The Busselton Jetty is an iconic tourist attraction in Western Australia, boasting the title of the longest timber-piled jetty in the Southern Hemisphere at 1.8 kilometres long.
Starting from the blue boat-shed style Interpretive Centre, the jetty offers several ways to explore its underwater secrets.
Visitors can stroll the length of the jetty on foot or hop board the cherry-red electric Jetty Train, which transports you across the sea by solar power.
Upon reaching the final section of the jetty, descend to the Underwater Observatory to witness the vibrant marine environment below. This facility showcases vivid corals and hundreds of marine species visible through large glass viewing windows.
On the surface, remember to look down at the end of the jetty to admire the life-sized paintings of a blue whale, southern right whale and humpback whale by local artist Ian Mutch.
Tickets for the Underwater Observatory Tour include a return train ride and a 45-minute guided tour. Bookings are highly recommended and can be made online, at the Interpretive Centre or over the phone.
While there’s a small café serving drinks at the Underwater Observatory, you’ll find more extensive dining options along the nearby Busselton Foreshore.
Photo: Tourism Western Australia
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