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THE BUNBURY JETTY

The Bunbury Timber Jetty was originally built using convict labour in 1864. It was extended many times to accommodate increased shipping. The last commercial vessel for cargo on the Timber Jetty was in April 1982 when the Inner Harbour was built.

The Bunbury Port was used to ship thousands of tons of sandalwood which was floated down the Collie River to the Port. Jarrah sleepers were shipped to India for its vast railway network and also to England and other countries.

In 1913 investigations were made into combating Teredo Worms in the Jetty Timbers. Today there is a Preservation Society that is trying to maintain as much of the original timber jetty as possible. The Jetty has a special place in the hearts of the locals who used it for swimming and fishing.