Busselton Jetty
The longest timber jetty in the Southern Hemisphere, about 1.8 kilometers long; ride the little train to the end and descend to an underwater observatory 8 meters below the surface to see coral reef fish.
Busselton Jetty was first built in 1865 and, after several extensions, now stretches about 1.84 kilometers, making it the longest timber-structure jetty in the Southern Hemisphere. Visitors can walk or take an electric mini train to the end, where the Underwater Observatory reaches about 8 meters below the sea surface. Through its windows you can see corals, sponges and fish clinging to the pylons. There is also the “Underwater Explorer” semi-submarine programme. The jetty entrance has a beach, a visitor centre and a museum. Walking onto the jetty, the train and the observatory each have separate fees, and the observatory requires a reservation. It is about 45 minutes' drive from the town of Margaret River.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 09:00–17:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Meelup Beach
- Ngilgi Cave
- Margaret River Chocolate Company
- Yallingup Beach
- Bunker Bay
- Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse
- Sugarloaf Rock
- Canal Rocks