by Carly Horncastle | Jan 19, 2026 | Experience The Great Southern, Plan your visit
Welcome to summer in the Great Southern… Long days exploring. Salt on your skin. That endless blue. Sunset views whilst savouring local produce. There really is nothing else quite like Summer in the Great Southern. It invites you to slow down and wander that little...
by Carly Horncastle | Jan 5, 2026 | Experience The Great Southern, Plan your visit
01 - 31 July IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE NAUTICAL soul of the Great Southern. Dive into the port city’s cultural and maritime history and explore the Menang Noongar people’s enduring connection to the sea which dates back thousands of years. As the days shorten and the...
by Carly Horncastle | Dec 9, 2025 | Experience The Great Southern, Plan your visit
It’s time to join in the celebration. In 2026, Albany will host Western Australia’s first bicentenary, acknowledging the first place where Aboriginal and British people commenced living together on the western side of Australia. Not simply a commemoration, Albany 2026...
by Carly Horncastle | Oct 23, 2025 | Experience The Great Southern
Discover the magic of summer hiking in the Great Southern, where sunlit trails, shaded forests and coastal ridges invite you to step off the beaten path. As spring begins to fade and summer comes knocking, the Great Southern transforms… bathed in golden light, flowers...
by Carly Horncastle | Aug 31, 2025 | Experience The Great Southern
Each spring, the Great Southern comes alive with colour from the mountain peaks of the Stirling Range to the rugged coastlines of Torndirrup National Park. Home to two of Australia’s most diverse national parks, the region sits within the South West biodiversity...
by Carly Horncastle | May 12, 2025 | Experience The Great Southern
Discover the magic of winter hiking in WA’s Great Southern. There’s a certain kind of magic that stirs here when winter arrives. The crispness in the air, the hush of mist settling over the ranges, and the way the land seems to breathe beneath brooding skies…...
by Carly Horncastle | May 8, 2025 | Experience The Great Southern, Plan your visit
Bloom Festival 2026 12 September - 11 october SAVE THE DATE If you’re visiting the Great Southern for wildflower season, make sure you time your trip to coincide with the Bloom Festival. Running from 12 September to 11 October, this much-loved annual celebration...
by Carly Horncastle | Mar 27, 2025 | Plan your visit
Travel Itineraries SEVEN Day Albany adventure Where wild landscapes, premium wines and historic towns await. Uncover the essence of the Great Southern with this immersive week-long escape, where rugged coastlines, towering forests, and cool-climate wine country set...
by Carly Horncastle | Mar 27, 2025 | Plan your visit
Travel Itineraries the ultimate great southern getaway A journey through awe-inspiring landscapes, rich history and world-class food and wine. Venture deep into the heart of the Great Southern, where rugged peaks rise from ancient earth, cool-climate wines flow, and...
by Carly Horncastle | Mar 27, 2025 | Plan your visit
Travel Itineraries a taste of the great southern Where ancient landscapes, world-class wines and breathtaking coastal beauty collide. Sip your way through the cool-climate wines of Mount Barker, wander beneath towering karri trees in Porongurup and stand at the edge...
