Centro de Descubrimiento de Delfines Bunbury

Experiencia negativa: why is there an Aquarium inside? don't support that at all.

Experiencia negativa: Under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016, disturbing a cetacean (dolphin or whale) is a serious offence. Fines for breaching these distances or harassing marine life can reach up to $500,000. You do this every day.

Experiencia fantástica: Great outing for a cruise to see the dolphins

Experiencia fantástica: Just back from an EPIC dolphin tour! Had an amazing time spotting heaps of dolphins in their natural habitat! The crew was top-notch, and Jade's knowledge about these incredible creatures was ! Shared some awesome facts and insights that made the experience even more unforgettable . Highly recommend this tour if you're keen to get up close and personal with dolphins! Many thanks to Jade and the team for an awesome experience!

Experiencia fantástica: Kleine aber tolle Ausstellung mit häufigen Fütterungen und Erklärungen.

Experiencia fantástica: We have done the eco dolphin cruise and it was spectacular. We saw a lot of wild dolphins

Experiencia fantástica: AMAZING! We did the swim with dolphins exoerience. Experience of a lifetime. There were over 20 dolphins jumping all around the boat. So cool!

Experiencia negativa: One to ten, value for money probably a 4. This was comparing to other places charging similar amount. Raptor center much much better. Aquarium in Busselton much much better. Ok for first time children to see octopus, turtles and a few fish. Could not hear the movie presentation, the other presentation, during school holiday period was non functional. Quite a disappointment

Experiencia fantástica: Had a lovely morning with the grandkids on a dolphin eco tour with skipper Noodles, did a great commentary for us about the dolphins other stories and answered questions also lucky enough to see the seal.

Experiencia fantástica: We went on the dolphin cruise and saw so many dolphins and a seal. Noodles was very informative, well worth the visit. Thank you

Experiencia positiva: Nice day out, honestly not worth the entry price. A few nice aquarium tanks but other than that didn’t spend more than an hour inside the centre. Cafe in the building had lovely food.

Experiencia fantástica: The dolphin conservation insights were meaningful and the eco cruise offered a rare close up encounter with dolphins. A worthwhile experience for families.

Experiencia fantástica: Highly recommend visiting Bunbury for dolphin-watching. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff -- you will surely learn something about the amazing dolphins. The 90-min cruise experience was one of my best experiences travelling in the WA.

Experiencia fantástica: The swimming with dolphins was awesome! We spent quite a long time with the dolphins in the water. Our guide Kim and the volunteers were great and really took care of the dolphins. As they are wild animals we were rather waiting for them to approach us, than swimming towards them. For our group that worked out perfectly, the dolphins came to us, circled us several times and swam right besides and beneath us. Great experience and highly recommendable.

Experiencia positiva: It was a very nice morning seeing some marine life

Experiencia fantástica: My husband and I had the best time on the swim with dolphins. Bianca and the team and of course Noodles were so knowledgeable and so kind and made the experience that much better. The dolphins were so friendly and came right up. Very beautiful experience that we won’t forget. Thankyou so much to all that make this experience possible. Your hard work is very evident and you do it all with such joy. Sending hugs.

Experiencia fantástica: Lovely place

Experiencia fantástica: Informative. Went to the Aquarium.

Experiencia fantástica: Just took the dolphin eco cruise and it was seriously a very enjoyable experience. Volunteers were all friendly and the guide on the eco tour, Noodles, was very friendly and knowledgeable. There were so many Inshore bottle nosed dolphins - a surreal experience.

Experiencia fantástica: Great centre,

Experiencia fantástica: Lots of visitors beautiful place.

Experiencia fantástica: Thankyou so much Noodles (didn’t catch your actual name). Really nice guy who gave us a brilliant tour on the dolphin eco cruise. Super knowledgeable and just kept a really nice vibe throughout. Also shout out to the dolphins they were on top form.

Experiencia fantástica: We were too late for the dolphins but the indoor immersive experience was amazing and well worth it. Totally recommend.

Experiencia fantástica: Absolutely amazing highly recommend going . We did the marine discovery centre tour first and hopped on board the eco dolphin cruise with captain Noodles who was extremely informative friendly and very good a his job . Saw so many dolphins it was fantastic thankyou Noodles and everyone at the dolphin discovery centre .

Experiencia negativa: We bought cake and coffee. I have to say the service was amazing and Kevin our server was a breath of fresh air with his polite personality and quirky jokes put a smile on our faces. The coffee was cold . But the worst was the carrot cake we ordered was dry and tasteless . The table was grubby and there was ants on it. Thank goodness for Kevin as that is the only good experience.

Experiencia fantástica: My recent visit to the Dolphin Discovery Centre in Bunbury swim with dolphin tour was truly magical and a highlight of my time in Western Australia. I cannot recommend this experience highly enough. From the start, genuine commitment of the team weas evident. The guarantee of a dolphin encounter, with a complimentary re-booking option should a sighting be missed, shows a true dedication to the visitor experience. The gear provided—the wetsuit, goggles, and fins—was all clean and well-maintained, ensuring comfort and safety in the water. Our guide, Yvette deserves special shout-out. She was not only informative about the dolphins and their environment but also wonderfully genuine in her enthusiasm. Her passion was infectious. Every volunteer on the tour was friendly, helpful, and contributed to the welcoming atmosphere. Despite the water being a little murky following a storm the day before, the dolphin encounter itself was breathtaking. The dolphins were curious and interactive, swimming close to our group many times. I was fortunate enough to have several swim right next to me and beneath me—close enough to feel like I could touch them. Knowing that the centre operates as a non-profit organization and that these tours directly fund essential research into dolphin conservation makes the experience even more meaningful. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour. It's an incredible opportunity to connect with nature while supporting a vital cause.

Experiencia fantástica: Superb facility, mostly run by volunteers, A great contribution to aquatic environmental awareness.

Experiencia fantástica: What a well set up place to learn about our marine life. Lots for the kids to do to keep them entertained. We loved the talk and feeding presentation.

Experiencia fantástica: Great place to visit.Very kid friendly

Experiencia fantástica: So mu h interactive stuff. Friendly staff

Experiencia negativa: over pricey, and since the weather turned out rainy wasnt able to get the view of the dolphins.

Experiencia positiva: As a group of 5, we decided to do a day trip to the DDC today being a Thurs to wrap up the school holiday. Drove 2 hours down, got there around 10.30am, 2-3 groups waiting in line for entry. We made it to get a glimpse of a dolphin fin half way down to the interaction zone, then came back for feeding time inside the centre. The marine discovery centre wasn’t big but had enough to offer for an hour or so. Younger children could spend longer in there. They also have a scanner for kids’ colourings to be scanned and projected onto the screens. We then went on the train ride for $35 for all 5 of us before coming back to spend a bit more time at the interaction zone but no dolphin showed up again. Most staff members were friendly and helpful. The toilets there in DDC have warm showers which was very helpful. There is this big playground next to DDC, with flying fox and suspended rope bridge. We will come back again if we are in the area again, and will bring the kids back to swim with the dolphins when kids are more grown up. The only thing to mention is that the website is a bit confusing in main entry vs feeding time tickets. It looked to me that we would have to get separate passes for entry and feeding times. All in all we had a good day.

Experiencia fantástica: Good place to check out

Experiencia positiva: We didn't end up going in as there are no dolphins on the premises that is an extra boat trip.

Experiencia negativa: REVIEW OF THE COFFE SHOP, ONLY Albeit being thoroughly described to the tiniest detail, half of the order was grossly confused. No apologies were offered while the confused items were re-brewed, in sequence - no prompt service was provided to cure the situation. So, the half of the order cooled down while sitting on the table, and had to be consumed in rush. To purchase one extra marshmallow, I was sent back into the queue. Tables are not wiped cleaned after the dishes are removed after the customers departure - it needs to be asked for, extra. Very few smiles but a great selection of frowns instead. And yes, the barista brings the clean mugs from the kitchen by grabbing them with her fingers by insides, not by handles. RECOMMENDATION: Order your coffee elsewhere.

Experiencia positiva: The Dolphin trip was amazing. 5 stars. The skipper was lovely and very knowledgeable, she made sure that we would spot the dolphins. However, when we went to the discovery centre, the staff were so rude. No smiles, no idea about customer service. The cafe staff were the worst, one girl got my order wrong twice and didn’t know how to give the correct change. Then the other two girls were gossiping about her right in front of the customers! 100% yes to the dolphin trip but definitely wouldn’t go back to the centre unless they have pleasant staff.

Experiencia fantástica: This eco dolphine tour was amazeing we got to see alot of dolphins they came right up to the boat

Experiencia positiva: Good experience with children.... dont expect to see dolphins... the aquarium was beautiful and the volunteers very kind.

Experiencia fantástica: Had the best time and recommend everyone and all ages will enjoy.

Experiencia positiva: Go early and book if you wish to have dolphin sightings!

Experiencia positiva: Go early and book if you wish to have dolphin sightings!

Experiencia fantástica: There are amazing volunteers here doing valuable work to save and rehabilitate animals, but also educate the public about the need to look after the ocean. We had such a lovely time - thank you so much.

Experiencia fantástica: Really good discovery centre, lots to do for the little ones and reasonable prices. Loved it!

Experiencia fantástica: Absolutely amazing, the marine life here is just wonderful. Unfortunately the Dolphins didn't come but nature is unpredictable. Kids love this place and the staff are very knowledgeable.

Experiencia fantástica: A great stop to see the marine life. I might be biased in my 5 stars as I fell inlove with the cutest pufferfish, very friendly and interactive made my day.

Experiencia positiva: Not the best place to eat but far from the worst. Parking is nan issue.

Experiencia positiva: This is a small aquarium with gift shop & a cafe. You can also pay to interact with the dolphins. Beautiful area

Experiencia fantástica: Great interactive centre with lots to see and learn about

Experiencia positiva: We stayed near the place. We didn't visit

Experiencia fantástica: Great place to visit, not too expensive and if you see dolphins outside its a bonus!

Experiencia fantástica: It is only small but there is a lot to see and the volunteers make it amazing. They are so helpful and knowledgeable. We spent an easy 2.5 hours here with a nearly 4 year old.

Experiencia fantástica: A great place to visit. Especially with children. As well as having a great variety of exhibits, there are a variety of activities. Also, the theatre is exceptional, it's almost like yoy are underwater with dolphins spinning above yoy.

Experiencia fantástica: Great day out for the kids, the staff are very friendly and helpful, definitely worth a visit!

Experiencia fantástica: We tried our luck looking for dolphins during winter. Our skipper tried his absolute hardest to find some and eventually we did just nearing the end of our tour so he extended it so we could spend some time looking at the dolphins! They were fabulous and the service was outstanding for effort! Thank you :)

Experiencia fantástica: Beautiful food nice customer service

Experiencia fantástica: now reopened. friendly service. yummy food.

Experiencia positiva: I think the staff are highly informative. It will be interesting to see how this transforms over the next few years.

Experiencia fantástica: We were warned by the staff that weather is not ideal and should return another day. But we chose to go ahead as our itinerary is qt packed. It was really choppy on the boat due to the strong winds. But we still managed to see dolphins which is really qt an experience. We were all sea sick after that but I would say it's still worth it for the experience. All the staff were very friendly and kind to the kids.

Experiencia negativa: Horrible. Would rate 0 stars if possible. Booked a party for our 4yr old, told the table was okay for 20 and that we could bring our own food, everyone gets there and the manager has the nerve to berate us in front of all our guests, other customers and staff. We were told by her "we don't host parties and you will be charged $10 per person for today" We had already spent over $800 on chips, drinks and entry into the attraction area, yet we were belittled and told to pay an extra $210 despite this. No onus was taken on their behalf for communicating false information and telling us we were okay to hold the party there and we were told to either pay or leave. Completely disrespectful treatment by absolutely all the staff members. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS ESTABLISHMENT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

Experiencia negativa: absolutely terrible experience the manager was extremely unprofessional!!! we were told one thing over the phone and then another once we got there and were spoken to horribly!! the manager when having ago at me was spitting in my face at the same time i really do not recommend

Experiencia fantástica: Nice place, didn't go inside the museum but the dolphin cruise was beautiful on the calm and sunny winter day we were lucky enough to get, and some cool frolicking dolphins.

Experiencia fantástica: Fantastic, great staff great cafe great atmosphere. Loved MR Dolphin that was wondering around, he made our day

Experiencia fantástica: The Dolphin Discovery Centre in Bunbury was an absolute highlight of our trip — and a perfect sanctuary on a wet and rainy day with the kids. As soon as we stepped inside, we were impressed by how well-designed and family-friendly the space was. It’s clear that the centre is not just about entertainment, but also about education, conservation, and meaningful engagement with marine life. Our kids were immediately drawn to the interactive exhibits — from the fascinating digital displays that explain dolphin behavior, to the touch pool where they got to gently handle starfish and sea cucumbers. The marine life 3D movie was a surprise hit with our younger ones, who sat mesmerized by the stunning visuals and underwater footage. Everything was hands-on, engaging, and perfectly pitched for children, while still being interesting for adults. The staff and volunteers were truly wonderful — warm, welcoming, and full of knowledge. They took the time to explain things to our children and answer all their (many!) questions patiently. Their passion for marine conservation really shines through, and it added depth and meaning to the whole visit. We left feeling like we had learned something new, not just had a good time. There’s also a small café on site with great coffee, simple kid-friendly meals, and panoramic views of the bay. It was a nice spot to unwind while the rain poured outside. Even better, we learned that if you come back on a sunnier day, you can take part in their dolphin eco-cruises or beach encounters — which we’d love to try next time. All in all, the Dolphin Discovery Centre is a top-notch experience for families, especially if you’re looking for a quality indoor activity during bad weather. It was fun, educational, and left us with warm memories and a deeper appreciation for marine life. Highly recommend!

Experiencia fantástica: What an incredible place. Everything was so well laid out, the staff there were so present and kind. A special mention to Suzette who was very informative and helpful with all of the children. We stayed for the main tank feeding, and the man speaking was fantastic. Lots to see, read and do. Overall a great experience and would visit again.

Experiencia fantástica: had a wonderful trip this morning. what we loved about it was the short journey needed to spot the dolphins, no choppy waters and sea sickness. almost no lull time at all, amazing time for the kids and adults alike. bonus was the humpback whale sighted tog with a small pod of dolphins!

Experiencia positiva: Lovely small centre, best to time visit to include feeding times. Tickets valid all day. Great place for young children with plenty of interactive activities. Volunteers on hand to assist with displays and questions. Cafe was nice and very clean toilet facilities.

Experiencia fantástica: Nice place, really! Come and visit especially for family with kids :)))

Experiencia fantástica: A lovely, spacious centre that’s perfect for families and marine life lovers. The indoor exhibit is thoughtfully curated with interactive displays on dolphin rescues, sea turtle rehab, and marine conservation. Great for both kids and adults to learn through hands-on experiences. You can also book dolphin and whale watching tours here.. just be sure to check the timings online in advance. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, taking time to explain and answer questions on the tours.

Experiencia positiva: You"d be sorely disappointed if you are expecting to see dolphins here, haha! You can get on dolphin tours to see wild dolphins. Interactive features keep the kids and the adults alike entertained.

Experiencia fantástica: Due to the weather, we were told to move the boarding to a different location which made it cooler to be fair! Getting on from a playground! Journey was nice and yes we caught sight of some dolphins. What’s important was that the team were really good with dolphin knowledge in the area, sharing about habits and tips on these amazing creatures in their natural habitat. Team also ensured we caught sight of dolphins! Would definitely do this again some time in the future but probably during the warmer seasons. Thank you!

Experiencia fantástica: Had lots of knowledge from the volunteers in there regarding star fish, turtles and octopus..

Experiencia fantástica: This has to be one of the highlights of my life seeing Dolphins in there natural habitat was truly a amazing experience I’ll treasure for the rest of my life the Skipper was knowledgeable and his communication was on point 5 stars I’ll be doing it again in the near future with my grand children thank you so much

Experiencia fantástica: Myself and family went on this boat tour at the beginning of May and it was amazing! We seen loads of dolphins during the trip and the captain was very knowledgeable. My daughter is only 4 and she absolutely loved the experience. 10/10. We were visiting from Scotland and this is one of her best days of the holiday. Thank you!

Experiencia fantástica: Fantastic experience! The volunteers were so friendly and informative and encouraged us to get involved in activities. The interactive centre was really well laid out, clean and accessible and very much worth the money!

Experiencia fantástica: A well organised cruise with great staff. Would recommend the Dolphin Discovery Centre Bunbury

Experiencia positiva: A bit expensive for adults to visit centre exhibit. Good interactive stuff for kids. Lots of tourist items. Big carpark for cars and vans. Great location to walk along foreshore to fabulous kids playground (soft fall surface) and access to beach.

Experiencia positiva: Some fab facts about dolphins. Very geared towards younger children and schools. We had enough to spend an hour here only as a family with teenagers

Experiencia fantástica: My husband and I were visiting Bunbury for 2 weeks from Canada, well my husband was here on a work trip and I came along. I am so glad I decided to go on the Dolphin Eco-Cruise! We saw dolphins pretty much straight away, swimming close to the boat at times. It was a first for me and it was wonderful and amazing! Also, kudos to the Centre, employees and volunteers for their awesome job rescuing and helping marine animals. The Centre is a great place where we learn much about dolphins and other marine creatures.

Experiencia fantástica: We thoroughly enjoyed our dolphin discovery cruise from Bunbury. Although we were here in May when the dolphins are quieter our knowledgeable captain still found numerous pods of dolphins in the bay. His commentary was helpful. Overall it was a great trip.

Experiencia negativa: Very disappointed for today's visit. We arrived at 2pm (1hr before close) got through fine to find all the staff inside sitting around chatting... walked through and asked what 1 of the species were to be told "I don't know, you should have come earlier because we are closing soon" (again... still an hr before close) continued wandering through as we had purchased an annual pass and weren't going to waste it... staff had their bags on their shoulders impatiently waiting to leave, went and checked out the 360 dolphin display, went to have a look at the film which had already been turned off, the interactive sand pit had been turned off as well as the VR interactive zone... quite disappointing and disheartening. We walked out at 2:45pm as nobody was willing to discuss and educate us or help us navigate anything. To be closing at 3pm on top of that experience shuts down the ability for children to get the interaction and education that isn't offered anywhere else. Will be trying 1 more time but if we have the same experience then we will not be renewing our annual family pass

Experiencia fantástica: Great place really friendly volenteers who were very knowlegable about the dolphins and their behaviour.

Experiencia positiva: Honest review. It's a beautiful place, and the tour guides are extremely talented and passionate in what they do. But in my opinion, it wasn't worth $60 to see a couple dolphins when they could be easily seen from the shore. If the beach/bay had other geographical features or cool formations or if there were other animals to spot apart from just dolphins, it would've been worth it. But it is what it is! While the discovery Centre mini Aquarium was very small, I think the interactive features were quite cool and different, there were some fish I've never seen even in other, famous aquariums like sea life in sydney. This part was worth it in general compared to the cruise. But if you're looking for a proper Aquarium experience, it would be quite dissapointing (sealife is 2x the cost but the Aquarium/walk area is maybe 20x bigger). If you're looking to spend your money somewhere in bunbury, I would highly recommend bunbury wildlife park, its about the same price but you get to interact with the animals a lot more. All in all, I'm happy to know that the money goes back towards the conservation and research of our wildlife, and it was still a pleasant experience.

Experiencia fantástica: Great adventure , with the great tourgide Yvette . She was verry funny and she have great knowledge of the dolpins . We have seen manny dolphins . The whole crew was amazing. I had a great time.

Experiencia fantástica: Amazing tour with Yvette and crew! Very edicational and professional! Was exceptional experience! Short out to Yvette!!

Experiencia fantástica: Had a fantastic time swimming with the dolphins out in the Indian Ocean today. Axel was a super host and taught us so much about the mammals! Seeing the dolphins was breathtaking and I 100% recommend going during the season!

Experiencia negativa: Worth a visit as there is really not much else to do in Bunbury. A bit of a tourist trap id say, great for kids yes. But I can't get past how the 'rescued' sea life are living a better life in the tiny tanks. The turtles spent the entire feeding session banging into walls and trying to get away from the people 'feeding' them. The Octopus are in tiny boring boxes - for an intelligent animal these tanks looked incredibly depressing. They also refused to come out for feeding. You can't help but think this is because they are so under stimulated they are waiting to die. It seemed like a sad aquarium

Experiencia fantástica: Such a fabulous experience. Fish under the boat and the dolphins feeding all around us. An absolute must do when visiting Bunbury

Experiencia fantástica: Amazing experience with the dolphins! The aquarium was fantastic, filled with a wide variety of sea creatures. A perfect and enjoyable outing, especially for kids!

Experiencia fantástica: Hubby and I did the dolphin eco cruise today and absolutely loved it. Staff (especially our tour guide Paul) were friendly and well organised so everything ran smoothly. The boat had plenty of space even though it was fully booked and entering from the beach was a fun way to begin. We didn’t have to go very far before we started seeing dolphins and they continued to appear throughout most of the cruise which was great. Will definitely recommend to others.

Experiencia fantástica: Definitely a must-visit when in Bunbury! Had a pleasant experience heading out to sea for the Dolphin tour — it was both relaxing and exciting. Very lucky to sight Dolphins swimming around the boat in their nature habitat. Disclaimer: remember to wear enough as the sea wind is really cold!

Experiencia fantástica: Despite not seeing any dolphins due to the ordinary weather, the family had a great time looking at the marine exhibits, most notably the main tank, the turtle tank and the octopus tank. We had no idea that octopus only live for up to a year to a year and a half. The cafe that adjoins the centre was also excellent and the staff who work there were great!!

Experiencia fantástica: A great spot to take the kids during the holidays. The bay adjacent is also perfect for a protected swim.

Experiencia positiva: The Discovery Centre was an amazing space especially the track of rescued sea turtles. The large cylindrical dish tank was stunning toon but we were left concerned about the boring conditions for the fish in it, especially the larger species like Pink Snapper and Dhufish which seemed to have bruises from repeatedly bumping the side of the tank. The other smaller aquariums seemed better and less crowded. Overall a great place to learn about, and raise awareness for, local marine life.

Experiencia fantástica: An amazing experience and so well organised. Axel and his team were brilliant. I will do this again soon

Experiencia negativa: The boat ride was good. Rocky road is actually a really wet cake and tastes disgusting as it has been cross contaminated with something garlicky

Experiencia positiva: Seeing the dolphins on the beach was fantastic but the heritage centre is very small with a few aquariums. We were there literally 10 minutes. Wasn't worth the entrance fee. Thankyou for the reply and we are always willing to contribute to worthy charities and your work is commendable. Maybe we missed some things. The 360 degree cinema was a simple ai generated image of dolphins swimming around. The vr goggles showed similar game like images. Never saw a 2d cinema or 3d movie. Asked an attendant if that was it just past the vr section and was told yes. Aqua in Hillary's is just over $10 more for a massive venue of fish and aquariums. You do great work but thought the centre was over priced for what it had. Really just for kids. Upgraded rating due to the dolphin experience.

Experiencia fantástica: Really fun and educational place for both the kids and adults. There is also a restaurant which serves delicious food.

Experiencia fantástica: The dolphin eco cruise was a relaxing, easy way to view the dolphins in their habitat. The captain of the boat had vast local knowledge & took us to the popular locations frequented by the dolphins. Well organized tour with safety prioritized. Definitely worth a go.

Experiencia fantástica: The Dolphin interaction zone was wonderful. Get there early after 12, they are not around. The volunteers are lovley and knowledgeable, and the dolphins getting so close to you of their own chosing is beyond magnificent

Experiencia fantástica: We had the most wonderful time on the dolphin cruise 90.mins of sheer delight. We saw so many dolphins we lost count. It was so exciting and we will do it again for sure and certain. Our skipper knew just where to go to find the dolphins and gave us lots of interesting dolphin facts. Thank you