South Western Escape

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 Trip Length
11 Days
 Trip Starts
Perth
 Trip Finishes
Fremantle
11 Day South Western Escape Itinerary (AAT Kings)
Countries Explored: Australia
Trip Style
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Accommodation
3 - 4 Star
Max. Group Size
49
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
WPPP

Overview

Read 5 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on AAT Kings 11 Day South Western Escape. Tours from Perth don’t get any better than this. Discover Fremantle tours, Wave Rock tours, Rottnest Island tours and Margaret River tours. Food, wine, nature and city in Western Australia. A little bit of city life in Perth and Fremantle. A touch of countryside in the bucolic Margaret River Region. Outback drama in national parks and at national landmarks. And beaches. So many beaches. In short, all the ingredients you need to cook up a Western Australia tour from Perth you...read more won’t forget in a hurry.

Itinerary

Western Australia's capital and largest city, Perth is remarkably green. The snaking Swan River cuts through town, its banks lined with leafy promenades - not to mention glorious Kings Park, a floral wonderland home to more than 3,000 plant species in the Botanic Gardens. Enjoy a stroll with your Travel Director to ease into your WA adventure. (D) Stay: Holiday Inn West Perth

At the start of your tour from Perth, say hello to Wave Rock, a 110-metre, rainbow-hued granite swell formed more than three million years ago. It's in the ballpark of another imaginatively named rock formation: Hippo's Yawn. You can actually climb through the hippo's ‘neck' to grab a happy snap. Fun fact: the visitor centre here has the world's largest collection of toy soldiers.

Wave Rock local Sheenagh knows a thing or two about life on the land. She's passionate about her farm, and proudly shows off the outback while you explore the wide open spaces that characterise the WA countryside. You even get to feed her cattle and glimpse her collection of vintage cars - who knew folks in this part of the world were such avid collectors? (B/D) Stay: Wave Rock Motel, Hyden

Today is deep - quite literally. Your journey through classic WA outback lands you in Kalgoorlie - get your bearings on a town tour, pausing to take in vistas over the staggering ‘Super Pit' open-cut gold mine. Put life into perspective standing next to monstrous loaders and haul trucks at Hannans North Mine. It's a shimmering opportunity to experience gold rush history and discover the Golden Mile. (B/D) Stay: Rydges Kalgoorlie

Nature humbles at Cape Le Grand National Park, a staggering 31,000 hectares of sweeping heathlands, rugged coastal peaks and powdery beaches. It's so pretty that kangaroos come here for a little sunbaking on the sand - at Lucky Bay, you'll see Australia's national emblem dozing beside the water. And then there's Thistle Cove, replete with sun, sand, sea and sculpted rock formations that ‘whistle' with the sounds of the wind and waves. (B/D) Stay: Comfort Inn Bay of Isles

Bring your stamina for a day of unparalleled wilderness encounters. Well, until tomorrow, and the next day… Fitzgerald River National Park is one of the most ecologically-important pockets of WA, home to 20 per cent of the state's flora. Small wonder it's a designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Journey on through the Stirling Range National Park, blanketed with more than 1,500 species of wildflowers, some of which are found nowhere else on Earth. Get some perspective from the Bluff Knoll Lookout, one of WA's highest peaks. (B/D) Stay: The Dog Rock Motel (2 Nights)

Albany turns on pretty much every charm, whether you're ready for more nature, are a history buff, or feel like it's time for food and wine. You have a day at leisure to go in whichever direction you please. Perhaps opt for a tour that relives the town's heritage as the last port of call for ANZAC troopships departing Australia in WWI. Maybe explore Torndirrup National Park, where steep cliffs give way to dramatic rock formations and whales are a common sight during migration. Or get a taste for the region on a culinary excursion. (B)

Think big when you visit the Valley of the Giants, where the Tree Top Walk gives you a bird's-eye view of the soaring tingle trees that stand large all around; you're suspended 40 metres above the forest floor. More lofty attractions await at the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, the tallest of its kind in Australia, set at the tip of a peninsula where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet. Being amid nature makes you thirsty. It's a good thing Margaret River tours are on the horizon. (B/D) Stay: Stay Margaret River (2 Nights)

There aren't many places in the world where grape vines grow metres from the sand - the Margaret River region is one. Here, 200 vineyards sit beside talented makers, bakers and purveyors. All you need to know is that today is one of indulgences, beginning at Vasse Virgin to savour olive oil that's good enough to drink. But maybe try it on bread instead. Lunch is leisurely, at a vineyard with plenty of time to sip and savour local drops. If you still have room for dinner after your Margaret River tour, ask us for recommendations. (B/L)

You've seen the bucolic vine-laced countryside; now experience the region's coast as you journey north to Busselton. Yet another record-breaking attraction awaits (we've lost count): the longest wooden jetty in the Southern Hemisphere. Tip your cap to those who built this 1.8-kilometre structure out into Geographe Bay. The afternoon is all yours in Freo. Hot tip: The city's markets feature 150 stalls under one roof. (B/D) Stay: Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - by Rydges (2 Nights)

Fremantle sits at the mouth of the Swan River, its port the gateway to all manner of watery expeditions. One that will surely make you smile is the ferry ride to Rottnest Island, where Australia's happiest (and friendliest) critters await. Bring your swimsuit to cool off between cycling expeditions on your Rottnest Island tour. If you're ready for some downtime, follow the lead of locals to Little Creatures Brewery for an icy ale. Or explore the town on a Fremantle tour in the company of an in-the-know local. Today is yours to create, but we always have a few ideas in our little black book. (B)

Eleven days. Too many beaches to count. Wildlife galore. A few wine bottles and a few thousand memories… this trip is one for the record books. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Surf's up at Wave Rock, a 110-metre granite swell resembling a wave about to crash to shore. If you think that's impressive, just wait till you hear it's three million years old.
  • Quite possibly Australia's happiest critters, quokkas await on Rottnest Island. It's just a short ferry ride from Freo to this haven, should you wish to venture out.
  • You could spend days blissing out on Albany's beaches. When it's time to dust off the sand, ask us for tips on attractions and experiences.
  • From the powdery coves of Esperance to the vine-laced groves of the Margaret River region, we've got the colours of Australia covered.
  • Taking in the forest from the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk is not only spectacular, but it's contributing to the sustainability of the pocket of WA.

  • Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
  • Local Specialists (Guides)
  • Centrally located premium hotels

  • 11 Full Breakfasts
  • 1 Lunch
  • 6 Dinners
  • 1 Dinner with Wine

  • Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
  • Water bottle
  • Warm layers in cooler months
  • Camera
  • Comfortable walking shoes

  • Day 1: Flights to arrive by 12:00pm (noon) into Perth Airport
  • Day 11: Flights to depart any time from Perth Airport

  • Low level of fitness required

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Prices are for land/cruise and internal flights as specified only. Flights not specified are not included.

Trip Reviews (5) Most Recent 'South Western Escape' Reviews

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SW WA Explorer 0 , VIC, Australia, Sep 2022
Overall an excellent tour. Tour director and driver did a very good job. Accommodation and meals were generally excellent. Two exeptions, the Perth Hotel which was way past its use by date and Rydges at Fremantle which put on a fairly ordinary farewell dinner. AAT could have been more upfront about their Covid restrictions rather than leaving it to ...read more the TD to advise.
Wonderful trip of South Western Australia 3 , VIC, Australia, Jul 2018
What a wonderful time my friends and I had on the 10 day tour of the south west area of Western Australia! We loved the tour and all it had to offer, even though we travelled long hours on a lot of the days. The scenery was very varied, from the amazing Wave Rock, the beautiful red dirt of the outback, the magnificent white sandy beaches and rugged ...read more coastline, the tree-top walk high above the tall trees, our delicious meal at a Margaret River winery and many, many more wonderful things we saw and did. The hotels we stayed at were great, as were the included meals. We certainly didn't go hungry!

Our fairly new coach was very comfortable and our tour director, Gordon, was fantastic. He was so knowledgeable and was always so polite and patient and went out of his way to make sure we were OK. Our coach driver, Ralph, was also great and we felt very safe with his driving and maneuvering of the coach down narrow, congested streets. Gordon and Ralph were both very entertaining, which added to the enjoyment of our holiday. Even though we went in July, the weather was very kind to us, with temperatures between about 17-22 degrees during the day, but very cold at night, so you definitely need a warm coat and layers of clothing.

Madeline at Global Journeys was always so friendly, prompt and efficient with all of our queries or requests, whether it was via a phone call or email. Thank you Madeline for taking care of our booking. I would highly recommend travelling with AAT Kings and booking with Global Journeys.
Wonderful trip! 4 , New Zealand, Oct 2016
Wonderful trip. Very good mix of people and ages. Excellent tour leader and coach driver. 2 satisfied Kiwis who have recommended your tour to friends. Only disappointment was lack of a group photo which we have not received.
Nearly everything was excellent 2 , NZ, New Zealand, Oct 2015
We met Liz again who was our guide in the Kimberley in 2011! We would never have been able to cover so much ground without AAT. Nearly everything was excellent. I suppose time and distances precluded us from spending longer at some of the sites such as Cape le Grand NP. Having hearing problems, both my husband and I found the ding room layout at ...read more all hotels except the Fremantle Esplanade an ordeal as the noise of so many people talking and low ceilings made it impossible to have conversations - that is more our problem than AAT's but maybe smaller tables seating 4-6 people would work better. Thank you for organising it all so well.
Excellent tour with good accommodation at all places 3 , New Zealand, Sep 2014
I'm delighted to have the opportunity to let you know what I thought of my recent tour with AAT Kings. Could not fault it. An excellent tour with good accommodation at all places. A big thank you has to go to the Tour Hostess Sylvia and the driver, I cannot remember his name. They were both exceptional I thought. Nothing hassled her and she was a ...read more ball of knowledge on all subjects. Excelled at keeping everyone entertained and happy. The km's flew by with her patter which was never intrusive. Would recommend the tour company to anyone. Also very happy with your service Yvonne, and would certainly use Global Journeys again. I hope this is a glowing report as that is what I want it to be.
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