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Short, guided cruises from Bunbury take you into Koombana Bay to watch resident bottlenose dolphins from a 300-degree viewing platform. Tours are licensed, wheelchair accessible, and backed by a dolphin-sighting guarantee tied to local conservation work.
Short, guided cruises from Bunbury take you into Koombana Bay to watch resident bottlenose dolphins from a 300-degree viewing platform. Tours are licensed, wheelchair accessible, and backed by a dolphin-sighting guarantee tied to local conservation work.
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Operated by Dolphin Discovery Centre · Bunbury, Western Australia
On a clear morning in Koombana Bay, the vessel eases away from the shore and the spray cools the air. The boat’s 300-degree viewing platform gives an unobstructed ring of ocean; within minutes the surface breaks — a bottlenose dolphin arcs, a calf rides in the wake — and the group leans forward as the skipper narrates behavior in real time.
easy.
1–1.5 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; mostly standing on deck with brief walking during boarding
Yes; the operator offers a rebooking if dolphins are not seen, subject to availability and seasonal scheduling.
Yes; tours are wheelchair and stroller accessible, with staff available to assist during boarding.
The regular departure is from Koombana Bay foreshore; during cooler months the operator may use an alternative beach about a 5-minute drive away—arrive early for directions.
Yes; infants can ride in strollers but must sit on an adult’s lap on board, and the vessel has safety procedures for families.
The bay lies on Wardandi Noongar land and later became a coastal hub as Bunbury developed as a port; today the area combines community recreation with marine research.
Tours contribute directly to long-term dolphin monitoring and education; visitors are asked to minimize disturbance by following approach guidelines and avoiding feeding or touching wildlife.
Dolphin Discovery Centre operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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