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Busselton Jetty

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Busselton Jetty is a 1,841-metre timber-piled jetty extending into Geographe Bay from Busselton, Western Australia.

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Why go

  • View coral and fish through eleven windows, eight metres below sea level.
  • Discover a diving trail of thirteen underwater sculptures by Western Australian artists.
  • Ride the solar-powered train along the jetty.

Opening hours

Today00:00 – 23:59Show all
Monday00:00 – 23:59
Tuesday00:00 – 23:59
Wednesday00:00 – 23:59
Thursday00:00 – 23:59
Friday00:00 – 23:59
Saturday00:00 – 23:59
Sunday00:00 – 23:59

Don't miss

  • Underwater ObservatoryIts chamber holds up to 40 people.Near the jetty’s end, 1.8 kilometres offshore.
  • Underwater sculpturesThe sculptures also form a marine habitat.Alongside the jetty.
  • Interpretive CentreVisit the jetty museum and gift shop; ticket sales are also here.50 metres offshore.
  • Marine Discovery CentreExplore interactive displays about offshore marine parks.Railway House, onshore.
  • Life-size whale muralA life-size whale mural is part of the jetty precinct.Jetty precinct.

With kids

  • The foreshore has a toddler playground with a train and a ship playground with water play.
  • A skatepark is on the foreshore.

Tips for your visit

  • Wear flat, comfortable shoes because the jetty has uneven surfaces.
  • Wind can stir up bay silt, reducing underwater visibility and closing the Observatory.
  • Drinking fountains are located on the foreshore and jetty.
  • The onshore Marine Discovery Centre offers an alternative when bad weather closes jetty attractions or time is limited.

Know before you go

  • The jetty is open 24 hours daily.
  • Prams and strollers cannot go on the jetty train or into the Underwater Observatory.
  • In 2025, the Underwater Observatory was scheduled to close while a new lift was installed.

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  1. Busselton Jetty is the Southern Hemisphere’s longest timber-piled jetty.

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  2. It is home to one of six underwater observatories worldwide.

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  3. Busselton Jetty is heritage listed.

History

The shallow bay led to the jetty’s construction. Its railway once connected to Western Australia’s rail network and the main line to Perth. After commercial shipping ceased, the jetty fell into disrepair. It was restored for heritage and tourism.

  1. 1864Construction began, and Henry Yelverton’s company won the tender.
  2. 1865The first 176-metre section opened to ships.
  3. 1960sRepeated extensions brought the jetty to its current length.
  4. 1971–1972The last commercial ship visited in October 1971; shipping ceased in 1972.
  5. 1978Cyclone Alby destroyed much of the shore end, prompting a campaign for repairs.
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  1. 1999A fire damaged 65 metres of the jetty.
  2. 2001A museum and Interpretive Centre opened near the shore end.
  3. 13 December 2003The Underwater Observatory opened after being built in Perth and floated to the site.
  4. 2011Refurbishment reopened the pier and railway to the public.
  5. 2017A solar-powered electric vehicle replaced the train.
  6. 2023Installation began on the underwater sculptures alongside the jetty.
  7. July 2024The Marine Discovery Centre opened.

Sources: Busselton Jetty - Wikipedia · Busselton - Wikivoyage (see) · Home - Busselton Jetty · Visitor Information - Busselton Jetty · Jetty History - Busselton Jetty · checked 28 Sep 2026

Where
17 Foreshore Parade Beach Front Busselton, Busselton

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Questions and answers

Can I still walk along Busselton Jetty if the observatory is closed?

Yes. Visitors can walk along the jetty during an observatory closure.

Where can I buy tickets for Busselton Jetty?

The Interpretive Centre sells tickets.

What do the memorial plaques along Busselton Jetty commemorate?

They commemorate people whose ashes were scattered from the jetty.

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