INTERSTATE & INTERNATIONAL VISITORS

  • Hilde A Danielsen, 'Cov 2 Corridors', Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2022. Photo Richard Watson
  • Chee Kiong Yeo, 'Monumental Triumph 2017', Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2022. Photo Richard Watson
  • Lucy Humphrey, 'Horizon', Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2017. Photo Jessica Wyld.
  • Wendelin Pressl, 'Orientierungshilfe', Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2019. Photo Clyde Yee
  • Danger Dave, 'Christian Rager Damien Hirst Looking For Sharks', Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2018. Photo Jessica Wyld
  • Zhan Wang, 'Floating Rock', Sculpture by the Sea,Cottesloe 2018. Photo Richard Watson

Head west for an extended summer

Make the next Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe  – on Friday 3  until Monday 20 March 2023 –  part of a wider itinerary, and choose your own mix of iconic destinations, unforgettable experiences and great performances!

Now is the perfect time to plan a trip to Perth. With Western Australia recently named by Lonely Planet as one of 30 top destinations to visit in 2023, and Perth named by Forbes as the ninth best pace to travel to in 2023, it’s sure to be a popular choice for interstate and international visitors alike.

You can even win one of ten Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe prize packs including the latest edition of Lonely Planet’s ‘Experience West Coast Australia’.

Each prize pack is valued at over $70 and contains a copy of the new Lonely Planet guide ‘Experience West Coast Australia’, a Sculpture by the Sea 2023 calendar, a copy of the Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2023 Exhibition Catalogue and Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2023 Kids’ Guide. Total value $709.90.

To enter, simply tell us in 25 words or less what events, places or experiences you would include in your dream Western Australian itinerary – as part of a trip West to see Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe.

Thanks to Tourism Western Australia and Lonely Planet for offering this great prize!

Entries via Facebook, Instagram or click here:

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Need some inspiration to dream up the perfect extended summer escape to Western Australia? There is a lot happening in WA around March, and the list below is just the beginning. Take advantage of the public holidays at the beginning of March and plan a festival long weekend full of sun, sand and sculpture!

With over 70 sculptures, and artists from 12 countries, Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe is one of the world’s largest free to the public outdoor sculpture exhibitions. Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date with news about the exhibition.

With so much happening – from festivals and concerts through to world class sporting matches – experience some of the most beautiful places in the world. You can expect sunsets over the Indian Ocean, world class food and wine and scenery to dream about.

Visit:

  • Margaret River Wine Region, including Thompson Estate Wines and their sculpture collection
  • The Kimberley true wilderness area
  • World Heritage listed Ningaloo Reef
  • Australia’s whitest beach, Lucky Bay in Cape Le Grand
  • Monkey Mia
  • Albany
  • Rottnest Island

Participate:

  • Perth Festival 10 February – 5 March 2023
    * Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde – Sydney Theatre Company – 11-19 February 2023
    * BJÖRK Cornucopia – 3, 6, 9 & 12 March 2023
  • Perth Sculpture Conference – 8-9 March 2023
  • WA Chili Festival from 14 March  2023
  • Holi Festival of Colours 19 March 2023
  • Pentatonix HBF Stadium20 March 2023
  • Ed Sheeran 22 March 2023
  • Pacific Airshow 23 March 2023
  • Ocean Film Festival 23 March 2023
  • Brookton Old Time Motor Show 25 March 2023
  • Rock Quiz Live with the Hoodoo Gurus 25 March 2023

Watch:

  • Super Rugby  Force v Moana Pasifika  – 11 March 2023
  • Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival – 19-26 March 2023
  • Round one of the AFL: Richmond v Carlton – 19 March 2023
  • Margaret River Pro – 20-30 April 2023

To discover more and plan your trip, visit WesternAustralia.com

You could even try Tourism Western Australia’s Online Itinerary Planner!

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