Things to do in Southwest

The IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton is returning to Barnard Park on Saturday October 17 and is inviting all athletes to join us! Swim alongside the historic Busselton Jetty, cycle through the picturesque Tuart Forest and then cap the day off with a run along the foreshore and through the event village to achieve that finish line feeling. Complete the distance yourself, or register as part of a team. To find out more or to register, please visit our website: www.busseltonfestivaloftriathlon.com.au 

An incredible journey through the forests, trails, beaches and bluffs on the beautiful Cape to Cape coastline in South West Western Australia.

Tackle the race as a solo competitor and run the full 80-kilometre course or team up with a group of friends and complete the course as a relay team of up to five people doing one (or more) legs each.

Whether you're an ultra-marathon rookie or long-distance devotee, make The Margaret River Ultra Marathon your next goal!

Get the kids out of the house and head down to Barnard Park on Sunday 18 October for the SunSmart Kids Triathlon. We have two distances available – a short distance (100m swim, 2km cycle and 500m run) for kids aged 7-11 years and a long distance (200m swim, 4km cycle and 1km run) for kids aged 12-15 years. To find out more or to register, please visit our website: www.busseltonfestivaloftriathlon.com.au 

Ink your diary for 23rd and 24th October when a new festival celebrating the humble Squid jigs into Busselton.

Expect squid fishing competitions (with a cash prize), education and clinics, giant sea creature kite flying, south west sea and land food and wine sampling and demonstrations featuring cooking over fire, squid kids’ activities, live entertainment and more.  

The program will feature Friday night food and wines events, entertainment and learn-to-squid clinics; and on Saturday, visitors will enjoy a cheery south west culinary marketplace and entertainment on the Busselton Foreshore, squidding contests for kids and adults, and a colourful sea creature kiting display.

This is a free event, running from 4pm on Friday the 23rd and 9am Staurday the 24th.

Presenting an exclusive collection of Argyle Pink Diamonds & Jewellery at JahRoc Galleries

The opportunity for you to own an Argyle pink diamond is coming to a grinding halt with the impending closure of the Western Australian Argyle mine.

JahRoc Galleries are excited to be bringing to the Margaret River region this truly breathtaking collection of loose investment pink diamonds and stunning pink diamond jewellery. Working together with our diamond merchant in Perth, all Argyle diamonds are supplied with a certificate of origin giving you reassurance of the provenance of your pink diamond investment.

Sparkling wine will be flowing on Saturday 31^st October and all are welcome to drop into the gallery to view the collection. Meet our Argyle diamond specialist who is in the gallery for one day only and will be available between 10am – 5pm.

Private viewings are available on the evening of Friday 30^th October. Appointments are very limited and bookings are essential, so please call us now to arrange a private viewing and meeting with our Argyle diamond specialist. +61 8 97587200.

This spectacular array of sparkling jewels is on show until the 16^th November. It is a case of first in first served as the availability of Argyle pink diamonds is decreasing constantly.

To own an Argyle Pink Diamond is to own a piece of Australian history. Make your way into JahRoc Galleries to add a “pink” to your investment portfolio now!

JahRoc Galleries, 83 Bussell Highway, Margaret River.
www.jahroc.com.au

As the Australian Team Championships, the Tour of Margaret River is the ultimate experience for your cycling team. The unique format of the Tour means that amateur cyclists can compete directly against riders from the pro tour peloton. With picturesque scenery as far as the eye can see, it is more than just a race. With open, mixed, and all-women racing categories – and a participation category, meaning that there are options to suit all.

The Eagle Bay Epic has been designed as the ultimate mix of off-road adventure racing. Imagine a mountain bike, ocean swim, kayak and trail run traversing the rugged and pristine coastline in south-west, Western Australia.

The Eagle Bay Brewery is the official event venue offering sweeping views out to Cape Naturaliste in Geographe Bay. Indulge in a refreshing beer for post-race celebrations.

Step up to the challenge solo or team up with your friends and be a part of the maiden Eagle Bay Epic Adventure Race in November 2020.

Event Options For Everyone:
Naturaliste Short Course
13km Mountain Bike
1.2km Ocean Swim
5km Paddle
7.9km Trail Run
300m Team Run
Event details…

Leeuwin Long Course
23km Mountain Bike
2km Ocean Swim
13.5km Paddle
12.5km Trail Run
300m Team Run

Bunkers Beach House is located at stunning Bunker Bay in the world-renowned Margaret River Wine Region of Western Australia. Nestled in the dunes, Bunkers Beach house blends in with its natural surrounds and takes full advantage of the spectacular vistas of the turquoise waters and white sands of Bunker Bay. It’s one of the few absolute beachfront restaurants in WA, complete with boardwalk access to the Indian Ocean.

Executive Chef, Guy Jeffreys, and Head Chef, Jason van Druten, are crafting a menu that celebrates sustainably caught, seasonal Western Australian seafood. Each course is paired with Deep Woods Estate wine, with a focus on the ultimate seafood pairing – Chardonnay.

Hosted by Julian Langworthy, Deep Woods Estate's Chief Winemaker and James Halliday Winemaker of the Year 2019, this is a unique opportunity with one of WA's most recognised and awarded wineries.

Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival is the biggest regional literary event in Western Australia (WA). Each year it brings an array of thought-provoking writers to the region including novelists, journalists, academics and established and emerging storytellers from WA, interstate and overseas.

Themed ‘Future Tense’, the festival will look at both possible and highly imagined futures through a literary lens, to explore and share visions for the future from some of Australia’s most renowned writers, speakers and thinkers.

In a play between fiction and reality, the black swan is traced throughout the history of the colonisation of Western Australia up to the present day. From historical to contemporary artworks, the exhibition explores how WA was presented to potential settlers, how its landscape was impacted and has changed over time and how the swan stands as emblem of WA against this tide of changes in its real environment.