Best of the South West Tour
- Duration: 8 Days (approx.)
- Location: Perth
- Product code: PYJDU6
Tour Highlights
- Margaret River wine region with wine tastings
- Cape Leeuwin - Australia's southwesternmost point
- Tree Top Walk and Valley of the Giants
- Albany, the city on the southern coast
- Esperance with its stunning beaches
- Golden Mile Kalgoorlie with Super Pit Tour
- Wave Rock
Itinerary
Day 1: Perth - Margaret River (L)
A relaxed drive southward passing through Mandurah and Bunbury. In Busselton, visit the longest wooden jetty in the Southern Hemisphere. Explore Margaret River, a famous wine region with a Mediterranean climate, renowned surf beaches, and relaxing atmosphere. Enjoy a wine tasting followed by lunch. Visit Canal Rocks before heading to your hotel in Margaret River.
Accommodation: Stay, Margaret River
Day 2: Margaret River - Pemberton (F)
After breakfast, explore Margaret River, including another wine tasting. Drive through forests via Cave Road to Cape Leeuwin, where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet. Visit Hamelin Bay and head into the Karri forests of Pemberton/Walpole.
Accommodation: Pemberton Hotel, Pemberton
Day 3: Pemberton - Albany (F)
Brave climbers can scale the Gloucester Tree, one of the world's tallest fire lookout trees. Walk through ancient forests on the Tree Top Walk. Visit William Bay National Park, Green Pool, and Elephant Rocks before reaching Albany.
Accommodation: Quality Suites Banksia Gardens, Albany
Day 4: Albany - Esperance (F)
Tour Albany and admire views from Mount Clarence. Visit the Natural Bridge and The Gap at Torndirrup National Park. Journey through Stirling Range with opportunities for a Bluff Knoll hike before reaching Esperance.
Accommodation: Hospitality Motel, Esperance
Day 5: Esperance - Kalgoorlie (F)
Explore Esperance's Great Ocean Drive, including Twilight Beach and Pink Lake. Continue to Cape Le Grand National Park with its pristine beaches. Drive to Kalgoorlie's Golden Mile.
Accommodation: Hospitality Motel, Kalgoorlie
Day 6: Kalgoorlie (F)
Visit Kalgoorlie Museum and Two-up Shed. Explore Lake Ballard with Antony Gormley’s sculptures. Afternoon free in Kalgoorlie.
Accommodation: Hospitality Motel, Kalgoorlie
Day 7: Kalgoorlie - Hyden (F)
Tour the Super Pit, Australia's largest open-pit gold mine. Drive to Coolgardie and along Emu Fence Road to Hyden.
Accommodation: Wave Rock Motel, Hyden
Day 8: Hyden - Perth (F)
Visit Wave Rock and explore the history of this natural wonder. Pass through York and visit Mundaring Weir before returning to Perth.
Inclusions
- Transport in air-conditioned vehicles with a maximum of 12 people
- 7 nights accommodation in hotels/motels
- English-speaking tour guide
- Entry to national parks, Busselton Jetty, wine tastings, Cape Leeuwin, Tree Top Walk, Kalgoorlie Museum, Super Pit Tour, and Wave Rock
- Meals: 7 breakfasts (F), 1 lunch (L)
- Complimentary drinking water
- Information pack and comprehensive on-board library
- 24-hour English, German, French-speaking phone support
Note
Minimum number of groups
This tour takes place with a minimum of 3 people. If this number of guests has not been reached yet, your booking will be set to PENDING. When the minimum number is reached your booking will be CONFIRMED.