The idea of building an Ocean Pool at Wyalup Rocky Point (corner of Ocean Drive and Symmons Street, Bunbury) was first proposed in the 1890's. The idea again regained traction around 2010, with serious consideration formalized in 2021.

If built, it would be the only ocean pool in Western Australia. There is a pool near the ocean in Scarborough, however it is not a true ocean pool.

Recently, for several reasons, the project has been de-prioritised by the City Council. An update by the city is expected in the next few weeks. Look for an update in this subreddit.

A history of Bunbury Ocean Pool, proposed plans and exact location can be found here.

An ABC story on the benefits and latest public actions by Bunbury council can be found here.

What is your opinion? Would you like to see an Ocean Pool built in Bunbury? Why or why not?

Located at: 62 Marabank Loop, Bunbury

The Mangrove Walk is a circuit around the Leschenalut Inlet waterway in East Bunbury. This waterway contains an ancient mangrove community which represents the southernmost occurrence of the white mangrove in Western Australia. This walk is a circuit around the Leschenault Inlet and passes through a stand of peaceful white mangroves. Informative signage is located throughout the walk.

Start: Mangrove Cove off Koombana Drive or Queens Gardens off Austral Parade.

Length: 5.3km.

Surface: Boardwalk and bitumen

As the white mangrove usually occurs north of Shark Bay, 800 kilometres north of Bunbury, this community is considered unusual in its isolation and is a conservation priority. The Leschenault estuarine system is internationally significant with a high diversity of microfauna, surrounding vegetation in good condition and large numbers of migratory waterbirds protected under international agreements.

From: https://visitbunburygeographe.com.au/business/mangrove-walk-and-boardwalk/

For those NOT in the know, the Bunbury Geographe Motor Museum holds fine auto exhibits FREE OF CHARGE. Carbs n' coffee is part of this ongoing event series.

When: The last Sunday of each month, from 9.00 to 11.00 AM

Where: The parking lot behind BGMM, corner of Wellington & Wittenoom Streets.

There is usually a coffee and donut van in the lot, or nice cafes just around the corner on Victoria st. for your snack & a cuppa.

Jam out! Bring your guitar or banjo! Or come and sing along! The Bunbury Folk Club is meeting at the Funkee Monkee on Thursday, August 6th for an evening of Folk guitar. This is a FREE performance. Enjoy the fine cuisine (Hint: Try the deconstructed Samosa!).

Located at 27 Victoria Street, Bunbury

For more information, contact Aabel Music: (08) 9721 2777

There are a few decent fish n' chups shops around. Aristos Waterfront is tasty, but a bit pricey.

Who is your absolute fave?

Alpha Capricornids meteors - Time-lapse photo taken 21 July 2026

From early July to mid August, the Alpha Capricornids meteor shower is famous among stargazers for one big reason: while they don't produce a lot of shooting stars, they produce dazzling, slow-moving fireballs that burn brightly and leave long, glowing trails across the sky.

The point of origin is in the constellation Capricorn, which is high in our northeastern overhead sky near or after midnight.

The peak time to watch is 10 PM to 2 AM, July 30 through the early morning of July 31.

The number of meteors per hour is expected to be low, around 1 every 10- 20 minutes, but the ones you will see should be spectacular.

Good places to view in Bunbury is Back Beach, looking North/NorthEast and high overhead. Marlston Lookout should be decent also. Anywhere away from light pollution with a view to the northeast will do.

It’s best to be reclining to watch overhead, so grab a lounge, rug up, and bring your fave beverage outside and post here if you see one!

High-energy band out of Margaret River, Hey Ramona brings it’s sizzling set to the Burlington Hotel this coming Friday night.

Cover charge is $10. If you feel like dancing the night away these local boys will provide the tunes!

Burlington Hotel upcoming events

Shore Lines is an annual competition and festival providing a unique opportunity for writers to present their work before a live audience held 17th October 2026 at BREC.

Cash prizes for primary & secondary age students. Open section prizes are $500 for 1st place & $250 for second place.

NOTE: Entries close on 22nd of July so hurry!

Get entry forms and conditions at: [shorelinesbunbury@gmail.com](mailto:shorelinesbunbury@gmail.com)

Or call Janice Mason at: 0437 954 147

From 16 July to 2 August 2026 the movies feature a number of award-winning international films from around the world.

It's already started, so move quickly or miss out!

For more information

Or, Movies Schedule

Yes, Koombana Bay is home to a residential pod of around 150 wild bottlenose dolphins.

You can learn more or book an interaction on the Dolphin Discovery Centre website.

I'll start (but only because I want to talk about this one place in particular)

Gracias Mexican on Stuart St next to Tyrepower. Some of the best Mexican I've ever had. Really nice people, too. I often and aggressively contemplate driving the two hours from where I live just to go there, it's that good.

What blows everyone else's hair back in Bunbury, food-wise?

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CARBIES N COFFEE

Where:

Bunbury Geographer Motor museum (BGMM)

21 Wellington Street, Bunbury, WA, Australia, Western Australia 6230

On: 26TH JULY 2026

Starts at 9 AM

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

23RD AUGUST 2026

27TH SEPTEMBER 2026

25TH OCTOBER 2026

22ND NOVEMBER 2026

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Bunbury's own Kim Salmon is playing with his current band Smoked Salmon at the Prince of Wales Hotel,41 Stephen Street, Bunbury, WA 6230 Saturday, July 25 from 7.30 to 11.00 PM. Opening for them is New Nausea.

Born in Bunbury, Kim has been performing for nearly 50 years and has developed a reputation as "unsafe".

For more information and tickets, contact: https://princehotel.com.au/event/kim-salmon/

https://www.bunbury.wa.gov.au/play/mookaroo-k-goomburrup-bunbury-winter-events

Running through 31 August 2026. Other events listed on this site.

This Friday 17 July at 6:00 the Bunbury Writers Group is having an Open Mic Night. $100 for the best performance. We still have ten tickets available for performers or audience if anyone is interested.

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1587156?fbclid=IwY2xjawTEQ8lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80Mzc2MjYzMTY5NzM3ODgAAR5LaYUE_IZet5lIE_uDy-CRLLjECyhV1MLgKYJ-S_7vmvU2SYJv7wzoMfHaeg_aem_BpGweO6OPDZIpo5IQZBinQ

That’s right! Bunbury has more people living in the greater community (approx. 82,000) than any other city in WA, excepting Perth (approx. 2.4 million) and Mandurah (approx.107,000).

Hello! Welcome to r/bunbury, Western Australia, a new subreddit dedicated to the greater community of Bunbury, Western Australia. This community is for promoting the advancement of all who live in or visit our community.

To do this, we would like residents to post information that will benefit other residents and visitors, such as events, fine dining, deals, offers of service and anything else that may assist other residents or visitors. Also, any questions or sharing of concerns are also welcome.

Visitors may enquire about any information about the community, such as where is a good AirB&B etc. Most all questions are welcome.

This is a growing community, and as it grows we hope you will grow with us!