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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.

Fishbone Wines

Boutique winery in Margaret River with a Japanese inspired restaurant.

Blue Manna Bistro

An Asian infused menu bursting with freshly caught seafood.

Understory Art & Nature Trail

Discover artworks scattered like treasure in the forests of Northcliffe.

10% off Understory Art and Nature Trail

Pemberton Tramway Company

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

Cape Mentelle

Visit this pioneer winery of the Margaret River wine region.

Looking for a place to stay?

Check out these great accommodation options in the South West.

Caves House Hotel

A heritage-listed iconic hotel known for its vibrant atmosphere.

Rose Gardens Holiday Park

Perfectly located on the bay at Emu Point, Albany.

Summerstar Margaret River Tourist Park

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

20% off 1 bedroom and 2-bedroom cottages

Mandalay Holiday Resort and Tourist Park

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

Pay for 2, Stay for 3 this Winter at Mandalay

Forest Rise Chalets & Lodge

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

Summerstar Riverview Tourist Park

Walking distance to Margaret River townsite, with the forest, river and trails nearby.

20% off 1 bedroom holiday units and 1 bedroom deluxe holiday units

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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