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Bunbury, Western Australia. Superbly located on a peninsular, surrounded by the majestic waters of Koombana Bay and the Leschenault Inlet. The great array of water features gives the town a great maritime theme which has been reflected in all community parklands and city streets.
With safe swimming, surfing, boating, fishing, yachting, crabbing, any water activity you can imagine.
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Bunbury is situated on the west coast of Australia's South West tourist region. Bunbury faces the Indian Ocean and is on the shores of Koombana Bay and Leschenault Inlet. Bunbury is the largest regional city in Western Australia and acts as the major commercial centre in the local area.
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Discover Victoria Street, where a cosmopolitan cappucino strip has evolved. Experience city dining, with a country flavour, following the aroma of the roasted coffee and sweet confections. The strip is decorated with flags and the 'Brother and Sister' fountain.
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Over seventy species of birds inhabit these wetlands located remarkably close to the Bunbury city centre, which is a favourite breeding ground of the Black Swan. Walk along the wetlands boardwalk or utilize the bird hides to observe the natural Australian wildlife up close and first hand.
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An exciting feature of Bunbury is the local dolphins which frequent Koombana Bay. Visitors are encouraged to swim with these wild creatures in front of the Dolphin Discovery Centre. Visual/audio shows teach visitors about these mammals before discovering them first hand.
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This former lighthouse has been superbly converted into a multi-level viewing tower which gives panoramic 360 degree views of the surrounding area. Only a short walk from the city centre, marvellous views of the Bunbury Harbour, Koombana Bay and hinterland can be seen.
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Bunbury has a mediterranean climate with warm to hot Summers and cool Winters. Rainfall is received in the form of cold-fronts during Winter but the weather is rather pleasant for the rest of the year. In Summer (December to February), the average maximum temperature is 28°C with an average minimum temperature of 14°C. In Winter (June to August), the average maximum temperature is 19°C with an average minimum temperature of 9°C.
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The Dutch first sailed the waters off Bunbury in the 1600s and was further explored by the French in 1803. After favourable reports by Lieutenant Henry William St Pierre Bunbury, the first settlers arrived in 1838 and by 1841 there were almost 400 settlers. The region prospered initially as a result of whalers who anchored their vessels in Geographe and Koombana Bays and grew steadily throughout the 19th century.
Bunbury became a municipality in 1871, and railway lines in 1891 and 1893 increased the port's importance as a major exporter of Karri and Jarrah timber to England. In 1903 the breakwater for the modern port was constructed and for most of the 20th century to the present date has retained it's importance as a regional port. Bunbury became a city on October 8, 1979 and is now the second largest city in Western Australia.
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