Outdoors WA - OWA

13/10/2026

📱🥾 Your conference. Your agenda. Your connections.

World Trails Conference 2026 is almost here! Are you ready?

Get a head start and download our conference app to make the most of your three days in Perth. Discover what’s on, plan your schedule and connect with the global trails community before you even arrive!

✨ Explore sessions, workshops and panels
🎤 Get to know our speakers
🤝 Connect with fellow delegates
🌏 Discover our exhibitors
🎮 Take on the Trail Mix challenges!

📲 Getting started is easy:
1️⃣ Download the Cvent Events app
2️⃣ Search for World Trails Conference
3️⃣ Log in using the email address you registered with

That’s it! Your conference, all in your pocket. 🙌

See you in Perth, 19–22 October!

09/10/2026

07/10/2026

🌅 Drinks on the Derbarl Yerrigan, sponsored by AllTrails

What a way to close out an incredible three days of !

The last we’ll come together one final time to celebrate everything that has made this conference so special — the ideas shared, conversations sparked, new connections made and friendships formed across the global trail community. 🌏🥾

With the beautiful Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) as our backdrop, we’ll enjoy some great entertainment, food, spectacular views and plenty of opportunities to catch up with new friends before we say farewell.

A huge thank you to for sponsoring our final celebration and for being part of WTC2026 as an exhibitor. We’re thrilled to have them with us as we bring three incredible days to a close.

✨ One final celebration. One last sunset. And a chance to celebrate the trail community we’ve created together.

See you there!

21/09/2026

**Some tours are already full. There are still a few ways to get out on the trails before WTC2026 begins. 👀**

The Pre-Conference Tours aren’t just about seeing more of Western Australia.

They’re your chance to **slow down, get into the headspace for four big days of conversation and connect with fellow delegates before the conference begins.**

With an international audience coming to Perth, this is a pretty unique opportunity to make new connections — **on the trails, not just in the conference room.**

🌿 Explore Dwellingup — WA’s First Trail Town
🥾 Tunnels, Falls & Eagle Views
🌅 Lesmurdie Falls Sunset Hike
🌲 Forest Bathing Experience — Kings Park
🌙 Twilight Tunnels & Haunted Horizons

**Several tours are now fully booked, with limited availability remaining on selected experiences.**

If you’re coming to WTC2026, why not start the experience a little early?

**Get outside. Meet your people. Find your trail.**

17/09/2026

💡 PLANNING AN EVENT IN 2027? THIS FUNDING MAY BE FOR YOU

We’re sharing this funding opportunity from CITS Sport and Recreation with our members and outdoor recreation community.

The Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program is now open and provides funding to support international, national and mass participation events across Western Australia, as well as event planning and regional sport development opportunities.

There are three funding streams:

🔹 Event Projects
🔹 Event Hosting
🔹 Country Sport Enrichment Scheme

For outdoor recreation organisations considering events in 2027, this may be worth exploring — particularly where your event supports participation, development and opportunities for the broader community.

⏰ Applications close 4pm, Monday 21 September 2026

Before starting an application, you’ll need to read the guidelines and contact your CITS sport advisor or regional officer to discuss your event.

👉 View the funding information and guidelines: https://www.cits.wa.gov.au/funding/sport-and-recreation-funding/sport-and-recreation-events-funding-program/

📧 Questions? Contact [email protected]

15/09/2026

Australian delegates — this one’s for you. 🌏

With WTC2026 bringing trail leaders, practitioners and innovators from around the world to Perth, there’s a huge opportunity to connect with people who are shaping the future of trails internationally.

And you don’t have to wait for the first coffee break on Tuesday.

Our Monday Trail Experiences give you the chance to meet international and Australian delegates in a relaxed setting, experience WA’s trails together and start conversations that could continue long after the conference.

Whether you’re exploring the Bibb Track, taking in the view at Kitty's Gorge, discovering the Tunnels or chasing the sunset at Lesmurdie Falls — you’ll be making connections along the way.

Get out there. Meet your fellow delegates. Then bring those conversations into the conference.

Limited places remain on selected tours.

11/09/2026

💬 R U OK? isn’t just for one day.

R U OK? Day was yesterday — but the conversations that matter can happen any day of the year.

Life happens every day. Your friend might be having a tough time. A colleague might be carrying more than you realise. A teammate might not be themselves.

Sometimes, simply asking can open the door to a conversation that someone really needs.

Not sure how to start?

👉 Ask: “Are you OK?”
👂 Listen without trying to fix everything.
💬 Encourage them to keep talking about what’s going on.
🤝 Check in again — one conversation doesn’t have to be the last.

Regular, meaningful conversations help build trust and make it easier for people to talk when things aren't going well.

So, take a moment today to think about someone in your world.

Who could you check in with?

Because R U OK? Any Day — a conversation could change a life.

08/09/2026

The best conversations might happen before the conference even begins. 👣

Imagine meeting a trail planner from Europe, a tourism operator from New Zealand or an outdoor recreation leader from across Australia — not in a conference session, but out on a WA trail.

That’s what makes our Pre-Conference Tours such a great opportunity.

With delegates travelling from around the world for WTC2026, get ahead of the introductions and start building your network before Tuesday.

Explore. Walk. Talk. Share ideas.

And arrive at the conference already knowing a few friendly faces.

Tours with availability:
🌿 Explore Dwellingup — WA’s First Trail Town
🥾 Tunnels, Falls & Eagle Views
🌅 Lesmurdie Falls Sunset Hike
🌲 Forest Bathing Experience — Kings Park
🌙 Twilight Tunnels & Haunted Horizons

Some tours are now fully booked, so if there’s one you’ve had your eye on, now is the time to secure your place.

08/09/2026

The 2026 Trails Film (World Trails Film Festival) trailer has dropped!
Since 2018, the World Trails Film Festival has curated films that speak to the heart of why trails matter and need our support.
Join us at our global premiere events alongside the in Perth, Australia!

See if spot our closing Keynote Speaker?

Take a peek at the 2026 World Trails Film Festival collection!Sin...

06/09/2026

📣 Applications are now open for the Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program, supporting a calendar of sport and recreation events across metropolitan and regional Western Australia.

Funding is available across three streams:

🏟️ Event Projects – support to develop a strategic events plan or business case for future WA-hosted events.

🌏 Event Hosting – support for national, international and mass participation events, including initiatives that contribute to local sport development.

🌿 Country Sport Enrichment Scheme – support for high-level events and sport development opportunities in regional WA.

📅 Applications close: 4pm, Monday 21 September 2026
📍 Eligible event delivery: 1 January – 31 December 2027

If your organisation is planning an event that could fit the program, make sure you read the guidelines and speak with your CITS sport advisor or regional officer before applying.

👉 Find out more and apply: https://www.cits.wa.gov.au/funding/sport-and-recreation-funding/sport-and-recreation-events-funding-program/