Bunbury Harbour Past and Present

Explore the significance of Ocean to Preston River Regional Park, the first
proposed regional park outside the Metropolitan area, and learn of the origin
of the Swan Coastal Plain. This area is transformed to a landscape of wildflowers
September through to November.
Find out about the natural wonders of Bunbury, such as the unique outcrop of
jagged black basalt formed by volcanic lava flow, recently dated at 135 million
years. You will discover why Bunbury is located where it is and the highs and
lows of its development over the years.
At the lookout we survey the magnificent setting of the city: the Indian Ocean
in the west, Koombana Bay and the Leschenault Inlet with the mangrove
colony in the east and how Bunbury is reinventing itself from the oceanfront to
the old harbour, the wheat silos, Marlston Hill and the city water front. You
may climb the tower for a bit of exercise and a better view. Closer to the active
port we walk over shipwrecks including American Whalers, and through the
middle of the Mangrove colony. Leschenault Homestead, one of the oldest and
most significant buildings in Bunbury is threatened by the ports expansion
plans.
Heading back along Stirling and Victoria Streets you discover more highlights
of Bunburys built heritage, as well as the spot where the Bunbury Townsite
Peg No.1 was placed and why.

don pugh caravan trip 2008

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