. Located at Coombana
Bay, a twenty minute drive from Bunbury. South Western Highway.
Dolphin Discovery Centre
The Dolphin Discovery Centre on Koombana Drive has exhibits relating to the dolphins.
Visitors to the centre can often interact with these bottlenose dolphins. Koombana Beach.
King Cottage Museum
This cottage was built in the 1880's and is a good example of a pioneer clay brick
property. There are historical displays here relating to the area of Bunbury. 77 Forest
Avenue.
Mangrove Boardwalk
The Mangrove Boardwalk close to the Discovery Centre provides a good view of the
mangrove ecosystem.
Old Convent Of Mercy
No longer a convent but an art gallery and community arts centre. Wittenoom Street.
Bussleton
Busselton is about 3 hrs south of Perth. It is a popular seaside resort, as there are very
good surf beaches here as well as plenty of other water activities.
Bunyip Craft Centre
A total of 150 craftspeople show and sell their wares here. Bunyip Road.
Busselton Historic Museum
The Busselton Historic Museum is housed in the Old Butter Factory in Peel Terrace. The
museum includes the old butter making machinery and a working timber mill.
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