🌿 CAPE TO CAPE FOR CANNABIS 2026 🌿
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🌿 Cape to Cape for Cannabis 2026 - Walk. Connect. Educate. Advocate. 🌿Dates: 17–20 April 2026
Location: Cape to Cape Track, Margaret River, Western Australia
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🌟 OVERVIEW
Cape to Cape for Cannabis 2026 is a four-day, purpose-driven event uniting Australia’s medicinal cannabis community on Western Australia's iconic Cape to Cape Track. Hosted by Medical Cannabis Research Australia (MCRA), this one-of-a-kind experience blends:
🥾 Daily scenic walks along world-renowned coastline
🎓 1 x Full day CPD-accredited education from some of Australia’s leading researchers and clinicians
🎉 Evening networking events that spark connection
💚 Advocacy and fundraising to expand patient access to medicinal cannabis
All proceeds support research, awareness and advocacy for patient access to medicinal cannabis.
Whether you're a prescriber, producer, policymaker, educator, advocate, or patient supporter — we invite you to walk with us.
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👣 THE WALKS
Dates: Saturday 18 – Monday 20 April
Duration: 3–4 hours each day
Sections: The most spectacular and accessible parts of the Cape to Cape Track
Inclusions:
- Event t-shirt, hat, water bottle
- Transport to/from trail start and finishes, as well as night functions
- Morning coffee & snack, Prepacked lunch & refreshments
- Support crew and community vibes
No overnight hiking required — just fresh air, sweeping coastal views, and an inspiring group of like-minded changemakers walking with purpose.
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🎓 CPD EDUCATION DAY
Date: Friday 17 April 9am-4pm
Location: The HEART, Margaret River
Confirmed Speakers:
• Janet Schloss PhD - Clinical Research Fellow at Southern Cross University
• Justin Sinclair - Chief Scientific Officer at Australian Natural Therapeutics Group (ANTG), PhD Candidate (NICM Health Research Institute - Western Sydney University)
• Associate Professor Judith Lacey - Head of Supportive Care and Integrative Oncology, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Australia
• Dr Matthew Moore - MD FAAFP FACRRM EM Cert | GP & Emergency Physician | Authorised Medicinal Cannabis Prescriber & founder of Mode Clinic
• Dr Jim Connell - Chief Medical Officer – Cannatrek Group
• Dr Stephen Chalk – GP & founder of Medika Clinic
• Dr Ganesa Ponraja – GP & founder of Verde Clinic
👤 VIP GUESTS CONFIRMED
We are honoured to welcome some of Australia's most influential figures in cannabis reform, research and public policy.
⭐ Dr Brian Walker MLA - Medical Practitioner | Member of WA Legislative Council | Legalise Cannabis WA Party
⭐ Fiona Patten - Social Reformer | Former Victorian MP | Founder, Reason Party
Topics include:
Cannabis pharmacology, prescribing pathways, clinical evidence, patient case studies, current research, regulatory insights and more.
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🌆 EVENING EVENTS LINEUP
Each night, our community gathers for relaxed networking, great food, and even better company. Choose your events or attend them all via the 4-Day All Access Ticket.
🎉 Friday 17 April – Opening Night: Proudly sponsored by GOLD sponsor Cannatrek
📍 The HEART, Margaret River
DJ entertainment
Licensed bar
Roaming canapés
Event launch & guest introductions
🍷 Saturday 18 April – Winery Networker
📍 Edwards Wines
Live jazz duo
Cocktail dress code
Miss Chow’s Asian-fusion tasting menu
Networking & wine with cellar door winery views
🌮 Sunday 19 April – Beachside Session
📍 The Commons Bar & Kitchen
Assorted house pizzas, gourmet pub food
Great cocktails & local beers
DJ & beachy good vibes
Our Base Camp’s own bar venue
🎷 Monday 20 April – 420 Closing Party: Proudly sponsored by GOLD sponsor Motherplant
📍 Mystery scenic outdoor location
+ DJ
+ Mexican food van
+ Celebrate cannabis culture, research & reform
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🌱 POWERED BY OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
We are deeply grateful to our sponsors and partners who make this event possible:
💛 GOLD SPONSORS
- Motherplant
- Cannatrek
🥈 SILVER SPONSORS
- Montu
- Canopy Growth Corporation / Spectrum Therapeutics
- Vitaponix Australia
- ECS Botanics Holdings Ltd
- Medibis
- Tasmanian Botanics
- Health House International / Little Green Pharma
🥉 BRONZE SPONSORS
- CannElevate
- Entoura Pty Ltd
- Forbidden Harvest
- Nectartek Australia
🗞️ MEDIA PARTNER
- Cannabiz
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🏨 ACCOMMODATION – Book ASAP
Our official Base Camp: Margarets Beach Resort – steps from the ocean and the Sunday night venue is now FULLY BOOKED!
https://www.margaretsbeachresort.com.au/
⚠️There is other accommodation nearby that we recommend you book ASAP. Here are some options that are 7-10 minutes away and are STILL available:
1. Grape Juice Retreat: 1 bed units - https://book-directonline.com/properties/GRAPEJUICE
2. Bushy Lake Chalets: 1 bed units - https://www.bushylake.com.au
3. Djindarup Retreat 1 by Tiny Away - https://tinyaway.com/listing/djindarup-retreat-4-by-tiny-away
4. Pearl by the Sea (Caravan) - https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/1091839007217703437?
5. The Love Shack: 2 bed, 2 bath house - https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/912681266792534960?
6. Capewood: 3 bed, 2 bath house: https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/1274355916477895143?
7. The Studio @ Latitude 34: 1 bed unit - https://hmwy.onelink.me/hD4t/akfvy206
8. Glenn-na-mara | Gnarabup: 3 bed, 2 bath house - https://hmwy.onelink.me/hD4t/7stwaenp
9. Selador: 2 bed, 2 bath house - https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/40078147?
10. Apartment 231 @Margarets Beach Resort: 2 bed, 1 bath - https://www.booking.com/hotel/au/apartment-231.en-us.html?
Otherwise, there are some nearby short-term rental houses if you do a Google Maps search in Gnarabup and Previlly.
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💚 Let’s Make History Together
Australia’s medicinal cannabis industry is evolving rapidly — but there’s still so much work to do.
Whether you’re here to network, walk, learn, share your story, or simply support the cause, your participation helps:
✅ Fund vital research
✅ Amplify patient voices
✅ Build professional connections
✅ Advance legal access
✅ Inspire industry unity
Let’s put WA on the global map for cannabis advocacy and education — and have a damn good time doing it.
🔗 Ready to Join Us?
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/DDHMF
🌿 Learn more or reach out via LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram.
Let’s walk the walk — together.
See you in Margaret River 🌊
Date
Cape to Cape for Cannabis 2026Location
Margarets Beach Resort-BASE CAMP, Cape to Cape Coastal Track, various others
1 Resort Place , Gnarabup Beach, Gnarabup Western Australia 6285
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