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Download the FREE Holiday Planner

Download the FREE Holiday Planner

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Download the FREE Holiday Planner

Plan your South West holiday with our FREE interactive Holiday Planner

The annual Holiday Planner e-magazine is packed full of information to help you plan your trip and get the most out of your visit to the South West.

In the planner, you’ll find information on the four regions – Bunbury Geographe, the Margaret River Region, Southern Forests & Valleys, and Great Southern – as well as accommodationtouring options, pet friendly places, the aboriginal six seasons, 2025 events, wellness, and more.

View and download the planner below.

FOUR FRONT COVERS 

With four beautiful sub-regions making up Australia’s South West, we have selected covers to reflect the Bunbury Geographe, Margaret River Region, Southern Forests & Valleys, and Great Southern.

The 2025 Holiday Planner’s front covers are credited to Virat Shah (Wellington Dam), Daron Price (Margaret River Mouth), SoCo Studios (Chestnut Brae Farm), and Frances Andrijich (Bald Head Trail).

SUMMER IN THE SOUTH WEST competition

Between December 1st and January 31st, Australia’s South West is giving away an Ultimate Summer Holiday Prize Pack to one lucky visitor.

The prize includes a two-night Stay and Spa package at Chimes Resort in Denmark, a 30-min helicopter ride for two with Scenic Helicopters, a family walking tour pass with Albany Tours, two family passes to the National Anzac Centre in Albany, and a family pass for five to Albany’s Historic Whaling Station.

To enter, all you need to do is post a photo, carousel, or reel of your visit to the South West, to Instagram. Make sure to tag @australias_southwest, and use the hashtag #SummerintheSouthWest. You can enter multiple times – with the winner selected and notified in early February 2025.

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.

Busselton Jetty

This wood-piled jetty is the longest in the Southern hemisphere.

Transwa

With coaches and rail services, Transwa is a popular choice for exploring regional WA.

Albany’s Historic Whaling Station

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

Pemberton Tramway Company

All aboard the Pemberton Tramway Company for a majestic journey to the Cascades

Jilyara Wines

Pemberton Discovery Tours

Tours that take you through majestic forests, pristine rivers, and the rugged coastlines around Pemberton.

Looking for a place to stay?

Check out these great accommodation options in the South West.

Summerstar Margaret River Tourist Park

Holiday park in the centre of town, with accommodation options to suit all travellers.

BIG4 Emu Beach Holiday Park

A short walk from pristine Emu Beach, there’s plenty of activities for the whole family.

RAC Karri Valley Resort

Positioned on the edge of Lake Beedelup in Pemberton, relax and unwind in nature.

RAC Busselton Holiday Park

On 20 acres of peppermint tree parklands, the park offers a quiet location for your holiday.

Dunsborough Beach Cottages

Architecturally designed cottages on the beaches of Geographe Bay.

Northcliffe Holiday Park

A picturesque Holiday Park surrounded by the natural beauty of the Southern Forests.

Inspiration

Get inspired for your trip with these suggestions:
A landscape image of the beach with granite cliffs

Highlights of the South West Road Trip

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

A road winding along next to the ocean

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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