Great Southern Stage Run among regional events reigniting tourism around Western Australia

Great Southern Stage Run, a three-day race following the wild and rugged Bibbulman Track, is among the 65 regional events sharing in $1.15 million allocated through Tourism Western Australia’s 2023-24 Regional Events Scheme (RES).

The annual funding round supports smaller and developing regional events, with the 2023-24 round to support events taking place from 1st July 2023 to 30 June 2024, to help attract new visitors to WA’s five tourism regions and stimulate local economies.

The funding includes $250,000 reserved for the Regional Aboriginal Events Scheme (RAES), which supports events that showcase and celebrate Aboriginal activities or experiences through the leadership and participation of Aboriginal people.

In 2023-24, RAES funding was increased by $100,000 through the WA Government’s Jina: Western Australian Aboriginal Tourism Action Plan 2021-2025, to support more Aboriginal tourism events.

This year’s RES round will fund 10 new events, including the agritourism event Taste of the Kimberley, showcasing the produce and landscapes of the Kimberley region; and the RAES event Iwarra Wilungga – Spring by the Sea, which is a celebration of Aboriginal culture in the Mid-West.

Other events include the Northam Heritage and Multicultural Festival in the Wheatbelt.

The Regional Events Scheme is supported by the WA Government through Tourism WA and Royalties for Regions.

To see the full list of recipients and for more information about the Regional Events Scheme, visit Tourism WA’s corporate website.

Image. Great Southern Stage Run Credit: SoCo Studios Travis HAYTO