There are 13 artworks to explore in these crystal-clear waters.
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A holiday in WA is not quite complete without a road trip to Margaret River from Perth. And no drive to the the state's premier wine region is complete without a stop at the seaside town of Busselton, where a 1.8-kilometre-long timber-piled jetty - built in 1865 and still the longest in the southern hemisphere - is the centre of action.
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But things are about to heat up even more this summer. Thirteen underwater sculptures by local artists have been installed at the end of the jetty, creating a trail that will not only get the snorkellers and divers excited, but will also act as a man-made reef that'll encourage colourful marine life to flourish in these crystal-clear waters.
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The Mermaid's Muse (left) by Daniel Fisher, which brings a 2.2-metre-high mermaid face to face with a one-metre-tall octopus, is just one of the mild-steel sculptures you can enjoy as part of this underwater 'hike'. Just don't forget to grab a map and follow the signage to explore the rest of the artworks. busseltonjetty.com.au
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