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A trip to Bunbury, Australia.

🌈Bunbury is a coastal city in Western Australia, known for its wild but friendly bottlenose dolphins. Here are some things to know about Bunbury:🌱 1⃣**Dolphin Watching and Interaction**: Bunbury is home to many maritime legends and is a gateway to one of the most biodiverse regions in southwestern Australia. Here, you can enjoy world-class wines, pristine beaches, and giant timber forests all in one day. You can also go on a dolphin watching and swimming tour in Koombana Bay to meet dolphins.🌿 2⃣**Location**: Bunbury is located south of Perth and is less than two hours from the blue waters of Koombana Bay via the Kwinana Freeway and Forrest Highway. Regular charter flights from Perth also provide quick access to Bunbury.🌿 3⃣**Culture and Activities**: Bunbury is known as a cultural hub with a wide range of activities, including opera, theater, comedy, and works by renowned contemporary Australian artists. The "Cappuccino Strip," waterfront restaurants, and the bright lights of the entertainment center are great places for those looking to enjoy the hustle and bustle from dawn to dusk.🌿 4⃣**Nature and Adventure**: At Mangrove Bay near the Leschenault Inlet, nature lovers can walk among the southernmost mangroves in Western Australia and see what the coast looked like 20,000 years ago. Golfers can tee off at one of three internationally renowned courses, and young families can meet more animals at the area's wildlife parks.🌿 5⃣**Accommodation Options**: Bunbury offers a wide range of accommodation options, including fully equipped beachfront resorts, city motels, affordable cabins, caravan parks, and backpacker hostels.🌿 6⃣**History and Architecture**: Bunbury is also a rich source of history, with many museums, gold rush-era buildings, and heritage hotspots. For example, the Rose Hotel was built in 1865, and the Parade Hotel has been a Bunbury institution since 1897.🌿 7⃣**Culinary Experiences**: Bunbury offers a variety of culinary experiences, including Middle Eastern and Turkish-style market restaurants, as well as St. Aidan Wines, which offers comfort food and award-winning wines.🌿 8⃣**Dolphin Discovery Centre**: Located on the shores of Koombana Bay, the Dolphin Discovery Centre has a dedicated interpretive center and interactive area where visitors can meet more than 100 bottlenose dolphins that frequent the calm waters.🌿 🏞Bunbury is a vibrant coastal city that offers a wealth of natural experiences, cultural activities, and historical exploration opportunities.🛣
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Posted: Oct 30, 2024
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