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Mangrove Boardwalk (enter off Koombana Dr) allows you to explore the most southerly
mangroves in WA, rich with more than 70 species of bird. Interpretive signs provide in-
formation about this ancient ecosystem, thought to be about 2500 years old.
KAYAKING, DOLPHIN WATCHING
Dekked Out Adventures
( 08-9796 1000; www.dekkedout.com.au ; Grand Canals boat ramp, Riviera Way, Eaton; adult/student $80/60;
8.30am) Runs four-hour dolphin-spotting tours in the Collie River, Leschenault Estuary and
the bay. Also hires kayaks (single per half-/full day $55/60) and sandboards ($20/30).
Tuart Forest
This stretch lined with tall trees runs along the southern end of Ocean Dr.
WALKING
4 Sleeping
Wander Inn Backpackers
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( 1800 039 032; www.bunburybackpackers.com.au ; 16 Clifton St; dm $27-29, s $40-47, d $68; ) Oc-
cupying a cheerful old blue-and-yellow house down a quiet side street between the beach
and the main strip, this friendly hostel offers free basic breakfasts.
HOSTEL $
Dolphin Retreat YHA
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( 08-9792 4690; www.dolphinretreatbunbury.com.au ; 14 Wellington St; dm/s/d $27/47/68; ) Just around
the corner from the beach, this small hostel is well located in a rabbit warren of an old
house, with hammocks and a barbecue on the back verandah.
HOSTEL $
Bunbury Glade Caravan Park
( 08-9721 3800; www.glade.com.au ; Timperley Rd; 2-person sites $25-33, cabins $70-105; ) This
spotless park is a five-minute drive from the centre of town on Blair St, the main road
heading south.
CARAVAN PARK $
The Clifton
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MOTEL $$
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( 08-9721 4300; www.theclifton.com.au ; 2 Molloy St; r $150-250; ) For luxurious accommodation
with lots of heritage trimmings, go for the top-of-the-range rooms in the Clifton's historic
 
 
 
 
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