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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.

National ANZAC Centre

In 2026, as Albany marks its bicentenary, a visit to the National Anzac Centre offers a powerful opportunity to reflect on the stories that have shaped the region and the nation.

Museum of the Great Southern

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

GeoVino Wine Store

This boutique wine store is the local go-to for sampling gourmet goodies.

Understory Art & Nature Trail

Discover artworks scattered like treasure in the forests of Northcliffe.

Domaine Naturaliste

A relaxing cellar door to taste award-winning wines and take in vineyard views.

Swings & Roundabouts

Cellar door and restaurant in Yallingup offering stunning views over the vineyard.

Looking for a place to stay?

Check out these great accommodation options in the South West.

RAC Margaret River Nature Park

A peaceful eco-experience with a lodge, cabins, glamping, camping and dorms.

Forest Rise Chalets & Lodge

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

Margarets Beach Resort

Idyllic beachside holiday accommodation in the Margaret River region.

RAC Busselton Holiday Park

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

Northcliffe Holiday Park

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

Tanah Marah

A serene haven of rammed earth lakeside chalets in the Margaret River region.

Inspiration

Get inspired for your trip with these suggestions:
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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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