Western Australia’s Wildflowers, Private Gardens & Natural Phenomena (Reverse)
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Itinerary
Meet your Botanical Guide and fellow travellers at your Perth hotel. This afternoon, explore Kings Park, which features 400 hectares of delightful gardens, parklands, native bushland and a spectacular display of more than 1,700 native species of wildflowers during spring. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner at your hotel.
Today, enjoy a scenic drive to the celebrated town of Albany. On the way, visit the Williams Woolshed, a collection of retail stores and a cafe. Afterwards, visit a family garden in Kojonup and enjoy lunch. Later this afternoon we travel alongside the stunning farmlands while viewing the most scenic and iconic Stirling Range National Park. Arrive in Albany, Western Australia's oldest European settlement, which is rich in colonial, naval and whaling history. Dinner will be at your hotel tonight.
This morning we explore Albany, first with a stop at the Gap in the Torndirrup National Park, and enjoy the western views of the Southern Ocean. Afterwards, we visit the Regional Wildflower Garden, and wander its pathways, home to more than 100,000 indigenous plants. Enjoy free time in Albany for lunch. Later, visit a private garden and meet the owners. Dinner will be at your hotel tonight.
Travel to Walpole, from where you will embark on a fascinating cruise of the Walpole and Nornalup Inlets. These waterways offer rare glimpses of the forests and wildlife along Western Australia's wild south coast. Afterwards, travel to Tingledale, where you can walk among the tree canopy as you explore the Valley of the Giants Tree Top walk. Enjoy a birds-eye view over giant tingle trees, some dating back 400 years. Later, travel to Margaret River, where we will stay for two nights.
This morning we visit a lovely private garden in the Margaret River region and meet the owner. Afterwards, spend free time in Margaret River to explore the quaint shops and cafes. We then set out for Mammoth Cave, home to ancient fossil remains of long-extinct Australian megafauna.
We head to a private coastal garden this morning, before travelling north to the small town of Dwellingup. Here we explore Orondo Farm Garden. Orondo Farm is made up of Orondo Gardens, Orondo Orchard and Orondo Vineyards. Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens and have lunch before travelling to Fremantle.
This morning you will visit a beautiful private garden not far from Fremantle, where you will enjoy a guided garden tour and morning tea. This evening is free for you to enjoy at your leisure.
This morning, after breakfast, we travel to Bindoon to visit a native wildflower farm. Afterwards, on our way to Geraldton, we stop for some more wildflower viewing. Dinner will be at your hotel tonight.
After enjoying breakfast with a view of the Geraldton Harbour, we journey out to Mullewa. Explore the local area and discover the amazing diversity of wildflowers in season. Dinner will be at a local restaurant tonight.
Departing Geraldton this morning, after breakfast, you will enjoy the trip south along the coast, stopping in Cervantes for lunch, before arriving at Nambung National Park. Marvel at ancient limestone pillars in the Pinnacles Desert. Arrive in Perth, where our tour concludes at the Pan Pacific Perth Hotel.
Trip Inclusions
- The Pinnacles: See the remarkable limestone structures, set among the sands within Nambung National Park.
- Wildflowers in Bloom: Absorb the spectacle of everlastings in bloom, as they blanket the landscapes of Mullewa.
- Historic Albany: Western Australia's first European settlement proudly displays many heritage-listed buildings.
- Valley of the Giants: Walk among a vast tree canopy, enjoying a bird's-eye view over giant tingle trees.
- Search for Rare Orchids: Traverse the south-western regions of Western Australia, searching for rare plant species, including some of the hundreds of endemic orchid species found here.
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Fitness rating: Medium
- There is no porterage available at some of the hotels. You will need to be able to carry your own bags. There are some long driving days also.
- Group size: 15 to 30 guests
- Our experience of gardens, their flora, and other aspects of nature, is subject to weather conditions and seasonality, which may vary
- The facilities we have chosen in remote areas are the best available, however, accommodation, service and dining options are limited
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