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Winter 2012 - Whales & Weather As the cool sets in, the region welcomes the arrival of its most cherished visitors – the Humpback and Southern Right Whales. Red wine becomes a must and cultural connections are celebrated. JUnE Whale Song Augusta, 2nd to 3rd, Augusta Celebrate the return of the Southern Right and Humpback whales to Augusta's waters for another year. A great programme of festivities and fun centred around these majestic mammals. 7th Annual Margaret River Art Auction, 9th, Margaret River Cultural Centre. Over 70 participating artists showcasing paintings, jewellery, woodwork, glass, sculpture and much more! JULy Wrapped in Dunsborough, Dates TBC, Various Locations, Dunsborough. aUGUST Caravan Burlesque, 9th, Margaret River Cultural Centre. International Lighthouse Day, 18th August, Cape Leeuwin & Naturaliste Lighthouses. Help celebrate International Lighthouse Day with family friendly activities . CinefestOZ, 22nd to 26th, Busselton. A French Australian Film Festival celebrating great films and fantastic food. Spring 2012 - Wildflowers & Adventure OCTObER SEpTEMbER Perth Royal Show Guest Town – Margaret River, 29th Sept to 6th Oct, Claremont Showgrounds, Perth The Margaret River region will feature as the guest town at this year's Perth Royal Show – showcasing this beautiful region to over 400,000 visitors. nOVEMbER Anaconda Adventure Race, 3rd & 4th, Augusta. The world's biggest adventure race takes over Augusta with a spectacular course starting at the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse. Tour of Margaret River, 9th to 11th, around Margaret River. DECEMbER (SUMMER 12/13) Ironman WA Triathlon, 9th, Busselton Set against gorgeous Geographe Bay and Tuart Forest this gruelling event is a highlight on the events calendar. information & bookings +61 8 9780 5911 or margaretriver.com | 9 One truly feels alive during spring in the region, as bud bursts of colour speckle the landscape and budding athletes and professionals alike take to the countryside to compete across a number of disciplines. Flourish Margaret River, Dates TBC, Margaret River. Inspired by nature, this event showcases the unique environment of the Margaret River region through family friendly activities, events and tours. Augusta Art Club Inc. Open Day, 6th, Centennial Hall Augusta. Cape to Cape MTB, Dates 25th to 28th, Augusta to Dunsborough. This stunning four day mountain bike race spans from Cape to Cape and is a challenge to riders of all levels. Rotary Margaret River Fun Run, 28th, Margaret River. Margaret River Cycle Trek, 29th Oct - 2nd Nov. The 4th annual Regional Environment Centre Challenge mountain bike tour is a six day point to point ride through the Margaret River, Cape to Cape region. Keeping off the main roads the route takes in the most of this extremely diverse region. Margaret River and Districts Agricultural Show, Date TBC, Margaret River.