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    Tourism in Australia's South West, Western Australia

    Australia's South West

    Blackwood River Valley, Bunbury Geographe, Great Southern Coastal and 4 more. A tourism region in Western Australia.

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    Places in Australia's South West

    Each place has its own page with the stays, tours and attractions listed there.

    About Australia's South West

    South West WA delivers potent sensory overload. Think world-class Chardonnay in Margaret River Wine Region, dramatic sunset views, and the incredible rock formations at Canal Rocks. It's an unforgettable journey.

    Grants for Australia's South West operators

    235 open now across state and national programs that apply in Western Australia.

    All WA grants

    1. Australian Government Festivals Australia

      Supports high-quality arts projects that invite audiences to experience and engage with the arts at festivals across Australia.

      GenAI Deep Search, Federal

      Funding
      Amount varies
      Status
      Open now

    2. Regional Connectivity Program

      Funds projects that deliver improved digital connectivity in regional, rural, and remote areas.

      GenAI Deep Search, Federal

      Funding
      Amount varies
      Status
      Open now

    3. Tourism WA - Grants and Assistance

      To stimulate tourism development, improve visitor experiences, and support tourism businesses in Western Australia.

      Tourism WA, State

      Funding
      Amount varies
      Status
      Open now

    4. Tourism WA - Various programs (check website)

      Support and develop the tourism industry in Western Australia.

      Tourism Western Australia, State

      Funding
      Amount varies
      Status
      Open now

    Australia's South West, answered

    Where is Australia's South West?
    Australia's South West is a tourism region in Western Australia, Australia, as defined by the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse. It takes in Blackwood River Valley, Bunbury Geographe, Great Southern Coastal, Margaret River Wine Region, Southern Forests, Southern Range and Wine Country and 1 more. South West WA delivers potent sensory overload. Think world-class Chardonnay in Margaret River Wine Region, dramatic sunset views, and the incredible rock formations at Canal Rocks. It's an…
    What is there to do in Australia's South West?
    The Australian Tourism Data Warehouse lists the experiences, stays and attractions in Australia's South West. Each place in the region has its own page here.
    Are there tourism grants for Australia's South West operators?
    Yes. 235 grants are open now for tourism businesses in Western Australia, including Australia's South West, across state and national programs. The full list is on the Western Australia grants page, and the application detail is in Launchpad.
    How do operators in Australia's South West get onto Launchpad?
    Through a regional tourism organisation or council program on a free Starter seat, or directly at $595 a year. The Altitude Score is free to run without an account. Tell us where you operate and we will check whether a program is running in Australia's South West.

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    Get started in Australia's South West

    Tell us where you operate and we will confirm whether a region or funded program can bring you onto Launchpad at no cost.

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