Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Perth
Pass By: Perth, Perth, Greater Perth, Western Australia
Feel the great expansive openness of the West Coast with its big blue skies and its ever developing but still youthful capital city of Perth. You will be personally met at the airport by our representative and transferred from the airport to your hotel. You can relax and use the rest of the day to explore your hotel and its facilities, perhaps take a stroll around the neighbourhood and central Perth.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Perth, 3.5-Star Hotel
Day 2: Pinnacles Desert - New Norcia
Pass By: The Pinnacles, Pinnacles Drive Nambung National Park, Cervantes, Western Australia 6511 Australia
Travelling through the Swan Valley, we arrive at New Norcia, home to Australia’s only Benedictine Abbey. A little piece of Spain comes alive in this town, full of history, art and architecture.
Hear the local history before viewing the chapel and museum artefacts gifted to the monastery by Popes and Royalty of Spain.
Next we move on to the Abbey Church; home to one of only two large Moser organs, originally crafted in Germany. This is followed by a visit to St Gertrude’s College, a grand gothic style building which was originally built as a girls boarding school and opened in 1908. We then visit a produce shop selling olive oil, fruit, wine, New Norcia nut cake and breads, before enjoying a delicious lunch.
We continue on for an easy paced walk through the mystical Pinnacles Desert and see the Pinnacles from the lookout over the park. If time permits make a visit to the Pinnacles Desert Discovery Centre.
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Perth, 3.5-Star Hotel
Day 3: Swan River Cruise
Pass By: Rottnest Island, Rottnest Island, Fremantle, Greater Perth, Western Australia
Cruise along the Swan River to Fremantle before heading to Rottnest Island - Located 19 Kilometres from Fremantle, the island is an ‘A class’ nature reserve and home to spectacular white sandy beaches, secluded bays, unique wildlife, Shipwrecks, and a fascinating and colourful history. Enjoy a comprehensive coach tour and a full circumnavigation of the island with full commentary.
Stop at some of Rottnest’s most spectacular locations - Including the Wadjemup Lighthouse and the majestic look-out point at the rugged West End. Enjoy Lunch at Karma Rottnest.
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Perth, 3.5-Star Hotel
Day 4: Margaret River - Wineries & Special Lunch
Pass By: Margaret River, Margaret River, Margaret River Region, Western Australia
Margaret River combines one of the world's premier wine and food regions with one of the world's best surfing locations. It's Western Australia's popular and high profile holiday playground. Many visual treats are on offer here including the dramatic coastline, calm sandy bays, massive caves, seasonal wildflowers and Busselton Jetty, the Southern Hemisphere's longest jetty. The beautiful Margaret River Wine Region is a taste of paradise for food and wine lovers. Sample world-class wines such as sensational shiraz, exquisite chardonnay and scintillating sauvignon blanc which are produced here in its many picturesque boutique wineries. Culinary gems include irresistible hand-made chocolates and mouth-watering cheeses. Each year Margaret River hosts the world surfing championships.
Today we travel south from Perth deep into the South West of Australia. You will experience the Busselton and Margaret River areas, have a guided tour of Mammoth Cave, see massive Karri trees, explore Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, enjoy a Special Brewery Lunch with craft beer tastings and visit a respected winery for some wine tastings and to learn about local winemaking.
Tour through the southern suburbs of Perth, through the Peel Region and onto Busselton. Stop to see the longest wooden jetty in the Southern Hemisphere (doubles as an artificial reef, stretching 1.8km across the peaceful waters of Geographe Bay). Tour through the Margaret River Wine Region and onto a premium local microbrewery for your indulgent Special Lunch in magnificent surrounds. Enjoy the flavoursome Special Lunch created from fresh local produce accompanied with beer tastings from this craft brewery. Take a guided tour through the gothic like Mammoth Cave with vast chambers full of amazing formations (revealing fascinating facts about the flora and fauna of this region). Be awestruck at the size of the massive Karri trees at stunning Boranup Forest (over 100 years old, stretching for kilometres, pale barked Karri trees up to 60 metres tall). Visit Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse (meeting point of the mighty Southern Ocean and the massive Indian Ocean, most south westerly tip of Australia, 39 metres high). Visit one of the many respected wineries to taste some of the very best wines and to gain an insight into the local winemaking industry. Stop at the quaint and bohemian Margaret River Township (unique specialty shops featuring craftwork created by locals, chic cafes). Head back to Perth with a deep appreciation of this world-class wine region and understand why it's such a popular destination.
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Perth, 3.5-Star Hotel
Day 5: Explore Perth - Fremantle
Pass By: Fremantle, Fremantle, Greater Perth, Western Australia
Half Day Morning Perth and Fremantle City Explorer
With Swan River Cruise and Bell Tower Tour with Lunch
Explore the main central of Perth and Fremantle, the city and the alfresco lifestyle that Perth people enjoy. Kings Park Botanical Gardens, Perth City, Cottesloe Beach and Fremantle, with your Swan River Cruise.
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Perth, 3.5-Star Hotel
Day 6: Say Goodbye to Perth
Pass By: Perth, Perth, Greater Perth, Western Australia
Time to say goodbye to beautiful Perth, your fellow travellers and friendly hotel hosts. You will be personally met at your hotel by our representative and transferred from your hotel to the airport for your flight home.
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No accommodation included on this day.