AGO Holiday Planner 2026

The Wheatbelt

DESTINATIONS COLLIE, DUMBLEYUNG, WAGIN, ESPERANCE

HIGHLIGHTS WAGIN DUCK AND GAME, CAMBINATA YABBIES, YUMMYLICIOUS CANDY SHACK

BEST TIME TO VISIT ALL YEAR

BUNBURY TO ESPERANCE FARMER AND FOOD TRAIL FOUR DAYS ON SEALED ROADS

Kukerin

Lake Grace

Bunbury

Dumbleyung

Hopetoun Esperance

tasting or pick up some quandong products at Beaumont Farm Kitchen. Go gourmet Family-owned Cambinata Yabbies in Kukerin raises freshwater crustaceans favoured by chefs. Pick up some gourmet flavoured yabby meat in a jar, ready to pair with a loaf from

Bread Local in Esperance. Be prepared for a sugar high at Ravensthorpe’s Yummylicious Candy Shack.

Don’t expect to have an empty stomach for long on this culinary quest from paddock to plate along

the South-West coast. Appetite for adventure

You can gaze out of the window at the big icons including Wave Rock and colourful silo art. But you’ll need to get out of the car to indulge at bakeries, producers and restaurants along the route from Collie. Country kitchens Wagin Duck and Game is a family business that produces poultry chefs love. Deepen your connection to Country at Wuddi Aboriginal Cultural Centre & Tours in Dumbleyung with a bushfood

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT Bread Local Esperance, Emu farm Dumbleyung.

BEST TIME TO VISIT JULY - OCTOBER

DESTINATIONS PERTH, DALWALLINU, PERENJORI, MULLEWA, GERALDTON

HIGHLIGHTS CAMEL SOAK, HAWES HERITAGE TRAIL

Mullewa

Geraldton

WILDFLOWER WAY THREE DAYS ON SEALED ROADS

Morawa

Mingenew

Perenjori

Three Springs

Wild times Continue through Wubin and Latham searching for elusive blooms and observing interpretive panels and sculptures. Perenjori is also a favourite spot for stargazing. Camel Soak to the east of town has beautiful rock formations and pools of water that attract wildlife. Stop in Mullewa for the 600m walk through the legacy of architect-priest Monsignor John Hawes. Return to Perth from Geraldton along the coast or head to wildflower towns such as Mingenew and Three Springs.

Spring is the best time to explore Western Australia’s abundance of wildflowers, so get set for a colourful drive. Blooming marvellous From roughly late August to October, WA bursts into bloom with “carpets” of everlastings through to the unique wreath flower. Head north to Dalwallinu, where wildflower trails abound. Many varieties of wattle can be seen, and orchids can usually be found in season at Mia Moon Reserve, Petrudor Rocks and Buntine Rock.

Coorow

Dalwallunil

Perth