Discover the amazing marine life that call the Jetty home and how they’re being protected at ScienSea as part of National Science Week 2018. Busselton Jetty for Schools and City of Busselton Libraries are excited to host these free after school activities. Amy Gornall, Busselton Jetty Communications Officer, said children could look forward to interesting…
Over the winter months in the southwest the weather conditions produce quite a different environment for the local flora and fauna. The calm, clear waters of summer are replaced with rough, turbid seas and the beaches undergo a rapid change. Pounding waves on the shore create a steeper incline of the beach as the sand…
Busselton Jetty Inc (BJI), the voluntary management group, have contributed over $755,000 this financial year to the City of Busselton's Jetty Maintenance Fund. As part of the licence agreement between the City and the volunteer group, BJI is obligated to pay 25% of its revenue to fund future Jetty maintenance to ensure sustainability of the…
Raising funds for the Busselton Jetty Environment Fund Over $2,500 worth of prizes Bring your friends for a fun, winter night in Saturday 30th June 2018 6pm – 9pm Youth and Community Activities Building, Busselton Foreshore (behind the skatepark) Free entry Bingo tickets to be purchased upon arrival (prices below) Dinner and drinks available to…
Curtin University are currently undertaking a research project 'Southwest for Asia' in partnership with Australia's South West, South West Development Commission and the Tourism Research Cluster. The last component of the study is a tourist photo competition through to determine what Asian visitors to the region deem as their most memorable experiences. If you're an…
Head into the Jetty Gift Shop to get 30% off all Busselton Jetty tees and jumpers! Available in-store only until 27 June 2018. More designs and colours available, shop open from 9am to 5pm seven days a week.
The Jetty is rich with the sights, sounds and smells of the ocean, making it an enriching and accessible outing for visitors with a range of disabilities. The Stocker Preston Express electric train, which runs the length of the 1.8km long Jetty, has space in it's carriages to accommodate wheelchairs and walkers. On the journey…
Busselton Jetty is taking marine education to local schools in a new program focusing on the colourful 153 year history and community value of the iconic heritage listed asset. The incursion program has been designed for students in Year 4 to 6 and Year 7 to 10 and would also focus on biodiversity and conservation. Topics include history and…
One of the more inquisitive species of fish found under the Jetty is the Globe fish (Diodon nicthemerus). Easily identified by its highly animated face it is commonly found on the seafloor. Although it has a smiley appearance it is one of the most poisonous fish that live in Geographe Bay. As members of the…
Help regenerate sponges and soft corals under the Busselton Jetty, support the new school program or assist in the development of a world class Australian Marine Discovery Centre! The Busselton Jetty Environment Fund (BJEF) has been set up to help fund these special projects to help preserve the Jetty for future generations. Now is the…
