- Exclusive discount airfares on offer for Shore Leave Festival 2025
- Festival tickets on sale from Thursday, 13 February
- Annual multi-day event welcomes tens of thousands of attendees each year and generates millions for the region
Travelling to Geraldton for the annual Shore Leave Festival will be even easier this year, with discounted airfares on offer for the region's signature event.
Taking place from 23 to 27 April 2025, Shore Leave celebrates the Mid West region's rich maritime heritage, unique seafood and vibrant culture.
Supported by the Cook Labor Government, Nexus Airlines this year will offer 300 discounted one-way airfares between Perth and Geraldton, exclusively for Shore Leave attendees with a ticket to the festival.
Event tickets are on sale from Thursday, 13 February, and come with a booking code to access discount airfares (until sold out).
Fares will be available for $150 for one-way travel between:
- Perth to Geraldton: from 19 to 25 April (150 discount fares available); and
- Geraldton to Perth: from 24 to 29 April (150 discount fares available).
Each year, Shore Leave is attended by tens of thousands of visitors who generate millions for the local economy.
This year's festival will feature renowned Western Australian chefs Scott Bridger, joint partner of Bib & Tucker in Fremantle, and Ben Ing, co-owner of Alberta's in Busselton and ex-head chef of Noma, who will bring their exceptional culinary expertise to showcase WA's incredible local produce.
Scott Bridger will headline the culinary experience at the iconic Abrolhos Long Table Lunch, while Ben Ing will take the lead at the Mid West Paddock to Plate, with travellers having the opportunity to experience both chefs as they will collaborate on gourmet dishes for each other's event.
Shore Leave is proudly supported by the Cook Labor Government and presented by Tourism Geraldton Mid West.
For more information, visit www.shoreleavefestival.com.au
As stated by Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti:
"Shore Leave is a fantastic showcase of Geraldton's renowned seafood, local produce and unique tourism experiences and importantly, attracts thousands of people each year including many from outside the region.
"This flight deal is a great incentive to encourage more people to attend, and I encourage visitors to secure their spot early to make the most of this chance to experience everything the Mid West has to offer.
"Regional events add vibrancy to regional communities and provide a boost for local tourism and hospitality businesses in the region, which helps diversify our economy."
As stated by Regional Development Minister Don Punch:
"I'm pleased that travelling to the 2025 Shore Leave Festival will be even more affordable for WA families this year with discounted airfares on offer to Geraldton.
"Shore Leave celebrates the Mid West region's rich maritime heritage, unique seafood and vibrant culture and the Cook Government is proud to drive increased visitation to the region through this exclusive flight deal."
As stated by Geraldton MLA Lara Dalton:
"This is fantastic news for our region, helping to boost the number of people who come to this signature event and generate more valuable visitor spend for local businesses.
"It's also very exciting to have renowned chefs Scott Bridger and Ben Ing to showcase our beautiful local produce, so 2025 is certainly shaping up to be another great event."
