Overview
4WD Adventure
3.5 - 4 Star
Affordable
18-99 Years
26
Fully Guided
SWE
Itinerary
Meet your Tour Directors before setting off on an informative tour of the city. The tour includes a visit to Kings Park, a tranquil oasis in Perth that offers panoramic views over the CBD and a stunning display of the region's wildflowers.
Departing Perth, we travel east through John Forrest National Park, stopping in the historic town of York to explore the York Motor Museum. We then continue to Hyden, home to the stunning Wave Rock - a 15-metre-high granite formation with vibrant colours and nearby ancient Aboriginal rock art.
Continuing our travels, we journey towards the far-east mining district of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Arriving by the afternoon, we enjoy a town tour which includes a visit to the incredible Super Pit mine, one of Australia's largest open pit gold mines.
Changing course towards the south, we venture through Kambalda and Norseman to the seaside town of Esperance. Along the way, there are often spectacular wildflower displays that we will stop to admire. Upon our arrival at the coast, we take the scenic Great Ocean Drive, which includes Rotary Lookout and showcases Esperance's spectacular coastline of tranquil bays, soaring cliffs and beautiful beaches.
WA's southern coastline makes for an epic drive as we head west travelling through Ravensthorpe and Jerramungup. A visit to Bluff Knoll Lookout in the majestic Stirling Range National Park with a guided tour caps off our day before arriving in the whaling town of Albany.
A short drive offers breathtaking views of the Natural Bridge and The Gap, dramatic coastal formations in Torndirrup National Park. Nearby, the Discovery Bay Tourism Experience features a captivating whaling museum that highlights the region's maritime history. We continue with a spectacular marine cruise through Albany's harbour aboard a catamaran, followed by a self-guided audio tour at the National Anzac Centre.
Today we visit the Ancient Empire - a grove of veteran Karri and Tingle trees located within the Walpole-Nornalup National Park. To get a closer look, we'll join the world class Valley of The Giants tree top walk, which soars gently upwards amidst the Tingle foliage.
This afternoon we continue through the various state forests of the southwest before arriving into Margaret River, Western Australia's premium wine growing region.
This morning we enjoy some local touring before heading to Cape Leeuwin where we join a guided tour of the old historic lighthouse. We make our way back to Margaret River for lunch and wine tasting, followed by some leisure time in the afternoon.
We farewell Margaret River and begin our journey back to Perth. On the way, we stop at Busselton on the shores of Geographe Bay, with time to wander along Western Australia's longest jetty, stretching 1.7 kilometres. Continuing along the scenic route through the Tuart forests, we head for Perth as our tour comes to an end. Arriving into Perth, we transfer you to your city accommodation or to the airport for your return flight home.
Trip Inclusions
Moments of Magic
- Wave Rock - Hanging over the landscape like a wave about to break, Wave Rock is a fascinating and unique granite formation that draws thousands of visitors each year to the Hyden area.
- Walking on Air - Located in the heart of the Valley of the Giants, the Tree Top Walk soars 40 metres high amidst a canopy of Karri & Tingle trees. Along the air walk, marvel at a world of birds and flowers that most people never see.
- A Super Pit - Kalgoorlie's Super Pit houses one of the richest gold deposits in the world. Get up close to the ‘Pit', driving along internal haul roads and observe the operation in action.
- Margaret River Wine Region - Margaret River is a coastal Western Australian haven where ocean breezes and forested valleys shape vibrant Chardonnay, refined Cabernet, and bright white blends.
- Western Widflowers - Across the south west, resilient in-season blooms bring life and colour to forest floors, sweeping coastlines and rolling vineyards.
- Albany & Esperence - Two of the region's brightest coastal gems, Albany and Esperance blend dramatic headlands with dazzling white sands and impossibly blue water.
Tour Highlights
- Stroll through the tree tops at the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk
- Visit AWC's Karrakamia Wildlife Sanctuary in the Jarrah Forest Bioregion
- Be awed by the prehistoric geological wonder of Wave Rock
- Explore the mining town of Kalgoorlie including a tour of the Super Pit
- Visit the 'Ancient Empire', a grove of massive Karri and Tingle trees
- Experience the old whaling station in Albany and take a discovery cruise
- Discover Margaret River and enjoy lunch and tastings at a renowned winery
- Overnight in Fremantle and visit the WA Maritime Museum, home to the famous 'Australia II' racing yacht
- Cruise the Swan River from Fremantle to Perth with Captain Cook Cruises
- Small Group Size - 26
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) included. Complimentary beverages from a selected list included at lunch and dinner (when dining at licensed venues only)
- All attraction, cruise and national park fees
- Travel aboard a 5-star all terrain Mercedes Benz Coach
- 8 nights of hotel and resort accommodation
- Services of a professional 2 person crew: Tour Driver and Tour Director
- Outback Spirit Explorer Pack (for first-time travellers only
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change. We may need to alter or amend itineraries, excursions, accommodation, or sightseeing arrangements from those published, with little or no notice. This may be due to road conditions, weather, cultural considerations, safety factors and other operational considerations or government regulations. Final itineraries are sent to passengers approximately 2-3 weeks before travel.
- Prices are for land tour only, flights not included unless specified
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Prices & Dates
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