Home and Away is heading west for the first-time.
Australia’s number one television drama will film an “ambitious, high-stakes storyline” in WA this October.
Details are still unknown at this stage, with filming preparations a closely guarded secret.
But pre-production is underway for the five special episodes, which will see Home and Away visit this side of the country for the first time in its 37-year history.
“In partnership with Tourism Western Australia, this special Home and Away event will see the show trade the familiar sands of Summer Bay for the vast and varied landscapes of WA,” an official release states.
Filming is set to take place “at several locations” across the State, with producers promising Western Australia will be showcased in all its stunning glory, “from cosmopolitan Perth to its rugged coastline and expansive red outback.”
The WA Government claims the episodes will showcase the State to audiences beyond Australis and New Zealand to almost 50 other international markets.
The UK has a strong Home and Away fan base, with 250,000 UK-based viewers per episode, presenting a huge opportunity to promote WA as a tourism destination.
Home and Away series producer, Lucy Addario, said the cast and crew were “beyond excited” to be packing their bags and heading to Perth to begin shooting in two months’ time.
“(Western Australia’s) awe-inspiring beauty, diverse landscapes and sheer scale make it the perfect backdrop for this huge storyline,” she said.
“Working with the Tourism Western Australia team has been an absolute joy and we can’t wait for audiences to fall in love with WA like we have.”
Tourism Minister Reece Whitby said he was thrilled to welcome the iconic show here.
“Home and Away has been a staple of Australian television for close to 40 years, and this special WA storyline presents a great opportunity to showcase the State to millions of viewers across the country and around the world,” he said.
“When our pristine coastline and diverse tourism experiences are broadcast to homes across the country and overseas next year, we encourage viewers to come and see these spectacular locations for themselves.”
Home and Away, which has been on air since 1988, famously films its outside locations at Palm Beach in NSW’s northern beaches.
The special Home and Away event will premiere in 2026 on Seven and 7plus.
Home and Away airs Monday-to-Thursday at 7pm.
The show’s stars, Lynne McGranger and Hailey Pinto, are nominees for the 65th TV WEEK Logie Awards, broadcast exclusively on Seven and 7plus from 7.00pm on Sunday August 3. Click here to vote.
