All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. From a depth of 8 m 26 ft below sea level, you can observe over 300 marine species, including colorful tropical corals and a variety of fish. Enjoy an early morning yoga session, sunset train rides, underwater night tour,underwater helmet walk and mermaid tours. Be sure to observe standoff regulations if approaching whales or dolphins in private vessels. Busselton jetty whale watching whale watch western australia. Pier in busselton, wa foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. The heritage listed busselton jetty is a great stop when visiting the margaret river region, just two and a half hours drive south of perth. Busselton fishing spots vary and the fishing action is seasonal, however there is. Bottlenose dolphins are also regular inhabitants of geographe bay. Im going to perth next june but unfortunately i have planned my accomodation already so i am not planning to spend overnight in mr. Busselton jetty, margaret river ticket price timings. Our very friendly team are at the the disabled dive platform at the deep end of the busselton jetty from 9am most days.
A must see for any visitor to the margaret river wine region. Dhu force best whale watching boat tours busselton. Check out the best tours and activities to experience busselton jetty. A rare whale calf has been spotted right up close to the historic busselton jetty in western australias south west, as the annual whale migration gets into full swing. Essential information for your busselton jetty undersea walk. A special busselton jetty whale watching journey for us as we welcomed onboard our interstate vip guests to enjoy. From a depth of 8 m 26 ft below sea level, you can observe over 300 marine species, including.
Whale watching tours can be arranged at the busselton and dunsborough visitors centres and on. High quality busselton jetty inspired canvas prints by independent artists and designers from around the world. The first jetty was only 528 feet long and a 430 foot extension was added in 1875. Dunsborough is perfectly located for the annual whale watching season, between september and december, when southern right, humpback, pygmy and blue whales are moving across geographe bay. Construction of the jetty began in 1865 and while it started off only 161m long. Whale watching busselton,western australia all sea charters. Skip the guesswork by booking a guided tour that takes you out onto the pristine waters of busselton to encounter the magnificent, charismatic mammals as they migrate south. Visit busselton jetty on your trip to busselton or australia. Turn your home, office, or studio into an art gallery, minus the snooty factor. Weve had lots of sightings of whales in geographe bay from the jetty this season. With 50 seats available and trips leaving throughout the day, the jetty train is the perfect way to experience the busselton jetty. Dive busselton jettys aim is simple to delight, educate, entertain each and every one of our guests, and keep them very safe and wanting to come back for more.
The mural came to life thanks to nev connor drone work, dulux and bunnings. Jump on board the famous jetty train to reach the spectacular underwater observatory. Busselton whale watching tours offer the benefit of stepping onboard our vessel dhu force from the historic busselton jetty platform. Mermaid tours, jet adventure thrill rides, whale watching tours and much. There is an experience to suit every age and taste with an endless option of summer tours at the jetty.
Busselton marina busselton jetty tourist park caravan. The margaret river region plays host to an estimated 35,000 whales including humpbacks, southern right and sometimes blue migrating from the antarctic. Jetties for this purpose were built at wonnerup, busselton and quindalup, of which only the busselton jetty remains. At 1841 metres the busselton jetty offers an unprescedented opportunity to walk almost two kilometers out into geographe bay. The jetty train is a solar powered and travels at 6km an hour along the length of the jetty in busselton. If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform busselton jetty chalets in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Located near dunsborough, the hmas swan dive wreck is one of western australias most spectacular artificial reefs and is a mecca for scuba divers. Ningaloo whaleshark swim is committed to becoming one of western australias leading tourism businesses, and one of the leading whale shark tour operations. Apr 10, 2016 another day with the quadcopter out at busselton.
Deterioration started as maintenance was suspended when it was closed in 1972. A place to share all your memories of busselton, photos, videos and stories. The people of busselton have done an amazing job restoring the jetty and making it what it is today. We are so confident you will see the whale of your tour, we offer a 100% guaranteed return tour for free. Every year world leading scientists converge on the southwest to study these amazing animals. I watch another whale glide out of the water and it slaps its tail with a huge splash. Reserve your spot today and pay when youre ready for thousands of tours on viator. Therefore, if you were squidding 500 metres south of the jetty, you would have had a fair bit of congestion with cars on queen street. World of whales at busselton jetty your margaret river. American whalers also recognized geographe bay as a bountiful source of whales and these sailors regularly. The busselton jetty is also home to an underwater observatory.
Our tours will depart daily from the busselton jetty at 9. Busselton jetty tourist park formally kookaburra caravan park is approximately 225km from perth. Having hosted cinefestoz film festival for over ten years a. Busselton takes centre stage in new feature film go. Possibly the best and most popular way to see whales in the wild is on a whale watching cruise. Jan 05, 2016 this beautiful lifesize whale mural on the busselton jetty is the work of talented dunsborough artist ian mutch.
A lovely day greeted us and we made our way out into the pristine waters that are home to wildlife both local and visiting, including our migratory whales. Jump on board and take the leisurely train ride along the jetty. Yoga on the jetty practice yoga out to sea with a 360 degree view of the ocean. Busselton, australia cruise ship shore excursions and tours. Nov 24, 2016 busselton jetty whale mural from ian mutch on vimeo. You too can join the hundreds of other satisfied customers who have witnessed these gentle giants in their natural environment migrating humpback and southern right whales leave the cold, food rich antarctic waters and begin arriving in augusta. Busselton jetty whale mural from ian mutch on vimeo. Choose from a morning of afternoon tour and enjoy the opportunity to explore busselton jetty the worlds longest pier at the same time. Downloads busselton jetty swim busselton jetty swim. Heading out to sea we passed the busselton jetty and chugging along it we spotted the tourist train which runs its length. Whale watching busselton departing from busselton jetty provided by all sea charters. Hear about the types of whales found in the south west. You will get free entry to the iconic busselton jetty, 10% off at the local gift shop and you will get up close to these gentle giants on an amazing and luxurious vessel. All sea charters specialize in whale watching in western australia and eco tours departing from augusta and busselton, western australia.
Whale watching cruise from busselton, augusta or dunsborough. The margaret river region plays host to an estimated 35,000 whales including humpbacks, southern right and sometimes blue migrating from the antarctic between june and december every year. Join all sea charters for the ultimate western australian whale watching experience youll never forget. The facebook post of the whales from the sky video has received over 50,000 hits from all over the world, she said. We invite you to join us for a breathtaking adventure, diving, snorkelling or helmet diving on the busselton jetty. The capes region is ideal for scuba diving and snorkelling. Gateway to the world famous margaret river wine region and home to the iconic busselton jetty and its amazing waterfront precinct, busselton is an ideal destination for your whale watching experience. Overview the busselton jetty has had more than its share of trials and tribulations over the years. The train ride down the jetty was a highlight and my son loves looking out at the ocean and saying fishy. It was partially destroyed by cyclone albie in 1978 and again by fire in 1999. Whale watch western australia whale watching perth. Busselton is a small town approximately 3 hours south of perth, it is known for its sheltered beach as swell is blocked by cape cape naturaliste and reef. Jetties for this purpose were built at wonnerup, busselton and quindalup. You can conveniently step onboard one of the tour boats that leave daily from either the busselton jetty or port.
Six more extensions followed with the final one being completed in 1960. This beautiful lifesize whale mural on the busselton jetty is the work of talented dunsborough artist ian mutch. The longest wooden jetty in the southern hemisphere, busselton jetty stretches almost 2 km 1. You can ride the train there and then join a guided tour. Dont miss out on great deals for things to do on your trip to busselton. We went to busselton on a family holiday and absolutely loved it. The 10 best hotels near busselton jetty in busselton, australia. Each room includes a private private bathroom and free wifi. Busselton has a longstanding connection to the film industry. A whale can weigh in around 45,000 kilos, dean tells us and the boat weighs around 20,000 kilos. Howies scuba provides dive information including photographs and video of scuba diving in perth wa, its main focus is. It is also a fantastic place to go whale watching whihc is enjoyed each year by west australians and both national and international visitors. A special busselton jetty whale watching journey for us as we welcomed onboard our interstate vip guests to enjoy an afternoon out on the water in geographe bay.
From september each year the whales are in geographe bay. Independent art hand stretched around super sturdy wood frames. Busselton is one of western australias favourite seaside towns, nestled at the northern end of beautiful geographe bay. Checkin at busselton jetty, augusta boat harbor or quindalup boat ramp, then climb aboard the tradewind iii.
Being in close proximity to the tall timber country, busselton soon established itself as a leading port and from 1850, timber was being exported and the small town prospered. Rare whale calf brushes up next to busselton jetty, wows. Whale watching in busselton whale watch western australia. Busselton is known for its long wooden piled jetty, crystal clear waters of geographe bay, and now as the location of a fabulous new feature film go. Day trip from perth to busselton perth forum tripadvisor. Busselton marina busselton jetty tourist park this is the ideal location to take advantage of the convenience of a private jetty. However, ill like to take a day trip to busselton jetty. Whale watching busselton western australia naturaliste. The tourist holiday town of busselton in western australia is famous for its world renowned 1. Descend 8 metres below the waters surface to discover some of the. Descending 8 metres below sea level, visitors can view the corals and fish life through eleven viewing windows. Construction started in 1864 using locally cut hardwood timber. It is a 10minute walk from busselton jetty and the town.
Mermaid tours, jet adventure thrill rides, whale watching tours and much more. Jetty train 9am5pm busselton jetty update due to the current covid19 pandemic the interpretive centre, underwater observatory and train will be closed until further notice at this stage, you may still take a walk on the jetty to get some fresh air and sunshine please remember to practice social distancing virtual high five. The dolphins swam around and under the pier not far from the swimming area. Just 492 feet from busselton jetty and beach, observatory guest house offers bed and breakfast accommodations.
For whale watching in busselton, naturaliste charters and all sea charters board passengers from the busselton jetty for halfday trips out to sea in search of whales. See 395 photos and 23 tips from 2502 visitors to busselton jetty. Short view aerial footage of whales to scale mural. We would like you to experience the indian or southern ocean like never before with a whale watching cruise or scenic tour. The main attraction of busselton is the busselton jetty, the longest timberpiled jetty in the southern hemisphere, and is the most popular tourist attraction in the state. The 10 best hotels near busselton jetty in busselton. Whale watching busselton departing from busselton jetty. Ive been there a couple of times and it really is a oneofakind experience. Whale watch western australia whale watching perth, western. Descend 8 metres below the waters surface to discover some of the 300 different marine. Join us for an evening of sensory delight discovering the wonderful world of whales. The busselton jetty also has an underwater observatory which was built to take you beneath the waves of geographe bay.
World of whales at busselton jetty your margaret river region. Sit back and relax while the driver takes you on a journey across the calm, clear waters of geographe bay. You too can join the hundreds of other satisfied customers who have witnessed these gentle giants in their natural environment. Busselton jetty is the longest wooden jetty or pier in the southern hemisphere, stretching almost 2 km out to sea from the town of busselton, western australia. The busselton jetty, eagle bay, meelup and castle rock are calm and ideal for snorkelers. Busselton jetty is operated by a non profit community organisation known as. The whales have arrived in geographe bay mandalay resort. Busselton jetty environment and conservation association chief executive lisa shreeve said the painting was another drawcard for people to visit the jetty. Please note that busselton jetty chalets does not accept payments with american express credit cards. We hit the jackpot with many bird sightings and a pod of dolphins.
I guess you were in fact 500 metres west of the jetty. Another striking difference between our may visit and our march visit was the great increase in the amount of wildlife we saw. Drop in for a chat, or to book onto our next tour, or just see the tours in action. Busselton jetty, said to be australias largest artificial reef, is the longest wooden pylon jetty in the southern hemisphere and supports over 300 marine species.
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