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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 accommodation, touring 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.

Understory Art & Nature Trail

Discover artworks scattered like treasure in the forests of Northcliffe.

National Anzac Centre

Immerse yourself in the ANZAC legend and the stories of the soldiers who departed here.

Scenic Helicopters

Take a Scenic Helicopter flight for the best way to see WA!

Transwa

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

Cape Mentelle

Visit this pioneer winery of the Margaret River wine region.

Museum of the Great Southern

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

Looking for a place to stay?

Check out these great accommodation options in the South West.

Karri Aura Caravan Park & Studio Suites

Studio suites high on the Mount Shadforth ridge near Denmark. 

Forest Rise Chalets & Lodge

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

Cape Executive Holiday Properties

A luxurious collection coastal and rural holiday rentals.

Mandalay Holiday Resort and Tourist Park

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

Peaceful Bay Chalets

Chalets in a picturesque bush setting near the beach, close to Valley of the Giants.

Houseboat Holidays

Spend your days and nights cruising the Walpole-Nornalup Inlet system.

Inspiration

Get inspired for your trip with these suggestions:
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.

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.

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