Royal Gala Tours

Join us at Royal Gala Tours and discover the history of Bunbury! Bunbury’s resident population of Bottlenose Dolphins is eager to make your acquaintance at the Dolphin Discovery Centre in Koombana Bay, Australia’s most ecologically aware dolphin experience. Take in some local history at St Mark’s Picton Church, the second oldest church in Western Australia. Travel back in time when we visit the Dardanup Heritage Park, hosting one of Australia’s finest collections of heritage items, tractors and automobiles from our pioneering past. We return to Bunbury via the panoramic views of the city from Boulters Heights. Pickup at Bunbury Visitors Centre and selected Bunbury Hotels.

Cost $65.00 or $120 for 2 tours.

Journey along the Leschenault Estuary to view historic Upton House and the Australind Church. The “Featured Wood Gallery Museum” showcases unique creative wood designs and displays of Australian, American Indian, US Civil War Era and American West history. Experience bygone days at King Cottage built in 1880 for a glimpse of fashion, machinery, tools and furniture of that era. Travel through the outer suburbs of Bunbury and visit the “Maidens” before exploring Big Swamp Wildlife Park with the
kangaroos, native birds and ducks. Your day concludes with a drive along the Back Beach for a panoramic view from Boulters Heights and the black and white checkered Bunbury Lighthouse.

Cost $65.00 or $120 for 2 tours.

We discover a little bit of country history. Enjoy the panoramic views as we climb the Darling Ranges to discover the beauty of the Wellington National Park and Wellington Weir. Relive historical aspects of the Collie Mining Industry with the Men of the Coalmines. Take a trip down memory lane and waltz back in time to the tunes of the Nickelodeon at the Collie Museum. Travel east to delightful Boyup Brook, where there is absolutely something for everyone - inspirational art sculptures, unique holograms, an impressive beetle and butterfly display, and of course the heart of country music. Visit the acclaimed Harvey Dickson’s Country Music Centre with its Elvis and Johnny Cash record room, big blokes shed, rodeo, concert arena and much more before returning home to Bunbury via the scenic Preston Valley.

Depart along the Bussell Highway to Busselton. Extending 1.8km, the heritage-listed Busselton Jetty is the longest timber piled jetty in the Southern Hemisphere. Jump on board the Jetty Train to the spectacular Underwater Observatory. Vass Virgin is a natural olive oil soap factory and hand blends a variety of luxurious natural body products. Experience the variety of extra virgin olive oils, exquisite olives and other delicious offerings. Sit back and enjoy a sumptuous meal at the historic Margaret River Hotel. Delight your taste buds at the Fudge Factory. Enter into a fascinating world of chocolate with free chocolate tastings and viewing windows. Visit Canal Rocks, an ancient and unusual rock formation extending along the Geographe Coastline near Yallingup. In wild and stormy weather massive waves smash against the rocks and churn through the canals. Enjoy afternoon tea, taking in the natural beauty, before heading back to Bunbury.

Join us at Royal Gala Tours as we discover ‘Beyond’ Bunbury. Travel the ‘Golden Mile’ straight to the core of the apple industry. Head to the very summit of the Darling Scarp and experience aspects of the mining and timber industries at the Greenbushes Discovery Centre. Continue on through the Blackwood River Valley to Bridgetown. Experience the magic of Balingup and enjoy the unique galleries and specialty shops of the main street. Delight your taste buds – sample the local produce and fine wines at Birdwood Park Winery. The magic continues as we travel through the countryside of Brookhampton, Preston Valley and into the delightful Ferguson Valley, to surprise the whimsical inhabitants of Gnomesville. Homeward bound, we travel the Ferguson Wine Loop, Wildbull Brewery and take in the breathtaking vista of the rich farmlands overlooking Bunbury.