Bunbury, Western Australia, has so much to offer families — from ticketed attractions and school holiday activities to over forty free attractions and playgrounds designed for fun for all ages and abilities.
Paid Attractions
Bunbury Wildlife Park
Enjoy interactive encounters with wildlife just minutes from the CBD. Walk-through enclosures feature a wide range of friendly birds and animals, plus a “farmyard” area with kangaroos, emus, goats, sheep and alpacas. A reptile section displays snakes, goannas, lizards and frogs. Bunbury Wildlife Park has a troop of friendly kangaroos, who love to come up and say hello.
Open: Tues–Sun, 10am–4pm
Dolphin Discovery Centre — Koombana Drive, Bunbury
There’s plenty to see and experience, from meeting friendly dolphins at the shoreline (mornings are the best time to spot them) to exploring the Interpretative Centre, eco cruises and swim tours (November to April). Highlights include feeding times at the Turtle Rehabilitation Tank, the octopus tank, and the main fish/shark aquarium.
Open: 7 days, 8am–3pm (Interpretative Centre from 9am)
Showcasing classic and vintage cars, racing vehicles, motorbikes and memorabilia — a must‑see for motoring fans.
Open: Wed–Sun, 10am–4pm
Step back in time to the early 1800s and explore one of Bunbury’s historic family homes.
Open: Wed–Sun, 10am–1pm
Enjoy 16 bowling lanes, golf simulators, pool tables, darts, air hockey and amusement machines, with a café onsite.
Open: 7 days
Great family fun with general skating sessions most weekends, including their Friday Night Skate.
Open: Fri 6pm-8pm, Weekends 10.30am-3.30pm
70+ arcade games and a Laser Tag arena designed by the wizards from Creative Works
Open: 7 days
Four immersive live action Escape Rooms to choose from for all ages, experience levels and theme preference.
Open: Tues, Fri, Sat and Sun.
South West Sports Centre
Year‑round indoor fun with heated pools, a free‑form pool with rapids, water slide and paddling pool.
Open: 7 days
Hop aboard the miniature train! Enclosed footwear required.
Operates: 3rd Sunday of each month, 10am–2pm
Catch the latest movie releases on six big screens.
Open: 7 days
Take a fun ride around the Koombana Bay foreshore pathways.
Operates: Daily during summer (fees apply)
Enjoy a relaxed train ride along the foreshore from the Dolphin Discovery Centre.
Fees apply
Free Family-Friendly Parks and Attractions
Koolambidi Woola Youth Precinct
The giant blue skate park in Bunbury is so much more than a skate park. Koomanbidi Woola translates as “celebrating young people” in Noogar, and the Bunbury youth precinct at Luciana Park features a multi‑sports court, parkour areas, mini golf, a beach climbing net, youth services building and a skate park for all ages and abilities. Restrooms, BBQs and picnic tables make it great for the whole family.
Bunbury Museum & Heritage Centre
Open Tues–Sun with fun onsite kids’ activities such as “Spot the Details” plus school holiday programs. Located right in the heart of the CBD, open Tuesday to Sunday 10am-4pm, BM+HC is wheelchair accessible and welcomes school and visitor groups of all ages.
Splash Park at Sykes Reserve
A shipwreck‑themed splash zone with 40+ water features, including a tipping bucket, spray zones, shade sails, BBQs, toilets and picnic shelters. Perfect for toddlers through to older children.
Koombana Foreshore Playground
This nautical‑themed play space features bright red funnels, climbing nets, slides, a rope bridge and a flying fox. With calm waters, BBQs and picnic tables nearby, it’s ideal for family fun.
Mangrove Cove Nature Playground and Leschenault Inlet Walk
An accessible playground with climbing frames, rope bridges, ladders, sand pits, cubbies and a basket swing. A lookout deck offers beautiful views over the inlet.
Big Swamp Playground
An inclusive playground suitable for toddlers to older children, with wheelchair‑accessible features. Located next to the Wildlife Park with BBQs, toilets, and shaded picnic areas.
Bunbury's Amazing Beaches
For calmer swimming, head to Koombana Bay or Jetty Baths — both offer BBQs, ablutions and playgrounds. For waves, explore the beaches along Ocean Drive.
St Mark’s Park Mountain Bike Track
A local mountain bike track is open 7 days, right near Thommo's Community Garden.
Taffy’s Chocolate & Candy Shop
Watch handmade sweets being created, including the popular “saltwater taffy” wrapped by a vintage machine.
Best South West Lookouts in Bunbury
Enjoy four fantastic lookout spots: Marlston Hill, Boulters Heights, Koombana Park and Maidens Reserve.
