West Aussie Fur Frenzy (WAFF)

West Aussie Fur Frenzy (WAFF) is the deeply beloved, spectacularly vibrant heart of the Western Australian furry community! Held in the gorgeous, historic coastal city of Fremantle, this incredible event offers a wonderfully relaxed, highly intimate alternative to the massive, chaotic megacons of the Australian East Coast.

2026: The Massive 10th Anniversary!

Slated for the August 28-30, 2026 weekend, WAFF is gearing up for an absolutely monumental milestone: its historic 10th Anniversary!

Since its inaugural gathering in October 2016, WAFF has successfully carved out a brilliant niche in the Oceania circuit. Operating entirely out of the beautiful Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges, the convention famously leverages the town's distinctly seaside, resort-like atmosphere. It feels less like an overwhelming trade show and entirely more like a massive, highly creative weekend beach getaway with a couple of hundred of your closest friends!

Getting There

Fremantle's positioning just south of Perth makes travel incredibly straightforward:

• Flying: Interstate and international attendees will fly into Perth Airport (PER), the absolute titan of Western Australian transit.
• The Rail Connection: From the airport, reaching the coast is flawless. A brilliantly simple connection drops you onto the Transperth rail network (the Fremantle Line), which offers a remarkably scenic, highly efficient train ride straight into the historic heart of "Freo."

Accommodation

The convention's hotel setup is phenomenally streamlined for maximum relaxation:

• Main Venue (Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges): This completely stunning, highly iconic property acts as the beating heart of the anniversary weekend! Securing a room right inside the Esplanade is the ultimate play--it allows you to seamlessly transition from late-night panels straight to the incredible resort-style pools and lounges without ever leaving the convention bubble.
• The Fremantle Footprint: Because the hotel is situated dead in the center of town, the immediate walking radius is absolutely spectacular. Attendees are mere minutes away from historic markets, world-class coffee shops, and beautiful oceanfront parks perfect for gorgeous fursuit photography!

Highlights

• The Historic 10th Anniversary: A massive, unmissable celebration of a decade of Western Australian furry culture hitting in August 2026!
• The Oceania Alternative: The absolute definitive, highly welcoming West Coast convention experience.
• Coastal Charm: Flawlessly leveraging the beautiful, historic seaside atmosphere of Fremantle for a relaxed event vibe.
• The Esplanade Hub: Hosted brilliantly in a gorgeous, resort-style property right in the center of town!