Guidebook for Bunbury

Sheryl And Lesley
Sheryl And Lesley
Guidebook for Bunbury

Arts & Culture

BREC hosts live theatre, International Movies, over 200 events each year and has been awarded 2017 Performing Arts Centre of the year.
17 locals recommend
Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre
2 Blair St
17 locals recommend
BREC hosts live theatre, International Movies, over 200 events each year and has been awarded 2017 Performing Arts Centre of the year.
Bunbury Regional Art Galleries range of exhibitions by local artists, as well cutting edge touring exhibitions from around the country. It is housed inside one of Bunbury’s oldest historic buildings, the pink former convent. It is located in the central heart of Bunbury about 10 minutes walk from our place.
20 locals recommend
Bunbury Regional Art Gallery
64 Wittenoom St
20 locals recommend
Bunbury Regional Art Galleries range of exhibitions by local artists, as well cutting edge touring exhibitions from around the country. It is housed inside one of Bunbury’s oldest historic buildings, the pink former convent. It is located in the central heart of Bunbury about 10 minutes walk from our place.

Sightseeing

Walk to the top of the Marlston Hill Lookout Tower to enjoy spectacular panoramic views over Bunbury Harbour and Koombana Bay. It stands proud on the site of the original Bunbury lighthouse. Enjoy a walk from the lookout to the new chequered lighthouse that stands 25 metres tall
18 locals recommend
Marlston Hill Lookout
10A Whale View
18 locals recommend
Walk to the top of the Marlston Hill Lookout Tower to enjoy spectacular panoramic views over Bunbury Harbour and Koombana Bay. It stands proud on the site of the original Bunbury lighthouse. Enjoy a walk from the lookout to the new chequered lighthouse that stands 25 metres tall

Food Scene

Definitely our favourite local restaurant, this vibrant Italian does fabulous antipasti, pasta, pizza's and delicious fresh WA seafood. You must book as it is always busy. Open Tuesday lunch to Saturday.
7 locals recommend
Nicola's
62 Victoria St
7 locals recommend
Definitely our favourite local restaurant, this vibrant Italian does fabulous antipasti, pasta, pizza's and delicious fresh WA seafood. You must book as it is always busy. Open Tuesday lunch to Saturday.
Such a lovely cafe for breakfast or lunch. They produce fresh, delicious food and coffee with some variations to the standard menu. Take your luck to get a seat as it's so popular with locals. Open 7 days.
9 locals recommend
Benesse Bunbury
83 Victoria St
9 locals recommend
Such a lovely cafe for breakfast or lunch. They produce fresh, delicious food and coffee with some variations to the standard menu. Take your luck to get a seat as it's so popular with locals. Open 7 days.
Good small restaurant/bar for platters and tapas. Try the cheese sticks for a starter.
7 locals recommend
Yours Or Mine
25 Symmons St
7 locals recommend
Good small restaurant/bar for platters and tapas. Try the cheese sticks for a starter.
Visit the Bunbury Farmers Market for a great range of fresh local produce, free tastings and market made meals. Vegetables and fruits are fantastically fresh… It’s a grocer’s delight! You can also order platters, desserts, quiches, salads & gift hampers via their website.
47 locals recommend
Bunbury Farmers Market
2 Vittoria Rd
47 locals recommend
Visit the Bunbury Farmers Market for a great range of fresh local produce, free tastings and market made meals. Vegetables and fruits are fantastically fresh… It’s a grocer’s delight! You can also order platters, desserts, quiches, salads & gift hampers via their website.

Parks & Nature

You will be delighted if you book onto one of the Dolphin Discovery Centre boat tours. If you are lucky you will have a wonderful experience swimming with the many dolphins who are present in Koombana Bay. Such a lovely outing and just a short walk from our home. INTERPRETIVE CENTRE DOLPHIN ECO CRUISES SWIM WITH THE DOLPHINS INTERACTION ZONE INTERPRETIVE CENTRE Our impressive Interpretive Centre now showcases an expanded range of themed fish and coral aquariums and our amazing 360-degree Digital Dolphinarium, as well as an interpretation of the Koombana Bay environment and its history – geological, indigenous, marine and contemporary. It is an immersive experience, with activity centres, interactive displays, feeding programs and tours that appeal to all age groups. The aquariums tell the story of our region from freshwater river to offshore reef and feature the marine plants and animals of our temperate zone. The Centre provides a unique experience that uses embedded technology along with natural displays to create a memorable experience for visitors that compliments the wild dolphin experience of our beach Interaction Zone and Dolphin Tours. Please book your session time, to avoid disappointment.
61 locals recommend
Dolphin Discovery Centre
off Koombana Dr
61 locals recommend
You will be delighted if you book onto one of the Dolphin Discovery Centre boat tours. If you are lucky you will have a wonderful experience swimming with the many dolphins who are present in Koombana Bay. Such a lovely outing and just a short walk from our home. INTERPRETIVE CENTRE DOLPHIN ECO CRUISES SWIM WITH THE DOLPHINS INTERACTION ZONE INTERPRETIVE CENTRE Our impressive Interpretive Centre now showcases an expanded range of themed fish and coral aquariums and our amazing 360-degree Digital Dolphinarium, as well as an interpretation of the Koombana Bay environment and its history – geological, indigenous, marine and contemporary. It is an immersive experience, with activity centres, interactive displays, feeding programs and tours that appeal to all age groups. The aquariums tell the story of our region from freshwater river to offshore reef and feature the marine plants and animals of our temperate zone. The Centre provides a unique experience that uses embedded technology along with natural displays to create a memorable experience for visitors that compliments the wild dolphin experience of our beach Interaction Zone and Dolphin Tours. Please book your session time, to avoid disappointment.
Across the road is Jetty Baths, a well appointed playground and gentle bay where you often see dolphins close to the shore. Enjoy the vista of yachts in the marina or take a walk, jog or cycle on the paths from Jetty Baths to the Back Beach and along Ocean Drive.
Jetty Baths
41 Casuarina Drive
Across the road is Jetty Baths, a well appointed playground and gentle bay where you often see dolphins close to the shore. Enjoy the vista of yachts in the marina or take a walk, jog or cycle on the paths from Jetty Baths to the Back Beach and along Ocean Drive.

Getting Around

Bunbury Passenger Terminal is a train and bus station for Transwa services. The terminal is located in East Bunbury, It is the terminus station for the Australind train service to/from Perth along the South Western line.
TransBunbury Bus Depot
Bunbury Passenger Terminal is a train and bus station for Transwa services. The terminal is located in East Bunbury, It is the terminus station for the Australind train service to/from Perth along the South Western line.
If you like birds, and Australian animals you can see them here. Maybe even hold a snake if you're game.
35 locals recommend
Bunbury Wildlife Park
7 Prince Philip Dr
35 locals recommend
If you like birds, and Australian animals you can see them here. Maybe even hold a snake if you're game.