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• Margaret River Region Open Studios with Dreamer: Amberley

  Each September, meet the creatives behind the bountiful arts and culture scene of our southwest corner. Wave-washed beaches, marri-fringed vineyards and soul-stirring forests, these are the trademarks of the Margaret River Region. But the southwest has another, less obvious wonder: a creative community taking artistic inspiration from the extraordinary nature on its doorstep. During the month of September, these artists will throw open their private studio and gallery doors, offering visitors personalised access to their stories, inspiration and creative processes. Join WA Dreamer Amberley ...

• Digging into the roots of wine and truffles on a farm-to-fork hunt and lunch

  Throughout the short harvest season, Charmaine and Ben Warner of The Margaret River Truffle Farm are graciously opening their orchard and partnering with Rústico at Hay Shed Hill to offer a time-limited, truffle-inspired Hunt & Lunch experience.

• 10 waterfall walks to explore across Western Australia

  Discover 10 waterfall walks across Western Australia, from Perth Hills to the South West, best explored after winter rains.

• The Five Best Places to see Wildflowers in the South West

  The South West may only comprise 15 per cent of Western Australia’s land surface area but it packs a powerful botanical punch, boasting more species of plant life than the rest of the state combined. From July through November, the region pops with colour, with rare wildflowers taking over rugged plains and coastal cliffs. Here are the hotspots. On a peninsula below Albany lies Torndirrup National Park, famed for its wind- and wave-sculpted granite cliffs. Follow a coastal trail to check out magnificent natural sculptures such as ‘The Gap’ and ‘Natural Bridge’, admiring sapphire fan ...

• Dream Big: Giant Icons and Quirky Big Things in Western Australia

  From playful roadside sculptures to world-class outdoor art, Western Australia’s giant attractions have become part of the journey, turning long drives into stories and small towns into memorable stops for travellers exploring far and wide.

• Margaret River Pro

  Keep your eyes on the ocean as the best professional surfers on the planet battle raw swells, big barrels, and shallow ledges in the Margaret River Pro. Set against Margaret River’s spectacular coastline and stunning landscapes, this iconic surf competition challenges even the most seasoned professionals.

• Nature’s Calendar: Year-Round Wonders of Western Australia

  In Western Australia, the land moves to an ancient rhythm, a cosmic choreography shaped by the six Noongar seasons in the South West, the dramatic Wet and Dry cycles in the North West, and the pulse of Country itself.

• Catch the Light in Perth and beyond

  From light shows for astronauts to fiery ocean sunsets, witness the finest of light shows in Perth and beyond.

• Epic journeys: Five road trips that flow like nature

  Part of the Dreamlike Journeys series, these road trips explore some of Western Australia’s most striking and stirring places. Slow down and immerse yourself in extraordinary experiences.