Busselton Jetty

Discover the longest timber-piled jetty in the Southern Hemisphere. Take a walk or solar-powered train ride along the 1.841km Jetty, and visit the breathtaking Underwater Observatory located at the end of the Jetty to see our local marine life in their natural habitats. The newly opened Marine Discovery Centre located onshore opposite Shelter & Co will take you offshore to discover the mysterious deep sea marine environments of South West Australia. A unique experience situated in the beautiful Margaret River region.

Attraction

Experiences

Guided Tours
Snorkelling/Diving
Nature attraction

Wildlife Watching
Marine / Water-based tours
Retail

Sustainability Commitment

In recognition of the social and environmental risks posed by climate change, BJI is dedicated to reducing its emissions and has a goal of achieving Carbon Neutrality by2025.

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Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs

Accessibility considerations may be accommodated, contact operator for details

Accessibility Details

Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person
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Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss
Caters for people who use a wheelchair
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances
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Aerial view of the Busselton Jetty extending over calm blue water with three small blue buildings on stilts, a boat moored in the distance, and a sectioned-off swimming area.

Walk the Jetty

Enjoy breathtaking 360 degree views as you walk 1.8km to the end of the historic Busselton Jetty! There is a Bollard Trail with questions to answer, interpretive panels, memorial plaques, wind vanes, swimming platforms, life size whale mural, selfie direction dial as well as spotting wildlife!

An image of a row of blue boathouses on stilts extending over calm water, with a pier and sandy shore visible. Trees are in the background, and the sky is clear, capturing the tranquil beauty often seen at Busselton Jetty.

Interpretive Centre

Housed in the Interpretive centre is the Jetty Museum which allows visitors to discover the Jetty’s colourful 156 year history and amazing marine life through interactive displays, entry is free. The Jetty Gift Shop features a unique range of giftware, ‘ecoware’ and a distinctive range of souvenirs.

A train with passengers travels along the wooden pier of Busselton Jetty over clear turquoise water in Western Australia, attracting tourism. Swimmers are visible in the water below.

Jetty Train

All aboard the Stocker Preston Express! Sit back and relax while our train driver takes you on a 1.7 kilometre journey across the calm, clear waters of Geographe Bay, out to the end of the Jetty and home again.

Two people stand in front of an aquarium, observing a pillar encrusted with colorful coral and marine life, reminiscent of the vibrant scenes beneath the Busselton Jetty.

Underwater Observatory Tours

Descend 8m to the ocean floor via a spiral staircase to discover an awe inspiring forest of vividly coloured tropical and sub-tropical corals, sponges, fish and invertebrates. Eleven viewing windows at various levels within the Observatory allow visitors to look out on some of the 300 marine species that live beneath the Jetty.

A group of people observes various ocean-themed displays and interactive installations in a dark, modern museum exhibit at the Busselton Jetty.

Marine Discovery Centre

A captivating experience offers 30-minute viewings with interactive displays and immersive exhibits that will spark your curiosity and transport you into the wonders of marine life. Guided by a commitment to environmental stewardship and interactive education, the Marine Discovery Centre provides insights into Australia’s offshore marine parks, from the Geographe Marine Park to the Perth Canyon. Discover the intricate ecosystems thriving beneath the waves, explore the hidden world of microscopic marine life, and learn about the expansive open seas and mysterious underwater trenches.

Underwater scene featuring various sculptures covered in marine growth, with a school of small fish swimming among them. Sunlight filters through the water, illuminating the area beneath Busselton Jetty.

Underwater Sculpture Park

Eight metres below the ocean surface at the end of the Busselton Jetty is a brand new, diverse and artistically eye-catching Underwater Sculpture Park featuring 13 stunning sculptures crafted by artists from across Western Australia! The Underwater Sculpture Park and Artificial Reef Project contributes to the environmental preservation in Geographe Bay by creating hard seafloor habitats, a rarity in this part of the bay which is primarily dominated by seagrass meadows. Each underwater sculpture has been purposefully designed to serve as an artificial reef, offering marine life additional habitats within the bay.