Tourism

The proximity of the Wheatbelt to Perth provides it with the perfect opportunity to exploit both the international visitor and day trip market. The region offers a vast array of experiences, with enormous potential to further develop tourism products throughout the Region.

Facts and Figures

• A large proportion of road and rail travelers pass through the region, in addition to visiting the Wheatbelt
• Tourism employs 3.5% of the region’s workforce
• The Wheatbelt has a 10% share of the WA market

• 150 km of pristine coastline
• Avon Valley
  • Recreational Aviation Capital of the West
  • Home of the Avon Descent.
• Monastic town of New Norcia
• Unique natural features and international icons, including:
  • Dryandra Woodland
  • Pinnacles
  • Wave Rock
  • Popular Wildflower season
• Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail
• Indigenous cultural experiences, including some of the most significant sites in the South West.
• Gold producing Yilgarn district
• Events and Festivals, including:
  • Kulin Bush Races
  • Cunderdin Airshow
  • Jazz Festivals
  • Field Days
  • Avon Descent
  • Dowerin GWN Field Days
  • Wagin Woolerama

Wheatbelt Advantages

• Proximity to Asia – the highly populated and fast growing economies of many Asian countries are less than a ten hour flight from Perth. WA also shares the same time zone as many major Asian cities.
• Proximity to Perth with well developed transport networks
• High volume of visitors regularly passing through the region
• A diverse environment, allowing for a wide range of experiences

Opportunities

• Rural Experiences
• Indigenous Tourism
• Eco-Tourism
• Adventure Tourism, including opportunities associated with aviation, hiking and water sports
• Driving Tours/4WD