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 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, including the Noongar Country exhibition until 20 July 2025.
Every Sunday through June-August 2025, explore the Winter Warmers series of events at Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre hosted within one of the city’s timeless 139-year-old buildings.
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.
Cheer on your side as North Melbourne vs West Coast in Round 13 of the 2025 AFL Premiership Season on 8 June at Hands Oval, along with a big weekend of activities in the city.
