Western Australia ranks as the top Australian destination for Singaporeans, with seasonal direct flights and a range of exciting 2025 events.
SINGAPORE – For the first time ever, Western Australia has ranked as the #1 destination in Australia for Singapore travellers from April – June 2024, welcoming over 34,000 visitors within the quarter. Based on the recently published June 2024 International and National Visitor Survey by Tourism Research Australia, Singapore travellers also notably make up the #2 largest volume of global visitors to Western Australia in 2024 with over 99,000 visitors to date — and the #1 from APAC.
With Western Australia growing as a popular travel destination for Singapore visitors, Tourism Western Australia (Tourism WA) announced seasonal direct flights to Broome from Singapore by Jetstar Asia earlier this year. This service makes Jetstar Asia the only airline offering international flights to regional Western Australia, marking the first instance of regular scheduled services between the two locations. The seasonal service will recommence in April 2025, and offers twice weekly return services each year between Singapore and the coastal town of Broome.
Singapore travellers to Tourism WA can also look forward to a line-up of exciting food, entertainment and cultural activities in the coming months.
Pair’d Margaret River Region (November 14 – 17, 2024)
This home-grown festival celebrates the distinctive charm of the Margaret River Region, offering the tastebuds an exquisite pairing of local produce and wines sourced from the region’s renowned vineyards.
TIME • RONE (June, 2024 – February, 2025)
The TIME • RONE exhibition at the Art Gallery of WA (AGWA) is on display until February 2025, offering a captivating journey through a lost era of Australian history. Located in the historic Centenary Galleries, this immersive art exhibition now features the newly opened TIME • RONE bar and dining experience. Guests can enjoy curated food and drinks while surrounded by a stunning soundscape and art installations, creating a truly unique atmosphere.
Sea Turtle Nesting and Wildflower Season (October – March)
Western Australia is currently experiencing the breathtaking sea turtle nesting season and vibrant wildflower displays. From October to March, WA’s Coral Coast region will welcome nesting turtles to its shores, and from October – November the landscape is adorned with a stunning array of wildflowers, captivating nature lovers and photographers alike. This seasonal spectacle highlights the incredible biodiversity of the region, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the unique ecosystems.
FRINGE World Festival (January 17 – February 16, 2025) and Perth Festival (February – March, 2025)
Get ready for an unforgettable summer in Perth with the annual FRINGE World Festival and Perth Festival! These vibrant celebrations showcase an exciting lineup of live music, theatre, visual arts, comedy, dance, and family-friendly events.
Rugby Sevens (January 24 – 26, 2025)
In 2025 the Australian leg of the HSBC SVNS will return to HBF Park after an amazing 2024 event. The action-packed weekend will feature the top 12 men’s and women’s rugby sevens teams—with Olympic medalists like France, Fiji, South Africa, New Zealand, Canada, and the USA—battling it out on the pitch. Experience the ultimate weekend of action as the world’s best go head to head in a competition packed with big hits and thrilling tries.
Shinju Matsuri (Broome) (August 23 to September 7, 2025)
Broome’s annual Shinju Matsuri (festival of the pearl), held during August and September each year, celebrates the pearling town’s rich multicultural history. Celebrate the heritage & history of Broome via a series of gourmet dining experiences by WA’s top chefs, embark on cultural tours, and enjoy art exhibitions & performances by local & visiting performing artists of all ages.
EverNow (October, 2025)
Following the popular second rendition of EverNow in 2024, the event is set to return in 2025. Immerse yourself in a multisensory celebration that will light up your senses and reconnect you with Country during Kambarang, the Noongar season of birth and renewal. This festival honours Western Australia’s rich Aboriginal culture and breathtaking biodiversity, offering a profound appreciation for Aboriginal heritage and history.
In addition to these events, Western Australia is set to welcome the opening of several exciting new accommodation offerings in 2025 such as the luxurious six-star Elizabeth Hotel and Residences, The Lodge Wadjemup at Perth’s iconic Rottnest Island, and Garde & Warders Cottages in the port city of Fremantle.
George is the News Feed Manager, Content Creator, and Social Media Manager at the TravelDailyNews network of online newspapers. At the same time, he is completing his studies in the Department of Business Administration at the Athens University of Economics and Business.