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.
14 nights from £3525pp
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Western Wonderland Itinerary
Day 1 Welcome to Perth
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.
Day 2 Perth – Wave Rock
Journey through the Golden Outback to Boddington, the site of Australia’s largest gold mine. Continue to Wave Rock, a magnificent rock formation formed over three million years ago.
Day 3 Wave Rock – Kalgoorlie
This morning, take an exclusive farm tour to learn about station life in the outback. Pass through the former gold boomtown of Coolgardie and continue to Kalgoorlie for spectacular views over the famous Super Pit open-cut gold mine, and an orientation tour of this historic town.
Day 4 Kalgoorlie – Esperance
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.
Day 5 Esperance – Albany
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.
Day 6 Albany Free Time
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.
Day 7 Albany – Margaret River
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.
Day 8 Margaret River
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.
Day 9 Margaret River – Fremantle
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.
Day 10 Fremantle Free Time
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.
Day 11 Fremantle – Geraldton
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.
Day 12 Geraldton – Monkey Mia
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.
Day 13 Monkey Mia – Kalbarri National Park
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.
Day 14 Kalbarri National Park – Perth
Return to Perth, where you’ll join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner.
Day 15 Farewell from Perth
Say farewell to your new-found friends when your holiday comes to an end this morning after breakfast.
Tour Highlights
Highlights
- Perth City Tour
- Kings Park & Botanical Gardens
- Boddington Gold Mine Tour – Largest producer of gold in Australia
- Wave Rock
- Exclusive farm tour at Wave Rock
- Kalgoorlie Super Pit – Viewing platform
- Lucky Bay
- Bluff Knoll lookout at Stirling Ranges
- National ANZAC Centre - Albany
- The Gap – Albany Torndirrup National Park
- Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk
- Cape Leeuwin and Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
- Margaret River Winery for lunch and tastings
- Margaret River Chocolate Factory
- Busselton Jetty
- Fremantle Markets
- Fremantle Prison
- Aboriginal Cultural Experience at Yanchep National Park
- Visit The Pinnacles
- HMAS Sydney Memorial – Geraldton
- Shell Beach
- Monkey Mia Dolphin experience
- Hamlin Pool
- Murchison River Gorge - Kalbarri National Park
Price Includes
What's Included
- Quality accommodation
- Travel by luxury coach
- Experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
- Airport transfers (see flight information below)
Dates and Prices
2021 Departures £ prices per person based on 2 people sharing
2022 Departures £ prices per person based on 2 people sharing
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