Our Business 2024 Event Information
REGISTRATIONS OPEN
28 October – 1 November 2024
Wardandi Country, Bunbury WA
Please register early as spaces are limited
GETTING THERE
Bunbury is approximately 175 kilometres south of Perth – about a 2 hour drive, or a 40 minute flight. Daily flights are available to and from Perth.
TRANSFERS
PERTH TO BUNBURY
Bus transfers are available departing from Perth Airport, the CBD and surrounding suburbs to Bunbury through TransWA and Southwest Coachlines.
Train transfers are also available from Perth Station to Bunbury Passenger Terminal through TransWA.
Pending registration numbers, a charter bus may be available from Perth to Bunbury on Sun 27 Oct and Bunbury to Perth on Sat 2 Nov. Let us know when you register, if you are interested in this option.
TRANSPORT
Taxis and car hire are available in Perth and Bunbury. At Perth Airport you can arrange a rental car from an array of providers.
AROUND BUNBURY
A daily bus service will be available each day from the Discovery Parks Foreshore to the event venues. Bus transport will also be arranged by AACHWA for excursions, as required.
EVENT VENUES
ACCOMMODATION
There are plenty of accommodation options in Bunbury.
AACHWA staff members will be staying at Discovery Parks – Bunbury Foreshore:
Koombana Drive, Bunbury WA 6230
(08) 9791 3900
AACHWA board members will be staying at Lord Forest Hotel:
20 Symmons Street, Bunbury WA
(08) 9726 5777
Additional accommodation options include:
2 Marlston Dr, Bunbury WA 6230
(08) 9781 2700
res@mantrabunbury.com.au
14 Lyons Cove, Bunbury WA 6230
(08) 9722 0777
45-47 Forrest Ave, Bunbury WA 6230
(08) 9721 7333
info@bunburymotel.com.au
GOOD TO KNOW
Feel free to contact the AACHWA team before or during the forum if needed, email contact@aachwa.com.au or call 0407 452 639
ESSENTIALS AND SUPPLIES
Bunbury offers a variety of conveniences, including Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, Target, and Bunnings. You’ll also find numerous restaurants, fast-food outlets, and other amenities to make your stay comfortable.
WEATHER
In late October/early November, it will be Kambarang season (second spring), with longer, warmer days. Daytime temperatures average around 20°C, with lows of 15°C, and humidity ranges from 71-77%.
MEDICAL CARE
In case of serious health issues, Forum attendees will be directed to a local hospital. For emergencies, dial 000.
| St John of God Hospital Bunbury | Corner of Robertson Drive and Bussell Highway, College Grove WA 6230 (08) 9722 1600 |
| South West Health Campus | Corner of Bussell Highway and Robertson Drive, Bunbury WA 6230 (08) 9722 1000 |
| Bunbury Day Hospital | 140 Spencer Street, South Bunbury WA 6230 (08) 9791 2244 |
Multiple GP clinics are also available. Visit visitbunburygeographe.com.au to find out more.
LOCAL ART INITIATIVES
Want to know more or have a question?
AACHWA acknowledges the Wardandi Noongar people as the traditional owners of the lands and waters in and around Bunbury. We pay respect to the Noongar Elders, past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal people living on Noongar Country.
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