Stay on track in 2011 and revisit your goals from the New Year.

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Something Special in the South West

Bunbury is known to some as WA’s second city due to its vibrant cosmopolitan lifestyle and multitude of family-friendly activities.  With the Perth to Bunbury highway having made the drive between the two even shorter, there’s no excuse for you not to hop in a car and whip down to this centre of the South West to explore everything it has to offer.  I did just that, and here’s what I loved about 2009’s Top Tourism Town.

Entertainment

One of the things I noticed about Bunbury was their amazing support of local theatre talent.  A night out at the Musical Comedy Club proved to be a hilarious event, while dance, theatre performances, film festivals and more are regularly held at the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre. 

The Marlston Waterfront Markets run every Sunday from 9am to 1pm, showcasing the best arts, crafts, fashion and food from Bunbury.  With buskers and street performers providing live entertainment, it’s a wonderful day out with the family.

Grand Cinemas in the heart of the CBD show all the new release films at reasonable prices.  Surrounded by cafés and restaurants along Victoria Street, date night could not be more localised.

For those looking for a drinking hole, Bunbury has several pubs, clubs and wineries to choose from.  The Prince of Wales Hotel regularly has live musical entertainment for you to enjoy while catching up with friends, while Barbados supplies cocktails in a decadent setting overlooking the water.

Food

Bunbury is the place to eat!  Every day, I would head to Natural Temptation Cafe in the Centrepoint Shopping Centre.  Using only natural ingredients and plating up gluten, wheat and/or dairy-free foods, the meals here are delicious.  Try their pumpkin pasta bake for a tasty vegetarian treat, or just pop in for one of their infamous lassis.

With restaurants that win several awards including Gold Plate nominations, a night out in a Bunbury eatery is divine.  Two of the most notable restaurants are Casellas and Mojos.  Casellas offers waterfront dining and an extensive wine list, specialising in tapas and grill, while Mojos was a dual Gold Plate finalist for 2009 and complements their fresh ingredients with vintage champagne.

Shopping

There are two major shopping centres in Bunbury, each providing an extensive list of retail and specialty stores.  Centrepoint is host to stores such as Target, Just Jeans, Baker’s Delight and Strandbags, as well as several independent fashion stores and eateries.  At the other end of the city, Big W, Betts, Wendy’s and Prouds the Jewellers can be found in Bunbury Forum. 

While the shopping centre store lists are extensive, it’s the Bunbury streets where you can be guaranteed to find a unique bargain.  Victoria Street is lined with independent retailers such as McBrides gift shop.  You’ll also find a horde of surf shops and music stores representative of the town’s young culture.

Beaches

       Ocean Beach, Bunbury. Image courtesy of Tourism Western Australia

If WA is known for the best beaches in Australia, then Bunbury could arguably have the most people-friendly beaches in WA.  Those looking for a swim and some waves can head to Back Beach, where the swell is often high enough for surfers and boogie-boarders to be satisfied.  Kids should head to Koombana Bay where the waves are less rough and dolphins come in to say “Hello!”

Some suggested websites: www.bunbury.wa.gov.au; www.visitbunbury.com.au.

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