On arrival into Perth you will be met at the airport and taken on an orientation tour of the city, including a stop at Kings Park. You will have some time here to take in the stunning views from the war memorial looking back over the city skyline, or wander through the Botanical Gardens to view the wildflowers, including those which can only be found in Western Australia. From here you will transfer to your hotel where we will spend the following 3 nights. This evening you will enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel.

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Today is a full day at leisure to adjust to the time zone, relax and explore the city on your own.

Optional Discover Rottnest Island Tour – $210 per person
Make your own way to Barrack St Jetty to join your Rottnest Express ferry to Rottnest Island, the “Emerald Isle in a Sea of Sapphire”, located just 19 kilometres off the mainland coast. On arrival you will board your fully air-conditioned bus, one of the few transport vehicles permitted on the island, for your 90 minute tour visiting the island’s most spectacular locations, with insightful commentary from your tour guide shining a light on Rotto’s unique flora, fauna, history and culture. The bus tour makes one stop at Cape Vlamingh, also known as the West End, where you can hop off, take a short walk and soak up the views, you might even meet a quokka or two along the way. The tour then continues along the northern coastline passing the famous salt lakes, before returning to the main settlement. You will then have free time to explore the area on your own before boarding your ferry for the return journey to Perth.

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Perth

Today you will enjoy an indulgent cruise along the Swan River, before continuing by coach through the beautiful Swan Valley, tasting the best the region has to offer. Your day starts with a 2 hour morning cruise along the Swan River with Captain’s commentary. On board you will be taken through a guided wine tasting of three WA local wines.
Cruising along the river, you will enjoy a delicious shared platter lunch on board with wine. On completion of your cruise, you will disembark and continue your tour by coach. You will be shown the best of the Swan Valley including wine tastings at two premium wineries and a cheese board, chocolate tastings at a chocolate company and shared snacks and beer at a brewery. Following the tour, you will return to your hotel arriving late this evening.

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Today it’s an early start as your touring commences, travelling south on the road to Albany. First stop will be the picturesque Lake Dumbleyung, the largest body of inland water in the state, which was made famous in the 1960’s when Donald Campbell broke the water speed record travelling at a speed of 444.66kph. Travel along the scenic drive to Pussy Cat Hill where you will have spectacular views of this expanse of water. Continue to Yongergnow Malleefowl Centre, a community owned and operated centre for environmental awareness and education, with special focus on conservation of the mallee bush and the endangered Malleefowl. From here, you will travel to the Stirling Ranges where you will stop for lunch before continuing to Albany where you will spend the following 2 nights. Dinner this evening will be at the hotel.

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This morning’s tour will be a visit to the National ANZAC Centre, built to commemorate the ANZAC’s of the First World War. The symbolic location of the Centre, selected for its strong sense of place as it looks out across King George Sound, forms an important part of the exhibition. The building design provides uninterrupted views overlooking the location from where the convoys gathered and then left. Follow the personal story of an ANZAC character as you walk through the amazing display of history and art. Leaving the centre, you will travel to Torndirrup National Park to visit the amazing natural phenomenon of The Gap and Natural Bridge followed by lunch. You will then return to the town with the rest of the day free to explore the area on your own.

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After breakfast this morning you will continue west along the coast, stopping at the Valley of the Giants – an iconic treetop walk suspended 40 metres above the ancient tingle forest. Below the 600m-long walkway, the walk is supported by a system of interconnected steel cables, trusses and pylons, allowing breathtaking views from above. Following time to explore this area, you will transfer to your accommodation for dinner and your overnight stay.

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Continuing west today you will stop at the Gloucester Tree, a giant karri tree which was used as a fire lookout spot in the 1940’s and 50’s. From here, continue on to Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, situated at the most south-westerly point of Australia. The tallest lighthouse on the mainland, it is located on the spectacular peninsula where the Southern and Indian Oceans meet. You will continue on to Margaret River where we will spend the following 3 nights.

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Today you will visit some of the natural sights in the area, with first stop at Jewel Cave. This is the largest show cave in Western Australia, renowned for its breathtaking size and stunning crystal formations. On your guided tour, you will explore three vast chambers adorned with towering stalagmites, delicate straws, intricate shawls, and glittering stalactites of crystal formations that have taken thousands of years to develop. You will hear about the formation of cave systems, and historical anecdotes and ancient tales of the Tasmanian Tigers that once fell into the cave.
Following the tour, you will continue on to Boranup Karri Forest, part of the Leeuwin-Naturalist National Park and also well known for its wildflowers that colour the forest floor during spring. The forest is unique for its proximity to the coast, with karri trees reaching 60 metres or more in height. A short walk takes you to Boranup Lookout, which gives sweeping views of the forest and coast. You will stop here for a picnic lunch before returning to your hotel with the afternoon at leisure.

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The first significant vineyard planting in this area was in 1967, and today you will take a tour and discover why Margaret River is regarded as one of Australia’s greatest wine producing regions. Your tour will include wine tastings, food samplings and a sumptuous lunch at a local winery before returning to your hotel.

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Margaret River – Perth

Heading back into Perth today for your final stay, you will stop en route at Busselton Jetty, the longest timber jetty in the southern hemisphere, stretching 1.8kms into the idyllic Geographe Bay. Originally used for commercial shipping loading and unloading their goods for the area, the last commercial vessel used the jetty in 1971. Following some time here, you will continue back to Perth and checking into your hotel for your overnight stay. This evening you will enjoy a farewell dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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Fly from Perth – Sydney

After breakfast this morning you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.

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