Bunbury Geographe
Bunbury Geographe
Ancient stories. Cruise alongside wild bottlenose dolphins. Watch Mother Nature paint another fiery sunset over the sparkling Indian Ocean. Natural phenomena shaped by billions of years. Recharge your spirit. Vibrant bursts of colour on the city’s walls.
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Margaret River Region
Margaret River Region
Feel the intangible magic of the Margaret River Region as you walk the ocean floor, through colourful coral towers. Hear it in the waves where world champion surfers have been barrelled, as the sets crash against rugged rock formations. Immerse in it through the soothing sounds of an ancient culture - one of the oldest on the planet. Taste it in the gourmet produce and wine. No, you’re not dreaming.
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Southern Forests and Valleys
Southern Forests and Valleys
The Southern Forests and Valleys encompass some of the most beautiful natural landscapes and charming small towns in the entire South West region. The region feels open, fresh and the scent of clean forest is always on your nose, intermingled with fresh fruit, freshwater streams and the salty ocean air.
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Great Southern
Great Southern
The Great Southern is the largest and most diverse region within Australia’s South West. It is rippled with rich history and culture, settled amongst raw natural landscape.
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Welcome to Australia’s South West!
Here you can easily enjoy natural beaches beautiful vineyards, forests, caves and more, all in a single day. More than 23,000km make up the south west corner of Western Australia, with 1000 of those kilometres consisting of awe-inspiring coastline just waiting to be explored. With 24 national parks, there’s plenty of nature and wildlife to see and meet, while rich soils and fertile land provide foodies with the best in fresh produce and gourmet experiences. So whether you’re looking to feast on the spoils of nature’s pantry, taste world-class drops, spot the biggest and smallest animals on earth or surf the perfect wave – discover it all on your next trip to Australia’s South West.
Australia’s South West acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout the South West of Western Australia on Noongar Boodja and their continuing connection to the land, waters and communities. We pay homage to all members of the Pinjarup, Wiilman, Wadandi, Pibelman, Kaneang, Menang, Koreng Aboriginal communities by encouraging visitors to respect and learn about the world’s oldest living culture.
Things to Do
Looking for some inspiration on what to do in the South West? Here are some of our top picks!
Wellington Dam
Venture out to the Wellington Dam where you will see the breathtaking 8,000 square metre mega-mural on the Wellington Dam wall.
Canal Rocks
Take a walk over the bridge to view Canal Rocks, a series of protruding rocks popular with fishermen and photographers.
Plan your Visit
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Whale Season
01 May 2024 - 31 December 2024
Busselton
May to early December is the best time for whale watching and tours in the South West.
Bunbury Museum Heritage Centre | Winter Warmer Program
01 June 2024 - 31 August 2024
Bunbury
Join Bunbury Museum Heritage Centre to escape the winter weather and hear from seasoned storytellers and experts sharing the lesser-known tales of Bunbury’s histories
Fridgetown Fest!
01 June 2024 - 31 August 2024
Bridgetown
A winter festival June through August in the picturesque Bridgetown … the winter capital of WA!
