Bunbury

Just 2hrs south of Perth, Bunbury is our coastal city of creativity.

Distance from Perth: 167km ( 1 hour 52 minutes)

Known for: Street art. Oceanside activities, Dolphins.

Bunbury is the City of Three Waters and a place where you can meet native animals at a wildlife park, shop local boutiques and spot vibrant street art before spending the evening immersed in the nightlife at one of the many bars and restaurants.

Just a 2hrs drive south from Perth will land you in the heart of Bunbury; a seaside city that offers protected beach bays mere minutes from budding local bars, trendy restaurants, boutique shops and alluring coffee houses and cafés dotting street art corners and hidden alleyways. One minute you can be walking down the main street, and in the next hit the water where wild bottlenose dolphins can be spotted close to shore.

Dolphin Discovery Centre

With so many dolphins living along the coast, Bunbury and Koombana Bay offer the perfect opportunity for dolphins and humans to meet and interact right. The Interaction Zone has been designated as a special dolphin protection area for this very purpose. Under strict license conditions set out by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (BDCA), the Centre has been able to offer a unique interactive experience on the beach right in front of the Centre since 1989. Dolphin Volunteers have been trained to ensure the interaction guidelines are followed and they will always be present on the beach to answer your questions and manage the interaction should dolphins visit the zone. Inside you'l find the beachside cafe and the new Interpretive Centre which showcases an expanded range of themed fish and coral aquariums.

Bunbury Regional Art Gallery

BRAG is housed in Bunbury's most iconic heritage listed building. Many traces of its past life as the Sisters of Mercy Convent can still be seen today. BRAG hosts nationally touring exhibitions from around the country - featuring some of the finest contemporary art being produced in Australia. With six different gallery spaces, BRAG is able to present a wide range of exhibitions, ensuring there is always something for everyone to get excited about. This iconic pink building contains over 900 works with a strong focus on Western Australian Art and selections from the collection are shown in curated exhibitions throughout the year.