South Western Escape

Trip Type: Guided Holiday
Australia | 11 Days

NZD 6,707.00 /Person

Tours from Perth don’t get any better than this. Discover Fremantle tours, Wave Rock tours, Rottnest Island tours and Margaret River tours. Food, w...

South Western Escape

Tours from Perth don’t get any better than this. Discover Fremantle tours, Wave Rock tours, Rottnest Island tours and Margaret River tours. Food, wine, nature and city in Western Australia. A little bit of city life in Perth and Fremantle. A touch of countryside in the bucolic Margaret River Region. Outback drama in national parks and at national landmarks. And beaches. So many beaches. In short, all the ingredients you need to cook up a Western Australia tour from Perth you won’t forget in a hurry.

Welcome to Perth

Perth may be the West Australian capital, but it’s home to a remarkable amount of green space. Join your Travel Director on a city sights tour and a stroll through Kings Park, whose Botanic Garden is home to over 3,000 floral species. It’s a relaxed entrée to the next 10 days of action and adventure. Your Western Australia tour from Perth is primed to begin. Meet again this evening for dinner with your Travel Director and travelling companions.

Accommodation:

Holiday Inn West Perth

Locations Visited:
  • Perth

Perth - Wave Rock

At the start of your tour from Perth, say hello to Wave Rock, a 110-metre, rainbow-hued granite swell formed more than three million years ago. Fun fact: the visitor centre here has the world’s largest collection of toy soldiers. Wave Rock local Sheenagh knows a thing or two about life on the land. She’s passionate about her farm, and proudly shows off the outback while you explore the wide open spaces that characterise the WA countryside. You'll also get to glimpse her collection of vintage cars – who knew folks in this part of the world were such avid collectors?

Accommodation:

Wave Rock Motel, Hyden

Locations Visited:
  • Perth

Wave Rock - Kalgoorlie

Today is deep – quite literally. Your journey through classic WA outback lands you in Kalgoorlie – view the wide gold rush era streets and buildings, and take in vistas over the staggering ‘Super Pit’ open-cut gold mine. Put life into perspective standing next to monstrous loaders and Haul trucks at Hannans North Mine. It’s a shimmering opportunity to experience gold rush history and discover the Golden Mile.

Accommodation:

Rydges Kalgoorlie

Locations Visited:
  • Wave Rock

Kalgoorlie - Esperance

Nature humbles at Cape Le Grand National Park, a staggering 31,000 hectares of sweeping heathlands, rugged coastal peaks and powdery beaches. It’s so pretty that kangaroos come here for a little sunbaking on the sand – at Lucky Bay, you’ll see Australia’s national emblem dozing beside the water. And then there’s Thistle Cove, listen for the whistle of the Whistling Rock among the sounds of wind and sea.

Accommodation:

Comfort Inn Bay of Isles

Locations Visited:
  • Kalgoorlie

Esperance - Albany

Today’s tour from Esperance continues through some of the most bountiful wilderness areas in the state, including the Stirling Range National Park, filled seasonally with a staggering range of wildflowers – more than 1,500 different plant species, some of which are found nowhere else on Earth. Get an overview from the Bluff Knoll Lookout, topping one of WA’s highest peaks.

Accommodation:

The Dog Rock Motel

Locations Visited:
  • Esperance

Albany Free Time

Albany turns on pretty much every charm, whether you’re ready for more nature, are a history buff, or feel like it’s time for food and wine. You have a day at leisure to go in whichever direction you please. Perhaps opt for a tour that relives the town’s heritage as the last port of call for ANZAC troopships departing Australia in WWI. Maybe explore Torndirrup National Park, where steep cliffs give way to dramatic rock formations and whales are a common sight during migration. Or get a taste for the region on a culinary excursion (all own expense).

Accommodation:

The Dog Rock Motel

Locations Visited:
  • Albany

Albany - Margaret River

Think big when you visit the Valley of the Giants, where the Tree Top Walk gives you a bird’s-eye view of the soaring tingle trees that stand large all around; you’re suspended 40 metres above the forest floor. More lofty attractions await at the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, the tallest of its kind in Australia, set at the tip of a peninsula where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet. Being amid nature makes you thirsty. It’s a good thing the Margaret River wine region is on the horizon.

Accommodation:

Stay Margaret River

Locations Visited:
  • Albany

Margaret River

There aren’t many places in the world where grape vines grow metres from the sand – the Margaret River region is one. Here, 200 vineyards sit beside talented makers, bakers and purveyors. All you need to know is that today is one of indulgences, beginning at Vasse Virgin to savour olive oil that’s good enough to drink. But maybe try it on bread instead. Lunch is leisurely, at a vineyard with plenty of time to sip and savour local drops. If you still have room for dinner, ask us for recommendations.

Accommodation:

Stay Margaret River

Locations Visited:
  • Margaret River

Margaret River - Fremantle

The Margaret River is one of the only wine regions in the world where grapes are grown just metres from the sand. The coastal backdrop follows you all the way to Busselton, home to the longest wooden jetty in the Southern Hemisphere. Tip your cap to those who built this 1.8-kilometre structure out into Geographe Bay. The afternoon is all yours in Freo.

Accommodation:

Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - by Rydges

Locations Visited:
  • Margaret River

Fremantle Free Time

Fremantle sits at the mouth of the Swan River, its port the gateway to all manner of watery expeditions. One that will surely make you smile is the ferry ride to Rottnest Island, where Australia’s happiest (and friendliest) critters await. Bring your swimsuit to cool off between cycling expeditions on your Rottnest Island tour. If you’re ready for some downtime, follow the lead of locals to Little Creatures Brewery for an icy ale. Or explore the town on a Fremantle tour in the company of an in-the-know local. Today is yours to create, but we always have a few ideas in our little black book.

Accommodation:

Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - by Rydges

Locations Visited:
  • Fremantle

Farewell from Fremantle

Eleven days. Too many beaches to count. Wildlife galore. A few wine bottles and a few thousand memories… this trip is one for the record books.

Locations Visited:
  • Fremantle
  • • Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide • Comfortable accommodation with easy access to city centres • Wave Rock, Cape Le Grand, Stirling Range National Parks entrance fees
  • Quite possibly Australia’s happiest critters, quokkas await across the sandy coves on an optional experience to Rottnest Island; the beaches are just as pretty in Albany, and come wrapped in history.
  • From the powdery coves of Esperance to the vine-laced groves of the Margaret River region, we’ve got the colours of Australia covered.
  • Taking in the forest from the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk is not only spectacular, but it’s contributing to the sustainability of this pocket of WA.
  • Surf’s up at Wave Rock, a 110-metre granite swell resembling a wave about to crash to shore. If you think that’s impressive, just wait till you hear it’s three million years old.
  • Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide Comfortable accommodation with easy access to city centres Wave Rock, Cape Le Grand, Stirling Range National Parks entrance fees
  • Warm layers in cooler months Camera Comfortable walking shoes Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat Water bottle
  • Flights to and from the start/end of your trip are not included in the trip price. Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12 noon into Perth AirportDay 11 – flights to depart anytime from Perth Airport
  • Flights to and from the start/end of your trip are not included in the trip price. Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12 noon into Perth AirportDay 10 – flights to depart anytime from Perth Airport
  • Low level of fitness required

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Destination Details
Australia | 11 Days
Trip Location
Trip Starts:
Perth (WA Aus), Australia
Trip Finishes:
Fremantle, Australia
Countries Visited:
Australia

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