Busselton is a town on geographe bay in the south west region of western australia. Visit western australias first bean to bar chocolate maker. Whale watching margaret river is the top of the wish list for most tourists and travellers over the australian winter months. Whale watching in australia is a breathtaking privilege that can turn your western australia holiday into an unforgettable adventure. Whale watching in busselton whale watch western australia. Busselton whale watching tours offer the benefit of stepping onboard our vessel dhu force from the historic busselton jetty platform. Dunsborough is perfectly located for the annual whale watching season, between september and december, when southern right, humpback, pygmy and blue whales are moving across geographe bay.
Busseltondunsborough mail delivers latest news from busselton nsw including sport, weather, entertainment and lifestyle. This is a test page for this new port listing, details of a range of shore excursions for this port of call are being prepared now and will be ready for the start of the 202021 cruise season due to begin in october 2020. Whale watching busselton,western australia all sea charters. The tuart forest that spreads along the coast north of busselton is the only natural stand of eucalyptus gomphocephala in the world. Cape leeuwin offers protection and an opportunity to meet other whales who are resting in the bay, being the breeding season this is perfect for the males. Busselton may be a small town in western australia, but it quickly grabbed my heart. Whale watching dunsborough starting september 2019 book. Last spring high tide at busselton was on sun 10 may height. Augusta and busselton are perfectly placed to view these spectacular wild animals as they make their way past, often stopping off for a rest and play. Join in the fun of the festival of busselton sandcastle competition on sunday january 21 on the beach near the jetty between the goose and equinox. At one time it was extensively logged but luckily what remains today was preserved as national park before it was all wiped out. Enter an 11 digit australian mobile number in the format 614 00 123 123. Things to do in margaret river australias south west.
Construction started in 1864 using locally cut hardwood timber. Seeing them basking or at play in the bay is an unforgettable experience when viewed from tour boats, or from vantage points such as cape naturaliste as they. Heading out to sea we passed the busselton jetty and chugging along it we spotted the tourist train which runs its length. Whale watching busselton departing from busselton jetty.
Naturaliste charters are the founders at the forefront of whale watching in the region, with over 25 years experience navigating the pristine, cetaceanrich waters of was southwest coastline. Founded in 1832 by the bussell family, busselton is 220 km 140 mi southwest of perth, the capital of western australia. Busselton jetty update due to the current covid19 pandemic the interpretive centre, underwater observatory and train will be closed until further notice at this stage, you may still take a walk on the jetty to get some fresh air and sunshine please remember to practice social distancing virtual high five. It was connected by railway to perth, as recently as 50 years ago. Legend charters conduct annual whale watching cruises in geographe bay between the months of september, october and november. We are so confident you will see the whale of your tour, we offer a 100% guaranteed return tour for free. As of the 2016 census, busselton had a population of 25,329. A tour guide will ensure you see all the secret spots and have the best trip possible. These are just two of the amazing and interesting facts of a whale species that has captured the imagination of generations of. The season changes slightly with different activity levels and as the humpback migration passes through geographe bay while the southern right whales start to. Enjoy a 2hour whalewatching cruise on a comfortable vessel with a naturalist guide.
Blue whale season 2019 whale watch western australia. Located in busselton, within a 5minute walk of busselton beach and 0. Cruise through the waters where the giants are, and see them at their most playful. Their sheer size, grace and presence will steal your heart. Whale watching in margaret river whale watch western. An estimated 35,000 whales migrate along the coastline of your margaret river region each year that. It will be advertised in the west australian newspaper.
Busselton is a city in the south west region of the australian state of western australia. Busselton whale watching eco tours, book now available, book now available. City of busselton councillors have deferred a vote on a proposed sand mine in kaloorup until march 11. The city of busselton has received a surge in the number of ships booked to visit the south west region over the current and next cruising season. The south west of western australia has the longest whale watching season in australia, starting in augusta in june.
The season changes slightly with different activity levels and as the humpback migration passes through geographe bay while the southern right whales start to depart the area in october with their calves. Busselton, australia cruise ship shore excursions and tours. Naturaliste charters are the longest running whale watching company in the. Busseltondunsborough mail queen street, busselton, wa. The yellow shading corresponds to daylight hours between sunrise and sunset at busselton. The first jetty was only 528 feet long and a 430 foot extension was added in 1875. Whale watch western australia whale watching perth.
Busselton dunsborough times queen street, busselton, wa. The whale watching northern migration season in augusta beginning in late may goes right through to the end of augusta with the southern right whales staying even longer until the end of september into october. Busselton and surrounding areas members to post info on items for sale, garages sales, swapping, wanting. Enter a 10 digit australian mobile number in the format 0400 123 123. Whale watching in western australia legend charters. The state government public submission period commenced on the 12th of february 2020 and will run for 30 days. Book now and join us for the whale watching or deep sea fishing encounter of a lifetime. With over 30 years experience on the ocean, legend charters invites you on board dhu force to enjoy a legendary adventure the one you will remember for years to come. Best whale watching spots in busselton, margaret river and. Browse the latest properties for sale in busselton and find your dream home with. Mermaid tours, jet adventure thrill rides, whale watching tours and much. The city covers an area of 1,455 km 2 562 sq mi and had a population of 36,686 as at the 2016 census. Busselton dunsborough mail delivers latest news from busselton nsw including sport, weather, entertainment and lifestyle.
You too can join the hundreds of other satisfied customers who have witnessed these gentle giants in their natural environment migrating humpback and southern right whales leave the cold, food rich antarctic waters and begin arriving in augusta, western australia. Whale watching australia a holiday experience you will never forget. The tide charts below show the height, time and date of high and low tides for the next 30 days. We probably wouldnt have gone to busselton at all had a family friend not lived there and, to be honest, id never even heard of the place. Busselton dunsborough times, busselton, western australia. It contains two large towns, busselton and dunsborough, and a number of smaller towns the city office is located on southern drive. Cape leeuwin whale watching whale watch western australia. Whale watching geographe bay busselton legend charters. The tide chart above shows the height and times of high tide and low tide for busselton, australia the red flashing dot shows the tide time right now. Festival of busselton sandcastle competition busselton jetty. Please visit our site and make a booking during the months august to december. Whale watching western australia naturaliste charters. Lee busselton in the south west whale watch western.
Search the latest properties for sale in busselton and find your ideal house with. We are the central gateway for tenders being advertised throughout australia and new zealand by all levels of government, and the private and public sectors. An incredible last day for blue whale season 2019 and a very special season it has been not only for the blues but many special sightings of the unique and rare who call perth canyon home for a short time each year. With a 6month season, from june to early december, your margaret river region is one of the best places to whale watch in australia. A place to share all your memories of busselton, photos, videos and stories. Situated at the tip of southern western australia, the margaret river region offers some of the best south west sights, attractions and experiences in one convenient location. Busselton buy, sell and swap public group facebook.
By spring, whales have migrated further north and can be seen from vantage points around dunsborough and busselton until the start of summer. Media in category busselton, western australia the following 54 files are in this category, out of 54 total. Busselton news, sport and weather busseltondunsborough. Busselton was a very early settled farming and timber port in a sheltered geographe bay, just south of the larger bunbury. The judges will choose winners from various age and family categories. Terms and conditions apply get in touch for full details. Enjoy a 2hour whale watching cruise on a comfortable vessel with a naturalist guide. Depart from augusta or perth and set out on the waters of geographe bay in search of humpback whales and southern right whales, in addition to seals, dolphins, and seabirds. Sep 14, 2017 the south west of western australia has the longest whale watching season in australia, starting in augusta in june. I watch another whale glide out of the water and it slaps its tail with a huge splash. The city of busselton is a local government area in the south west region of western australia, approximately 230 km 140 mi south of perth, the state capital. Offering usually calm and sheltered waters, the very best way to see magnificent humpback and southern right whales up close is to book a fully guided whale watching tour. A whale can weigh in around 45,000 kilos, dean tells us and the boat weighs around 20,000 kilos. We hope everyone had a wonderful mothers day download photos here.
Busselton river cottage, busselton updated 2020 prices. Humpbacks are showboats and can often be seen breaching and swimming near the surface, which is why they are famous for whale watching tours. Top places to visit in busselton universal jetsetters. Lying approximately 230 kilometres from the capital city of perth, it is home to iconic busselton jetty, the longest wooden jetty structure in the southern hemisphere.
Join all sea charters for the ultimate western australian whale watching experience youll never forget. Central arc queen street, busselton wa 6280 08 9752 3926. Busselton jetty is operated by a non profit community organisation known as. Whale watching in dunsborough whale watch western australia.
The whale watching southern migration season in busselton begins in early september every year and is available until late november. Although small, there are so many amazing places to visit in busselton and i couldnt be happier we decided to go. Get the monthly weather forecast for busselton, western australia, australia, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. Nov 25, 2017 busselton may be a small town in western australia, but it quickly grabbed my heart. Busselton was voted western australias top tourist town in 1995, 1996, and 2005. Whale watching in the margaret river region busselton. Our first sighting was an example of what happens when males do meet a female whale in flinders bay the competition pod had begun. This impressive mammal holds the record of the largest toothed predator on earth and the biggest brain of any animal extinct or living today. We would love to see you on a tour during the whale season. Next high spring tide at busselton will be on tue 26 may height.
The region is renowned for agriculture and viticulture, and with a growing younger population, busselton is slowly. Busselton is a coastal city on geographe bay, in the south west corner of western australia. Our 20m catamaran, the alison maree is the most luxurious, premier whale watching. The busselton dunsborough times is the leading free newspaper in the geographe bay region. Subscribe list an event or business invite a writer write for wn writers other locations. Connect with busselton dunsborough times at queen street, busselton, wa. Busselton jetty update due to the current covid19 pandemic the interpretive centre, underwater observatory and train will be closed until further notice at this stage, you may still take a walk on the jetty to get some fresh air and sunshine please remember to. Busselton dunsborough times busselton more locations. Whale watching in geographe bay and lunch at the deck in. Busselton river cottage, a property with barbecue facilities, is situated in busselton, 0. Join all sea charters whale watching tours in busselton wa. Experience a unique whale watching dunsborough adventure on board the exhilarator in search of the gentle giants of the ocean, the mighty humpback whale.
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