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One of the most distinctive constructions in Busselton is the jetty. The original jetty was built of jarrah. Permission to build the jetty was given in 1853 but the jetty was not completed until 1865. The first jetty was 528 ft but drifting sands and the shallowness of the bay resulted in the construction of an additional 430 ft jetty in 1875. A further stage was added so that today it is nearly 2 km long - one of the longest jetties in the world. It was closed to shipping in 1972 and damaged by a cyclone in 1978. It is now used by fishermen and holidaymakers and provides a pleasant walk with the sea breezes offering relief on a hot day.
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