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Dolphin Discovery

Koombana Drive | P.O. Box 1178, Bunbury, Western Australia 6231, Australia
+61 8 9791 3088
Ranked #1 of 6 attractions in Bunbury
4.0 of 5 stars 43 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Description: Swim for free with the bottle-nosed dolphins who come into shore in Koombana Bay.
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Australind, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

What a spectacular location, but also the informative staff, relaxed and calming atmosphere made for a very memorable day, have taken whole family since and they all agree the centre does Bunbury proud. More

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Bunbury, WA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This must be one of Australia's best kept secrets. So many people in Perth don't realise that one of the best dolphin experiences in Aus is right on the doorstep in Bunbury. Beautiful and simple, without the glitz and plastic this is also a research facility and is set in the pristine waters of Koombana bay, Bunbury...AMAZING!! More

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Aussie
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

First class operation with nature at its best. Easy for inexperienced snorkellers and it's such a thrill to see these wild creatures up close. Others on board will remember this also for a long time. More

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Surrey UK
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Great Dolphin centre, however after getting there for 8am twice, no show of Dolphins. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

Great experience for the whole family. We were lucky as the dolphins came to visit for the 3rd time while we were there. Buy the basic ticket and wait in the morning, don't worry, they will come to visit. The food outlet is nothing to write home about. Staff are friendly and very helpful. More

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Paisley, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012
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Be patient, as remember they are wild, so dolphins dont visit at a particular time. I advise you visit early morning around 8/11am better chance of a sighting. Dont forget your camera,please support the DDC as it is run mainly by volunteers. The centre itself is good,tanks with various fish,3D movie, Digital Dolphinarium,everything you want to know about Bottlenose Dolphins.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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The dolphins at the Bunbury Dolphin Centre were so tame and it was such an amazing experience to see them with their young so close to the shore. We visited the centre early in the morning and within an hour 2 dolphins arrived so we were very lucky. You can purchase tickets in advance on their website which would be... More

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Perth, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

great information, however you can't step a foot near the place before paying a high price, once inside its not really value for money More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

Went to try to see the dolphins, but as they are not fed by the wardens anymore, their visits are infrequent so you may be unlucky if your time in Bunbury is limited like ours was. More

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Bunbury, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

I hadn't been for a few years but was very impressed during my recent visit. Excellent displays, friendly staff/volunteers and very informative. Strongly recommended for children - the playground is fantastic! More

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