What’s Happening in April?

April is a bumper month. Straddling the warmth of early autumn and the crisp nights that herald the onset of winter, it’s ideal for all sorts of adventures in the Margaret River region.

Cooler days are perfect for getting hot and sweaty on the trails, so it’s no surprise that there is an abundance of running, cycling and swimming events to get active with. Of course, it’s with huge anticipation that the Margaret River Pro comes to town, just as the month comes to an end.

With the Easter long weekend, school holidays and the Anzac Day long weekend all in the space of a few weeks, there is plenty of live music in the diary too, and luckily you’ve got a countless choice of local produce to help keep energy levels up.

With so many public holidays and events in the pipeline, do be sure to get in early with accommodation, dining, and experience bookings. It would be a shame to miss out on all of the fun, so book in advance and check out our guide to What’s Open this Easter Holidays.

Koomal Dreaming School Holiday Tours | 3, 6, 15 April and 1 May

Margaret River Region

An experience with cultural custodian Josh Koomal Whiteland is one to remember. Join Josh this school holidays for four special tour dates, where he’ll be sharing Aboriginal culture with the next generation of Australians. To help share the Wadandi history and make the educational experience accessible to everyone, Josh is offering special tour pricing over school holidays for the above dates. Take your pick from the Food, Cave, Culture Didge Tour, The Ngilgi Cultural Tour, or Kaya at Cape Naturaliste. Book at koomaldreaming.com.au where the discount is automatically applied at checkout.

Megafauna Night Stalk | 6, 8, 13, 15 April

Margaret River

What on earth is megafauna, we hear you say? Well head on down to catch the sun set through the Karri trees at Mammoth Cave, and you’ll learn all about these ancient animals with a Megafauna Night Stalk. Bring a torch and get ready to have your mind blown as you find out about these extinct supersized animals and you’re guided around the cave and surrounds.

SouthWest Youth Fest | 9 and 13 April

Busselton and Dunsborough

SouthWest Youth Fest is two days of free all ages activity. Head to the Dunsborough event for skate competitions, face painting, henna tattoos, plenty of live music and DIY dreamcatchers. Busselton bound? There’s a live DJ to get things pumping, circus workshops and colour powder for colour throw games. Keep hydrated at both events with free mocktails.

Live Music on the Lawn at Aravina | Every Saturday & Sunday in April

Yallingup

Every Saturday and Sunday throughout April you can head along to chill out on the lawn at Aravina Estate for live music. Relax with a glass of wine and a bite to eat overlooking the vines, while West Aussie acts including Laine Wolf, Katie White, Ricky Green and SoWhat fill the air with a soundtrack to accompany the scene.

X-Adventure Dunsborough | 10 – 11 April

Dunsborough

An off road challenge for athletes, Dunsborough’s X-Adventure race is back and bigger than ever. A combo of triathlon and adventure racing, you can take you pick to tackle the whole thing solo, or team up with some fellow adventure buddies. Get set for a combo of ocean swimming, trail running and mountain bike riding.

Wine, Cheese and Blues @ Yallingup Cheese Company | 10 April

Yallingup

Celebrate WA’s Great Graze with an afternoon of Wine, Cheese and Blues at the picturesque Yallingup Cheese Company. With grazing boxes and wine available to indulge in, and cheese and wine pairing masterclasses on the hour; you’ll be sure to fill up  on the best of the region’s produce. Of course, an afternoon of live blues to accompany things is the cherry on top!

Missy Higgins Live | 17 April

Cowaramup

A concert starring two of Australia’s most loved artists that need no introduction. Missy Higgins will be taking to the stage with Ben Lee at Three Oceans Winery for an unmissable performance.

Grazing and Glazing | 17 April

Dunsborough

What could be more fun than getting your hands messy crafting a clay masterpiece? Try adding in some delicious local produce to nibble on, and a glass or two of Margaret River wine to get those creative juices flowing. You’ll walk away from Grazing and Glazing with your finished product – a ceramic cheese board with your personalised glaze.

Here Comes the Sun Concert Series | 23 – 25 April

Cowaramup

Get set for an epic line up over the Anzac Day long weekend. Kicking off things at Three Oceans Winery on the Friday, Shockone headlines a line-up of bass heavy acts. Saturday sees things amp up a notch on the dance floor with heady vocals, delicate instrumentation and synth heavy acts supporting Crooked Colours. Finally, Sunday see the concert series flex the big guns as Tame Impala Sound System take to the stage, along with a stellar list of support acts.

Claret Ash Tour at Fraser Gallop | Saturday 24 April

Wilyabrup

Join estate owner and garden expert, Dorothy Gallop for an unmissable autumn experience at Fraser Gallop Estate. For one day only, Dorothy will host a guided tour of the private gardens which features 269 Claret Ash trees that explode with seasonal foliage for a short time each autumn followed by a tasting of their award-winning wines.

Drug Aware WA Trials | 27 April

Margaret River

A week before the Boost Mobile Margaret River Pro begins, Main Break will host the Drug Aware WA Trials, guaranteeing a place in the Margaret River Pro a male and female West Australian surfer to compete alongside the world’s best. Head down and watch the action.