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  Busselton, Western Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Busselton is a town in the South West region of Western Australia.
Busselton was one of the earliest settlements in Western Australia.
The main cemetery in Busselton is on the Vasse Hwy in Yalyalup.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Busselton,_Western_Australia   (2702 words)

  
 Busselton Tourism
Busselton is one of West Australia’s earliest settlements and northern gateway to the Margaret River Wine Region, offering a diverse range of attractions and accommodation.
Busselton’s hinterlands are ideal for farming and agricultural; the grass grows lush and long and supports its large beef and dairy industries.
Busselton is the ideal base to tour the Margaret River region and to explore the many wineries and galleries of the area.
www.discoverwest.com.au /western_australia/busselton.html   (771 words)

  
 Busselton Western Australia
Busselton is the tourism hub in WA's "South West", an area that is home to the Margaret River wine region and major coal, alumina and mineral sands industries; a region that boasts around 8,000 businesses and a GDP of over $5 billion.
Busselton is well known for its jetty (the longest wooden jetty in the southern hemisphere) and its surrounding beach area.
Other Busselton landmarks and places of interest are the Old Courthouse and Jail complex in Queen Street, the historic Ballarat steam train at the town entrance, the Cape Naturaliste lighthouse, St Mary’s church, the Old Butter Factory, numerous craft centers and wineries and then the host of dazzling Busselton and Dunsborough beaches, coves and points.
www.outdooreyes.com /story18.php3   (1540 words)

  
 Busselton Jetty Busselton Tourism
Busselton Jetty was properly opened up in 1865; some 12 years after it was began.
By that time, the Busselton Jetty had grown to be a ‘dog leg jetty’ and the longest jetty in the southern hemisphere.
Western Australia is blessed with the Leeuwin Current, which runs down the coast, bringing warm fertile waters from the tropics into Geographe Bay, which allows sub-tropical coral growth at latitude 33 degrees.
www.discoverwest.com.au /western_australia/busselton_jetty.html   (403 words)

  
 Busselton - Busselton WA - Busselton Accommodation - Busselton Western Australia | WestAccom.net | Western Australia ...
Busselton and its neighbouring towns have a population of approx 25,000 and Busselton is one of Australia's fastest growing cities.
Busselton is bordered by the Indian Ocean, Geographe Bay and the Vasse River and is one of the world's great places to live.
Busselton is a water lovers paradise, making water sports such as sailing, wind surfing, water skiing, fishing, boating, rowing, swimming, diving and snorkelling, surfing and jet skiing extremely popular.
www.westaccom.net /busselton.html   (628 words)

  
 Busselton Backpackers - Busselton, Australia - Hostel Review
The Busselton Backpackers is in a small yellow house just half a block from the tourist information centre in Busselton (this is the drop off for bus services; just continue down the side road that the info centre is on and you will see the sign for the backpackers in less than a minute).
Busselton itself is a popular spot with those who are interested in water sports--with fantastic sheltered white sand beaches for swimming and snorkelling.
Busselton Backpackers is a good place for meeting people as the small facilities and limited number of visitors and large number of long-term stay backpackers contribute to a welcoming atmosphere.
www.hostelz.com /hostel/11702-Busselton-Backpackers   (844 words)

  
 Busselton, Western Australia - Travelmate
Voted top tourist town in WA in 1995 and 1996, Busselton is the gateway to the out-of-this-world South-West region of WA - one of the most attractive, interesting and diverse regions in the entire country.
Busselton, 228 kms south of Perth, sits at the centre of the deep indentation that is Geographe Bay and the Vasse River and it is a haven for surfers, sun lovers, fisherfolk, sailors and boaties.
Busselton Jetty - the longest timber jetty in the Southern Hemisphere with and Interpretive Centre.
www.travelmate.com.au /Places/Places.asp?TownId=262   (397 words)

  
 Busselton, Western Australia - South West Life
Busselton is well known as a top tourist destination in the south west, being voted WA's top tourism town in 1995 and 1996, and it continues to be one of Australia's fastest growing retirement and holiday towns.
Busselton has all the facilities of a major town, including leisure and recreation facilities, public library, various community services, and even a regional airport.
But tourism is now one of the strongest industries in the region, showcasing the local bushland, caves, wildflowers, and of course Busselton Jetty, the longest remaining wooden jetty in Australia (and one of the longest in the world).
www.southwestlife.com.au /busselton.htm   (369 words)

  
 Article # 02066 - Busselton Western Australia - ArticleWareHouse.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Busselton is also home to the world's last native Tuart forest, just north of the Busselton townsite at Wonnerup.
Other Busselton landmarks and places of interest are the Old Courthouse and Jail complex in Queen Street, the historic Ballarat steam train at the town entrance, the Cape Naturaliste lighthouse, St Mary's church, the Old Butter Factory, numerous craft centres and wineries and then the host of dazzling Busselton and Dunsborough beaches, coves and points.
The Busselton and Dunsborough areas are also a popular retirement centre and the south west area is also now home to a substantial expat community from the USA, Canada, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana.
www.articlewarehouse.com /articles/travel/02066.aspx   (1549 words)

  
 Busselton   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Busselton, judged Western Australia's top tourism town in 1995 and 1996, is still the State's premier seaside resort town.
Busselton makes an excellent base from which to explore the surrounding area, in particular, the Margaret River Wine Region, which extends westward from Busselton in the north to Augusta in the south.
In spring, the wildflowers in forests around Busselton are magnificent and varieties such as kangaroo paws, cats' paws, pink vine, acacias and donkey and spider orchids are in abundance.
www.totaltravel.com.au /travel/wa/southwestwa/margaretriverwine/guide/busselton   (687 words)

  
 Mandalay Holiday Resort and Tourist Park - Busselton Western Australia - WA
Geographe Bay is a 70 kilometre long sandy beach with a northerly aspect which means the water is mostly calm.
Busselton has new modern shopping centres and a variety of eating houses, restaurants, art and craft shops, museums, hotels and a 2 kilometre long wooden jetty.
The vineyards of Busselton and Margaret River, the surf beaches and rugged coastline, such as Yallingup and Cowaramup Bay, are all within an easy drive from Mandalay.
www.mandalayresort.com.au   (133 words)

  
 All inclusive resort hotels in Busselton,Australia from The Resort Hotels.com
You can find Busselton, Australia resort hotels and enjoy golf resorts, family resorts, vacation resorts and tropical resorts for perfect relaxation in Busselton,Australia.
Located at the gateway to the South West Wine Region in the historic countryside between Busselton and Dunsborough, it is ideally located to provide convenient access to nearby scenic attractions, wineries, art galleries, restaurants and secluded beaches.#Experience the beauty of the Southwest and relax in luxurious surroundings.
The superior architectural style and beautifully designed resort interiors ensures that Broadwater Beach Resort is the ultimate destination for a spectacular holiday.#Nestled on the edge of the sparkling waters of beautiful Geographe Bay, the resort provides perfect base for exploring the region's famous wineries, galleries and beaches.
www.the-resort-hotels.com /Australia/Busselton/index.cfm   (520 words)

  
 Ironman Western Australia At Busselton Ready To Blast Off! - IRONMAN.com
Busselton is a thriving town on Australia's West Coast, some two and a half hours (232 kms) south of Perth, capital of Western Australia.
And Busselton, (population 17,000), itself promises to be a gracious and exciting host of the new race.
Indeed Busselton makes an excellent base from which to explore the surrounding area, in particular the Margaret River Wine Region, which extends westward from Busselton in the north to Augusta in the south.
vnews.ironmanlive.com /vnews/topstories/1101314329   (1379 words)

  
 Busselton Accommodation - Busselton WA | Welcome To Busselton Jetty Chalets | Busselton - Busselton WA - Busselton ...
Busselton Jetty Chalets is a group of 11 fully self contained 2 bedroom units.
Located centrally in Busselton, separated from the Jetty beach by a park and a road.
Activities available in the area include walking the Busselton Jetty, fishing, crabbing, prawning, kayaking, cycling, swimming, scuba-diving for the more adventurous to sitting back with a glass of wine and watching the sunsets or walking our beautiful walk ways.
www.westaccom.net /busselton/busselton_jetty_chalets.html   (223 words)

  
 Accommodation Busselton Holiday Resort WA, Busselton Accommodation Western Australia, Beach Resort Holiday South West ...
Welcome to Amalfi Resort, Busselton situated in Western Australia's beautiful South West and at the gateway to the Margaret River wine region.
Busselton is Western Australia's premier beach side holiday resort town and the region is famous for its world class wines and entertainment, pristine beaches and relaxed life style.
Amalfi Resort 4 star, affordable family holiday accommodation - 100 metres from the beach - is the perfect place to base your self while exploring all that the South West region of WA has to offer.
www.amalfiresort.com.au   (114 words)

  
 Busselton, WA - Daily Weather Observations
Temperature, humidity and rainfall observations are from Busselton {station 009569}.
The winds measured out on the jetty are on average stronger than in the town, especially overnight, but are provided to give a better representation of conditions for boating and other water activities.
If you are after long-term averages relevant to Busselton, Western Australia, look at the tables for Busselton Shire, Bunbury Post Office or Cape Naturaliste.
www.bom.gov.au /climate/dwo/IDCJDW6018.latest.shtml   (383 words)

  
 busselton.yourguide
A MOTION for Busselton Shire Council to endorse a trip to St Tropez for shire representatives was put on hold despite an element of urgency, according to shire president Kevin Douglas.He sought to have a motion about the trip dealt with...
BRUCE Free was a bolter at Thursday scroungers at the Busselton Golf Club when he amassed 43 stableford points.The runner-up was John Cook on 38 points.Grouped on 37 were John Poleykett, Greg Dudley, Eddie West and D. Bull.Ron Nuttall...
WITH eight players unable to play for various reasons, Busselton men's league soccer team showed strength with a 4-0 win over Collie on Sunday.A completely different side to the usual line-up, coach Perry Krakowczyk was forced to clock...
busselton.yourguide.com.au /home.asp   (420 words)

  
 Diving Australia, Busselton Jetty - DIVE
AUSTRALIA / Adelaide / Airlie Beach / Brisbane / Broome / Cairns / Coral Bay / Darwin / Exmouth / Melbourne / Perth / Port Douglas / Sydney / Whitsundays
Perth is not the most obvious dive destination in the country but it does have some very special sites.
Busselton Jetty is the longest in Australia and it houses a huge variety of flora and fauna.
www.padidiveguides.com /AU/Western_Australia   (110 words)

  
 Busselton, Australia
7780) is one of the oldest settlements in Western Australia.
It was founded by the Bussell family at the mouth of the Vasse River in the 1830s.
Two handsome old 19th C buildings are St Mary's Church in Peel Terrace (1844; fine timber roof) and Prospect Villa in Albert Street, a mid-19th C brick building, now a government office.
www.planetware.com /australia/busselton-aus-wa-bslt.htm   (159 words)

  
 Busselton Accommodation, Dunsborough Accommodation, Busselton Visitor Centre, Busselton Western Australia, Busselton ...
Busselton clinched the GWN 2005 Top Tourism Town Award for the third time in ten years at the Visitor Centre Conference gala dinner in Newman on Friday night.
Busselton, Dunsborough and Margaret River have the best beaches in Western Australia according to a recent survey conducted with visitors to WA.
The Geographe Bay region is celebrating a new image with the launch of a dynamic new brand for the Geographe Bay Tourism Association, unveiled at a presentation at the Goose on Monday.
www.downsouth.com.au   (822 words)

  
 Arterial Hypertension--High Blood Pressure
Framingham Heart Study carried out in an American town:
The results from Framingham and of similar work in Busselton, Western Australia have been widely applied.
To the extent that people are similar this seems reasonable, but there are known to be genetic variations in the most effective drugs for particular sub-populations.
www.pipelinedrugs.com /biotechnology_encyclopedia/hypertension.htm   (1158 words)

  
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South Australia by Scuba Diver Australasia added 2004-09-19 Mt. Gambier in South Australia is a region filled with stunning freshwater lakes filtered by limestone, cave diving and extinct volcanoes...
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www.youscuba.com /australiascubadiving   (1988 words)

  
 Whales Rescue Op In Australia - CBS News
Two groups of the marine mammals ran aground on separate beaches at Busselton, 140 miles south of the Western Australia state capital of Perth.
Volunteers responding to the state government's call for help pushed one group of about 15 whales back into the ocean and were holding them in shallow waters while the animals regained their strength.
In April, a pod of 19 pilot were stranded on a beach near Busselton for more than a day before most of them were coaxed back to sea.
www.cbsnews.com /stories/2005/06/02/world/main699367.shtml   (489 words)

  
 Pendrey Agencies - Rural Merchandise Superstore, Busselton Western Australia
Pendrey Agencies services the rural area of Busselton in viticulture, horticulture, livestock and merchandise.
Also servicing the needs of Busselton and Dunsborough towns with garden supplies, pool chemicals and cleaning products.
Pendrey Agencies is the leading rural merchandise retailer in the Busselton shire.
www.pendrey.com.au   (153 words)

  
 List of Busselton Health Study Publications   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Busselton Norms: Statistics of the physiological variables measured at the Busselton Health Survey, 1972.
Distribution of HLA antigens in the Busselton population.
The significance of the association of tissue autoantibodies and rheumatoid factor with angina in the Busselton population.
bsn.uwa.edu.au /bsnpub.htm   (4955 words)

  
 Busselton Shoreline, Australia - photos of sightseeing in Western Australia on Worldisround   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Sightseeing in Western Australia - travel photos - When visiting Perth Western Australia be sure to make a trip south to the wonderful...
When visiting Perth Western Australia be sure to make a trip south to the wonderful Southwest.
Busselton, a growing tourist mecca is home to the tranquil waters of Geographe Bay.
www.worldisround.com /articles/6738   (118 words)

  
 Busselton Western Australia
Busselton's History, in terms of European Settlement, is recent, having been established as a Settlement in the 1830s.
These early settlers developed a close Farming Community and through time the "Vasse,"as the area was known, became the Township of Busselton.
Busselton has a rich and varied Scenic Environment.
members.westnet.com.au /kinvarra/busselton.htm   (578 words)

  
 Sun, sand & surf Busselton Accommodation, Dunsborough Accommodation, Busselton Visitor Centre, Busselton Western ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Located near Busselton’s central business district; the Busselton Beachfront is protected by Geographe Bay and hosts a variety of excellent amenities.
The Busselton Beachfront appeals to a broad demographic from children, to young couples and seniors.
The Busselton beachfront has excellent facilities to cater for its many guests ranging from stinger nets, to cafes overlooking the bay, clean public toilets, shade, pathways, public seating and a fun park for children and adults alike.
www.downsouth.com.au /pages.asp?code=17   (1559 words)

  
 Busselton Hotels - Secure Reservations and Discount Rates on Busselton Hotels
The Geographe Bayview Resort, Busselton is located on a 28 hectare beachfront site in Australia's wine region, some two and a half hours' drive from Perth Airport.
Abbey Beach Resort Hotel Busselton is nestled on the beachfront of Geographe Bay, amidst landscaped gardens and serene lakes.
Situated just 100 meters from the calm crystal clear waters of Geographe Bay, 3 kilometers from Busselton town center, the Amalfi Resort Busselton is the perfect place to base yourself while exploring...
www.precisionreservations.com /ph-aspx-city_id.469-db-hoteldatabase/PHCOther.htm   (179 words)

  
 Abbey Beach Resort Busselton - Summer Vacations
Abbey Beach Resort sits at the coastal gateway to the South West Region of Western Australia and is the perfect place to base yourself while visiting the South West.
You will enjoy a host of accommodation and hotel facilities along with all the other facilities you would expect from a resort of this stature.
For a holiday, short break, function or meeting you are assured of comfort and style at Abbey Beach Resort.
www.abbeybeach.com.au   (225 words)

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