Bunbury Guide
The coastal city of Bunbury offers one of the most exciting holiday resorts in Western Australia. This cosmopolitan but friendly place offers a range of holiday possibilities for the discerning traveller.
- As the city is surrounded by water on three sides, the sea is a key part of its attraction. The local dolphin population enjoy a good relationship with the citizens and as a result, holidaymakers get the chance to interact with these intelligent creatures at the Dolphin Discovery Centre.
- Despite being a vibrant city there is plenty of opportunity for visitors to enjoy the local wildlife, and the Big Swamp Reserve is a must see for those who love nature.
- Maidens Tuart Forest is one of the last of its kind and offers a rare chance to see this disappearing habitat.
The city has a sophisticated café culture on the street known as Capuccino Strip. There are a number of award-winning restaurants offering a range of southwest Australian dishes. There are some excellent local wines or if you prefer, you could choose some beer or cider in one of the many bars.
If you are keen to absorb some culture on your holiday, there are many small galleries. The Regional Art Gallery is a former convent that you are unlikely to miss, as it is painted bright pink. If you prefer your art to be of the performance variety, the modern Entertainment Centre offers a year-round calendar of concerts and shows. The city is the shopping capital of the southwest and there are plenty of boutiques and other shops in large shopping centres or along the waterfront.
Bunbury accommodation offers options from golf resorts to quiet retreats, from serviced apartments to five-star hotels, from guesthouses to self-catering cottages, you are bound to find something to suit your budget and taste at this location.