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Bunbury Basalt - The Solid Foundation to Bunbury | Winter Warmer

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Published 21 May 2024, updated 07 July 2024

Learn from geologist Michael Freeman how 130 million-year-old volcanic eruptions set the scene for losing India and shaping Bunbury.

Join us to escape the winter weather and hear from seasoned storytellers and experts sharing the lesser-known tales of Bunbury’s histories with our Winter Warmer program.

Our presenter for this session is Michael Freeman.

Date: Sunday 7 July 2024

Time: 1:30pm to 2:30pm

Free entry, RSVPs via Eventbrite are encouraged.


The Bunbury Basalt came from currently unknown volcanoes and flowed along two long river valleys that had carried run-off from Antarctica. The volcanic activity was related to the East Gondwana continental plate splitting when India left and it tracked north to hit Asia. The volcanic rock outcrops led to the formation of Koombana Bay as the coastline has changed through sea levels rising up to 70 metres and falling as much as 130 metres in recent geological times.


About the Winter Warmer program:

The Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre presents Winter Warmers, our program of free events celebrating local history and storytelling every Sunday afternoon from June to August.

From geological history to rare books, uncovered stories from the past to keeping heritage alive for future generations – there is something here for everyone in this eclectic program. Visit our website to see which topics are coming up.


About the Museum:

The Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre is located at 1 Arthur Street, Bunbury.

Opening hours: 10am to 4pm, Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays).

For more information, please contact us at museum@bunbury.wa.gov.au or 9792 7284.

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