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Free Holiday Planner for a Dreamy Getaway

Holiday Planner

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Free Holiday Planner for a Dreamy Getaway

Plan Your South West Adventure with Our FREE Holiday Planner

Make organising your trip easy with our comprehensive Holiday Planner, designed to help you plan the perfect getaway to Australia’s South West. This free digital Holiday Planner is packed with helpful tips, inspiration, and practical information so your next holiday is the dreamiest one yet.

Inside the Holiday Planner, you’ll discover detailed insights into the region’s four major areas, Bunbury Geographe, Margaret River Region, Southern Forests & Valleys, and the Great Southern.

You’ll also find recommendations for accommodation, pet-friendly places, wellness experiences, 2026 events, and an introduction to the Aboriginal Six Seasons.

Whether you’re planning a relaxing escape or an adventure-filled holiday, our Holiday Planner makes it easy to create an unforgettable trip.

View and download the Holiday Planner below.

Enter the ‘Your Dream Summer Down South’ Competition for a chance to win

This summer, Australia’s South West invites you to discover ‘Your Dream Summer. Down South’ and share it to win some dreamy prizes.

From 5 January to 28 February 2026, visitors can take part in our eight-week competition, celebrating the region’s sun-soaked adventures, hidden gems, and golden moments. Those who enter also get to see their content live on our homepage

Each week introduces a new themed ‘passport stamp’, encouraging you to explore the South West and capture your own version of the week’s challenge.

Entering is simple: post a photo or video on Instagram that matches the weekly theme, tag @australias_southwest, and use #YourDreamSummerDownSouth. Then the public vote for a winner! There’s plenty of prizes on offer, including Wildlife Park adventures, close encounters with raptors, luxurious stays, and even a helicopter ride for two.

Read the full terms and conditions here.

FLIP THROUGH OUR HOLIDAY PLANNER

Need ideas on what to do in the region?

Check out these great experiences in the South West.

Albany’s Historic Whaling Station

Visit the only complete whaling station tourism attraction in the world.

Museum of the Great Southern

Explore the unique natural, social and cultural history of the Great Southern.

Koomal Dreaming

Walk beside Wadandi custodian Josh ‘Koomal’ Whiteland and connect with history like never before.

Understory Art & Nature Trail

Discover artworks scattered like treasure in the forests of Northcliffe.

South West Eco Discoveries

Unique nature and wine eco-tours in the Margaret River region.

Forest Explorers

Take a tour of stunning destinations within Collie River Valley.

Looking for a place to stay?

Check out these great accommodation options in the South West.

Forest Rise Chalets & Lodge

Eco-certified secluded forest chalets in the Margaret River region.

Summerstar Walpole Rest Point Caravan Park

Relax and unwind nestled on the edge of the Walpole-Nornalup Inlet.

Dunsborough Beach Cottages

Architecturally designed cottages on the beaches of Geographe Bay.

Albany Holiday Units

Holiday units perfectly positioned to enjoy Albany’s pristine coastline.

Mandalay Holiday Resort and Tourist Park

Beach resort between Busselton and Dunsborough with chalets, glamping and camping.

Pullman Bunker Bay Resort

5 star luxury beach hotel with 150 luxury villas, dining, spa and recreation facilities.

Inspiration

Get inspired for your trip with these suggestions:
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The South West Edge Road Trip

Discover a journey into the heartland of an undisturbed, uncrowded Australia - a road trip that will change you forever.

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Highlights of the South West Road Trip

Journey through the South West on an epic 10 day adventure.

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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.

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