Busselton Jetty, Wooden pier in Busselton, Australia
Busselton Jetty is a wooden pier in the city of Busselton, Western Australia, and stretches across Geographe Bay. The timber-piled construction reaches far into calm water and ends at a platform, beneath which sits an observation chamber.
The first section was built in 1865 to allow ships to dock, and then grew gradually to its current length. Timber exports and passenger traffic shaped its use until the mid-20th century, when the harbor function shifted elsewhere.
The name of the structure comes from the nearby town, which was named after a family of English settlers, while the wooden construction now serves as a coastal landmark. Local people use the structure for fishing and walks over the water, especially during early morning hours and at sunset.
An electric train runs along the entire route for those who prefer not to walk, while the path itself is wide and flat. Access to the underwater area requires tours booked in advance, as spaces are limited.
The jetty's rail line is a relic of the railway from Bunbury, and since 2017 a solar-powered electric vehicle has carried visitors along it to the underwater observatory. In 2006 the Queen's Baton Relay passed along the jetty and was then carried underwater by a scuba diver past the observatory. Since early 2023 steel and concrete sculptures have been placed beneath and beside the jetty to form an artificial reef and diving trail.
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