Bunbury, known as the ‘City of Three Waters’, is a captivating destination where the surrounding coasts of calm Koombana Bay, the iconic Leschenault Inlet and the popular Back Beach make it the ultimate destination to dive into. As summer unfurls, the city’s green spaces glow under the warmth of the sun, beckoning everyone to embrace the joys of the beaches. While in winter, waterways flow, ripe for admiration and perfect for becoming active on in spring.
Koombana Bay is the ideal spot for a safe and calm swim, with a friendly pod of over 100 wild dolphins frequenting its waters. Visit the designated interaction zone on the shoreline at the Dolphin Discovery Centre, hosted regularly in the warmer months. The adventurous can also ride the waves at Buffalo Beach, Casuarina Point, or Back Beach. Beyond the water, Bunbury’s waterfront transformation adds an extra layer of charm. The revamped Casuarina Boat Harbour is a beacon of leisure and entertainment, with new playgrounds, picnic spots, and pathways weaving into the heart of the city, plus ample parking by Koombana Bay. New designated areas for boats coupled with plans for a boat racking and servicing area is setting Bunbury Waterfront up to become Western Australia’s most modern and exciting urban ocean gateway. An added family bonus, the new Jetty Baths Park playground makes for a captivating spot to bring the kids.
Nearby, discover Leschenault Inlet. Located on the inlet’s foreshore, visit the impressive Koolambidi Woola, Bunbury’s Youth Precinct, adding vibrancy to the community with opportunities for skateboarding, scootering or skating, mini golf, parkour and more. Discover the piratethemed splash park near the Bunbury Foreshore Discovery Parks close by, another delightful oasis of fun for the family. With water jets, splash buckets, barbecues, and shaded areas for relaxation, it’s set up for an afternoon of playful activity.
Meanwhile, Back Beach easily boasts some of the best sunsets you will ever find. An excellent spot for swimming, sunbathing, snorkelling. Underwater, the area transforms into a kaleidoscope of vibrant marine life. The limestone reefs provide a colourful display of oceanic life, easily accessible from the shore between Bunbury and Stratham. For those seeking deeper immersion, Octopus Garden Dive Charters offers unforgettable scuba diving experiences, including exploring the mesmerising Lena wreck and diving out of Casuarina Boat Harbour.
Head inland, and the aquatic adventure extends beyond the immersive city, further up and down the coast and into the hinterland. Stretching beyond to the beckoning ripples of Wellington Dam, the lively flow of the Collie River, and the vast coast from Peppermint Grove to Myalup Beach; Bunbury Geographe in its entirety is a treasure trove of water-based adventures. It’s a place where stand-up paddle boarding offers serene moments on shimmering waters, with stunning locations like Stockton Lake in Collie and Harvey Dam presenting vistas that take your breath away.
Bunbury Geographe features a host of rivers and dams where freshwater fish and crustaceans can be found — including Collie River, Wellington Dam and Harvey Dam. Offshore fishing spots are also available in abundance, thanks to region’s vast stretch of coast. Peppermint Grove Beach in Capel, the Hutt’s–Dalyellup Beach, Back Beach, Bunbury Harbour, the Cut and Binningup Beach are all prime places to start. Meanwhile, if you’re seeking a certain delicacy, surrounding inlets, estuaries and coast also offer plenty of places to scoop some blue swimmer crabs come December — all without the crowds you might find elsewhere. Whether you take to the waters for high adrenaline action, serene moments beside mirror-like pools, or to catch your next feast; Bunbury, the City of Three Waters, and surrounds truly captures the essence of water-based leisure
