The dates for Western Australia’s annual Shore Leave Festival have been announced. Taking place from April 23, 2025, this incredible celebration of the region's unique seafood, adventures, and culture will be held in Geraldton/Jambinu.
The regional town of Geraldton is a top destination for surfing, kite surfing, windsurfing, diving, snorkelling, boating, and fishing. It is located on the Coral Coast Highway, a 4.5-hour drive north of Perth and a one-hour flight away from the state capital.
The Shore Leave Festival's most iconic event is the "Abrolhos Long Table Lunch" on East Wallabi Island. Due to high demand, there will be two sittings in 2025, while the "Mid West Paddock to Plate" event will return to Yanget Farm for a night of dining under the stars.
Visitors can check out “The Helm,” the main hub of the festival which offers a variety of food and beverage vendors, live music, family-friendly craft workshops, and sunset views from its vantage point on Geraldton's foreshore. Additionally, a wide range of free and ticketed events will round out the festival's offering, catering to all ages.
Travelling to Geraldton for the festival has been made easier this year, with discounted airfares on offer for the region's signature event. Nexus Airlines is offering 300 discounted one-way airfares between Perth and Geraldton, exclusively for Shore Leave attendees with a ticket to the festival.
All Shore Leave tickets will come with a booking code to access discount airfares (until sold out). Fares will be available for AUD 150 (approximately INR 8,240) for one-way travel between Perth to Geraldton from April 19-25 (150 discount fares available) and Geraldton to Perth from April 24-29 (150 discount fares available).
Outside of the festival, visitors can check out the WA Museum in Geraldton and learn about the tragic stories revealed by relics of shipwrecks. They can also visit the HMAS Sydney II memorial to remember the 645 crew members lost in 1941. From July to October, Geraldton becomes the gateway to wildflower country.
Located 60 km from Geraldton’s coast is the coral-fringed Houtman Abrolhos Islands. The Houtman Abrolhos Islands are one of WA’s unique marine environments—a snorkelling, windsurfing, and bird-watching paradise that's also ranked among the world's top fishing spots.
Tickets for Shore Leave Festival are currently on sale.
