Bunbury 3-Day Itinerary

A former convent and school, now housing rotating exhibitions of contemporary art, mostly by Western Australian artists. The building itself is a striking example of Federation Gothic architecture wit

🕐 Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-2pm

💡 Check the website before visiting—some temporary shows charge entry, but the permanent collection and main hall are always free. Allow 45 minutes to see everything properly.

Housed in a restored 1890s convent with stained-glass windows and jarrah floors. Rotating exhibitions focus on local and Indigenous artists. Small but consistently good curation.

🕐 Tue–Fri 10am–4pm, Sat–Sun 10am–2pm, closed Mon

💡 Pop into the gift shop for genuinely local ceramics and prints—prices are fair and stock rotates with exhibitions. Keep an eye out for the monthly artist floor talks, usually free.

Harmony Chinese Restaurant · ££

Eaton Tavern · ££

A small grassy hill with a low stone viewing platform offering a panoramic view over Bunbury city, the harbour and the Leschenault Inlet. Interpretive signs explain the area's history as a port and wh

🕐 Accessible 24/7

💡 The angle is best in the late morning when the sun is behind you for photos. It's a short but steep climb from the city centre—wear decent shoes if coming up from Victoria Street. No facilities.

Held in the city centre carpark, this is a proper grower's market—no re-sellers. Seasonal fruit and veg, artisan bread, bush tucker jams, honey and olive oils. Small but quality stalls.

🕐 Every Saturday 7am–noon, rain or shine

💡 Arrive by 7.30am for the best pick. The free-range egg stall sells out by 9am. Bring your own bags and cash for smaller vendors. The coffee van does a solid flat white.

A 1.2km elevated boardwalk winding through tidal mangroves along the Leschenault Inlet. Excellent birdwatching—look for pelicans, black swans and migratory waders. Flat, easy walk with interpretive si

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Go at low tide for best wildlife viewing, and early morning or late afternoon to avoid heat. The boardwalk connects to the 5km Mangrove Cove Walk if you want to stretch your legs further.

A genuine growers market operating every Saturday morning in the Withers Community Hall car park. Local farmers sell seasonal fruit, vegetables, eggs, honey and plants. There are also a few hot food s

🕐 Sat 7am-11am

💡 Arrive by 8am for the best selection—popular produce like fresh strawberries and free-range eggs sells out by 10am. Bring cash as some stalls don't take cards. Parking is tight, so walk or cycle if you can.

Cafe 21

Australind Fish and Chips

A working navigation aid built in 1971 on a grassy headland at the northern end of Back Beach. Access to the lighthouse itself is restricted, but the surroundin

💡 Come for sunset—the light hits the limestone cliffs and the lighthouse's white tower. No shade or toilets at the site, so bring water and go before visiting the nearby cafes on Marlston Hill.

A 500-metre elevated boardwalk winding through salt marsh and mangroves along the Leschenault Estuary. The Interpretive Centre has displays on local birdlife, f

💡 Go at low tide—you'll see crabs and small fish in the mudflats. Early morning or late afternoon brings the most bird activity. No bins along the boardwalk, so take rubbish with you.

Australind Tavern

Garden Palace