PERTH AND SOUTH WEST AUSTRALIA

Perth, Western Australia’s beautiful capital offers a cosmopolitan yet casual city lifestyle.  The majestic Swan River meanders through the heart of the city to meet the ocean on one of the world’s most stunning coastlines. The sunset coast is famous for its spectacular Indian Ocean sunsets and pristine white sands of beaches such as Cottesloe, Scarborough and Sorrento along with some amazing marinas. The Mediterranean climate has allowed the residents of Perth to develop an outdoor culture and truly appreciate the physical beauty of their city. Much of our time here will be spent on or near the water.

Fremantle offers a contrast to the vibrant modern city with its proud maritime history and many heritage buildings – over 150 are classified by the National Trust.

Spring in WA is wildflower season and our journey through the southwest will showcase many areas that explode in a symphony of colour.  Another compelling reason to visit in Spring is the migration of the humpback whale and they are often sighted in King George Sound at Albany or Geographe Bay at Busselton. The forests of the southwest are breathtaking and the Valley of the Giants tree top walk will be yet another highlight along with the Southern Ocean.

Our accommodation for the tour is at:

·  Double Tree by Hilton Perth Waterfront  - 4 star               (2 nights)

·  Abbey Beach Resort  -  4.5 star                                         (2 nights)

·  Motel Le Grande, Albany  -  3.5 star                                  (2 nights)

·  Esperance Bay of Isles   -  4 star                                       (2 nights)

·  The Plaza Hotel, Kalgoorlie -  4 star                                   (2 nights)

·  The Esplanade, Fremantle  -  4.5 star                                (2 nights)

Other features include visits to:

·  Kings Park – City Sights Tour                              

·  Swan River Cruise

·  Swan River Wineries

·  Rottnest Island

·  Fremantle City Tour and Maritime Museum

·  Hillary’s Boat Harbour and Aquarium

·  Geographe Bay and Busselton Pier

·  Margaret River Wineries

·  Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse

·  Valley of the Giants Tree Tops Walk

·  Walpole Wilderness cruise

·  Albany National Anzac Centre

·  Stirling Range National Park

·  Torndirrup National Park including The Gap and Natural Bridge

·  Esperance and the Archipelago of the Recherche

·  Kalgoorlie Golden Mile and Goldfields Museum

The tour includes 12 nights deluxe accommodation, 12 full cooked breakfasts, 5 lunches, 11 dinners, 2 cruises, all admissions and airfares to and from Sydney.

The tour has been designed to allow other options such as joining another tour to Monkey Mia, Broome or Darwin.  We strongly advise travel insurance to cover any unforeseen circumstances.