REGION: South West

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The waters of the capital of the region known as the South West and Western Australia's second largest population centre, Bunbury, mark the point where the warm Indian Ocean waters collide with those of the cooler Southern Ocean. This area is renowned for its abundant wildlife, as well as its bountiful rivers.

The city was named more than 150 years ago after Lt Henry William St Pierre Bunbury, who was sent to explore the lands south of Fremantle in 1836. It now provides visitors with an excellent base for their own regional explorations, although the city itself offers many attractions - a stretch of beaches, caves and inlets, beach-and sea-fishing opportunities, lagoons, superior yachting facilities, picturesque picnic spots and dolphin cruises.

The surrounding hinterland features superb karri forests, spectacular coastline, pretty orchards, verdant grassland and farmstay opportunities. The surrounding towns are worthwhile exploring. Donnybrook is known for its apple orchards, wineries, arts and crafts, while at Harvey visitors will find some of Western Australia's prime beef and best oranges.

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Bunbury Visitor Information Centre

  • Ph: (08) 9721 7922
 

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  • Leeuwin Naturaliste NP

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Main Attractions

Manjimup

  • This region is best known for its towering karri and jarrah forests and is also home to the 'Four Aces' - 4 giant karri trees over 400 years old. The other karri trees here are hundreds of years old and grow over 75m tall.

Australind

  • This historic town is popular for boating, sailing, fishing, prawning, crabbing and windsurfing.

Bunbury

  • Bunbury offers a cosmopolitan seaside atmosphere of beaches, cafes and shopping and many nature-based attractions, such as the Mangrove Boardwalk.

Dolphin Discovery Centre

  • Experience the sight and sounds of these amazing sea mammals through an audiovisual show.

Koombana Bay dolphins

  • The bay is famed for its dolphins, which frolic in its protected waters.

Koombana Bay dolphins

  • The bay is famed for its dolphins, which frolic in its protected waters.

Mangrove Boardwalk

  • Mangroves have been growing here for about 25 000 years.

Old Goldfields Orchard and Cider Factory

  • Here the workings of Donnybrook's historic goldrush era are recreated, with gold panning just one of the activities available. There is a boutique cider factory where adults can taste different brews.

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