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49
Trip Style
Best Buys
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Overview
Read 11 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on AAT Kings 15 Day Western Wonderland. Explore vibrant cosmopolitan Perth before travelling inland to iconic Kalgoorlie, then watch in awe as the landscape transitions on your approach to the southern coast, where you'll discover white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and ancient forests. Seaside Fremantle and Margaret River's renowned food and wine culture await you before you head north to meet the wild dolphins at Monkey Mia.
Read 11 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on AAT Kings 15 Day Western Wonderland. Explore vibrant cosmopolitan Perth before travelling inland to iconic Kalgoorlie, then watch in awe as the landscape transitions on your approach to the southern coast, where you'll discover white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and ancient forests. Seaside Fremantle and Margaret River's renowned food and wine culture await you before you head north to meet the wild dolphins at Monkey Mia.
Itinerary
Set off on a tour of the friendly Western Australian capital with your Travel Director. Visit Kings Park and explore its delightful Botanic Gardens on the broad expanse of the Swan River. This evening, enjoy the company of your travel companions at a Welcome Reception and dinner. (D) Stay: Travelodge Perth
Today journey through the vast wheat fields of the Golden Outback. Continue to the small town of Hyden before visiting the spectacular Wave Rock. This magnificent rock formation resembling a gigantic wave, was formed over three million years ago. Explore the formation then take a short walk to discover Hippo’s Yawn, another fascinating rock formation that does look like a giant hippo yawning.
Afterwards you may like to wander through the Visitor Centre's eclectic collection of lace and the largest collection of toy soldiers in the world. Then you’ll take an exclusive farm tour to hear about life in the Outback with a Wave Rock local. Exploring the farm with the owner, you’ll have to opportunity to take part in a cattle feed then explore a private collection of vintage cars before travelling back to your hotel. End your day with a hearty dinner at your hotel. (B/D) Stay: Wave Rock Motel, Hyden
This morning travel through some classic Western Australian outback landscapes on your way to Kalgoorlie. Discover the character and stories of this historic town on an orientation tour before visiting the lookout with fascinating views into the Super Pit open cut mine. Exploring Hannans North Mine provides a lifetime opportunity to discover the famous and historical Golden Mile in Kalgoorlie as well as experiencing a vibrant mix of gold rush history and modern-day mining. Get up close to the huge haul trucks and stand inside the shovel of one of their monstrous loaders. (B/D) Stay: Rydges Kalgoorlie
Today, visit Cape Le Grand National Park and discover wild coastal scenery, rugged granite peaks, sweeping heathlands and white sand beaches. At stunning Lucky Bay, you may see some of the local kangaroos that like to laze on the pristine beach. (B/D) Stay: Comfort Inn Bay of Isles
Travel on through Ravensthorpe and the unique Fitzgerald Biosphere. Later, at Bluff Knoll Lookout, you'll witness the rugged beauty of the Stirling Ranges National Park. Continue to Albany, a town imbued with Anzac history, and settle in to your hotel for the night. (B/D) Stay: The Dog Rock Motel (2 nights)
Today is yours to explore seaside Albany. You may consider a visit to the acclaimed National Anzac Centre overlooking the harbour, from which over 41,000 men and woman departed Australia for the Great War. (B)
Explore the canopy of the majestic Tingle forest on the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk. Then travel on to Cape Leeuwin, where the Indian and Great Southern Oceans meet, before leaving for Margaret River, one of Australia's premier winegrowing regions. Beaches and surf breaks line the nearby coast, whose waters host migratory whales between June and November. (B/D) Stay: Stay Margaret River (2 nights)
Margaret River is known for its fabulous wines and boutique producers. Today, you'll visit a winery for tastings and a lunch prepared from fresh local produce. (B/L)
You may like to take a stroll along the 2-kilometre jetty in Busselton, a popular holiday town on the shores of Geographe Bay. On arrival in Fremantle, the afternoon is yours to explore this wonderful city. You could visit the colourful Fremantle Markets to purchase local arts and crafts and taste local produce. We recommend taking a wander along the Fremantle foreshore to observe the impressive fishing fleet. Enjoy dinner this evening at your hotel. (B/D) Stay: Esplanade Hotel (2 nights)
Today is yours to do as you choose. You might like to take an optional experience boat trip to Rottnest Island, a gazetted A-class nature reserve, or closer to home, a ride on the popular Fremantle Tram. (B)
Travel north along the coast, stopping in Yanchep National Park for an Aboriginal Cultural Experience with Derek Nannup a member of the local Nyoongar community. Continue along the coast past the seaside hamlet of Lancelin pausing to see the marvellous Pinnacles, a series of intriguing limestone formations. Explore the seaside township of Geraldton and visit the evocative HMAS Sydney Memorial. (B) Stay: Mantra Geraldton
Travel through Denham and World Heritage Shark Bay before reaching Monkey Mia. On your afternoon at leisure perhaps take an optional experience scenic flight or a wildlife cruise. Later, watch a glorious sunset over the Indian Ocean. (B/D) Stay: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort
Watch the famous Monkey Mia dolphins swim into shore to be fed. Later, visit Shell Beach, formed by billions of cockle shells up to ten metres deep. Continue to Hamelin Pool to discover a unique colony of Stromatolites. In Kalbarri National Park witness the spectacular scenery of the Murchison River Gorge. During wildflower season the National Park flourishes with blooms. (B/D) Stay: Kalbarri Edge Resort
Return to Perth, where you'll join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner. (B/D) Stay: Travelodge Perth
Say farewell to your new-found friends when your holiday comes to an end this morning after breakfast. (B)
Set off on a tour of the friendly Western Australian capital with your Travel Director. Visit Kings Park and explore its delightful Botanic Gardens on the broad expanse of the Swan River. This evening, enjoy the company of your travel companions at a Welcome Reception and dinner. (D) Stay: Travelodge Perth
Today journey through the vast wheat fields of the Golden Outback. Continue to the small town of Hyden before visiting the spectacular Wave Rock. This magnificent rock formation resembling a gigantic wave, was formed over three million years ago. Explore the formation then take a short walk to discover Hippo’s Yawn, another fascinating rock formation that does look like a giant hippo yawning.
Afterwards you may like to wander through the Visitor Centre's eclectic collection of lace and the largest collection of toy soldiers in the world. Then you’ll take an exclusive farm tour to hear about life in the Outback with a Wave Rock local. Exploring the farm with the owner, you’ll have to opportunity to take part in a cattle feed then explore a private collection of vintage cars before travelling back to your hotel. End your day with a hearty dinner at your hotel. (B/D) Stay: Wave Rock Motel, Hyden
This morning travel through some classic Western Australian outback landscapes on your way to Kalgoorlie. Discover the character and stories of this historic town on an orientation tour before visiting the lookout with fascinating views into the Super Pit open cut mine. Exploring Hannans North Mine provides a lifetime opportunity to discover the famous and historical Golden Mile in Kalgoorlie as well as experiencing a vibrant mix of gold rush history and modern-day mining. Get up close to the huge haul trucks and stand inside the shovel of one of their monstrous loaders. (B/D) Stay: Rydges Kalgoorlie
Today, visit Cape Le Grand National Park and discover wild coastal scenery, rugged granite peaks, sweeping heathlands and white sand beaches. At stunning Lucky Bay, you may see some of the local kangaroos that like to laze on the pristine beach. (B/D) Stay: Comfort Inn Bay of Isles
Travel on through Ravensthorpe and the unique Fitzgerald Biosphere. Later, at Bluff Knoll Lookout, you'll witness the rugged beauty of the Stirling Ranges National Park. Continue to Albany, a town imbued with Anzac history, and settle in to your hotel for the night. (B/D) Stay: The Dog Rock Motel (2 nights)
Today is yours to explore seaside Albany. You may consider a visit to the acclaimed National Anzac Centre overlooking the harbour, from which over 41,000 men and woman departed Australia for the Great War. (B)
Explore the canopy of the majestic Tingle forest on the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk. Then travel on to Cape Leeuwin, where the Indian and Great Southern Oceans meet, before leaving for Margaret River, one of Australia's premier winegrowing regions. Beaches and surf breaks line the nearby coast, whose waters host migratory whales between June and November. (B/D) Stay: Stay Margaret River (2 nights)
Margaret River is known for its fabulous wines and boutique producers. Today, you'll visit a winery for tastings and a lunch prepared from fresh local produce. (B/L)
You may like to take a stroll along the 2-kilometre jetty in Busselton, a popular holiday town on the shores of Geographe Bay. On arrival in Fremantle, the afternoon is yours to explore this wonderful city. You could visit the colourful Fremantle Markets to purchase local arts and crafts and taste local produce. We recommend taking a wander along the Fremantle foreshore to observe the impressive fishing fleet. Enjoy dinner this evening at your hotel. (B/D) Stay: Esplanade Hotel (2 nights)
Today is yours to do as you choose. You might like to take an optional experience boat trip to Rottnest Island, a gazetted A-class nature reserve, or closer to home, a ride on the popular Fremantle Tram. (B)
Travel north along the coast, stopping in Yanchep National Park for an Aboriginal Cultural Experience with Derek Nannup a member of the local Nyoongar community. Continue along the coast past the seaside hamlet of Lancelin pausing to see the marvellous Pinnacles, a series of intriguing limestone formations. Explore the seaside township of Geraldton and visit the evocative HMAS Sydney Memorial. (B) Stay: Mantra Geraldton
Travel through Denham and World Heritage Shark Bay before reaching Monkey Mia. On your afternoon at leisure perhaps take an optional experience scenic flight or a wildlife cruise. Later, watch a glorious sunset over the Indian Ocean. (B/D) Stay: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort
Watch the famous Monkey Mia dolphins swim into shore to be fed. Later, visit Shell Beach, formed by billions of cockle shells up to ten metres deep. Continue to Hamelin Pool to discover a unique colony of Stromatolites. In Kalbarri National Park witness the spectacular scenery of the Murchison River Gorge. During wildflower season the National Park flourishes with blooms. (B/D) Stay: Kalbarri Edge Resort
Return to Perth, where you'll join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner. (B/D) Stay: Travelodge Perth
Say farewell to your new-found friends when your holiday comes to an end this morning after breakfast. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- During your stay in Albany there is time to explore and choose from our hand-crafted optional experiences.
- Take a selfie with a kangaroo in Esperance, walk historical Busselton Jetty and marvel at Wave Rock and the Pinnacles.
- Visit the Fremantle Markets or stroll along the foreshore to view the fishing fleet.
- Learn about Indigenous culture at Yanchep National Park and discover how your visits help local custodians sustain their culture.
- 'Best Buys' Inclusions & Accommodation
- Quality accommodation
- Travel by luxury coach
- Experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
- 14 Full buffet breakfasts
- 1 Lunch
- 9 Dinners
- 1 Farewell Dinner
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- Water bottle
- Warm layers in cooler months
- Swimwear & towel (if swimming)
- Day 1 – Flights to arrive prior to 12 noon into Perth Airport
- Day 15 – Flights to depart anytime 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.
- Transfers not included
- During your stay in Albany there is time to explore and choose from our hand-crafted optional experiences.
- Take a selfie with a kangaroo in Esperance, walk historical Busselton Jetty and marvel at Wave Rock and the Pinnacles.
- Visit the Fremantle Markets or stroll along the foreshore to view the fishing fleet.
- Learn about Indigenous culture at Yanchep National Park and discover how your visits help local custodians sustain their culture.
- 'Best Buys' Inclusions & Accommodation
- Quality accommodation
- Travel by luxury coach
- Experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
- 14 Full buffet breakfasts
- 1 Lunch
- 9 Dinners
- 1 Farewell Dinner
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- Water bottle
- Warm layers in cooler months
- Swimwear & towel (if swimming)
- Day 1 – Flights to arrive prior to 12 noon into Perth Airport
- Day 15 – Flights to depart anytime 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.
- Transfers not included
Trip Reviews (11) View All Most Recent 'Western Wonderland' Reviews
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Wonderful Wildflowers! 2 Peter, NSW, Australia, Sep 2019
Even though there was a lot of driving, there was at least a lot of wildflowers to look at along the way! The accommodation and food were generally good, though the Travelodge in Perth had the the worst meal of all places we stayed. I would recommend the trip only in the wild flower season.
WA Highlights at Wildflower Time 2 Viv , QLD, Australia, Sep 2017
Great taste of southeast WA! Many kilometres covered by an excellent driver. The guide was very informative and entertaining - aiming for all to enjoy their holiday. Wonderful variety from Monkey Mia to the Giant Trees and across to Esperance and Kalgoorlie. A highlight was Wave Rock and the lady who fostered local tourism there in an environmental ...read more way - a most interesting character.
Western Wonderland 6 Sylvia Biggs, United Kingdom, Oct 2016
We enjoyed the trip, but did find it very tiring, even though we are fairly fit people our ages 72 & 77, we feel we will not do a long coach trip again. If we do decide to do New Zealand, it will be a cruise. As Australia is such a vast country, there is obviously a long distance between each destination, and the scenery basically just bush, wheat fields ...read more for as far as the eye can see, and again, obviously, the stops can only be at road houses/filling stations. These all provided adequate refreshments.
I have to say, the hotels were not as "flash" as the ones on the APT tour we did previously, but they were OK except for the switch at Margaret River, which was a bit below par. We personally would not recommend the Monkey Mia add on, two long days to get there, and although we did see the Dolphins it was not what we expected, the boat trips, well, perhaps its the weather, but we saw NO wildlife except for a brief glimpse of the Dugong, and the sunset not that special. Then two long days with not a lot to see back to Perth. Hope that's a help.
I have to say, the hotels were not as "flash" as the ones on the APT tour we did previously, but they were OK except for the switch at Margaret River, which was a bit below par. We personally would not recommend the Monkey Mia add on, two long days to get there, and although we did see the Dolphins it was not what we expected, the boat trips, well, perhaps its the weather, but we saw NO wildlife except for a brief glimpse of the Dugong, and the sunset not that special. Then two long days with not a lot to see back to Perth. Hope that's a help.
Worry free western wonderland 3 Libby, NSW, Australia, Oct 2016
Western Wonderland was the name of the tour run by AAT Kings and that is what is was. We were well looked after by our great tour director and also had a very good driver who took pride in keeping his coach very clean. The area this tour covered was the south of WA and up to Monkey Mia and we were lucky enough to have pretty good weather and also to ...read more see wildflowers. I do advise to be prepared with jackets for how windy it can get throughout that region. Do be prepared for long days of travelling due to the distances between towns but there are plenty of stops to see sights. Thanks to Global Journeys for the ease of doing my bookings.
A few highlights 0 Ian Anderson, ACT, Australia, Aug 2015
Lucky Bay (near Esperance), Jewel Cave (near Margaret River) and Monkey Mia in my opinion were three of the highlights of the tour.
Saw an amazing amount of beautiful WA 1 Stephen & Carol Logue, Australia, Sep 2014
Thank-you Georgie for the seamless booking of our tour to Western Australia, the prompt responses to our emails, all the holiday tips, airport transfers, and pre-tour accommodation, your helpfulness was appreciated! Our tour was very comprehensive of the region, WA is very spectacular. Our Tour Director Sylvia was very accommodating and knowledgeable, ...read more and our bus driver Tom was great. Tom drove our bus very smoothly and at a pace that we could enjoy the scenery, he also made sure our bus was clean inside and out every night. Sylvia lived in the region and was able to bring local perspective and personal stories that added character to what we were seeing. We saw an amazing amount of beautiful WA plus the gorgeous wildflowers, and we especially enjoyed the photo stops along the way, we had nice food and interesting travel companions. Can't wait for the next time we travel, and will certainly book through Global Journeys!
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