Culture or countryside. Swimming with dolphins or swanning around shops. Amazing art or stunning natural vistas. Bunbury is where you're free to be!
Bunbury and Geographe region will surprise and delight you with its stunning scenery, award winning boutique breweries and wineries, creative artist galleries and great food. Whatever your passion Bunbury allows you to find your authentic self – it’s Where You’re Free to Be.
A vibrant seaside city less than two hours drive south of Perth in the South West of Western Australia. Treat yourself to a relaxing getaway in the Geographe Region where you can spend a leisurely few days exploring the City and the surrounding countryside with amazing attractions. Bunbury offers a City experiences with country charm right on its doorstep.
There are more than 80 dining options in Bunbury. This cosmopolitan city has a thriving cappuccino strip on Victoria Street with award winning restaurants and an array of cafes. Bunbury’s Marlston Waterfront, with spectacular views over Koombana Bay, offers everything from fish and chips to elegant fine dining.
Bunbury offers a fine selection of accommodation venues to suit all tastes and budgets.
For fantastic ocean views walk or cycle along the landscaped path that follows the coast.
The extensive basalt rock formations at Wyalup-Rocky Point were deposited thousands of years ago by flowing lava and now create a distinct and eye catching feature on the Back Beach. Landscaped picnic areas overlooking the basalt are the perfect place to watch the sunset.
The Leschenault Inlet on the doorstep of the Bunbury CBD is home to 25,000 year old white mangroves that lay claim to being the most southern population of their kind in Australia. Stroll the extensive boardwalks, complete with interpretive signage, for a closer look at this unique eco system brimming with more than 60 species of water birds. Take a kayak ride through this special waterway.
Visit the Dolphin Discovery Centre, and experience the magic of swimming with wild dolphins. Accompanied by an expert marine biologist and trained volunteers, visitors are guided into the protected waters of Koombana Bay for one of the state’s most popular and exhilarating nautical experiences.
Visit kangaroos, mingle with birds and hand feed parrots at Bunbury’s Big Swamp Wildlife Park, located just five minutes from Bunbury’s CBD.
Bunbury is the centre of the Geographe Wine Region, which boasts a large number of award winning wineries and attractions.
Day tours to the Geographe Wine Region depart from all locations in Bunbury and include a scenic tour of the beautiful Ferguson Valley, wine and boutique beer tasting, a delicious lunch and an opportunity to sample some real Aussie bush tucker such as Kangaroo and Emus.
The Bunbury Visitor Centre is open 7 days and offers a free accommodation and tour booking service. Contact the Centre at www.whereyourefreetobe.com.au or email welcome@bunbury.wa.gov.au.
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