Monique’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The new Dolphin Discovery Centre is a must - stand knee deep in water for free as the dolphins pop in for a visit and swim past you, have a coffee in the cafe overlooking Koombana Bay and visit the Interpretive Centre (entry fee applies).
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Dolphin Discovery Centre
off Koombana DrThe new Dolphin Discovery Centre is a must - stand knee deep in water for free as the dolphins pop in for a visit and swim past you, have a coffee in the cafe overlooking Koombana Bay and visit the Interpretive Centre (entry fee applies).
Get up close to some fabulous Australian native animals. Pat a kangaroo in their native habitat or take a walk through the bird aviary and feed one of the curious birds by hand! The dingos are unable to be patted now they are fully grown.
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Bunbury Wildlife Park
7 Prince Philip DrGet up close to some fabulous Australian native animals. Pat a kangaroo in their native habitat or take a walk through the bird aviary and feed one of the curious birds by hand! The dingos are unable to be patted now they are fully grown.
A great spot to take in sweeping views of Bunbury and our spectacular sunsets!
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Marlston Hill Lookout
10A Whale ViewA great spot to take in sweeping views of Bunbury and our spectacular sunsets!
Bunbury has some of Australia's best street art. Pick up a map at the Bunbury Regional Art Gallery (the big pink building) and take a walk through the streets.
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Bunbury
Bunbury has some of Australia's best street art. Pick up a map at the Bunbury Regional Art Gallery (the big pink building) and take a walk through the streets.
Pubs and entertainment
Victoria Street
Victoria StreetThe heart of Bunbury's CBD - enjoy a coffee in the bustling cafe strip.
Locals' favourite haunt - the vibrant front bar is the place to be, especially on a Friday and Saturday night and the restaurant serves fantastic pub fare - great portions, great food, great prices. There's a kid's area and families are welcome. The bar staff are friendly and part of the local scene.
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The Rose Hotel & Motel
27 Wellington StLocals' favourite haunt - the vibrant front bar is the place to be, especially on a Friday and Saturday night and the restaurant serves fantastic pub fare - great portions, great food, great prices. There's a kid's area and families are welcome. The bar staff are friendly and part of the local scene.
Fitzgerald's is the popular local nightclub and a great place if you want a great night out from late evening.
Fitzgerald's Irish Bar
22 Victoria StFitzgerald's is the popular local nightclub and a great place if you want a great night out from late evening.
Great local food - a real must for lunch or dinner!
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Market Eating House
9 Victoria StGreat local food - a real must for lunch or dinner!
The Thai restaurant to beat all Thai restaurants - a big favourite with locals - it's BYO and does takeaway too.
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White Elephant
38 Victoria StThe Thai restaurant to beat all Thai restaurants - a big favourite with locals - it's BYO and does takeaway too.
Neighbourhoods
Instead of turning left into the CBD onto Stirling Street, take a right a walk about 5 minutes up through the Stirling Street Heritage area, along the banks of the Leschenault Inlet and up to the East Bunbury Village. There are two great little cafes, The Happy Wife and Corners on King, as well as Paddie's Patties Burger Bar, The Parade Hotel which is right on the water and there is even a hairdresser.
East Bunbury
Instead of turning left into the CBD onto Stirling Street, take a right a walk about 5 minutes up through the Stirling Street Heritage area, along the banks of the Leschenault Inlet and up to the East Bunbury Village. There are two great little cafes, The Happy Wife and Corners on King, as well as Paddie's Patties Burger Bar, The Parade Hotel which is right on the water and there is even a hairdresser.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
You can walk into the CBD!
You can easily walk into the Bunbury CBD from the Townhouse, it's about a two minute walk to Centrepoint Shopping Centre and from there you can explore the CBD.
The Dolphin Discovery Centre is a 30 minute walk, on the other side of the Leschenault Inlet, but you can get there via the Inlet walk through Queen's Gardens, or it's a two minute drive.
It's a five minute drive to Big Swamp Wildlife Park.
The Geographe Wine Region is in the picturesque Ferguson Valley and is what Margaret River used to be like 30 years ago! Or take a day trip to Busselton (30 minutes) and Margaret River (1 hour).