The culmination of 10 years of planning and fundraising resulted in the opening of the Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory on 13 December 2003. Jetty Pile Rehabilitation .
When viewing South Cam (left/top image) a single timber pile is viewed, however when visibility is excellent other timber piles can be seen in the background. One of our friendly tour guides will greet you at the end of the Jetty to guide you through the Underwater Observatory.
Donations are 100% tax deductable. The Underwater Observatory has installed two webcams, one facing North (North cam) and the other South (South cam). Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory is one of only six natural aquariums in the world.
Closed as a port in 1974, the 139 year old Jetty has since been ravaged by both fire and cyclone. Your Underwater Observatory tour starts with a relaxing train ride on the Stocker Preston Express along the length of the Jetty with 360-degree views across the Indian Ocean. Book your ticket online, visit the booking office in the Interpretive Centre or phone us on 9754 0900.There are six flights of ten stairs within the Observatory however there is a lift which allows access for the mobility impaired.Translation sheets for tours are available in the following languages – Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Korean and Polish.Interpretive Centre 9:30am – 3:30pm, Trains 10:00am – 3:00pm*, Underwater Observatory Tours 10:00am – 2:00pm*Interpretive Centre 9:30am – 4:30pm, Trains 10:00am – 4:00pm*, Underwater Observatory Tours 10:00am – 3:00pm*Interpretive Centre 9:30am – 4:00pm, Trains 10:00am – 3:00pm*, Underwater Observatory Tours* 10:00am – 2:00pm
2-hour Busselton Jetty Package: Jetty Train and Underwater Observatory, Busselton: 7 answers to questions about 2-hour Busselton Jetty Package: Jetty Train and Underwater Observatory: See 96 reviews, articles, and 0 photos of 2-hour Busselton Jetty Package: Jetty Train and Underwater Observatory, one of 133 Busselton attractions listed on Tripadvisor. Type Family Pass Single Adult Single Child; 2 A + 2 C: 18 years + 3 - 17 years : Jetty Train : $38 (extra child + $6: $14 (return) $8.50: The Underwater Observatory.
It was opened in 2003 and is now a popular tourist attraction. Donations are 100% tax deductable.Help us with our ongoing efforts to regenerate sponges and soft corals on the 1600 piles beneath the Busselton JettyA bold undertaking to create a world-class attraction allowing more visitors to see the beautiful marine life that lives below the heritage listed Jetty.
Your donation will help us to regenerate marine life below the Jetty, create a new world-class attraction and save the Jetty for your children and grandchildren to enjoy ! Mermaid Tours, Jet Adventure Thrill Rides, Whale Watching Tours and much more...Discover the colourful history of the 152 year old Jetty in the new Museum featuring interactive displays! Descend 8 metres below the water’s surface to view some of the 300 different marine species sighted.
Come join us as we embark on building a giant Glasshouse at the end of the Jetty!Busselton Jetty are proud to be the recipients of the following awardsInterpretive Centre 9:30am – 3:30pm, Trains 10:00am – 3:00pm*, Underwater Observatory Tours 10:00am – 2:00pm*Interpretive Centre 9:30am – 4:30pm, Trains 10:00am – 4:00pm*, Underwater Observatory Tours 10:00am – 3:00pm*Interpretive Centre 9:30am – 4:00pm, Trains 10:00am – 3:00pm*, Underwater Observatory Tours* 10:00am – 2:00pm Located 1.7 kilometres from shore at the end of the Jetty, the Underwater Observatory has been designed to accommodate up to 40 people at one time. The 145-year-old hetitage listed Busselton Jetty, measured at 1841 metres, is the longest timber-piled jetty in the southern hemisphere and today is one of Australia's most unique eco-tourism sites. The Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory Tour includes the return journey by train; keep a look out over the Indian Ocean for any dolphins or whales (if in season).
The Busselton Jetty Train can accommodate wheelchairs and walkers. Allow our friendly Train Drivers to take you on a unique train journey 1.7 kilometres out to sea.