The Voice of Agritourism
in Western Australia
The Western Australia Agritourism Association (WAAA) is the peak body dedicated to the growth, support, and advocacy of the agritourism sector across the state.
Our Purpose
Championing WA Agritourism
The Western Australia Agritourism Association (WAAA) Inc. is the dedicated voice for our state’s thriving agritourism sector. As a professionally-managed, not-for-profit, and member-driven organisation, we’re here to foster growth, empower operators, and ensure a vibrant future for farm-based tourism across Western Australia.
Our Vision
Western Australia as a Premier Agritourism Destination
Imagine Western Australia as a globally recognised leader in agritourism – a place where visitors consistently connect with authentic farm life, celebrate our diverse agricultural heritage, and enjoy exceptional, sustainable experiences. This is the vision WAAA is committed to making a reality for our members and our state.
Our Core Focus
Cultivating Community, Elevating Experiences, Showcasing WA
Our strategy is built on three pillars: building a connected community of passionate operators, elevating the quality and sustainability of every agritourism offering, and showcasing Western Australia as an unmissable agritourism destination to the world. Join us in shaping this exciting journey.
Latest Insights & Stories from WA Agritourism
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New York Agritourism Sector Triples in Size as Cornell Extension Builds State-Wide Operator Support Network
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New York’s agritourism sector has tripled since 2007, and the support structure Cornell built to get there holds real lessons…
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WA’s Working with Children Laws Tighten: Operators Must Audit Screening Records Now
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WA’s child screening laws changed today, banning anyone refused a Working with Children Check interstate from holding a WA card.
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Vietnam’s Agritourism Expansion Offers Structural Lessons for WA Farm Operators
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Vietnam’s rural tourism boom reveals why agritourism built inside a working farm is commercially stronger, and harder to copy, than…
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US-USDA National Study Finds Three-Quarters of Agritourism Farms Grew Revenue, but Funding and Infrastructure Gaps Remain Universal
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Three-quarters of US agritourism farms increased revenue, according to a major UVM and USDA national study released this week.
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Chinese Rice Paddy Agritourism Model Delivers 40% Price Premiums and Million-Visitor Returns
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Chinese rice paddy farms are drawing over a million visitors a year and 40% price premiums.
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Margaret River’s Wayfinder Model Signals Shift in On-Farm Dining Expectations
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Wayfinder opens in Margaret River this month with a cellar door, winery, and restaurant built around a one-acre market garden…
