Social visits have been suspended at all prisons, work farms and the Banksia Hill Detention Centre.
A number of prisoners at Bunbury assist with working on community projects throughout the South-West region.
Bunbury's focus is on self-sufficiency and a major feature of the prison is a market garden which supplies a large proportion of the fresh vegetables used throughout WA's prison system.
Visitors may be searched
Visitors may be searched when they enter prison grounds.
This includes the use of drug detection dogs which are used to detect prohibited items and substances. Searches include visitors' cars in the prison car park.
Handheld devices such as metal detectors will be used to ensure that visitors are not attempting to smuggle contraband inside the prison.
The Superintendent is authorised to examine any article in the visitor’s possession, including items of clothing. Where items of clothing are required to be removed for examination, prison officers of the same sex as the visitor will perform the search, or where the visitor is a child it will be a female officer.
How to book a visit
Show moreBookings can be made by phone.
To make a booking call 9795 5074 Monday to Friday during the following hours:
- 9.30 am to 11.30 am
- 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm
All visits must be booked 24 hours in advance.
A maximum of 3 adults can visit at a time.
Visiting hours
Show moreMonday to Thursday, Saturday and Sunday during the following hours:
- 9.30 am to 11.30 am
- 12.45 pm to 2.45 pm
Visits are not available on Fridays.
Adults only on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings.
There are no visits on Good Friday and Christmas Day.
Visitors should plan to arrive at the prison at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit time for security screening.
The Visitor's Centre is signed and is the building next to the car park. Not the gatehouse.
Visiting times for pre-release only
Show moreSaturday, Sunday and public holidays, during the following hours:
- 9.30 am to 11.30 am
- 12.45 pm to 2.45 pm
Adults only on Saturday mornings.
There are no visits on Good Friday and Christmas Day.
Visiting with Children
Show moreChildren can visit on the following days and times:
Monday, Thursday and Sunday:
- 9.30 am to 11.30 am
- 12.45 pm to 2.45 pm
Saturday:
- 12.45 pm to 2.45 pm
Children can visit pre-release prisoners on the following days and times:
Sunday and public holidays:
- 9.30 am to 11.30 am
- 12.45 pm to 2.45 pm
Saturday:
- 12.45 pm to 2.45 pm
What to wear
Show moreWhen you come for your visit you will have to make sure you've dressed appropriately.
- No revealing clothing
- No see-through clothing
- No ripped or torn clothing
- No gang colours or offensive logos
- No tight-fitting clothing or lycra
- No steel-capped boots
- No hi-visibility clothing
- No headwear
- No smartwatches
- No swimwear
- No excessive jewellery
Visitors to prison must wear underwear and footwear.
Pants and skirts/dresses should be longer than mid-thigh.
Exemptions for legitimate cultural, religious or medical reasons or at the discretion of the Security Manager.
You will need to put your mobile phone, bags and personal items in a locker at your visit.
Aboriginal visitor information
Show moreThe Department of Justice recognises the importance of maintaining the prisoner’s family relationships and links with their community. For more information visit Aboriginal visitors.
Sending money to prisoners
Show moreYou can transfer a prisoner money cash or money tranfer.
You can give cash, money orders or cheques to the cashier office during your visit. The cashier does not carry change. The cashier is located near the gatehouse.
You can send a money order or cheque to:
Prisoner's full name
Bunbury Regional Prison
PO Box 444
Bunbury WA 6230
Official Visitors
Show moreSome Official Visitors are different from social visitors and may require the permission from the Minister for Corrective Services.
To make an official visit booking please email ajs-ac-rp-bun-VisitBookings@justice.wa.gov.au
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