Eastern Goldfields Cycle Club

Welcome to the home of Cape to Cape, Australia’s largest and most popular four-day mountain bike stage race. Based in Margaret River Western Australia, this iconic riding experience includes access to stunning private trails, vineyard visits, brewery finishes and some of the warmest hospitality the region has to offer. Starting at Cape Leeuwin lighthouse and finishing four days later up at Cape Naturaliste, the course makes its way through a network of trails along the coast, through National Parks, forests, farmlands, mountain bike parks, and bush before heading up to the northern cape of the South West WA region.

Ravensthorpe Wildflower Show

There has never been a better time to make the trip "wonder out yonder" to the Ravensthorpe Wildflower Show with 700 specimens on display in the Town Hall alongside the biggest regional Herbarium. Scheduled to run over 13 days, visitors will be guided by experts through the magnificent landscapes and flora in the Ravensthorpe Shire which encompasses the Fitzgerald River National Park.<br/><br/>There will be craft stalls, art exhibitions, patchwork, four-wheel drive tag-along tours, guided nature walks, guided walks with a ranger in the Fitzgerald River National Park, and hot spot bus tours. Workshops, local geology tours, and eucalyptus Bus tour, with various food and beverages available including Fervor Food, an Indigenous degustation food experience. Be sure to treat yourself to a Devonshire Tea in the Historic Community Centre. <br/> <br/> A key part of the Shire is the world-class Fitzgerald River National Park, a biodiversity Hot Spot; that showcases itself along a wild and beautiful coastline, and features surfaced coastal roads, interpretive displays, walk trails and spectacular lookouts. <br/><br/>Kukenarup Memorial (State Heritage award for 2016) is an interpretive memorial, just 15 kilometres West Ravensthorpe on the south coast highway, a covered area, bush walk, orchids and wildflowers. <br/><br/>Stay awhile to explore the region's wildflower hotspots and discover flora and fauna not to be seen anywhere else on Earth.

YOUR TURN EVENTS

The South West Japan Festival celebrates the food, culture, art and history of Japan across Bunbury, Busselton, and the South West. The coastal city of Bunbury in Western Australia is celebrating 33 years of being a Sister City with Japan's Setagaya City.<br/> <br/>The South West Japan Festival is a two-week interactive festival of signature events (the annual Floating Lantern Festival, Matsuri Day), workshops, Japanese dining experiences, markets, music, the iconic sushi train, and more. <br/><br/>Fun for the whole family, and events for everyone interested in Japan and Japanese culture.

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Western Australia's biggest mountain bike event returns to the trails of Dwellingup! The C-Wise Dwellingup 100 offers an unforgettable ride through stunning forests and rugged terrain, with distances for all skill levels – 15 kilometres, 35 kilometres, 60 kilometres, and 100 kilometres. As the XCM State Championships and Oceania Mountain Bike Championships, this event attracts elite competitors and weekend warriors alike. With a festival atmosphere, camping options, and strong community support, it's more than just a race – it's an adventure!<br/><br/>Join over 900 riders and experience WA's ultimate mountain biking challenge.

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More than 150 artists will welcome visitors to their studios from Busselton to Augusta this September for Margaret River Region Open Studios (MRROS). This award-winning event is now in its 12th year and has become a highlight on WA's arts calendar.<br/><br/>Art lovers can explore the Margaret River Region via studios in some of our most picturesque and inspiring locations. Studios might be converted barns, sea containers, railway carriages or inside artists' homes. <br/><br/>This year's MRROS includes well-known and highly respected names, including Leon Pericles, Rebecca Cool, Lesley Meaney, Christian Fletcher, Lauren Wilhelm, Caroline Juniper, Ian Dowling, Nathan Day and Gerry Reilly. Established, hobbyist, emerging and mid-career artists create an exciting array of opportunities to discover new talent or purchase work from an artist long admired. <br/><br/>For the second year, Open Studios will be bolstered by increased support from Private Properties Holiday Homes as the event's Principal Partner.<br/><br/>In 2024, approximately 12,200 visitors made 110,000 studio visits over the 16 days, turning the region into an art playground. <br/><br/>MRROS recently won Silver at the Australian Tourism Awards for Festivals and Events. <br/><br/>MRROS is made possible thanks to Private Properties, Tourism Western Australia, Jacksons Drawing Supplies, Rio Tinto and more.

Volleyball Australia

The Mahindra Australian Youth Volleyball Championships is the premier Youth Volleyball event on the Volleyball Australia calendar. Featuring some of the best up-and-coming talent from all across Australia, there is sure to be plenty of quality action on court. Perth play host to the Youth Champs, with the action spread across three sensational venues; Bendat Basketball Centre, Gold Netball Centre and HBF Arena (Joondalup).<br/><br/>Teams from ACT, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory and host state Western Australia will compete in ten divisions from Under 14s all the way through to Under 18s, battling it out over five days to determine the 2025 Australian Youth Champions.

YOUR TURN EVENTS

This is the official South West Japan Festival Matsuri Day! This is the biggest day in the South West Japan Festival (SWJF) calendar - with food, art, workshops, dance, music, martial arts and fun for the whole family.<br/><br/>Celebrate all things Japan over a full day on the lush lawns of Bunbury's Queens Garden. Parking is available at Water's Edge and Bunbury Centrepoint. <br/><br/>Featuring three main stages full of performances, musicians, dances, martial arts and cosplay, stallholders, food trucks, information booths, and more! <br/><br/>This event is sponsored by the City of Bunbury, Tourism WA, Simcoa, Your Turn Events, Studio42 Marketing + Design, and CLAIR.

York Festival

Across two fun-filled weekends, York Festival brings Western Australia's oldest inland town to life with live music, theatre, circus, art, craft workshops and quirky, family-friendly adventures. Just a pleasant 90-minute drive from Perth, York makes a great day trip and a fabulous weekend break!