Things to do in

Bunbury

The Dolphin Discovery Centre’s Dolphin Eco Cruise is for 90 minutes within Koombana Bay. We guarantee you to see dolphins *or you go again for free (subject to availability). Our vessel provides a 300 degree viewing platform designed to get you as close as possible to the dolphins without getting your feet wet. The protected bay offers the perfect opportunity to observe dolphins and wildlife. The team will introduce you to our local Bottlenose Dolphins as they interact in their natural environment. Many of the Dolphins seen on the cruise call Koombana Bay their home. They can be seen frolicking, playing, sleeping and feeding during the cruise. The informative commentary from the skipper of the boat will also keep you updated throughout the cruise. Toilet facility on board. Please arrive 45mins before your Dolphin Eco-Cruise at the Dolphin Discovery Centre. During the cooler months (May - September) our Boat leaves from an alternative beach approx. 5mins drive away with free parking, our friendly staff will give you direction and instructions for your departure. 50% Discount - Do not miss out. With any of our Cruises or Boat Tours you will receive a 50% Discount on Entry Prices to our fascinating Interpretive & Discovery Centre (open daily 9am-3pm). Book together or see our friendly Reception Team to receive your discount, available before or after your tour!

Join us for an intimate swim with the wild bottlenose dolphins in their natural environment. This tour is our most popular and exhilarating experience. Accompanied by our experienced tour guide and trained volunteers you will venture into the protected waters of Koombana Bay, the home of over 100 dolphins. Depending on dolphin sightings you will be guided into the water where the dolphins may elect to initiate interaction with the swimmers. We guarantee you to see wild dolphins in the water otherwise you can go again for free (subject to availability). As they are wild animals we cannot predict the level of interaction you may encounter as this is entirely up to the dolphins. An award-winning tour guaranteed to thrill designed and created by Marine Biologists with the welfare of the dolphins at the highest priority. Every tour is also a research and conservation trip as our staff and volunteers document animal populations, behaviour and much more that you can participate in. With your purchase you support our conservation, education, and research projects as an environmental charity and not-for-profit organisation. All equipment (warm wetsuits, mask & snorkel, water, snack) is provided. Storage facilities, changing rooms and hot showers are also available at the Centre. After the Tour we also provide Hot Barista Made Coffees or Beverages.

Our Interpretive Centre showcases an expanded range of themed fish and animals like sharks, octopus and coral aquariums plus our amazing 360-degree Digital Dolphinarium, as well as a fascinating Interpretation of the Koombana Bay environment and its history – geological, indigenous, marine and contemporary. We are open 7 days from 9am - 3pm. Your ticket is valid for the whole calendar day, we recommend 90 minutes but feel free to stay longer! It is an immersive experience, with activity centres, interactive displays, feeding programs (4 times daily) and tours that appeal to all age groups. The aquariums tell the story of our region from freshwater river to offshore reef and feature the marine plants and animals of our temperate zone. The centre provides a unique experience that uses embedded technology along with natural displays to create a memorable experience for visitors that complements the wild dolphin experience of our beach Interaction Zone and Dolphin Tours. The Dolphin Discovery Centre works with the wild Bottlenose dolphins of Koombana Bay and is dedicated to conservation, research and education. The centre is a not for profit organisation and thrives on the generosity of about 100 volunteers. If the dolphins choose to visit the Interaction Zone outside the centre we will make sure we let you know. It's a great opportunity to see wild dolphins in their natural environment. There are no dolphins in aquariums or ocean pens!

Step on board and cruise Flinders Bay in style on board the Alison Maree, the sturdiest charter vessel in the South West. Everyone is treated as a VIP on board the vessel with complimentary access available to the Skippers lounge. Listen to stories from our friendly Skippers or head down the front of the vessel and learn the history and movements of the whales from the experienced on board Marine Biologist, ask them as many questions as you like. Enjoy a morning or afternoon tea consisting of a hot drink or water and help yourself to some biscuits. With a 99% success sighting rating, you are almost 100% guaranteed to see whales on your tour, if not you can join a tour again for free. The tours are family friendly and suitable for all ages. It generally doesn't take long after departing the Marina until whales are sighted, with over 35000 Humpbacks migrating, binoculars aren't required, there's plenty to see. The cruise goes for approximately 2 hours in the sheltered waters of Flinders Bay, Augusta which is a resting place for the whales whilst on their northern migration. Quite often sighted here is the Southern Right whale - always amazing to see as they were once almost extinct from being hunted back in the whaling days, and due to their gestation period their populations haven't quite recovered as well as the Humpbacks. Our tours depart twice daily from the Augusta Boat Harbour, located on Leeuwin Road, a 5 minute drive from the Augusta Town Centre.

Begin day one by making a scenic drive from Perth to the charming seaside towns. First stop is Mandurah, where you’ll have a chance to stretch your legs or grab a coffee by the foreshore (at own expense). Then it’s on to Bunbury where you’ll visit the Featured Wood Gallery, before continuing onto Busselton, where you'll stop for lunch. Following lunch, take a leisurely walk along the famous Busselton Jetty, the longest timber jetty in the southern hemisphere stretching 1.1 miles (1.8 km) out into the picturesque Geographe Bay. From the jetty we continue south towards Margaret River and everyone’s favourite, the Margaret River Chocolate Company. Next, head to the McLeod family farm to see their horses & Western Grey Kangaroos in their natural environment. After a full day touring settle into your accommodation for the evening. (evening meal at own expense) On day 2, Enjoy breakfast at The White Elephant café by the beach. The tour goes underground at the spectacular Mammoth Cave, one of just a few caves in the south west which contains fossils of Megafauna. A scenic drive through the majestic Boranup Forest will leave you in awe of the beautiful Karri trees. Discover the different flavours of Jarrah, Karri & Marri honey in the forest. Then pass through Augusta, before arriving at the tallest lighthouse on mainland Australia, Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse. Take a guided tour and spot the point where the Southern and Indian oceans meet. You may be lucky enough to spot whales out in the distance.  Stop for lunch and at the Colour Patch restaurant with stunning views of the Blackwood River. On our return trip, enjoy wine tasting at an award-winning winery. You’ll then have some free time in town to stroll along the main street and pick up a special memento or gift to take home. Return to your accommodation at around 5:00 PM to relax after a busy day and dine at your leisure. (evening meal at own expense) After breakfast on day 3, visit Yahava Koffee Works and indulge in a tasting while hearing from the experts. The tour then visits two boutique vineyards showcasing Margaret River's renowned wines. At the second winery we enjoy cheese & crackers to a-company the wine tasting. All that wine tasting can build up an appetite, we sit down for a gourmet lunch at local favourite Olio Bello. Whilst here for lunch, its a great opportunity to sample their extensive range of extra virgin olive oils, balsamic's, relishes and produce. After lunch, we depart for Perth, usually arriving by approximately  6:00PM.

Discover the Margaret River wine region on a full-day tour. Visit 5 wineries, including Vasse Felix, and enjoy a 3-course lunch with wine. Be totally unwinded with a convenient pick-up at your address. From Bunbury to Margaret River, let us know where you are staying and we will be there! Busselton, Dunsborough, Yallingup, that's all good ! Head to your first stop, Credaro Estate, and sample some of their wines. Continue to Vasse Felix, Margaret River’s oldest vineyard. Enjoy a wine tasting at Vasse Felix and learn about the winery's philosophy of making great wines in healthy vineyard environments. Next, head to Clairault Estate or Vasse Felix for a 3-course lunch with wine. After lunch, visit Marri Wood Park for a wine tasting. Finish your day at After Hours Wines for a final wine tasting. Then, relax on the journey back to your address.

Meet at the Albany Visitor Centre. Meander through backroads to taste outstanding wines from wineries of the Mt Barker sub-region of the Great Southern appellation; known for its Rieslings. This region has a characteristically cool climate with slow ripening times which allows for the development of rich flavors and quality grape juice. Wine tasting begins at Gilbert Wines, home to the ‘lads’ and where a morning coffee might be preferred. At Plantagenet wines, you are taken to the tasting bench to choose your wine and make your purchase to accompany a scrumptious shared platter lunch of local produce. Then it's on to Galafrey Wines, another family-owned winery and home to prominent female wine-maker Kim Tyrer. From there head to West Cape Howe where you can sample wine from their extensive range, olive oil, or their own brand of coffee. Our Busy Blue Bus Tour guide will take care of the skipper duties, while you relax and enjoy the scenery and the sensational flavors of the region.