In this month's edition of Tourism Australia's Innovations, read about the three major hotel announcements for Perth; the Whale Sharks return to Ningaloo Reef; the first Taste festival for Perth; and all the latest news on tours, accommodation, attractions, food and wine, and events.

What's Hot

World's biggest fish return to Western Australia

Whale Sharks, the world's biggest fish, have returned to Ningaloo Reef and tours are now departing Coral Bay and Exmouth. Read more in the feature below.

Ritz-Carlton, Doubletree by Hilton and Aloft heading to Perth
Perth's hotel portfolio will receive a massive boost, with news of three major hotel announcements made within a week.

Property developer Far East Consortium will bring the Ritz-Carlton hotel to Perth, marking the luxury brand's highly anticipated return to the Australian market for the first time in 10 years. Work on the prestigious five-star, 204-room hotel is scheduled to start in 2015, and it will open in 2018. It will be built at Elizabeth Quay, the State Government's billion dollar waterfront project on Perth's Swan River.
http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/pages/StatementDetails.aspx?listName=StatementsBarnett&StatId=8196

The second hotel announcement came from Starwood Hotels, who will bring its Aloft brand to Perth in 2016 - the brand's debut in Australia. Aloft Perth Rivervale will cater to 'Next Gen' travellers, and will boast 224-loft-like rooms, innovative technology, modern design and a lively social scene. Set to be located in Rivervale, a suburb just east of Perth's CBD, the hotel will be part of a redevelopment project that will transform riverfront land into a commercial and residential precinct. Starwood is also set to open The Westin Perth in 2017.
starwoodhotels.com

The final hotel announcement came from Hilton Worldwide who is set to open two hotels in Perth under the Doubletree by Hilton brand. DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront will be located in Perth city, adjoining Barrack Square and fronting the Swan River. The 241-room hotel is anticipated to open in mid-2016, with work expected to commence in mid-2014. DoubleTree by Hilton Fremantle will be located at Point Street, Fremantle central to the port city's 'cappuccino strip'. The 150-room hotel is anticipated to open in 2017.
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First Taste festival for Perth
Avid foodies will converge on Langley Park to sample gourmet offerings at the Taste of Perth festival to be held from May 2 to 4. The inaugural three-day event by Brand Events is the first food festival of its kind in Perth and will feature curated menus and pop-up restaurants by some of the city's most celebrated chefs. Confirmed restaurants include Nobu, Greenhouse, Silks, Lalla Rookh, Bistro Guillaume and el Público. The festival will include master classes, cooking demonstrations, wine tastings and entertainment. Taste Festivals are held in 18 cities around the world, all of which are renowned for their first-class food and wine offerings, including London, Milan and Dubai. Taste of Perth will operate like a restaurant with a lunch and dinner service, showcasing a selection of signature dishes. Taste sessions will take up to five hours, allowing visitors plenty of time to select their dishes, shop at artisan stalls and enjoy some of the festival's many attractions. Tickets start at $32 and are on sale through Ticketek. tasteofperth.com.au

Lifestyle and Culture

Kate Ceberano headlines Perth International Jazz Festival
Aria-award-winning Australian music icon, Kate Ceberano, is headlining this year's Perth International Jazz Festival (PIJF) to be held from May 9 to 11 in and around Perth city. Other outstanding acts to perform at PIJF include contemporary jazz musician Greg Osby (USA), jazz guitarist Peter Berstein (USA), multi-award-winning vocalist Kristin Beradi (Australia) and Thirsty Merc front-man Rai Thistlethwayte (Australia). Ticketed performances will play at the Perth Concert Hall, Brookfield Place, The Ellington Jazz Club and the courtyard at the State Theatre Centre of WA, in addition to numerous free events staged around Perth's central business district and Northbridge. perthjazzfestival.com.au

Red Dog Festival celebrates West Pilbara
Showcasing the ruggedly beautiful West Pilbara region, the Red Dog Festival will be held on the WA Day long weekend, (May 30 to June 1). Inspired by the nomadic life of the Pilbara's legendary kelpie, Red Dog, whose epic adventures in the 1970s were made famous in the 2011 movie of the same name, the festival's key event is the Red Dog Festival Relay. The multi-sport adventure relay sees teams run, walk, cycle, swim, paddle and drive 350 kilometres over roads, tracks and waterways from Dampier to Millstream National Park and back in two days. There's also entertainment, markets and the Red Dog Festival Show on offer for participants and visitors. reddogfestival.com.au

Perth International Comedy Festival attracts world's funniest comedians
Perth's historic Astor Theatre, located in the urban village of Mount Lawley, will be soon be the home of hilarity, as it welcomes of the world's hottest comedians for the Perth International Comedy Festival, Perth's biggest annual comedy event  held in April and May. Highlights include the UK's 'Lord of Mince', Julian Clary, back by popular demand to perform his brand new show, Position 

Vacant - Apply Within. Other acts include Hannah Gadsby, Sam Simmons, Stephen K Amos, Steve Hughes, Wil Sylvince, Eddie Ifft, Lawrence Mooney, Urzila Carlson and Matt Okine. perthcomedyfest.com.au

Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival to explore journeys
Acclaimed authors are set to head south for the annual Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival to be held from May 16 to 18. Joan London (Gilgamesh), Peter Goldsworthy (Wish) and Graeme Simsion (The Rosie Project) are just a few high profile authors who have confirmed their attendance, which promises to inspire readers and writers alike with presentations, workshops, discussions and master classes. As the festival's theme is 'journeys', it's fitting that there will be an exploration of genealogical journeys conducted by researchers from the television programme, Who do you think you are, WA Genealogical Society's Time Trackers and the region's three local historical societies.
artsmargaretriver.com

Margaret River artists open their studios
Margaret River artisans will open their studio doors to the public from April 19 to May 4, allowing art enthusiasts to meet artists, view and purchase art at a selection of 50 venues from Cape Naturaliste to Cape Leeuwin and inland to Sues Road. Exhibitions will feature artwork of more than 80 artists including painters, printmakers, sculptors, ceramicists, jewellers, photographers and textile artists. The 16-day event offers art lovers the rare opportunity to visit studios, which may not otherwise be open to the public. Entry is free and each participating studio will be marked in the event catalogue, which will be distributed locally and available to be downloaded online.
mrros.com.au 

Artistic facelift for 140
Celebrated US  artist Matt W. Moore has been commissioned to transform the Murray Street entrance of 140 - a food, art and retail destination in Perth city. A team of painters will work for five weeks to install Moore's mural, which will be the artist's first Australian project. Moore is known for eye-catching digital abstract art and his mural in hues of purple, blue, black and silver promises to create a striking entrance to 140. In addition to Moore's work, permanent art will include wall murals in 140's Globe and Railway Lanes by Australian artists Kyle Hughes-Odger and Benjamin Johnson.  A canopy by Nike Savvas will suspend in Postal Place, while gem-shaped bronze and copper art will be installed by jewellery designer, Alister Yiap. It's part of a multi-million revitilisation of 140, which will also see new food and beverage offerings open mid-year.
140.com.au  

Bell Tower Photographic Competition
Perth's Bell Tower is running its annual Bell Tower Photographic Competition, calling for amateur photographers to submit their images of the unique attraction. The Bell Tower, located in Perth's Barrack Square overlooking the Swan River, is home to the 12 bells of St Martin-in-the-Fields. The theme for 2014's competition is 'Outside In and Inside Out', and competition entrants are asked to provide an image from outside and an image from inside the Bell Tower. There are three categories: People's Choice (18+), Judge's Selection (18+) and Youth (12-17 years). A free entry voucher is offered to competition entrants, and three Canon photographic equipment prizes are up for grabs. People can vote for their favourite Bell Tower images and have the chance to win one of two Pinnacle Tours for doing so. The competition closes on May 5 and the winning images will be displayed in the Bell Tower for 12 months.
thewest.com.au/thebelltower

Food and Wine

Wine in the Wilderness
Renowned winemaker, Larry Cherubino, will host Wine in the Wilderness, an exclusive four-day, four-night package at Faraway Bay in WA's Kimberley region. Learn Larry's winemaking secrets, taste a selection of his wines, and hand-picked international wines matched with gourmet food in one of the world's most remote and exotic locations. While you're there, swim in Faraway Bay's spring-fed rock pool, go fishing, marvel at ancient rock art and take a boat cruise to the Kimberley's King George Falls. This indulgent food and wine adventure will run from July 29 - August 2 and is $5,540 per person.
farawaybay.com.au

Domaine de la Romanée - Conti Wine Dinner
Must Winebar in inner-city Highgate is preparing for an exclusive dinner party with an extravagant difference on June 6. Wines of Domaine de la Romanée are so rare and expensive that they are unobtainable to most people. Until now, that is. Must Winebar invites discerning diners to enjoy five courses matched to a specially designed Manjimup black truffle degustation menu served with nine Domaine de la Romanée wines. Tickets are $1,470 and part proceeds will be donated to Food Rescue.
must.com.au

Farm fresh produce available from Perth CBD
Since its re-launch in December, Perth Home Grown Market has been attracting a healthy attendance of fresh food gatherers each week. The market will continue to bring wholesome, seasonal produce to Forrest Place in the Perth city until late June. Open from 11am to 4pm each 

Sunday, there are up to 30 stalls offering fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs, free range eggs, nuts, honey, spices, lamb and organic beef and bread. Visitors can also buy chutneys and sauces, Margaret River olive oil, WA truffles, pickles and preserves, cakes, chocolate, organic leaf teas, plants and fresh-cut flowers. Browse micro-herb and gardening displays and giftware made with recycled materials. Shopping can work up an appetite, so visitors can snack on ready-to-eat brunch options such as crepes, bratwurst or wood fired pizza.
visitperthcity.com

Origins is on trend and 'bursting' with flavour
Origins restaurant at the Pan Pacific is in the middle of an exciting transformation, with the arrival of a new executive chef who is introducing a new dining philosophy and menu. Executive chef Graham Burst brings with him 28 years of experience at prestigious establishments in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. 'Market to table' dishes will be sourced locally with a focus on simple dishes with star ingredients packed full of flavour. The new concept will offer great service in a relaxed atmosphere with an emphasis on the share food trend. Signature dishes include ''small plates' with shucked oysters and seared scallops with tuna loin, yuzu, konbu, daikon and cucumber, and for larger appetites try the Tinder Creek duck breast and leg confit with mustard mash and braised red cabbage, or open ravioli with roasted Tuscan vegetables. A premium grill selection is also featured, along with decadent desserts such as caramel pecan and popcorn cheesecake. 
panpacific.com/Perth

Tours, Attractions and Accommodation

Singaporeans Scoot to Margaret River
Margaret River is now easily accessible to Singaporeans, with the help of new fly-drive-stay packages offered by the Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association (AMRTA). Scoot Airlines is now offering direct services from Singapore to Perth, with lead-in fares starting at $298 (AUD) return. The AMRTA is offering five-day travel packages which include two nights in Perth, three nights in the Margaret River region, daily breakfast and automatic car rental. Packages start from $999.
margaretriver.com/packages 

Broome & The Kimberley Holidays event packages
Broome & The Kimberley Holidays is offering package deals to enjoy Broome's best events. What better reason to visit Broome than to attend Australia's only beach polo tournament (May 24 to 25) on stunning Cable Beach? Pinctada Cable Beach Polo three-night packages start from $525 per person and include a Kimberley Polo Lounge pass for the Sunday tournament. Broome's Racing Carnival commences with a long weekend of racing and entertainment on May 31 and continues for nine weeks, culminating with the Broome Cup on August 16. Three-night racing packages start from $389 per person and include general entry at the Broome Turf Club. There's even a natural event, with the Staircase to the Moon phenomenon back for 2014. Staircase to the Moon occurs when the full moon rises over the exposed mudflats of Roebuck Bay at extremely low tide, creating an optical illusion of a staircase leading to the moon. The four-night Staircase to the Moon package is $295 per person and includes a Broome walking tour. All event packages feature a Broome & The Kimberley Holidays exclusive bonus - a sunset meal overlooking Cable Beach. broomekimberley.com.au

Mantra on Hay deal
The recently refurbished Mantra on Hay in Perth city is offering special deals during the Perth International Comedy Festival. Stay in a one-bedroom apartment from $269 per night or in a two-bedroom apartment from $299 per night. Valid for travel from April 1 to June 30, 2014 and for sale until June 30 2014. mantra.com.au/hay

Feature - World's biggest fish return to Western Australia

Western Australia's Whale Shark season has officially commenced, with passengers aboard the season's first tour in the Ningaloo Marine Park swimming with a seven-metre gentle giant just a fortnight ago.

Whale Sharks, the largest fish in the sea, are expected to remain in the Ningaloo Marine Park until late July. World Heritage listed Ningaloo Reef  is located along WA's mid-north coast andis considered one of the most easily accessible and reliable places in the world to swim with these harmless marine leviathans with tours offered from Coral Bay and Exmouth.

Australia's Coral Coast Chief Executive Officer, David O'Malley, said last year's season was a record breaker, with 20,600 passengers aboard 1,100 whale shark tours that departed during the season.

Whale Shark spotter planes are commissioned by tour operators during the season to locate Whale Sharks for tour boats, which contributed to last year's 98 per cent success rate in sightings for tours.

"We are confident that 2014 will be another hugely successful season, with people from all corners of the globe expected to converge on the towns of Exmouth and Coral Bay for their chance to cross this amazing experience off their bucket lists," Mr O'Malley said.

Growing up to 18 metres in length, graceful Whale Sharks are filter feeders and are safe for humans to swim with.

Whale Sharks are listed as vulnerable to extinction and are protected in Western Australia Part of the fee visitors pay for tours goes towards the whale shark protection and research.WA-based whale shark conservation organisation, ECOCEAN, is about to launch a crowd funding project to raise $25,000 for a tagging program at Ningaloo Reef in 2014.

Following the success of tracking whale shark, 'BooBoo' in 2013 in conjunction with Tourism Western Australia, ECOCEAN is keen to track 'Stumpy' (the first whale shark recorded in their photo library) as part of a full 12-month migration study. Visit Ecocean's website for further information on the project. youcaring.com

For more information on Ningaloo Whale Shark tours visit australiascoralcoast.com.

While whale sharks are a major drawcard for visitors to the Ningaloo region, there are plenty of other activities to enjoy all year round.

• Explore the Cape Range National Park
• Swim with manta rays, go snorkelling, diving or sailing
• Dive on Exmouth's Navy Pier, voted one of the world's top on-shore dives
• Take a glass bottom boat tour to see Ningaloo Reef's marine life
• Spot humpback whales from coastal vantage points or on a tour (June to November)
• Discover Ningaloo's remote coastal wilderness locations including Red Bluff and Gnaraloo Bay
• Stay on a working cattle station
• Go swimming, stand-up paddle boarding, fishing, surfing, boating, kayaking, quad biking or four wheel driving
• Take a scenic flight of the Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area

How to get there:

QantasLink and Virgin Australia Regional offer regular flights from Perth to Learmonth Airport, which services Exmouth and Coral Bay. Alternatively, good roads and ample attractions along the way make the region a popular self-drive destination. Coral Bay is a 13.5-hour drive north of Perth and Exmouth is a 15-hour drive.

Events

2014 events calendar available
Tourism WA's 2014 events calendar is now available. The calendar features a wide range of culinary, sporting, arts and cultural events across the State that are supported by Tourism WA. View the calendar here.

April

Drug Aware Margaret River Pro
April 2-13, Margaret River
The Drug Aware Margaret River Pro keeps getting bigger and better every year. The 2014 Drug Aware Margaret River Pro becomes a Men's and Women's ASP World Championship Tour event for the first time in 20 years, with the world's best heading to Margaret River to battle it out for crucial points towards the World Title and big prize money. Surfer's Point in Prevelly is the home of the event with all three surf breaks visible to patrons.
margaretriverpro.com

Quit Forest Rally
April 4-6, Nannup-Busselton
Quit Forest Rally is Western Australia's round of the national East Coast Bullbars Australian Rally Championship. Australia's best rally drivers will race through Busselton and Nannup in the South West to secure the top position. It includes side-by-side, motorbike and quad categories, plus a two-wheel drive category, featuring a new era of cars from Honda, Mazda, Renault, Peugeot, Ford and Volkswagen. quitforestrally.com.au/

World Vintage Rugby Carnival
April 6-12, Perth
Teams from around the world will come together to enjoy a unique rugby experience encompassing the spirit and passion of Vintage Rugby. For the first time Vintage Rugby will venture onto Australian soil, and with the support of Rugby Western Australia and the University of Western Australia Rugby Football Club, the Carnival promises to be a good one. vslrugby.com

York Motorcycle Festival
April 13, York
York Motorcycle Festival is a one-day event held on Avon Terrace, York. Market and trade stalls will be set up along the street displaying a range of products and services. Entertainment will be scheduled throughout the festival and the entire event will be family friendly. Highlights will include exciting Freestyle Motocross demonstrations, trials demonstrations, live music, Show and Shine competition, junior moto Gymkhana, custom bike displays, raffles and children's activities. yorkmotorcyclefestival.com.au

Kalgoorlie 400
April 18-20, Kalgoorlie

This motorsport event, held in and around Kalgoorlie, is round one of the five-round Australian Off Road National Championship and also a part of the Western Australian Off Road Championship. The race includes a public parade in Kalgoorlie and a 'scrutineering' night showcasing local bands, food and businesses. aorc.com.au

Fremantle Street Arts Festival
April 19-21, Fremantle
The streets of Fremantle turn into a stage as some of the world's best performers entertain crowds at Australia's largest street festival. Performances include busking, street theatres, comedy, circus and cabaret. Observe the vibrant talent at a range of free events and family friendly shows. fremantle.wa.gov.au

 May

SunSmart Busselton Festival of Triathlon
May 1-4, Busselton
The popular SunSmart Busselton Festival of Triathlon is a three-day festival incorporating the Busselton IronMan 70.3 triathlon which provides a challenging course for competitors. Participants will swim 1.9 kilometres, ride 90.1 kilometres and run 21.1 kilometres. The festival will also hold the SunSmart Kids Triathlon for seven to 15 year olds. busseltonfestivaloftriathlon.com.au

Toodyay Moondyne Festival
May 4, Toodyay
This colonial heritage festival celebrates the 1800's pioneer bushranger Moondyne Joe (Joseph Bolitho Johns). 2014 marks its 30th anniversary and to celebrate, a Moondyne Joe Ball will be happening, along with a town fair, circus, roving performance, children's activities, workshops, Clydesdale horse and cart rides as well as enactments of Moondyne's capture, imprisonment and escapes at the Old Gaol Museum. moondynefestival.com.au

The Barramundi Dreaming
May 5-10, Kununurra
The Barramundi Dreaming is an annual community event held in the East Kimberley. The event showcases local Indigenous talent in a variety of genres such as music, dance, art and culture and provides an opportunity for local artists to experience performing, teaching and exhibiting to a large audience. westernaustralia.com 

Dryandra Country Art, Food and Wine Trail
May 10-11, Various Wheatbelt
The Dryandra Country Art, Food and Wine Trail is a self-drive regional event held over the Mother's Day weekend in May. The trail links centres in the picturesque country side of the Dryandra Country region including Narrogin, Quindanning, Williams, Wandering, Pingelly, Popanyinning, Cuballing, Wickepin and Wagin. More than 100 creative individuals exhibit their art and craft in 25 different venues, featuring a wide variety of work from textiles to mosaics, watercolours to ceramics, and sculptures to photographs. westernaustralia.com

V8 Supercars Perth 400
May 16-18, Perth
The Perth round of the V8 Supercars, held at Barbagallo Raceway, promises to deliver an all-new event experience with the introduction of another new competitors - Volvo. Don't miss out seeing your favourite men of motorsport take to the track again for some fast-paces, fuel-injected action at the redeveloped Barbagallo Raceway. v8supercars.com.au

Argyle Diamonds Ord Valley Muster
May 16-25, Kununurra
Now in its 14th year, the 2014 Argyle Diamonds Ord Valley Muster will feature an outstanding line-up of events. Eskimo Joe, The Waifs and John Williamson will headline the Airnorth Kimberley Moon Experience on May 24, while celebrity chefs Manu Feidel and Stephanie Alexander will be part of the Kimberley Kitchen, Durack Homestead Dinner, and Moon Fair. ordvalleymuster.com

Larger than Life: An Arts Event by the Sea
May 17-18, Esperance
The event celebrates arts projects and collaborations influenced by the new Esperance Waterfront Development. It will also feature a series of sculptures entitled Larger than Life, some of which are created by community members. The sculptures will be unveiled and exhibited around town in the lead up to the 2014 Regionals Arts Australia Conference held in Kalgoorlie. The event will also include an Aboriginal Art photographic exhibition, living history presentation, fire twirling performance and workshop and a ukulele, drum and marimba orchestra.
esperancecommunityarts.org.au

Ningaloo Whaleshark Festival
May 23-25, Exmouth
The festival celebrates the whale shark's annual migration to the world heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef and the Exmouth community's relationship with the world's largest fish. The weekend-long event also aims to educate people on the preservation and conservation of the gentle ocean giants, and includes a cocktail function, float parade, whale shark exhibitions, food and market stalls, a fun run, film festival, live music and carnival rides for children. ningaloowhalesharkfestival.com

Pinctada Cable Beach Polo Festival
May 24 to 25, Broome
The 'sexiest sport on earth' returns to one of the world's most stunning beaches. The pristine sands of Broome's iconic Cable Beach will ignite when Australia's only beach polo tournament is played. The festival will feature leading polo players, and their ponies, vying for glory across two days of thrilling beach polo action that culminates in an international clash. This extraordinary sporting spectacle is free to watch picnic-style, but there is also an option to purchase tickets to the VIP marque and mingle in barefoot elegance with the players and new friends from around the globe. cablebeachpolo.com.au

Red Dog Festival
May 30 - June 1, various locations in the Pilbara
The Red Dog Festival is a two-day, multi-sport event held in the Pilbara over the WA Day June long weekend. Up to 100 teams of four will compete in the eight-leg relay that involves a run, road bike, mountain bike, paddle, swim, bus, walk and four-wheel drive elements through the coastal regions of Dampier, Karratha and Millstream-Chichester. In addition to the competitive relay, the festival includes opening and closing social events showcasing the Pilbara as an outdoor adventure destination, and encourages mateship as characterized by the region's iconic kelpie, Red Dog. reddogfestival.com.au

Jazz by the Bay
May 30 - June 1, Dunsborough
The City of Busselton presents Jazz by the Bay - a celebration of jazz featuring entertainers fresh from the Perth International Jazz Festival. A great line-up of musicians, singers and jazz bands will perform at locations across Dunsborough. geographebay.com/jazz-by-the-bay

Goldfields Cyclassic
May 31- June 1, Leonora
The Goldfields Cyclassic is 'Australia's Richest Handicap Cycle Race' which encourages participation from both professional and competitive amateur cyclists. The event covers a distance of 235km over two days, the first leg from Kalgoorlie to Menzies and the second leg from Menzies to Leonora. The finish in Leonora coincides with the running of the annual Leonora Golden Gift foot race. Another component of the Cyclassic is the Community Challenge relay ride, which is a non-competitive relay (teams of up to four people) of the official course, beginning one hour prior to the main competition. cyclassic.com.au

Albany Classic Motor Event
May 31- June 1, Albany
The Albany Classic Motor Event features various motoring events including hill-climbs, sprints, parades, demonstrations and car displays. The main component of the event is the Round the Houses, a re-enactment of the motor race events that first ran in Albany in 1936. The event will also feature a Family Fair with food, novelty and memorabilia stalls and children's entertainment. albanyclassic.com

Leonora Golden Gift
May 31- June 2, Leonora
The small outback town of Leonora will host Australia's richest 1,600 metre foot race, the Elite Mile, which attracts local, national and international competitors. A price pool of $50,000 is also up for grabs for winners of various athletic events. Horse racing, fireworks, market stalls and a family concert will follow the athletic events to celebrate in true outback style. leonoragoldengift.com

June

Truffle Kerfuffle - Southern Forest Food Festival
June 27-29, Manjimup
Join food fanatics from far and wide at the Truffle Kerfuffle to be held in Manjimup from June 27 to 29. Celebrating the Southern Forest's standing as one of the world's most productive truffières, the event is all about enjoying first-class local food and wine. Festivities begin on Friday evening with the Hunt and Harvest five-course gala dinner, to be repeated on the Saturday night. By day, visitors can participate in a truffle hunts or master classes and purchase produce direct at the farmers' market. There are also presentations and demonstrations for festival goers to enjoy.  trufflekerfuffle.com.au

July

Revelation Perth International Film Festival
July 3-13, Perth
The Revelation Perth International Film Festival introduces new, ground-breaking national and international films, live music and powerful performances to audiences of all ages. More than 100 films are presented at cinemas, galleries, cafes and bars across Perth during the festival, attracting approximately 10,000 patrons.
revelationfilmfest.org

Wyndham Stars on the Bastion

July 5, Wyndham
A night of fine dining and entertainment by some of Australia's top country music singers, set on top of the spectacular Bastion Range. Rachel Dillon and Glen Bitmead have confirmed they will return for the 2014 event. Further acts to be announced. wyndhamstarsonthebastion.org.au

For more information about Western Australian, including events, visit westernaustralia.com.

For images, visit Tourism WA's image library, imagegallery.tourism.wa.gov.au

Media contact: Jayde Little - jayde.little@westernaustralia.com