A day out in Bunbury
Bunbury is in Western Australia. Hopalong knows 7 things to do and 2 places to eat here, plus day trips to Busselton. Prices are approximate adult prices in A$.
Top things to do in Bunbury
Dolphin Discovery Centre
A$20 · Koombana Bay · about 90 min
Wild dolphins visit the beach; eco cruises run from here.
Marlston Hill lookout
Free · Marlston Hill · about 30 min
Tower views over the city and bay.
Maidens Reserve Lookout
Free · Maidens Reserve · about 45 min
A 670 m accessible path through Kalgulup Regional Park to two lookouts.
Boulters Heights lookout
Free · City · about 20 min
Hilltop view over the city and harbour.
Mangrove boardwalk
Free · Koombana Bay · about 45 min
The southernmost mangroves in WA.
Back Beach basalt rocks
Free · Back Beach · about 60 min
Ancient lava rocks along the surf beach.
Koombana Park
Free · Koombana Bay · about 45 min
Lawns and a lookout beside the bay.
Free things to do in Bunbury
- Mangrove boardwalk (Koombana Bay): The southernmost mangroves in WA.
- Marlston Hill lookout (Marlston Hill): Tower views over the city and bay.
- Back Beach basalt rocks (Back Beach): Ancient lava rocks along the surf beach.
- Maidens Reserve Lookout (Maidens Reserve): A 670 m accessible path through Kalgulup Regional Park to two lookouts.
- Koombana Park (Koombana Bay): Lawns and a lookout beside the bay.
- Boulters Heights lookout (City): Hilltop view over the city and harbour.
Where to eat
- Café lunch on Victoria Street (City, around A$22): Cafés in the main street.
- Dinner on the waterfront (Koombana Bay, around A$45): Bay-view restaurants.
Step-free and pram-friendly ideas
- Dolphin Discovery Centre · step-free · pram-friendly
- Mangrove boardwalk · step-free · pram-friendly
- Maidens Reserve Lookout · step-free · pram-friendly
- Koombana Park · step-free · pram-friendly
Access information can change. Check with the venue if access is essential.
Day trips from Bunbury
Busselton
- Busselton Jetty and underwater observatory (A$45): The southern hemisphere's longest timber jetty.
Typical weather in Bunbury
| Month | Low | High | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C | 29°C | 2 |
| April | 12°C | 23°C | 10 |
| July | 8°C | 17°C | 17 |
| October | 12°C | 23°C | 10 |
Approximate long-term averages, not a forecast.