Raise Your Glass and Gaze to the Stars: Three Western Australian Festivals to Spark Your Senses

Bickley Harvest Festival

1) Sip and savour at the Bickley Harvest Festival

3–4 May | Bickley Valley | Perth Hills

Just 35 minutes from Perth’s CBD, the Bickley Valley becomes the centre of celebration for local flavours and artisanal craft during the Bickley Harvest Festival. Taking place over the first weekend of May, this event showcases the best of the Perth Hills Wine Region with a rich tapestry of wine, cider, spirits, and produce.

Visitors can explore a trail of boutique experiences scattered across wineries, distilleries, cideries, restaurants and galleries. With each venue offering something unique—intimate tastings, live music, local art, and family-friendly activities—there’s something for every palate and pace. Whether you’re sipping on small-batch cider, indulging in gourmet fare, or simply soaking up autumn colours over the rolling hills, Bickley is the perfect place to toast to the season.

2) A spectacular celebration of culture at the Ord Valley Muster

16–25 May | Kununurra | East Kimberley

Ord Valley Muster

In the heart of the East Kimberley, the Ord Valley Muster is a celebration like no other. Running for ten dynamic days, this award-winning festival brings together cultural heritage, creativity, cuisine and community spirit against the backdrop of Western Australia’s breathtaking north.

The festival includes a diverse program that ranges from Aboriginal storytelling, visual art and dance to star-studded music performances and intimate dining events. Highlights include the iconic Kimberley Fine Diamonds Dinner, a black-tie gala under the stars, and Party in the Park, a free family-friendly celebration full of colour and energy. From wild outback tours to gourmet riverbank feasts, the Muster is a gateway to everything extraordinary about the region.

3) Stargazing and song at the Ningaloo Sky Festival

27–29 June | Exmouth | Coral Coast

Ningaloo Sky Festival 

For lovers of the night sky, Exmouth’s Ningaloo Sky Festival offers a rare opportunity to experience cosmic wonder on the edge of the world. Held biennially in the Coral Coast region, the event is as much about the earth as it is the stars, blending culture, cuisine and astronomy in one unforgettable celebration.

Expect a vibrant line-up of live music, outdoor dining and twilight markets, capped by an awe-inspiring drone show that lights up the Exmouth sky. Festivalgoers can attend astronomy talks led by experts, take part in stargazing tours, and learn about the ancient stories that have shaped the Ningaloo landscape. As the sun sets and the stars emerge over one of the world’s best stargazing regions, this festival offers a truly out-of-this-world experience.

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