Blazing dusk spills over quiet beaches and seabreezes carry the scent of salt and summer in the air. Drift in and out of cafes, restaurants, and shops, like the gentle glistening tides of the nearby Indian Ocean. Wander hidden laneways seeking out artistic murals or tread estuarine boardwalks in search of undiscovered beauty. Share the shallows with wild dolphins at Koombana Bay, your shoulder with native birds at the Bunbury Wildlife Park, and the horizon with the setting sun. It’s not just a stop on a map, it’s the start of a new chapter.
The face of Bunbury has changed in an incredible way. Once seen as just an industrial port, the City has received an injection of edgy boutiques, intimate wine bars and top-notch restaurants, mostly thanks to a group of hip, young entrepreneurs who decided to transform their city into a place they wanted to work and play.
Situated on a peninsula, Bunbury is known as the City of Three Waters, making it an aquatic playground. There’s rumbling surf of the Indian Ocean to the west, the calm waters of Koombana Bay and the tranquil Leschenault Inlet. Surfing, stand up paddle boarding, canoeing and boating are all very popular. Less travel time from Perth means more time to relax and explore on a quick winter weekend escape.
Things to Do in Bunbury
Take a self-guided tour of Bunbury street art, then visit the eye-catching bright pink Bunbury Regional Art Gallery, which showcases local artists and nationwide exhibitions.
Get closer to nature at Bunbury Wildlife Park, home to hundreds of native species. Take an eco-cruise or visit the Dolphin Discovery Centre’s interpretive centre; perfect for an underwater adventure without getting your feet wet.Â
