塔州港歷史遺址一日游 – Port Arthur Historic Site

有打算和興趣要來塔州旅行的朋友們,請覌看也可以關注我喔! 這里和大家分享澳大利亚的一日游之旅以及景点! 😊 歡迎來到旅游的璐罔站喲!


亚瑟港歷史遺址– 世界遗产名胜

今天要和大家介紹一個塔州著名的景點。來到塔州這里呢,就是要去這個景点叫做亚瑟港歷史遺址体验。亚瑟港歷史遗址是個独特的地方,這里有着引人入胜的生动歷史、文化遗址和栩栩如生的故事讓人流連忘返。它具有极高的國际地位,是澳洲 11 座入选联合國教科文认定的世界文化遗产的囚犯時期遗址之一。它也是澳洲最受歡迎的旅游目的地之一。歡迎大家來到亚瑟港参覌了解這里的居民和其生動的歷史。

亚瑟港歷史遺址是澳大利亚列入世界遗产名单的囚犯遗产名胜,也是澳大利亚保存最為完好的囚犯定居地。

這里還是澳大利亚游客最多、最為重要的文化旅游目的地之一,是前來澳大利亚岛州-塔斯馬尼亚的所有游客的必游之地。

這些囚犯是什麼人呢?
在美國独立战争之后,英國再也不能将自己的囚犯送到美國。因此,在1788 年以后,這些囚犯被送到了澳大利亚殖民地。

這些男女囚犯被判犯有各种罪行,這些罪行在今天看來微不足道,大多数是偷窃小東西或牲畜,但他們以前曾至少被定罪過一次,英國對待這些重新犯罪者的政策非常嚴厉。

那些被送到范迪門斯地(塔斯馬尼亚的旧称)的囚犯大都是來自农村地區或者大城市贫民窟的贫穷的年輕人。妇女占五分之一。有一些孩子也和父母一起被送到這里,很少有人回到英國。

歷史簡单介紹

在1830年到1877年,亚瑟港是监禁那些來到英属殖民地范迪門斯地(現在称為塔斯馬尼亚)或新南威尔士之後重新犯罪的囚犯的地方。亚瑟港位置偏远,环境恶劣,插翅難逃,是运送累犯的理想目的地,因此而成為殖民地囚犯处罰系统的一個主要组成部分。這在當時是应對當今所有社會不断面临的犯罪和处罰問題的一大创举。

但亚瑟港远不仅仅是一座监狱,而是一個完整的社區 — 這里不但居住着軍事人員以及在這里工作的自由定居者,而且還是生产多种资源和材料的工業中心,并且有一個运营的农場。在使用将要结束時,這里還住着大量患有慢性精神病和身体疾病的人,這些人被称為 “乞丐” 和 “疯子”。

塔州澳大利亚主要的文化遗产旅游景點

今天,亚瑟港歷史遗迹是澳大利亚游客最多的文化遗产景點之一,获得了多項大奖,其中包括在 2008 年、2009 年和 2010 年荣获《澳大利亚美食旅行家杂志》的澳大利亚最佳文化遗产旅游体验的称號。 這一遗迹散布在美丽的花園、公園和自然丛林之中,含有三十多個歷史名胜建筑和廢墟。有些建筑物在十九世纪末的丛林火灾中被部分摧毁,剩下的遗迹使該地有一种阴森而又肃穆的氛围。

世界遗产

亚瑟港歷史遗迹是列入澳大利亚囚犯遗迹世界遗产名胜的十一处遗迹之一。

美丽的风景和迷人的传説

漫步在遗迹四周,囚犯、士兵、自由定居者及其家人富有感染力的個人经歷将會展現在你的面前。人們以多种方式講述亚瑟港的故事。在你离開之後,它的故事将久久揮之不去。

這個美丽的地方,位于旖旎的港灣边上,四周丛林环抱,遍布花園、庭園和充满魅力的遗址,自囚犯時期以來,似乎没有什麼改变,即使您不被其歷史所吸引,你也會對這里美丽的景致心醉神迷。

每個人的必游之地

亚瑟港是來到澳大利亚的每位游客的必游之地。歷史遗迹位于塔斯曼半岛的塔斯馬尼亚岛州首府霍巴特東南方向大約 100 公里处。這一遗迹风景旖旎,既有充满魅力的遗址,也有富有感染力的传説,讓游客對澳大利亚的歷史和文化获得独特而又難忘的洞察。

他們有什麼旅游行程?

在您適合的日子和時間裡,他們確實有很多旅行選擇。 首先,如果您遇到一些語言障礙問題,請不要擔心。 還會有講普通話的人遊覽,這將使您更容易理解。 即使沒有說普通話的人,也會為您提供翻譯。 他們有介紹性的徒步之旅,指揮官的馬車之旅,海港巡遊,亞瑟港逃生之旅,介紹性之旅,死島之旅,幽靈之旅以及超自然之旅。 我將在下面告訴您更多有關價格和套餐的信息,值得擁有這種良好的經驗。

介紹性徒步之旅基於他們的歷史遺跡,他們將向您介紹有關該地點的故事和遺產的更多信息,這非常有趣。 他們將告訴您有關歷史時間表,囚犯,地標和阿瑟港歷史遺址的研究。

您所購買的門票在連续的两天内有效,两天内您可以尽情参覌遗址區内古迹建筑以及参与景區提供的导游講解和其他活動,購買門票有包括:

  • 出入30多個歷史建筑、遗址及歷史花園等
  • 参与40分鍾的导游講解(可选中文普通話講解)
  • 乘坐25分鍾港灣游輪
  • 参覌亚瑟港展覽馆,在此您可以通過参与互動游戏、覌看陳列品來了解亚瑟港歷史遗址以及在這里生活過的居民

景區内也提供免费摆渡車,為行動不便的人士提供帮助。(摆渡車服务時间:早 10:30 至下午 3:30。夏季服务時间可能延長)

亞瑟港歷史遺址的故事是許多人,地點和時刻的故事。 在其悠久的歷史中,亞瑟港一直是艱辛和懲罰的地方,機會的地方和休閒的地方。 現在,它是澳大利亞最重要的遺產目的地之一,那裡的澳大利亞殖民歷史故事是用石頭和磚頭書寫的。

拜訪他們,與經過這個地方的一些人會面,走遍他們的故事,並了解亞瑟港從令人恐懼的定居點到世界遺產名錄古蹟和世界級旅遊勝地的演變。

關於我這次徒步旅行的經歷,我學到了很多東西,例如老一代人以及很久以前人們的生活方式。 他們如何定罪的方式以及老式的地方都很有趣。 有些人可能會像我一樣覺得歷史很無聊,但是我發現這個歷史站點並不像我想像的那樣糟糕,值得在舊時尚故事中進行更多探索和發現。 您會發現有趣的地方,還將學到很多意想不到的新事物,這好酷呀。

港灣游輪之旅

港灣游輪导游之旅是一個25分鐘的巡遊,僅向您顯示港口周圍的景色,該港口的美麗以及該港口的歷史。 這次旅行包含在您的網站門票中,非常值得。

其他的覌看還有什麼呢?

還有亞瑟港美術館,您將在這裡學習很多年前的故事。 但是,您應該在畫廊見到很多人。 當您從售票處拿到票時,他們會給您類似的東西,在下面顯示的照片中是一張小卡片,與他們會面並了解他們的背景。

在遊客中心獲得旅遊票後,他們將為您提供發言人卡。 當您進入畫廊時,您需要找到發言人卡上的那個人,然後打開它並閱讀有關此人的故事。 就像是一個非常有趣的遊戲,哈哈……就像我得到了托馬斯·倫皮里爾,我找到了他。 他來自德國,出生於1796年。他曾是一般商人,智利軍官的藝術家。 無論如何,這就像您將要知道的一樣。

機票和費用?

當我參觀那裡時,我拿了現場門票,其中包括介紹性徒步旅行和海港巡遊。 我也將回到那裡嘗試另一個遊覽,並且我將分享我的親身經歷,所以請繼續關注。

入門票價格是您從入場費中獲得的收益,有助於阿瑟港歷史遺址的持續保護,解釋和開發。 價格為成人 $40澳元,兒童 $18澳元,家庭 $102澳元(2位成人和最多6個孩子)和優惠票 $32澳元。

休假票–兩年通行證

從購買之日起兩年內,將您的網站入場券擴展為請假票,並多次返回亞瑟港歷史遺址。 您的請假單可再次進入,包括一般站點條目中包含的所有活動。 成人 $20澳元/家庭 $40 澳元(除了景點門票)。

居民和納稅人通行證–“ R&R通行證”

塔斯曼市的居民和納稅人有資格獲得亞瑟港歷史遺址R&R通行證,該通行證可免費為所有成人納稅人或居民以及最多6個孩子(7-17歲)提供門票。  R&R通行證自簽發之日起有效期為3年,可以續簽。

必須在亞瑟港歷史遺址遊客中心親自申請R&R通行證,並需要證明申請人是納稅人或居民。

如何到那呢?  –導航

亞瑟港歷史遺址距離霍巴特有90分鐘的車程,整個旅程為塔斯馬尼亞提供了一些最好的觀光景點。 亞瑟高速公路(Arthur Highway)蜿蜒穿過鬱鬱蔥蔥的農田和森林,迷人的海灘和塔斯曼半島(Tasman Peninsula)著名的風景秀麗的海岸線。 留出足夠的時間沿途停下來,探索諸如 Eaglehawk Neck 的 Tesselated 人行道以及戲劇性的地質特徵(如噴孔,Tasman 拱門和 Devil’s Kitchen)之類的地方。

免費停車 但是,在高峰期,我們的停車場確實會很快填滿。 如果您希望在入口附近固定一個停車位,我們建議您提早到達。 有專門用於旅行車,房車和公共汽車的空間,請在進入現場時尋找標誌。

您可以使用2種選擇。 要么乘坐旅遊巴士,要么租車開車。

當我前往亞瑟港時,我是由 Tassie Tour 運營商前往的。 每天都有一些遊覽巴士在那兒下車,您只能預訂。  Tassie 遊的單程費用為每人 $60澳元。 在我個人的想法,與教練同行總是最好的選擇,這是因為當他們駕車駛下時,他們會在前往亞瑟港的途中掉下一些最好的景點進行探索。

如果您想知道哪個教練是最好的,可以請隨時檢查以下站點。 這對我有很大的幫助,所以這也會對您有幫助喔 🙂

https://www.discovertasmania.com.au/travel-information/getting-around/bus-and-coach

如果您有任何疑問或疑問或需要一些旅行建議,請不要猶豫通過我的instagram 或 facebook 頁面與我聯繫,或在下面發表評論! 加油 🙂

Mandurah Dolphin Cruises

Have you ever heard of Mandurah Dolphin cruises? Are you a dolphin lover? Do you love cruising? If yes, this will be the right spot for you. I am going to tell you about the top tourists attraction in Mandurah. Please feel free to follow me!


General introduction of Mandurah Dolphin cruises

Mandurah Cruises has been operating for 10 years.

Mandurah Dolphin cruises is not about Dolphin only. It is also about to explore the Mandurah’s beautiful waterways, watch dolphins play or catch amazing seafood which is your thrilling adventure awaits! 

There are so many things to do in Mandurah, but a trip to the coastal city isn’t complete without a cruise. You can experience the best of Western Australia’s natural environment on a 1 hour, half-day or full-day marine adventure on board the dolphin cruises. If you are looking to witness the cheeky and playful dolphins that the region is famous for, you cannot just go past one of their dolphin tours. My knowledgeable and professional guides will make your dolphin experience unforgettable. They do have the package tours for fishing, crabbing or crayfishing adventure which is very worth to do it and best experience in the region of Mandurah. Sometimes they have some function going on at the Mandurah Foreshore such as Mandurah Festival Day, markets day, Christmas lights cruise etc…..by that moment, they will offer very special prices of cruising which would be much cheaper than usual fare. But before visiting there, please make sure they are still running the dolphin cruises as usual because sometimes when there is a festival going on, the cruises will be not operate on that day so it is best to check online or call them before hand. For a magical festivals experience, book early for the most famous Christmas Lights Cruise if you are going before Christmas. Every year, thousands head go to Mandurah to witness the spectacular canal lights’ display. It is an event not to be missed!

There are 4 cruises available in Mandurah. They are Dolphin Scenic cruises, dolphin adventure cruises, seafood adventure cruises as well as the Christmas lights cruises.

Dolphin Scenic Cruise

Mandurah’s famous canals are the perfect backdrop for dolphin spotting, bird watching and learning more about their unique and precious marine environment.

This is relaxing dolphin cruise through the calm waterways of the Mandurah Estuary which includes seeing Western Australia largest residential population of Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins; exploring the region vast wetlands and their abundant birdlife, exploring the beautiful property around the river, viewing the heritage protected pioneer and cultural sites, live commentary from some of the Mandurah most experienced dolphin cruise guides and many more. While exploring, they will give you 10% off in their souvenir shop. Please note that this tour is not guarantees that you can see dolphin. This is depending on the weather and your luck. However, if you didn’t see any dolphin while cruising, they will give you 20% off for your next cruise booking.

This cruise tour would be cost approximately AUD$32 per adult and concession fare is cost AUD$25 per person. Children age between 5 and 12 years old is cost $18 per child. But if there is a festival going on, cost will be different. It is pretty good and worth to go for it. You should try it for once in a life time at least.

Dolphin Adventure Cruise

Before they welcome you onboard, they will let you read the cruising policies. When they about to reach the ocean side, they will ask you to remove your hat stuff before the boat start to increasing the speed. I love the high speed part. You will love it just i do.

Go on a wildlife adventure on their breathtaking Mandurah dolphin tour! Dolphin Adventure Cruise is a 1400hp safari vessel, the spirit of adventure is my home for this amazing 1.5 hour Mandurah dolphin tour with Dolphin Island Adventure. Mandurah is my other home to the largest residential population of Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins in Western Australia, so it is guarantee that you’ll see the best world-famous friends or you can cruise again for free. On this adventurous Mandurah dolphin tour you will see the amazing dolphins up close as they show off their cheeky nature, playing and diving through the water around you.

You will learn everything you need to know about the Mandurah’s dolphins and the region with live commentary from their experienced and knowledgeable tour guides.

This bumpy boat is very costly but it is worth to go for a try once in awhile. To experience this, it cost $59 per adult as well as $25 per child age between 3-12 years old.

Seafood adventure cruise

I have never try this cruise tour and i would try in the future but all i know about their seafood adventure cruises is to catch and eat amazing seafood on their exhilarating seafood and fishing charters.

Mandurah is the seafood capital of Western Australia and Mandurah Cruises’ experienced guides know exactly where to find the finest delicacies of the region. You will enjoy one of their seafood and fishing charters to become part of the action.

By joining this tour group, you will catch your own world-famous Blue Swimmer Crab, pull up a crayfish and cast out for a Dhufish, Snapper, Samson or Baldchin Groper which is pretty cool. This tour is all about crab tours.

A seafood and fishing charter tour with Mandurah Cruises is adventurous, tasty and a unique experience to remember!

Mandurah Foreshore

Have you heard of Mandurah Foreshore? Are you planning or thinking to explore around the Mandurah? Do you ever wandering what to do in Mandurah? You are in the right spot. I will describe about it.


General introduction of Mandurah Foreshore

Mandurah is one of the largest cities in Western Australia and it is part of Regional city. It is with a population of approximately 97,000, ahead of that of nearby Bunbury. With a relaxed holiday atmosphere, popular attractions and so much things to do. Mandurah is one a popular destination with locals and tourists alike. From the City of Perth to Mandurah is approximately 72 kilometres.

Mandurah is the perfect spot to spend the day and explore Peel and wider Western Australia. Staying in the heart of Mandurah has so much to offer couples and families. Mandurah has grown from what used to be a small seaside town to now a thriving city filled with restaurants, activities and adventure sports. Built-up around the Mandurah Foreshore, this waterside spot is the best and most central location to take in all Mandurah has to offer locals. It is the best place to adventure.

What to do in Mandurah Foreshore

1) DOLPHIN CRUISE THE CANAL

Boating and kayaking are the best in the foreshore to explore around the ocean and river as well as the beautiful houses on the water.

2) EXPERIENCE MANDURAH CUISINE

The most popular cuisine in Mandurah definitely is seafood. Come to this place always get seafood cuisine.

The best restaurant for seafood name called Cicerello. Most of the visitors purchase fish and chip in Cicerello restaurant. Cicerello’s Seafood Restaurant is the best place to enjoy fish and chips. It has done so for over 100 years and its restaurant is located in a great location. Besides, one can enjoy champagne, wine or beer while eating freshly caught seafood including crayfish, oysters, crabs and mussels at the water’s edge. The iconic Cicerello’s is known as Western Australia best seafood eatery offering a range of family friendly dining options on the water’s edge. With alfresco seating overlooking Mandurah’s Peel inlet, Cicerello’s succulent fish and chips are world renowned and not to be missed. Apart from that, you can choose from a wide array of treats from the cafe such as coffee, waffles, homemade gelato and cake.

3) CHRISTMAS IN MANDURAH

If you are planning a trip to Mandurah between December and January, make sure you book for a Mandurah Christmas Lights Cruise earlier. You can even hire an electric boat to cruise the area to see the waterside homes that decorate their elevation every year. That’s how local people celebrate Christmas in town.

4) Heritage Walk

5) Art Gallery

6) Playgrounds

海豚探索中心 (DOLPHIN DISCOVERY CENTRE)

跟海豚有興趣的朋友們,歡迎來覌看及關注喔!

English reader could view on my this link https://travelqueen4ever.org/2019/06/03/dolphin-discovery-centre-bunbury/


海豚探索中心簡单介紹

歡迎來到海豚探索中心覌看! 首先要跟你們推荐西澳大利亚的一個很著名的景点叫做班伯利海豚探索中心。

如何去班伯利的海豚中心呢? 驾車從珀斯到班伯利大約2個小時,有國际驾照的朋友們是很方便的。你們可以租車。租車的价格很便宜的,租車只需一天 $23 澳元而已。打算租車的朋友們,可以联系我,我可以服务你們租車,而且有特价喔!

没有驾照的朋友們,你們可以坐公交車到达目的地。火車和巴士都有到喔! 我當天是坐巴士的,坐巴士會比較慢到,不過可以看到完美的风景。巴士去只需4個小時到达班伯利巴士車站,到了班伯利巴士車站之后呢,還要再走一段路,大約走路15分鍾左右到海豚中心。 坐巴士的价格大概 $50 澳元单程票,真的超级貴的,而且坐巴士必要在那边過夜,因為會赶不回去哒。所以我建议租車或者跟团队會比較好一些, 當然坐火車會比較快,但是看不了完美的风景。坐火車到班伯利車站大約2個小時的時间就會到达火車車站啦,下火車之后呢,就會比較麻煩一些,那就是必要坐另外的巴士或者是 uber 去到海豚中心了,因為班伯利的火車站到海豚中心亮点那边满有距离的,驾車還需半個鍾。如果坐火車的話,价格是 $25 澳元单程票价喔!

新的發現中心于2018年12月完成了重建工作, 其中包括200万澳元升级到解釋体验, 扩大了大型和专業主題水族馆的范围, 并對库姆巴纳湾 (Koombana Bay) 环境及其历史–地质、本土、海洋和當代。這是一种身临其境的体验, 有活动中心、互动展示、供餐节目和旅游, 吸引了所有年龄段的人。酒店還设有咖啡厅和纪念品商店。

水族馆講述了該地區从淡水河到近海珊瑚礁的故事, 并以温带的海洋動植物為特色。該中心提供了独特的体验, 使用嵌入式技术和自然展示, 為游客创造難忘的体验, 补充海滩互動區和海豚旅游行程的野生海豚体验。

海豚游泳旅游行程從11月1日开始, 在那里你可以和野生海豚一起游泳。海豚生态邮轮全年运行, 取决于天氣。所有预訂均可在线或通過班伯利游客中心 (Bunbury Visitor Centre) 完成。

在海豚探索中心這里呢,游客可以直接面對這些可愛的海豚,這是澳大利亚唯一提供岸边互動、乘船覌赏海豚和游泳游览的景点,還有一处解説教育中心,在該海豚探索中心海洋生物學家的指导下,游客可以在海豚生長的自然环境中浮潜,与海豚结伴游泳;如果游客更希望待在岸上,则可在指定的互動區等待的海豚來亲吻您; 或者,還可以参加海豚航游,在等待海豚出現時,游客可进入探船上的索室(Discovery Room),深入了解這些迷人的生物和該中心正在进行的研究項目。

与海豚同游的价格满貴的,但是很值得花钱去游玩,要与海豚同游的朋友們,每人只付 $165 澳元,游 3到4 個小時。到了目的地,可以去海豚中心買票,然后坐船直到与海豚游泳的海中洋。不會游泳的朋友們,不推荐喔! 不過可以坐船出海覌海豚,费用另外的,每人 $54 澳元,坐 1個半鍾的船出海覌海豚之旅。

海豚探索中心设有礼品店和咖啡厅,可选擇一個靠窗的座位或户外餐桌,俯瞰海湾美景,覌赏海豚在浅水區里嬉戏玩耍。

其實可以在海豚中心里吃午餐,喝個下午茶也好。他們的煎鱼片薯条很好吃,美味可口呀! 講到流口水了😂

煎鱼片薯条以外,他們也有賣漢堡薯条,沙拉蔬菜,還有很多的西餐等等。他們的咖啡☕超级好喝又满甜的,不喜愛吃甜的朋友們,也可以要求少糖喔! 不用覺得太尴尬又不好意識,工作人員都在那里服务你們喲!

今天就到這里為此,有興趣的朋友們,可以在這里關注我喔! 有什麼問題,可以联系我! 加油😍

Dolphin Discovery Centre Bunbury

Dolphin discovery centre is located in Koombana Bay Bunbury WA and it is a top tourist attractions in Bunbury Western Australia. This attraction is for tourist to have premier wild dolphin experience. They have a good facilities such as cafe and restaurant. Their food are yummy and I do recommended for a taste. They do have 4 tours market. These tours are interaction zone, interpretive centre, Dolphin Eco Cruises and swim with the dolphins. 

Firstly, interaction zone with so many dolphins living along the coast, Bunbury and Koombana Bay offer the perfect opportunity for dolphins and humans to meet and interact. The Interaction Zone has been designated as a special dolphin protection area for this very purpose. Under strict license conditions set out by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (BDCA), the Centre has been able to offer a unique interactive experience on the beach right in front of the Centre since 1989. Dolphin Volunteers have been trained to ensure the interaction guidelines are followed and they will always be present on the beach to answer your questions and manage the interaction should dolphins visit the Zone. Naturally, being a wild animal there is no set time, however, the most common visit times are in the mornings of the warmer months between 8 am – 12 noon! Therefore, there is no ticket or booking requires! 

Secondly, interpretive centre is the aquarium where will give the tourists to experience the local marine environment. Also, there is a feeding program. All age groups are welcome to participate with interpretive centre. However, there is $18 per person for the admission fees. There is an option of package with the dolphin eco cruises. Please take note that 3 years old and below are free of charge. 

Thirdly, the Dolphin Discovery Centre’s Dolphin Eco Cruise is for 90 minutes within Koombana Bay. Centre’s vessel provides an excellent viewing platform designed to get you as close as possible to the dolphins – without getting your feet wet! The team will introduce you to their local Bottlenose Dolphins as they interact in their natural environment. Many of the Dolphins seen on the cruise call Koombana Bay their home. They can be seen frolicking, playing, sleeping and feeding during the cruise. The informative commentary from the skipper will keep you updated throughout. This tour is running daily for 12pm noon scheduled! The cost fees will be $54 per person. I do highly recommended for you as a tourist to go for a tour and experience Dolphin eco cruises. $54 fares included for you to learn more about the Dolphin genders, surfing, food they eat etc…..The best day to go will be between October and May. Please try to avoid cold or raining season due to the horrible weather. 

Lastly, I do highly recommended for swim with the dolphins for an intimate swim with wild dolphins in their natural environment. This tour is the most popular and exhilarating experience. Visitors are given the opportunity to swim with the wild Bottlenose Dolphins in their own environment. Accompanied by my experienced guide and trained volunteers you will venture into the open waters of Koombana Bay. Depending on dolphin sightings you will be guided into the water where the dolphins may elect to initiate interaction with the swimmers. As they are wild dolphins, interaction cannot be guaranteed. This tour is only available between November – April. Always running at 8am sharps. Regarding to the prices, swimmers will be cost $165 per person, Observers cost $85 per person. 

History of Dolphin Discovery Centre 

During the mid 1960s, local resident Mrs Evelyn Smith began feeding the dolphins from a small jetty near her home on the Leschenault Inlet (directly south of the Discovery Centre). However, it wasn’t until 1989 that a dolphin specialist was hired by the newly established Bunbury Dolphin Trust to continue this tradition and begin feeding and studying the local dolphins of Koombana Bay. 

From this work came the establishment of the Interaction Zone in 1990 and the Dolphin Discovery Centre in 1994 to allow tourists and members of the community to interact, understand and enjoy the group of five to six dolphins that regularly visit this Zone. We don’t clearly understand why the dolphins continue to visit the Zone today, however, research suggests that the small amount of food they receive as a reward for their visit is not the only attraction. There are many dolphins that visit the Zone regularly that do not receive any fish and many of them stay for extended periods of time for interaction with the human visitors. Sick and injured dolphins also treat the beach as a haven, with some repeatedly visiting during periods of illness or injury. A weekly dolphin visitation chart is maintained on site as a guide for people who visit the Centre. The Dolphin Discovery Centre will continue to grow and increase its resources to further make its mark on the tourism industry and to continue to care and conserve the Koombana Bay dolphins. 

How to get to the Dolphin Discovery Centre?

Well, this is depend on where are you coming down from. If you are coming down from Perth airport, you will need to book for the South West Coachlines buses from airport to the Bunbury Bus Station. It will takes for about 3 hours to get to Bunbury. If you are coming down from Perth City, there is two public transportation go to Bunbury. They are Australind train line and the South West Coachline buses. The pickup point for the buses will be at Elizabeth Quay Bus Station. It will takes for 4 hours to get there from Perth. After you arrive the Bunbury Bus Station, it will take you for a walk to Dolphin Discovery Centre for about 15 to 20 minutes walk. Buses is strongly recommended as the distance to the DDC is pretty closely. For the train line, it will takes for 2 hours to get to Bunbury which is very good and fast but there is a distance to the centre so you will need to take the bus to get to the centre from Bunbury train station if you catch train line down. Train line is much cheaper than buses. This will be up to your preference. Go for a visit and Enjoy yourself!!