Busselton Jetty

Child Friendly Dining

The Busselton Jetty Precinct is home to some outstanding cafes/restaurants. The Equinox Café and Bar, The Goose Restaurant and Shelter Brewery have exceptional views with both indoor and outdoor seating.

📍 Busselton Jetty, Foreshore Parade, Busselton WA, Australia

1. Opening Hours: Underwater Observatory 9 to 4pm* Jetty Train 9am to 5pm* *Opening hours are approximate only and dependent on weather, wind and ocean conditions. Contact us to confirm.
2. Car Parking: During peak times parking at the Foreshore can be busy so please ensure you arrive early to find parking and make your way to the Jetty. Parking is free at the Busselton Foreshore.
3. What should I wear: Comfortable shoes are highly recommended. There are uneven surfaces along the jetty so flat shoes are preferred. 
4. Accessibility: Actively welcomes people with access needs. Accept the Companion Card. Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request) . Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met. Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements). Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations). Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters). Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs). Have lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height. Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy). Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked. Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room. Have wheelchair access to amusements and activities including boats and bush trails (includes tour rides, skyways, trolley cars, flying fox, amusement rides and boating). Provide portable ramps. Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high). Have wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc in your access statement). Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia) . Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges. Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information). A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility. Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids) . Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth. Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting. Have grab rails in the bathroom. Provide seating in common areas including reception area. Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss. Train your staff in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss. Staff are trained in Auslan. Have TVs with captioning option. Have visual alerts for emergencies (Include flashing light). Caters for people with allergies and intolerances. Train your staff to respond to allergic reactions. Adhere to The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation. Have equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator. Provide toiletries which are chemical and fragrance free (if requested). Use organic (chemical and fragrance free) cleaning products. Use organic (chemical and fragrance free) deodorisers in public areas and rooms. Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss. Provide information in large print. Provide digital communication materials (hard copy information is also available on line). Use easy read fonts in your signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial). Train your staff in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss). Have raised tactile buttons in your lifts. Have handrails on all your stairways. Have Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire). An access and inclusion statement is available (make this available on your website). https://www.busseltonjetty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Accessibility-Factsheet-for-Website-Download.pdf.