Busselton Jetty

Busselton Jetty stretches 1.8 kilometres into Geographe Bay on Western Australia's South West coast, making it the longest wooden jetty in the Southern Hemisphere and one of the state's most iconic heritage attractions. Originally constructed in 1865 to facilitate the timber trade, the jetty was progressively extended over the following century as Busselton grew into a significant port.

Today the jetty is a beloved recreational and tourism landmark. Visitors can walk its considerable length on timber planking worn smooth by generations of feet, or ride the electric Jetty Train that trundles passengers to the far end above the turquoise waters of the bay. At the jetty's terminus sits the remarkable Underwater Observatory, one of only a handful of such structures in the world, where visitors descend eight metres below the surface to observe the marine ecosystem that has colonised the jetty's timber piles over 150 years.

The artificial reef created by the jetty's submerged structure supports an extraordinary diversity of marine life, including nudibranchs, seahorses, samson fish, and brilliantly coloured sponge gardens. Snorkelling and diving alongside the jetty piles is permitted and highly popular.

Busselton Jetty is also the finish line for the annual Ironman Western Australia triathlon. The foreshore surrounding the jetty offers grassed parkland, a swimming beach, cafés, and facilities making it an ideal destination for families and day-trippers exploring the Margaret River wine region.