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A city of the South Western region of WA, Busselton is one of the most popular tourist destinations of WA; this city has been voted as a top tourist town for three years, including 1995, 1996 and 2005.

Busselton recorded a population of 25,329 people as per the 2016 census. The Bussell family founded the city in 1832. Since the 1950s, the administration has increased efforts to ensure that Busselton offers all facilities for the holiday-makers. Since the 1970s, the city has become one of the top retirement locations and tourism centres. It is now a well-known resort town visited by thousands of people every year.

Tourism in Busselton There are many places of interest in Busselton. Tourists love to see the longest wooden jetty, which offers the tourists an underwater observatory, interpretive centre, and train ride. The Wonnerup House is another tourist hotspot built by the Layman family, who were the original settlers of the region. Besides this, the Old Butter Factor is also visited by tourists when they come to the city. Other places of interest include the Weld Hall, Augusta-Busselton Heritage Trail and others.

Culture and Recreation Busselton is known for its rich cultural heritage and recreation facilities. There are many festivals held in the region, including the Busselton Agricultural Show, Geographe Bay Race Week, and Festival of Busselton. Sports are also enjoyed in the region.

History of Busselton For more than 40,000 years, the area was home to people of Noongar Aboriginal people. In 1829, with the colonisation of Western Australia, there was a big impact on the lives of Noongar people. Several towns in the Busselton region still have their old Noongar names. These places are Wonnerup, Carbunup River and Yallingup. Several centuries later, Busselton became a leading port. Timber export brought in major revenue, which brought in further prosperity.