Busselton Jetty

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Busselton Jetty

Historical Site

Busselton Jetty is a long, heritage-listed timber jetty in the coastal town of Busselton visited for its length, coastal views and marine attractions.

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Busselton Jetty essentials

Address: Busselton, Western Australia, Australia

Busselton Jetty is a heritage-listed timber-piled jetty at the coastal town of Busselton in Western Australia. At 1,841 metres it is the longest timber-piled jetty in the Southern Hemisphere and stretches well out into Geographe Bay.

Construction began in 1864 and the structure was extended several times through the 1960s; commercial shipping ended in 1971 and the jetty was closed in 1972 before decades of community-led restoration work. The jetty has survived storms, fires and wood-borer damage and is now managed by a community organisation.

Today the jetty is a visitor attraction with a rail line that runs much of its length, an underwater observatory (opened 2003), an onshore Marine Discovery Centre opened in 2024 and a growing sculpture reef beneath the structure. Visiting gives a mix of coastal walking, panoramic bay views and opportunities to see local marine life without getting wet.

  • End-to-end views: The jetty provides long, open views along Geographe Bay and back to the shore, especially dramatic at sunrise and on clear evenings.
  • Underwater observatory: The observatory sits near the jetty end and lets visitors look 8 metres below the surface at local fish and reef life through viewing windows.
  • Jetty rail and ride: A rail line runs along the jetty and a tourist vehicle operates along it for those who prefer not to walk the full length.
  • Marine Discovery Centre: The onshore Marine Discovery Centre offers interactive exhibits and information about the bay’s marine environment and jetty history.
  • Sculpture reef and dive trail: Installed sculptures beneath and alongside the jetty form an artificial reef and provide a marked trail for divers and snorkelers.
Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Busselton Jetty#

Busselton has a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and cooler, wetter winters; summer and the spring shoulder season are generally best for visiting the jetty and marine activities.

Summer (best)
December - February · 14°C - 29°C (57°F - 84°F)
Warm, mostly dry weather and calmer seas make this the best period for swimming, boat trips and clear underwater viewing.
Spring (good)
September - November · 10°C - 24°C (50°F - 75°F)
Milder temperatures and improving sea conditions are good for walks, wildlife watching and fewer crowds than peak summer.
Winter (quieter, wetter)
June - August · 9°C - 18°C (48°F - 64°F)
Cooler, wetter months bring more storms and rougher seas, which can close on-jetty attractions but also produce dramatic coastal conditions for photography.

Weather & Climate near Busselton Jetty#

Climate

Busselton Jetty's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 9°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (834 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 25 Good
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryFebruaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 16° - 29° 22° 10 mm partly cloudy 54% 6.2 m/s 3.0 extreme 13.9h
February Excellent 16° - 29° 23° 14 mm partly cloudy 55% 6.4 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.2h
March Excellent 15° - 27° 21° 19 mm partly cloudy 59% 5.6 m/s 1.9 very high 12.2h
April Excellent 13° - 24° 19° 42 mm partly cloudy 67% 4.5 m/s 1.1 high 11.1h
May Good 11° - 21° 16° 120 mm partly cloudy 74% 4.1 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.3h
June Acceptable 9° - 18° 14° 164 mm overcast 78% 4.7 m/s 0.4 low 9.8h
July Acceptable 9° - 17° 13° 169 mm overcast 81% 4.7 m/s 0.4 low 10.0h
August Good 9° - 18° 13° 119 mm overcast 81% 5.0 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.8h
September Good 10° - 19° 14° 85 mm overcast 79% 5.1 m/s 1.1 high 11.8h
October Good 10° - 21° 16° 48 mm overcast 75% 5.4 m/s 1.7 very high 12.8h
November Excellent 12° - 24° 18° 32 mm partly cloudy 66% 5.4 m/s 2.3 extreme 13.7h
December Excellent 14° - 27° 20° 12 mm partly cloudy 57% 5.9 m/s 2.8 extreme 14.2h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Busselton Jetty#

Busselton is the local town and the jetty sits at the town’s foreshore within easy walking distance of the central precinct; local parking and visitor facilities are available at the shore end.

Nearest major airport for international connections is Perth Airport; the nearest regional rail/road hub is Bunbury - from either city the last stretch is covered by car, taxi or local bus services and short local transfers, and visitors can reach the jetty on foot from Busselton town centre.

Tips for Visiting Busselton Jetty#

  • Walking the full length is nearly 2 km each way, so allow time and carry water and sun protection.
  • Check attraction availability before you go - the observatory, train and on-jetty activities can be closed for weather or maintenance.
  • Wear sturdy shoes: the timber surface can be uneven and slippery when wet.
  • If you want underwater viewing, book tickets or check times for the observatory or Marine Discovery Centre in advance.
  • Respect memorial plaques and any restricted sections of the jetty.