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.

South West Eco Discoveries

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

Adventure

Scenic Helicopters

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

Adventure

Busselton Jetty

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

Attractions & Outdoor Activities

Koomal Dreaming

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

Aboriginal Culture

Cape Mentelle

Visit this pioneer winery of the Margaret River wine region.

Things to Do

Domaine Naturaliste

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

Food & Drink

Looking for a place to stay?

Check out these great accommodation options in the South West.

Houseboat Holidays

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

Accommodation

Albany Holiday Units

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

Accommodation

Caves House Hotel & Apartments Yallingup

Stay 3 nights and pay for just 2! Includes breakfast for 2 each morning.

Accommodation

Summerstar Riverview Tourist Park

Pay $199/night or LESS for mid-week stays in 1 Bedroom Holiday Units, and $219/night or LESS for mid-week stays in 1 Bedroom Deluxe Holiday Units this winter! (Offer valid 1st May – 31st August).

Accommodation