Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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
( 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
( 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
OFFLINE MAP
MOTEL
$$
GOOGLE MAP
( 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