Contact details and South West attractions

South West Regional Chapter Contact President Jenny Byatt jennybyatt@westcoastcollege.com.au or Secretary Pauline Vukelic pvukelic@iinet.net.au Travel Bunbury is the regional centre of the south west of Western Australia with a comprehensive visitor centre.The nearest major domestic airport is Perth Domestic Airport and the nearest international airport is Perth International Airport, both approximately 180km (about a 2 hour drive) from Bunbury. Major Domestic Airlines are QANTAS, Virgin Blue and Jetstar. Approximate Travel Distances Bunbury to Margaret River Bunbury to Perth Bunbury to Albany Bunbury to Kalgoorlie Bunbury to Broome Bunbury to Alice Springs Bunbury to Adelaide Bunbury to Darwin 90 km 185 km 424 km 782 km 2 423 km 2 070 km 2 120 km 2 770 km Bunbury to Melbourne Bunbury to Hobart Bunbury to Canberra Bunbury to Sydney Bunbury to Cairns Bunbury to Brisbane Bunbury to Bali, Indonesia Bunbury to Auckland, NZ 2 725km 2 930 km 3 040 km 3 260km 3 580 km 3 660km 3 200 km 5 500 km There are many tourist attractions within 1.5 hours of Bunbury. Neighbouring communities include Busselton ~35 minutes south west of Bunbury, Dunsborough ~50 minutes south west of Bunbury, Margaret River ~70 minutes south west of Bunbury, Donnybrook ~30 minutes south east of Bunbury, Pemberton ~100 minutes south west of Bunbury, Nannup ~60 minutes south of Bunbury and Mandurah ~60 minutes north of Bunbury.

Regional Information

The sights and sensations of the south-west are famous within Australia and internationally.

Interact with local bottlenose dolphins

• Taste quality wine at award-winning wineries throughout the district
• Visit private art and handicraft studios and galleries
• Observe humpback whales during their annual migration
• Explore the areas lush and beautiful landscapes on horseback
• Marvel at the giant Karri forests
• Taste indigenous Australian bushtucker
• Explore the maze of underground limestone caves in Yallingup
• Walk along the southern hemisphere's longest wooden jetty in Busselton
• Delight in abundant marine life at Busselton Underwater Observatory
• Surf Margaret River's world-famous waves
• Experience sheep-shearing or milking cows on local farms