Saltwater was named after the Wadandi (Saltwater People) who are the Traditional Owners of the Country (Undalup) on which this new venue is located.

Saltwater’s modern auditorium is the ultimate multi-function space. The black box design is transformable from a traditional 640-seat tiered theatre to a 1000-person standing capacity flat floor space, which is perfect for large trade shows and conventions. Equipped with high performance light and sound equipment, the venue is also ideal for concerts.

Saltwater’s conference suite offers cutting-edge audio-visual technology and three operable walls that can be configured for large and small meetings, functions, workshops, conventions and banquets of up to 400 delegates. Located on level 2, these function rooms enjoy abundant natural light and access to an alfresco balcony with magnificent views of Geographe Bay.

The A-Class Saltwater Gallery located on the ground floor will showcase continuously changing exhibitions of local, national and international art. Free to enter, this sophisticated gallery will be open on a daily basis.

Saltwater will diversify Busselton’s event offerings, as the venue will be the only indoor venue in the Margaret River Region with a 1000-person standing capacity, which will dramatically increase the number of business events held in the region between April and October. This will boost visitation during the shoulder and off-peak tourism periods.

Located two and a half hours’ drive south of Perth and easily accessible from the east coast with direct flights from Sydney and Melbourne to Busselton Margaret River Airport, the region is perfectly placed to attract world-class entertainment and national conferences.

Saltwater is situated in the Busselton Cultural Precinct at the Busselton Jetty end of Queen Street between Adelaide Street and Marine Terrace. The Busselton Cultural Precinct comprises some of Busselton’s oldest buildings in the Old Courthouse Complex which is located across from Saltwater – Australia’s newest convention and performing arts centre.

The heritage-listed Old Courthouse Complex dates back to the 1860s and is now a hub for arts and culture. Historically significant settlement buildings within the complex include: The Old Busselton Gaol, The Old Police Station, The Courtroom, The Bond Store, The Old Stables, The Fodder Room and The Old Post Office.

The Busselton Cultural Precinct is also home to the Busselton Repertory Club, The Weld Theatre, Acting Up Youth Theatre and the Busselton Art Society.