This website is a visitor's guide to the magnificent Hidden Treasures of the Great Southern.
The Great Southern Region of Western Australia is a top tourist destination featuring many natural scenic attractions, wildlife, heritage, wildflowers and genuine country hospitality. Many visitors find the Great Southern Region a touring surprise and delight and we welcome all visitors to come and enjoy the Great Southern with us.
Grand old homesteads, from an era when the country relied on the 'sheep's back', to huge grain operations that showcase modern agriculture; all are mixed in with boutique produce, great scenery and warm country charm.
"...we welcome all visitors to come and enjoy the Great Southern with us."
 | Hidden Treasures covers eight Shires in the northern and south-eastern parts of the Great Southern, communities predominantly recognized for the primary industry of agriculture. Steeped in the heritage of WA's early settlers, this sometimes overlooked area of Western Australia has a new outlook, offering tourists and visitors a unique glimpse of the real backbone of our farming communities. |
Tourist information, holiday accommodation... you'll find it all here!
There are visitor information centres, shire offices and telecentres where you can pick up tourist information throughout the area, and accommodation choices to suit all travelers.
If you are planning a caravan holiday, there are no less than 10 caravan parks in the region. Other holiday accommodation choices include farm stays, bed and breakfasts, backpackers, self-contained units, hotels and motels.
REGISTER INTEREST NOW
Hidden Treasures Great Southern Bloom Festival
16TH SEPTEMBER - 24TH OCTOBER 2012
The Bloom Festival is calling for new & existing events celebrating Wildflowers, Spring-time, Blooms, Gardens, Paddocks, Year of the Farmer, GRAIN, Planting, Outdoor Cinema, Love & new ideas welcome...to be held during 16th September – 24th October 2012
NEW & EXISTING EVENTS
More events needed....
Examples of last years Bloom Festival events included:
Wildflower displays, Tours, Relaxed Open Gardens (not to be mistaken for the official OPEN garden schemes), Bush Tucker Luncheons, Long Table Luncheon, Botanical Artist in residence, Spring Swing Dance, Beyond gardens workshops, Bushwalks, Flower arranging workshops
PRODUCTS & SKILLS
Got a Talent, Have a Product, Community minded - we need you.....
We want to know about you &/or your product! There is room in our program to showcase local talent & products or just to get involved.
A handful of examples of products & skills wanted:
Children’s activities, plant, wildflower and garden enthusiasts, CWA cooks, Farmers, entertainers, ALL Art & Crafters, Photographers, Artists in all forms from garden furniture, ceramicists, sculpters to painters, Landscapers, Tree & plant Nursery owners, Caterers, Home-Brew experts, Cyclists, public speakers, Feng Shui experts, food vans , fundraising groups, schools, fruit and veggie gardeners/gardens, Manure, soil, recycling, organic – the list is endless
TOURISM Businesses
For those of you with a tourism product such as restaurant, accommodation, attraction, tour bus, and visitor servicing please register your interest.
***Last year the hinterland experienced a spike in visitation and increased length of stay.
TO REGISTER
Please email Bloom Festival Co-ordinator: karen.birdseye@bigpond.com or Phone: 9842 8434 with the following details:
· Name
· Group /Business Name if you represent one
· Product or skill
· Questions or general discussion topic
· The town you are located
· Proposed Date
· Contact name details and email address if you have one
DEADLINE: 30th April 2012 (sooner would be appreciated
Hidden Treasures is grateful for the support of:
