How deep is the water at the end of Busselton Jetty?
9 meters
This is a great recreational dive, as the water depth is a maximum of 9 meters, and access is easy from the Jetty structure itself – no boat needed. (Did we mention you enter nearly 1.6kms from the shore?) Simply walk out to the end of the Jetty, or catch the train, get geared up (our gear or yours) and go below.
How did they build the Busselton Jetty?
Construction of the Busselton Jetty began in 1865. Beginning as a mere 161 metres, sand drift resulted in an additional 131 metres being added in 1875. Further extensions were made throughout the following 90 years creating the remarkable 1.8 kilometre length.
Who owns the Busselton Jetty?
Busselton Jetty Inc.
The jetty is managed by a not-for-profit community organisation, Busselton Jetty Inc. Reference no. The jetty’s construction commenced in 1864 and the first section was opened in 1865. The jetty was extended numerous times until the 1960s, ultimately reaching a length of 1,841 metres (6,040 ft).
Is Busselton Jetty the longest jetty in Australia?
Extending 1.8 kilometres over the protected waters of Geographe Bay, the heritage listed Busselton Jetty is the longest wooden-piled jetty in the Southern Hemisphere. As one of the most popular tourist attractions in Western Australia, it is a must see for any visitor to the Margaret River region.
What is the longest jetty ever?
Mexico’s Progreso Pier is the world’s longest, running 6,500 metres into the Gulf of Mexico. This pier’s length is used to allow cargo ships to dock in the area, as the Yucatan coast and limestone shelf are too shallow for large boats to dock in.
What fish are biting in Busselton?
The most commonly caught fish along the Busselton Jetty are herring, skippy, gardies, tarwhine, crabs and squid. Sometimes from the end of the jetty bigger fish also can be caught such as bonito and southern bluefin tuna.
Where is the longest wooden jetty in the world?
Busselton Jetty
The longest wooden pier in the world is the Busselton Jetty which is about 2 km (1841 meters) in length. The pier is located in Busselton, Western Australia and was built to accommodate ship docking thanks to the shallow waters of Geographe Bay.
What is the world’s longest jetty?
Can you jump off Busselton Jetty?
Jump off the Jetty One of the favourite summer pastimes of the local kids is jumping off the Busselton Jetty. Not far past the Interpretive Centre on the right side of the jetty, is the exit stage. This is where kids and adults of varying ages dive, flip, roll and throw themselves into the sea.
What is the second longest jetty in Australia?
Located in the southern area of Western Australia, Busselton Jetty is the second-longest wooden jetty in the world, measuring 1,841 metres in length. This spot is known for its extensive jetty maintenance, with construction beginning in 1853 and ending in the mid-1960s.
When did Busselton Jetty burn down?
1999
In 1999, a fire thought to have been started by a cigarette butt wiped out 70 metres of the two kilometre jetty and led to a $24 million State Government refurbishment. CCTV footage reveals a fire lit on Busselton Jetty on Saturday.
What is biting on Busselton Jetty?
THE CATCH OF SOUTHWEST The most commonly caught fish along the Busselton Jetty are herring, skippy, gardies, tarwhine, crabs and squid. Sometimes from the end of the jetty bigger fish also can be caught such as bonito and southern bluefin tuna.