The world’s longest wooden pier, Busselton Jetty extends nearly two kilometres into Geographe Bay. This record-breaking site is one of the Margaret River area’s top attractions, aside from its many vineyards.
A uniquely seaside attraction through and through, the jetty culminates in an Underwater Observatory. Visitors can watch life in a coral reef unfold at eight metres below sea level. On the landward end of Busselton Jetty, a waterslide curves around the town’s lighthouse. The central Interpretive Centre grants visitors all the information they need about Busselton Jetty operations. Guided walking tours are offered daily, or visitors can take it easy and ride the length of the pier on the Jetty Train.
Busselton Jetty is naturally located on the Busselton Beachfront in Busselton, Australia. While attractions like the Underwater Observatory and the Jetty Train have varying opening hours, the jetty itself is open 24 hours a day. Visitors to Busselton and the Margaret River area are best served by renting a car, as public transportation options are limited, but there are some local bus routes available.
Though first built in 1865, Busselton Jetty only reached its record-breaking length of 1,841 metres after a full century of extensions. It remained in use as a commercial site until 1971 and was quickly transitioned into a tourist attraction.