Busselton Jetty

Busselton Jetty Busselton Jetty is the longest timber-piled Jetty in the Southern Hemisphere at 1.841km long!

01/06/2026

🐢 TURTLE WATCH - WE NEED YOUR HELP! 🐢

Last night's wild weather may have brought more than just rough seas to our coastline.

This morning, our Marine Turtle Rehabilitation Team responded to the first stranded turtle of the season at Peppermint Beach. While we're thrilled this turtle was found and is now receiving care, experience tells us there may be more turtles along South West beaches following the storm.

We're asking our community to keep an eye out while walking the coastline over the coming days.

⚠️ If you find a stranded marine turtle, please DO NOT put it back in the water ⚠️

Turtles that wash ashore are often suffering from cold shock, dehydration, malnutrition, injury, or illness and require urgent assessment and care.
If you find a turtle:

✅ Ensure you are not putting yourself or others in danger
✅ Gently pick up the turtle by placing one hand on either side of the shell
✅ Place it on a damp towel in an open box or container
❌ Do NOT place it in water
❌ Do NOT cover it with towels or blankets
📞 Contact help immediately

The Dolphin Discovery Centre is the only approved marine turtle rehabilitation facility in the South West.
📞 Dolphin Discovery Centre (8am–3pm daily): (08) 9791 3088
📞 DBCA Wildcare Helpline: (08) 9474 9055

Even if you're not heading to the beach specifically to look for turtles, please keep your eyes open. A quick phone call could make all the difference for a turtle in need.

We’re so grateful to our partners JBS&G for providing the funding to set up our state-of-the-art Turtle Rehabilitation Centre.

Please share this post to help us spread the word throughout the South West. 💚🐢

Thanks for all your messages after that 1 in 5 year storm last night. Despite some minor damage to the Interpretive Cent...
01/06/2026

Thanks for all your messages after that 1 in 5 year storm last night. Despite some minor damage to the Interpretive Centre, the Jetty and Underwater Observatory stood fast in 116kph wind gusts. The train is not operating today while we wait for structural inspection tomorrow. But yes you can still walk and even catch some great fish like this beauty early this morning.

30/05/2026

Weather Closure Notice: please note due to the extreme weather this morning, expected to increase throughout the day, the Interpretive Centre will be closed today Sunday May 31. The Train and Underwater Observatory are also not operating.

Yesterday, we had the privilege of celebrating the people who help make the Busselton Jetty so special at our annual Vol...
29/05/2026

Yesterday, we had the privilege of celebrating the people who help make the Busselton Jetty so special at our annual Volunteer Luncheon. 💙

We were especially proud to recognise volunteers celebrating 5, 10 and 15 years of service, including four of our original volunteers who each reached the incredible milestone of 15 years. Their dedication represents thousands of hours spent welcoming visitors, sharing stories and helping preserve a place generations have loved and protected.

To all our volunteers, thank you. The warmth, knowledge and community spirit you bring to the jetty each day ensures this special place continues to create meaningful experiences for visitors from near and far.

We would also like to sincerely thank Rio Tinto for their generous support of our Volunteer Program. Their sponsorship helps us recognise, support and celebrate the incredible people who give their time and energy to the Jetty.

The Jetty's story continues because of people like you. 💙 Abby Murray Photography

🌊 School Holiday Adventure at Busselton Jetty! 🐠Looking for an exciting school holiday activity for your young ocean ent...
29/05/2026

🌊 School Holiday Adventure at Busselton Jetty! 🐠

Looking for an exciting school holiday activity for your young ocean enthusiast?

The Busselton Jetty Explorers School Holiday Program is a full-day adventure designed for children aged 8–12 years, giving them the chance to become a Marine Biologist for a Day!

From 9am to 3pm, participants will explore the fascinating marine environment beneath the iconic Busselton Jetty through hands-on activities, games, guided discovery, and plenty of ocean-inspired fun.

Led by Busselton Jetty’s experienced education team, this program combines science, creativity, and adventure in a safe and engaging environment.

Inspire curiosity, creativity, and a deeper connection to the marine world these school holidays!

📍 Busselton Jetty
🕘 9am – 3pm
👧 Ages 8–12 years

Book your spot today! https://hubs.ly/Q04jgpDZ0

27/05/2026

We’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible work of Henry Kirkwood, whose filmmaking captures the beauty, fragility and wonder of our natural world.

Henry’s wildlife and conservation storytelling is truly amazing. His films don’t just showcase stunning landscapes and remarkable animals, they help people connect with nature, understand the importance of protecting it, and feel inspired to care for the world around us.

A huge congratulations to our incredible Chantell, who has been awarded the FACET Golden Guide Award! 🏆✨We are so proud ...
27/05/2026

A huge congratulations to our incredible Chantell, who has been awarded the FACET Golden Guide Award! 🏆✨

We are so proud to see Chantell recognised for her passion, dedication and the way she shares the underwater world of the Busselton Jetty with visitors every day. Her love for the ocean, marine conservation and tourism shines through in everything she does.

While Chantell couldn’t be there in person on the night, she was celebrating from Vietnam via FaceTime as the Busselton Jetty team proudly accepted the award on her behalf.

This is such a well-deserved recognition, and we couldn’t be prouder. Congratulations Chantell! 💙

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We’re proud to support the One Tree Art Prize Exhibition and the important conversations it inspires about the role tree...
27/05/2026

We’re proud to support the One Tree Art Prize Exhibition and the important conversations it inspires about the role trees play in the health of our planet. 🌿

Just as generations of people have cared for the Busselton Jetty, caring for our natural environment is something that connects communities across time. From the bay to the bush, these places shape our stories, our wellbeing and our future.

Many of our Jetty crew also take part in local tree planting initiatives, helping restore and protect the landscapes that make the South West so special.

We encourage our community to explore the exhibition, support local artists and reflect on the deep connection between people, place and nature. 💚
https://hubs.ly/Q04hRn7Q0

A fantastic evening last night with the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research - Biota Pipeline, and ManAble, celeb...
26/05/2026

A fantastic evening last night with the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research - Biota Pipeline, and ManAble, celebrating the strength of local collaboration in advancing cancer research.

The event featured insightful presentations from Professor George Yeoh, Professor Gavin Flematti, and Dr Darren Holland, each highlighting cutting-edge progress in cancer biology and drug discovery and the importance of community support.

A standout focus was the Busselton Jetty Marine Pharmacology Project, showcasing the remarkable potential of marine natural products in medicine development. Early findings are especially encouraging, with 6 out of 30 jetty sponge extracts showing promising activity against liver cancer cells, an exciting signal for future therapeutic exploration.

It was inspiring to see such strong community turnout and support for world-class research happening right here in Western Australia and the shared commitment to translating discovery into real-world impact.

Have you dived the Underwater Sculpture Park at Busselton Jetty? 🌊🤿We’d love to hear about your experience! Your feedbac...
26/05/2026

Have you dived the Underwater Sculpture Park at Busselton Jetty? 🌊🤿

We’d love to hear about your experience! Your feedback will help us improve the dive experience and shape the future of the Underwater Sculpture Park for visitors and divers alike.

Whether you’re a local, visiting diver, or first-time explorer, we’d really appreciate you taking a few minutes to complete our short survey.

👉 https://hubs.ly/Q04hRckh0

Please feel free to share this post with anyone you know who has visited or dived the sculpture park.

Thank you for helping us make the experience even better! 💙

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