Busselton Jetty Snorkel
LOCATION Busselton Jetty, Busselton, Western Australia
DEPTH 8-10 Meters
WATER TEMP 18-23 Degrees
DIFFICULTY Easy
The Jetty is 1.8km long and you can walk out or catch the train. The further platform along the Jetty has a ramp access.
FEATURE
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Busselton Jetty Snorkel
LOCATION Busselton Jetty, Busselton, Western Australia
DEPTH 8-10 Meters
WATER TEMP 18-23 Degrees
DIFFICULTY Easy
The Jetty is 1.8km long and you can walk out or catch the train. The further platform along the Jetty has a ramp access.
FEATURE
Busselton Jetty Snorkel
The Busselton Jetty is perfect for snorkelling and diving, featuring vibrant coral and plenty of marine life. In 2023, a Sculpture Trail with submerged artworks was added, spanning 200 meters. Highlights include a diver’s helmet, lighthouse, shipwreck, and mermaid, viewable from the surface or underwater. There is easy access to the water from the jetty.
What Can I See?
- Dolphins
- Sea Lions
- Stingrays
- Fish
- Octopus
- Coral
- Cuttlefish
- The Busselton Jetty has a sculpture trail created in mid 2023, which provides both an otherworldly underwater art gallery and a surface for further coral growth.
Getting There
Busselton Jetty is in the centre of town, and an easy walk from the esplanade.
The jetty itself is 1.8km long ( it is the longest timber piled jetty in the southern hemisphere), and you can walk the jetty for a $4 fee, or ride the iconic train for a $16 return fee. The walk takes approximately 25 minutes either way, alternatively the train takes 45 minutes return. Tickets can be purchased onsite at the information building at the entrance to the jetty. Alternatively you can swim the length of the jetty for free.
Where & How do you get in?
Access to the snorkel trail is near the end of the jetty, with a ramp down to a platform. From the platform there is a 1m drop to the water, accessed by a ladder.
Best Season
We found summer was the preferred time to visit, as winds were low and water temperatures high.
Recommended Gear
- Equipment hire is available from Dive Busselton Jetty Dive Shop near the Busselton Visitor Centre near the start of the jetty
How Busy / Crowds
- Busselton Jetty is a popular tourist attraction especially during school/ public holidays. Be prepared to share the platform and the water.
Parking
- Parking is limited around the jetty, getting in early is recommended. The Jetty is 1.8km long and you can walk out or catch the train. The furthest platform along the Jetty has a ramp access.
Exclusion Zone
- There is an underwater exclusion zone of 20 meters surrounding the Underwater Observatory. You need to keep about 2 jetty plyons from the underwater buiding.
Costs / Permits
- Dive or Snorkel Pass – $4 per adult
- Underwater Observatory Tour (includes train ride) – $38 per adult/ $23 per child
- Jetty Train Return Ticket – $17 per adult / $10 per child
- Marine Discovery Centre – $15 per person
The information for each snorkel spot is provided by people who have snorkelled there. However, snorkelling conditions change daily. Please be aware that wind, swell, tides and cloud cover can all affect visibility and your experience in the water.
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Best Conditions
Best conditions can be found after consecutive days of low wind, under 10 knots and low swell. It is recommended to snorkel on a sunny day as overcast days limit the colours visible. Generally snorkelling is best in the mornings and visibility tends to worsen over the day. Check with the local dive operator for conditions.
Busselton Jetty also has a live camera underwater that you can check the visibility prior to arriving.
Windy Map Instructions – Click on the wind icon in the top right to see other conditions such as swell, temperature, rain. To clear the four day forecast click and close the wind icon.
Facilities at Busselton Jetty
There is a small gift shop with snacks and drink items at the start and end of the jetty. There is shade on the platform under the jetty, but limited shade on the jetty itself. Toilets are available in both gift shops.
There is an underwater observatory that non swimmers can access and experience a guided tour if preferred.
Toilets
Parking
Shade
Food & Drinks
About the Snorkel
The Busselton Jetty is a great snorkel and scuba diving site for people of all experience levels and ages. It boasts amazing coral growth on the pylons of the jetty, which attracts many small schooling fish of all colours, sizes and shapes. There are Cuttlefish, Octopus and Scorpionfish taking shelter on the seafloor, amongst the structures and logs. On rare occasions dolphins and sea lions have been sighted, and during winter humpback whales can be seen in the distance.
The Busselton Jetty Sculpture Trail was created in mid 2023 It was constructed by local artists, and submerged to create a structure for coral to grow, and something extra for visitors. The sculptures are located close to the jetty and form a trail over a 200m section of jetty, 400m return. They are in about 8 metres of water, but many are 3-5 metres tall, so are able to be enjoyed from the surface as well as by experienced duck divers or scuba divers. Some of our favourite sculptures were the old fashioned Divers Helmet, a Lighthouse, Shipwreck and a Mermaid. A map is provided with the location of the sculptures and recommended trail, you can even buy a waterproof map to take with you.
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