The recent circuit breaker lockdown in Perth and Peel has come to an end, and what better way to make the most of being able to get out and about than with a trip to the Margaret River Region.
The beginning of July marks NAIDOC Week, the annual national celebration of the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Margaret River Region acknowledges the Wadandi (Saltwater) People as the traditional owners of this land. You can celebrate NAIDOC Week and support the call to ‘Heal Country’ by going to see the ‘Breathing Life Into Boodja’ film screening shows how the local culture can further the cause of environmentalism and how the Margaret River Region is leading the charge or taking part in the events being held across the region.
The calendar is jam-packed with winter friendly events this month, most notably the epic crowd-pleasing Cabin Fever Festival! It lights up the region from July 16 with its usual array of cheese, wine, fire and food events, but this year there are some shiny newcomers to keep an eye on – think sea shanties, drag queens and…doughnuts.
Whale watching season is also in full swing out of Augusta and is guaranteed to make these school holidays extra memorable, with lots of pods travelling north up the Humpback Highway and putting on a show.
Throw in a Christmas in July dinner and that’s our month just about made!