Events May 2010

Hay Shed Hill presents a collection of works by well known Margaret River artist, Rebecca Cool.

DATES:

• September 4th and 18th
• October 2nd and 16th
• November 6th and 20th
• December 4th and 18th

TENNIS BY THE BAY

All welcome!

Date: Every Saturday and Wednesday
Venue: Busselton Tennis Club, Marine Terrace
Contact: 97546794

• Friendly social sets
• Saturdays from 1.30pm
• Wednesdays from 9.30am
• Enjoy the grass court experience
• Unique foreshore courts
• Private court hire available 

Nominations are open for Ladies Mid Week Pennants - closing 20th August.
Click here for more information.

Pennant Coordinator
Marlene de Gruchy
Phone: 9754 8880
Mobile: 0427 811340
Email: adi.barry@bigpond.com

• September 12th & 26th
• October 10th & 24th
• November 14th & 28th
• December 12th & 26th

Events June 2010

Each year the Southern Right and Humpback whales migrate from Antarctica to breed in Australian waters. 

Witness the behaviour of these migrating beasts of the ocean in the pristine bays of the spectacular south-west of Western Australia.  

The season begins in June at Augusta and goes through till August.  Viewing off Dunsborough starts in September and goes till early December.  

An experience not to be missed!  There are plenty of great look out points along the coastline or you can get up really close on a whale watching tour.

For more information click here to download  Whale Information Flyer

ROTARY CLUB OF BUSSELTON GEOGRAPHE
Meeting venue:  The Goose Restaurant, Busselton
Times: Every Wednesday meeting at 6.30pm for 7.00pm
Contact: John Krikken
m: 0429931188
e: john@busseltonrealestate.net.au

LIONS CLUB OF BUSSELTON
Meeting venue: Esplanade Hotel, Marine Terrace, Busselton
Times: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month meeting at 6.30pm for 7.00pm
Contact: Geoff Littlefair (from 1st July)
t: (08) 9751 5260
m: 0429 465 179
e: lcbsn.sec@hotmail.com

LIONS CLUB OF DUNSBOROUGH
Meeting venue: Dunsborough Country Club, Gifford Road, Dunsborough
Times: 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month meeting at 7.00pm for 7.30pm
Contact: Jim Lane (from 1st July)
t: (08) 9759 1988
e: jimandsandy@westnet.com.au

APEX CLUB OF BUSSELTON
Meeting venue:
Times:
Contact: (08) 97554744
Further info: http://www.apex.org.au

Events July 2010

Retreats 2010 
   
Yoga & Surf Retreat - September 11th to12th  
Spring is a great time to dust off the winter blues, dip into the ocean and revitalise with a weekend of yoga and learning to surf.
Join us for a 'spring cleanout' of yoga, surfing, meditation and organic food lovingly prepared by our specialised raw chefs.
Why not 'spring' back into shape this September?
Cost: $TBC - Enquire Now
   
Back to Nature Retreat - November 23rd to 24th  
Take a deep breath and step 'back to nature' at this fully immersive retreat designed at connecting you to the natural South West.Far away from the wineries and hub of this tourist Mecca enjoy time to reconnect with nature through yoga, guided bushwalks, sea kayaking, star gazing, caving and getting lost amongst the ancient traditions of the local Wardandi people. 

Cost $699 - Early Bird Special (pay before September 1st) - Book Now
 

Old Time Dances are held on the second Saturday of each month from 8pm to midnight at Churchill Hall Park.
Admittance is $12 with proceeds going to charity.
BYO supper.
Tea and coffee is supplied.

Practice your dancing skills at the Hall every Tuesday from 7.30 to 9.30pm.

All welcome.

• Miss Indy Final - Friday July 30th. 9pm.  Free entry
• New Moon Cocktail Party & Eclipse Parade- Friday 13th
• Devils and Angels - Dance Party - Friday August 20th.
• Under 18s Event - Radio Active - Sunday September 5th. 3 to 7pm - 13 to 15 year olds: 7 to 10pm - 15 to 17 year olds

Events August 2010

Margaret River regularly hosts its popular Farmers Markets for one and all to grab a fresh, tasty bargain.  
The popular breakfast bar and Yahava Koffee van are always there along with heaps of locally produced food and other goodies - with enough new in season to keep everyone suprised! 
Stalls are manned by the growers and producers themselves providing you with a diverse range of prime South-west produce.

And at 11am on each market day a hamper of local goodies will be drawn (everytime you buy something - grab yourself a free raffle ticket!)

Markets are open from 8am - 12pm

2010 Dates:

August 28th
September 11th & 25th
October 9th & 23rd
November 13th & 27th
December 11th & 18th

Events September 2010

Wills Domain Gallery's September exhibition is by local artist, Helen Marsh, under the signature Helly, of HellyArt.
Helen's art is inspired by Dunsborough, Busselton, Margaret River & beyond…

HellyArt is based in Dunsborough, Western Australia. Dunsborough is a part of Geographe Bay, the surroundings of which include Margaret River, Yallingup and Busselton. Dunsborough is home to some of the most beautiful beaches and coasts in Western Australia, arguably in all of Australia, making it a popular choice for surfers and subject for artists.

The Gallery at Wills Domain is OPEN DAILY - 11am to 4pm.

Artworks can be viewed at www.hellyart.com

Dunsborough & Districts Progress Association presents William Shakespeare’s ROMEO and JULIET.

Doors open @ 7pm
Play commences 7.45pm

Beverages available prior to show and at interval

Join us for Father’s Day with Paige Trantham and Lindsay Baker playing live from 12-3pm in our newly refurbished restaurant and bar.
 
Try out the new pizza menu and with the A’La Carte menu it willo prove to be a fantastic day for Dad.

We have a kids menu with a playground open 7.30 – late everyday and coffee, cake and snacks all day.

Great family atmosphere.  

Come see for yourself the best kept secret in the southwest!

Dad is special so treat him to something a little bit special this Father’s Day with a family lunch at Colonial Brewery.

All Dads will enjoy a complimentary beer on arrival. 
The whole family will enjoy entertainment from Captain Quirk the clown and sultry songstress Michelle Spriggs from 11am onwards. 
Plus there’s a great playground for the kids and a Father’s Day raffle with proceeds to Mens Cancer Awareness Month.

The popular 8-day Highlights of the Bibbulmun Track departs in the midst of the spectacular wildflower season. Led by experienced guides from the Bibbulmun Track Foundation, this tour takes in some spectacular scenery along the Track.

The iconic Bibbulmun Track in Western Australia is one of the world’s great long-distance walk trails, stretching almost 1000kms from Kalamunda in the Perth Hills to Albany on the south coast. The Track passes through some of the most diverse and beautiful coastal, forest and wilderness areas of Australia’s south west, and this tour allows participants to experience glimpses of the very best sections. In 2004 and 2006 the Bibbulmun Track won the WA Tourism Award for Significant Tourist Attraction and was a finalist in 2007 and 2008.

The itinerary has been carefully compiled to combine a variety of day-walks with off-track accommodation.   The specially selected full and half-day walks cover varied landscapes of the Track from the rolling hills and jarrah forests in the northern section, through the magnificent karri and tingle forest to the spectacular ocean views and coastal heathlands in the far south. Lead Guide, Steve Sertis, who has walked the length of the Track three times and knows it ‘like the back of his hand’ said “These tours are a great way to showcase the best of the Track and offer a unique experience to participants".

A private bus provides transport to and from the Track each day and participants will experience a number of unique eco-tourism attractions in the region.  Each evening the group returns to comfortable accommodation in the rural towns and villages along the Track. The group is limited to 16 and the cost is $2,400 twin share (single supplements available).  Participants need carry only a small daypack, and the flexible itinerary caters for all levels of experience.

The Bibbulmun Track Foundation is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation established to provide support for the management, maintenance and marketing of the Bibbulmun Track.  They have been conducting guided walks on the Bibbulmun Track for a number of years.   All proceeds from this trip support the ongoing sustainability of the Bibbulmun Track.

Registration of rally entrants will be on Wednesday 8th September between 1 and 4pm at the Car Club, followed by a Sundowner at the Senoir Citizens Centre, Peel Terrace, Busselton.

Further information of the week's activities (program of events, runs, movies, dinners, "Sow and Shine" Day etc) can be obtained by calling the numbers listed above.

Each spring this region comes alive with wildflowers.

With 2,500 wildflower and 150 orchid species in the Margaret River region, it is one of the top 10 biodiversity hotspots in the world. You will be enchanted by the kaleidoscope of colour and delicate designs.

Join one of the Wildflower Walking Tours to experience for yourself the brilliance of nature on an informative guided wildflower tour.

THURSDAY Sept 16th 9am - 8pm

FRIDAY Sept 17th 9am - 5pm

• Lunches & Teas a specialty
• Second Hand Books
• Craft, Cake, & Produce Stalls
• Plants
• Woodturning Master Craftsman
• Geographe Community Landcare Nursery
• Wildflower Video
• Photographic Competition

ADMISSION:

Soak up the delights of Leeuwin Estate first class cuisine and be entertained by Australian acclaimed novelist, playwright and author, Tom Keneally.

Tom is best known for writing Schindler's Ark, the Booker Prize winning novel of 1982 which was adapted to Steven Spielberg's Academy Award winning movie,Schindler's List. 
Australians is his most recent book.

7pm. $65 per head includes dinner (two course). Bar facilities available

This annual event is held in a different state each year, and will be held at both the Bunbury and Busselton Hockey Stadiums in 2010. 

Men's hockey teams from all over Australia will participate in O/40, O/45, O/50, O/55, O/60, O/65 and O/70 divisions during the two week tournament. 

Spectators are welcome to watch games, with canteen and bar facilities available at both venues. 

More information available at www.wacmha.org or www.busseltonhockey.org.au

Events October 2010

Linda O'Brien has been painting for many years...an enthusiastic pastellist, who is now branching out into acrylic and oils, while experimenting with new ideas and mixed mediums. 

'My subject matter varies greatly; from landscapes and seascapes to watery reflections and in particular, to capturing that nostalgia with real people in holiday situations; always sunlit and usually late afternoon, discovering that excitement in the play of luminous colour."

Linda O'Brien will be at Boranup Gallery October 2nd from 11am - 4pm to discuss her recent artworks and the inspiration her recent trip to France provided.

The pinot noir grape is the cause of much festivity at Howard Park Wines this year, which has announced the inaugural Howard Park International Pinot Noir Tasting and Lunch Event. An impressive line up of pinot noirs from celebrated regions around the world including Burgundy, Australia and Europe will be featured. Howard Park’s own Marchand & Burch Pinot Noirs, from the Great Southern will be included in the line up. The selection process for the wines that make the cut is rigorous, as many pinots are tasted and few are chosen.

Pascal Marchand, ex-regisseur of Domaine De La Vougeraie and co-founder of the Marchand & Burch range will be at the tasting with two Masters of Wine to discuss the stylistic differences of the regions. This event presents the perfect forum to experience and learn more about pinot noir in the company of esteemed wine makers, wine experts and friends.

A sumptuous lunch prepared by winery chef, Saul Atkinson and held in the Howard Park cellar door, transformed into a stylish dining room, will be accompanied by current and latest Howard Park Wines releases. Live music will entertain guests into the late afternoon.
 
Ticket Prices
Tasting and Lunch: $300.00 per person
Tasting only: $110.00 per person
Lunch only: $200.00 per person

Dunsborough, situated 3 hours drive from Perth, Western Australia, is home to the most spectacular picturesque paddle race in Western Australia - “THE KING OF THE CAPE”. 

The King of the Cape, now in its 4th year, runs from the white, sandy beaches at Smiths Beach (just south of Yallingup), past the beautiful Sugar Loaf Rock and Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse, around the Cape to Bunker Bay, covering 18 kilometres of arguably some of the most spectacular and dangerous coastline in the world.

The event has experienced Cape Naturaliste's different weather conditions from wind blown 3 to 4 metre swells, testing the world’s best paddles, to the tranquil, flat conditions that allow all paddlers to experience this magnificent coastline. 

On October 2, 2010, some of Australia’s finest paddlers will descend on Dunsborough as the King of the Cape is part of the Australian Ocean Racing series ( www.oceanpaddler.com ) in its inaugural year.

Entry to the 2010 King Of the Cape will be available online through Indian Ocean Paddlers  www.iop.canoe.org.au, and Ocean Paddler  (as above link). 
Entries will open at the start of September, 2010.

The single biggest event at Cullen Wines is the annual Great International Chardonnay Tasting.  
It occurs each year on the 3rd weekend in October and involves the masked tasting of 21 of the worlds finest chardonnays.  
This event has been held at Cullen Wines since 1985.
  

The second annual Regional Environment Centre Challenge (RECC) mountain bike tour is a nine day point to point ride through the Margaret River, Cape to Cape region. Keeping off the main roads, the route has been planned to take in the most of this extremely diverse region.

The tour starts and ends at Glenbrook Farm Stay about 4km south of Margaret River, just off the southern ‘Rails to Trails' track. Utilising local tracks and little used roads, the track will travel from Margaret River to Cape Leeuwin and return via the Willyabrup Wine Region, Margaret River and Blackwood River catchments, Augusta, Hamelin Bay, Boranup Forest and Contos Beach.

The RECC is not a race. It's a tour in the true sense. Some hard and some not-so-hard days, with the emphasis on smelling the roses, not on clocking up the kilometres.

All riding will be fully supported with most meals prepared at Glenbrook and delivered hot and delicious to riders on route, campfires at night and a touch of the gourmet at wineries and cafes whenever possible. Riders bring their own camping gear that will be transported from one campsite to another. The cost is all inclusive except for alcohol, cappuccinos and meals on the rest day.

The tour is limited to maximum of thirty riders. Cost per rider $1150.

THIS EVENT IS ORGANISED AND RUN BY VOLUNTEERS. 
ALL PROCEEDS OF THIS RIDE WILL GO TO THE MARGARET RIVER REGIONAL ENVIRONMENT CENTRE AND MARGARET RIVER BICYCLE USERS GROUP.

This will be the 150th Busselton Show. It is sure to be a memorable event!

Events November 2010

Janey Emery has been painting full-time since 1991 and has attained a high degree of respect in the art world from peers and art lovers alike. Janey has won numerous distinguished artistic awards for her work and has sold many paintings throughout Australia and overseas. She is achieving the recognition her distinctive artistic talents deserve.

Though previously best known for her delightfully tranquil paintings in gouache using a realist style, Janey is adept in all media and many styles. Most recently she has developed a love of oil painting, with the focus on capturing the human spirit and to evoke feelings of nostalgia and affection.

It is not Flemington. It is not Rose Hill. It is XANADU WINES!

Please join Xanadu for a memorable Melbourne Cup Luncheon at our restaurant.

We have prepared all inclusive package full of excitement and fun including ………

                …. 4 course set menu tailored by Iain Robertson

                …. superb wines including 2005 Yarrabank sparkling and full selection Xanadu ‘Next of Kin’ wines

                …. sweep stakes for everybody for the main race and great prices

                …. competition for best hat or fascinator

                …. competition for best tie

                …. competition for best themed dressed

                …. large screen projection of all races

                …. DJ

                …. transport from and to Margaret River town centre before and after the luncheon

Price: $125 per person, all inclusive 

Early bookings recommended as spaces are limited.

On Saturday November 6th, Xanadu Wines is proud to host a fabulous evening of world class music, food and wine featuring an international mezzo-soprano star, Ruby Philogene MBE.  Ms. Philogene has performed on many of the world’s leading opera stages and concert halls including the Royal Opera House London, The English National Opera, The Deutsche Oper Berlin, San Francisco Opera and La Monnaie Opera House Brussels. During her celebrated career she has won the Kathleen Ferrier Award and was awarded an MBE by Queen Elizabeth II for her services to music. To view more details visit www.philogene.net. Ms. Philogene was directed by Mamma Mia film and stage musical director Phyllida Lloyd in her signature role of Carmen, which she will perform at Xanadu.

This marvelous evening will include a tantalizing four course menu, including basil infused port lincoln blue fin tuna as the entrée and confit crispy skin duck for the main. And for the finale dark chocolate velvet cake, peanut crunch with banana ice cream.

Selected Xanadu wines will be available on the night including special releases and wines with limited availability.

Price: $195 per person, all inclusive

Early bookings recommended as spaces are limited

Join us for the annual burning of the vine cuttings to celebrate another great vintage. 
Bring a picnic supper or buy from foodstalls while enjoying the monster bonfire and spectacular fireworks on the soft lawns of Leeuwin Estate.

The Anaconda Adventure Race at Augusta is a spectacular off-road event in a truly wild part of the world – if you want an adventure you’ll never forget, then this is just the ticket.

Competitors in this renowned event  follow a simply spectacular course through true wilderness and untouched landscapes in and around picturesque Augusta - running around dramatic rocky headlands beside crashing waves, swimming between tranquil ocean reefs alive with (friendly) fish, paddling on the stunning Hardy Inlet and protected Southern Ocean and mountain biking through scenic inland forests along local single tracks so fun you’re cheeks will be sore from smiling so much.

With adventures this impressive, it is no surprise that this event has been recognised as the World's Biggest Adventure Race for the last two years with a capacity field of 1600 competitors setting the atmosphere alive. There really is nothing like it.

Combine this untamed enthusiasm with an adventure expo with sponsors stands, market stalls, food, event bar, kids entertainment, live music and plenty more all on the scenic Augusta foreshore and you have the ultimate weekend of adventure. This is one hell of an event. You can GO THE DISTANCE!

The Augusta Anaconda Adventure Race is the second race in the 2010 Anaconda Adventure Race National Series – the premier adventure racing series in Australia. With 4 races held in equally spectacular locations around the country you will be part of the off-road revolution that is sweeping the country.

Choose your style and get involved - Anaconda Adventure Races can be completed in a range of categories to get anyone and everyone to the start, and then over the finish line:

• Individuals – do every leg as a non stop race around the track
• Pairs – do every leg but in the company of your mate who’s by your side the whole way round
• Relay teams – with up to 4 people where you do one (or more) legs each. A great way to get involved without being a super hero – build up a team of friends and work colleagues and join all the fun

Legs:

• Coastal Run, 13.5km
• Ocean Swim, 1.9km
• Inlet and Ocean Paddle, 13km
• Mountain Bike, 32km
• Team Run, 2.5km

New Layout for Crush Festival
The layout of the festival has had a makeover and will provide an exciting new feel for Crush, maximising the area in Bicentennial Square. It will provide plenty of room for visitors, good flow to all stands and a great atmosphere.  Exhibitors are well spaced with a provision for 75 food, wine, tourism and other related companies. With over 2500 people expected in November, it will be the best festival yet.

Impressive Food Stalls
Local restaurateur, Peter Jacobs has been busy getting support from restaurants and caterers to provide an improved line up of restaurant styled food. Up to eight stands have been allocated and we already have venison burgers and antipasto plates on the menu along with other festival favourites.

Kids in the Kitchen
In a new activity this year, we have targeted kids and healthy food options. With the support of Aspenz we will be conducting 3 children’s workshops during the day and teaching them (along with parents) how to prepare and cook Gnocchi, Pizza and Frittata.  It’s fantastic to offer this and helps broaden the festival’s base. To back up our unique way of welcoming family groups, kids will also be entertained with fruit and vegetable modelling.

VIP Lounge
Corporate and VIP guests will enjoy the festival in style! The new marquee adjacent to the stage area will boast casual furniture, high bars and a relaxation areas to enjoy with friends.
Available for groups of six or more, the pre purchased ticket entry will include tapas and complimentary wine during the afternoon. This area is limited to 120 people and will be perfect for hosting clients and friends.

Chefs Challenge
The Chefs Challenge will take on a variation to 2009 with up to eight positions open to individuals wishing to make their mark.  Nominations will be open to both chefs and apprentices. They will nominate before the event to prepare a signature dish at the festival.  A Mystery Local Produce Basket will be announced four weeks before the Festival allowing entrants to design and prepare for the day.  All chefs will compete two at a time on the main stage during the day for the annual trophy won last year by John, the Singing Chef.

Main Stage
The stage at Bicentennial Square will be opened up to the public this year, featuring the Chefs Challenge and also the Wine Appreciation Seminars.  It will be a big program and with seven different sessions on offer.

Wine & Beer Stalls
Our application this year has included an opportunity for on site sales by the glass to be taken on. Tastings are still an important part of the presentation and companies must still provide these. Having glass sales will mean people wishing to enjoy a meal with a fuller wine can do so.  Packaged (take home) sales are also available.
 
Food Promotions
We are encouraging more companies with local produce to join us. Small and large producers of WA foods should attend to taste, sell and inform people where the can buy all year round.  See It, Touch It, Taste It, Try It, Buy It!

Other Exhibitors
Besides food and wine, other types of displays include tourism, craft and produce.

Cape Mentelle, a pioneer and founding winery of the remarkable Margaret River wine region, is hosting a celebration of the world’s finest cabernet sauvignons in the magnificent surrounds of their beautiful winery.

A tradition since 1982, this benchmark event commences with a tasting of 20 esteemed cabernets from the 2007 vintage in the historic barrel cellar and concludes with a stunning lunch served in the winery’s tranquil native gardens.

This year’s tasting showcases wines from the world’s finest cabernet producing regions and includes stars such as Chateau Margaux, and Chateau Cos d'Estournel from Bordeaux alongside the best of the Napa valley, Tuscany and Australia. Margaret River will also be well represented having experienced another stunning cabernet vintage in 2007.

Following the tasting the cabernets will be paired with a fantastic long table lunch featuring fresh local produce prepared in a contemporary provincial style by Chef Russell Blaikie of Must, Margaret River.

Operatic and recording artist, David Hobson will be headlining this year's concert along with Racel Beck and Ian Stenlake.

Tickets: $90 for reserved seating; $80 for grassed seating

Events December 2010

The Australian Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Richard Tognetti, will perform at Vasse Felix, Margaret River,in the Vasse Felix Barrel Hall.

Enjoy a weekend of musical delights, accompanied by our fine wine and food, in the enchanting surrounds of one of Margaret River's finest wineries ~ Vasse Felix.

The host town of Busselton is situated in a long bay around three hours south of the state capital of Perth. Conditions are usually quite sheltered, making for fast times. For the third time in ten years, Busselton just won an award as the top tourist town in Western Australia, which ensures that Ironman is very welcome.

The swim goes around the awesome two kilometre jetty at Busselton, affording the public a unique view of the swim course.

Once out of the water, the incredibly fast flat bike course awaits, which takes the triathletes through three 60km loops on flat fast roads through rare forest plantations protected from winds and on an excellent surface.

The run course is a three-lap course along the Busselton foreshore. The huge tented Ironman Village in Barnard Park is where the transition is situated, which also serves as the halfway point of the run, affording spectators an unrivalled view of the final leg.

The finish line offers the ultimate party atmosphere and won't quickly be forgotten by any of the finishers!

3.8km swim / 180km bike / 42.2km run

Events January 2011

Southbound will be held in Busselton from the 1st to the 3rd of January.

The 7th Annual Southbound will be starting off 2011 with a bang - what better way to celebrate the start of a new year than three days of music, beach, camping, fun and frivolity?

Artists listed as attending: 
60's & 70's
A-Trak
Angus and Julia Stone
Ash Grunwald
Baio (Vampire Weekend) DJ Set
Beardyman
Big Scary
Birds of Tokyo
Bliss N Eso
Boom! Bap! Pow!
Boy & Bear
Carus Thompson
Casiokids
Charlie Parr
Children Collide
Cloud Control
Cold War Kids
Daara J
Dan Kelly’s Dream Band
Dan Sultan
Edan The Dee-Jay
Eskimo Joe
Ghost Hotel
Grace Woodroofe
Hot Hot Heat
Interpol
Jamaica
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
Jonathan Boulet
Junip
Kitty, Daisy & Lewis
Klaxons
Ladyhawke
Last Dinosaurs
Marina & the Diamonds
Muscles
Paul Kelly
Peaches DJ Extravaganza
Pond
Public Enemy
Sally Seltmann
Sampology
Scotch of St James
Sleigh Bells
Split Seconds
Tame Impala
The Bamboos
The Beautiful Girls
The Chemist
The Chevelles
The Cool Kids
The Cuban Brothers
The Growl
The Jezabels
The Living End
The Middle East
The Morning Benders
The National
The Novocaines
The Rapture
The Silents
The Soft Pack
Tijuana Cartel
Tim and Jean
Washington
World’s End Press
Yacht Club DJs
Young Revelry

Follow on Facebook and Twitter to keep your finger on the Southbound pulse.

Events February 2011

The Busselton Jets Half Marathon and Walk is a fundraising event conducted for a selected local charity.
It will be held on the Saturday of the Busselton Jetty Swim weekend.
Enjoy a 21km run, 10km run, 5km run or 5km walk on a flat course along the shores of Geographe Bay.

The premier ocean swim around the Busselton Jetty, in the SW of Western Australia.
The Busselton Jetty Swim will be held over 2 days  and also includes entertainment, activities and family-friendly fun for all ages.
The swim proper will take place on the morning of Sunday 6th February.  
The course is a swim of 3.6kms around the iconic Busselton Jetty.  
For more information, please visit our website.

Leeuwin Estate is delighted to present Roxy Music, with the band based around the classic line-up of vocalist Bryan Ferry, guitarist Phil Manzanera, saxophonist Andy Mackay and the great Paul Thompson on drums, to perform the 2011 Leeuwin Concerts.

Order Forms have been posted to those on the Leeuwin mailing list and tickets ($145 ea) will go on sale to our mailing list on 25 May. Order forms for any remaining tickets will be available to download from http:­/­/www­.leeuwinestate­.com­.au on Thursday June 3. Enquiries in relation to restaurant and corporate packages can be directed to info@leeuwinestate.com.au

Renowned for their potent cocktail of fashion, romance, nostalgia and futurism, Roxy left a massive footprint on British popular culture with classic hits including Dance Away, Avalon, Let's Stick Together, Do the Strand, Angel Eyes, Oh Yeah, In the Midnight Hour, Jealous guy and More Than This.

Roxy Music formed in 1971 and their '72 self-titled debut album, declared by many as the best first album ever, cleared the path for a saunter into the UK top five by the ravishingly stylish first single 'Virginia Plain'. Before the year ended Roxy had completed their opening tours of both the UK and US.

Almost everything that Roxy achieved during the next decade, including seven more studio albums, has become part of the fabric of rock history, from singles like 'Pyjamarama', 'Street Life' and 'Love Is The Drug' to Bryan Ferry's ever-influential wardrobe and those legendary album covers. They topped the album charts with 1973's 'Stranded', 1980's 'Flesh and Blood' and their last studio album 'Avalon', and it wasn't long before the compilation album 'Street Life' raced to No.1 in 1986 and stayed there five weeks. They disbanded while still at the top of their game.

The remastered and critically acclaimed reappearance of the entire Roxy catalogue in 2000 preceded the reunited Roxy Music 2001 World Tour which confirmed that the legacy had only appreciated with time. Critics were unanimous in their unequivocal praise: "literally inimitable", "consistently cited as influential by modern heroes", "the experience is more like re-reading a good book", "...received an ecstatic response from the crowd", "Roxy Music surprising us again." Bryan Ferry's 1999 solo album "As Time Goes By" gained significant recognition with a Grammy 2001 nomination.

In 2005 Roxy Music played a stunning set at the Isle of Wight Festival, followed by festival dates in Europe the following summer and a performance at Live 8's Berlin concert. In 2010 they will play their first gigs in five years including the Lovebox Weekender festival, setting the scene for their 2011 Leeuwin Concerts. For all the imitators and admirers, no one has ever successfully cloned the unique and unknowable combination of elements that comprised Roxy Music. Three decades later it's time, to enjoy ROXY MUSIC at Leeuwin Estate.

Guests are invited to stay after the main performance and enjoy the party atmosphere and dancing to the post concert entertainment!

The 2011 Geographe Bay Race Week is the largest annual yachting regatta in Western Australia.  The event is expected to attract some 150 yachts to compete in this regatta.

Complementing the on-water racing is a full social calendar. Live entertainment will be featured on most nights, twilight sailing, picnic race day and big band performances.

Eight divisions of sailing will be offered, with at least one of the more popular divisions being divided into two classes to ensure that competitors start on an even keel. Courses have been designed to test competitor’s skills and sailing knowledge in addition to providing spectators with the opportunity to view the fleet from great vantage points such as the historical Busselton Jetty.

Nomination forms and information are available on our website. 

Come down and enjoy the fabulous sailing and fantastic scenery of the beautiful South West of Western Australia.

Events March 2011

Events April 2011

A lot of members from Volkswagen Clubs in Australia have been getting together over Easter every year since 1970 and afterwards, the host club organises a road trip to showcase their region to the visitors.

In 2011 the WA Club will be the host and Margaret River will be the 2nd night's stopover, on a 4 day tour of the Southwest. 
With so many attractions in and around Margaret River, the secret will be out after 2 days in the area.

Events May 2011

2011 Busselton Festival of Triathlon – IM 70.3 Busselton

Please join forces with Xanadu Wines in this new tradition and celebrate as well as donate.
 
As in 2010…

… our head chef Iain Robertson will prepare extraordinary seafood special to be available alongside seasonal a la carte menu

… every lady will receive a flower

… every diner will receive a glass of wine on arrival

… we will ask you for a small donation and Xanadu Wines will match it dollar-for-dollar

Please join Xanadu Wines and give a supporting hand.  Bookings are suggested.
 

Events June 2011

A 15km river and ocean paddle.

Events January 2012