Travel Dates
Departing 5th Sep 2020
Package Provider: AAT Kings
Package Type: Package
Region: Australia
Duration: 15 Nights
Explore vibrant cosmopolitan Perth before travelling inland to iconic Kalgoorlie, then watch in awe as the landscape transitions on your approach to the southern coast, where you’ll discover white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and ancient forests. Seaside Fremantle and Margaret River’s renowned food and wine culture await you before you head north to meet the wild dolphins at Monkey Mia.
Your Fly & Tour Package Includes:
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Package based on 05 Sep departure. Other departure dates available from 04 Jul 20 – 23 Oct 21. Call us for pricing on alternate departure dates.
Tour Highlights:
Tour Itinerary:
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05 Sep 20 |
Welcome to Perth Set off on a tour of the friendly Western Australian capital with your Travel Director. Visit Kings Park and explore its delightful Botanic Gardens on the broad expanse of the Swan River. This evening, enjoy the company of your travel companions at a Welcome Reception and dinner. (D) |
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06 Sep 20 |
Wave Rock Journey through the Golden Outback to Boddington, the site of Australia’s largest gold mine. Continue to Wave Rock, a magnificent rock formation formed over three million years ago. (B/D) |
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07 Sep 20 |
Wave Rock – Kalgoorlie This morning, take an exclusive farm tour to learn about station life in the outback. Pass through the former gold boomtown of Coolgardie and continue to Kalgoorlie for spectacular views over the famous Super Pit open-cut gold mine, and an orientation tour of this historic town. (B/D) |
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08 Sep 20 |
Kalgoorlie - Esperance Today, visit Cape Le Grand National Park and discover wild coastal scenery, rugged granite peaks, sweeping heathlands and white sand beaches. At stunning Lucky Bay, you may see some of the local kangaroos that like to laze on the pristine beach. (B/D) |
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09 Sep 20 |
Esperance – Albany Travel on through Ravensthorpe and the unique Fitzgerald Biosphere. Later, at Bluff Knoll Lookout, you’ll witness the rugged beauty of the Stirling Ranges National Park. Continue to Albany, a town imbued with Anzac history, and settle in to your hotel for the night. (B/D) |
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10 Sep 20 |
Albany Free Time Today is yours to explore seaside Albany. You may consider a visit to the acclaimed National Anzac Centre overlooking the harbour, from which over 41,000 men and woman departed Australia for the Great War. (B) |
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11 Sep 20 |
Albany - Margaret River Explore the canopy of the majestic Tingle forest on the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk. Then travel on to Cape Leeuwin, where the Indian and Great Southern Oceans meet, before leaving for Margaret River, one of Australia’s premier winegrowing regions. Beaches and surf breaks line the nearby coast, whose waters host migratory whales between June and November. (B/D) |
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12 Sep 20 |
Margaret River Margaret River is known for its fabulous wines and boutique producers. Today, you’ll visit a winery for tastings and a lunch prepared from fresh local produce. (B/L) |
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13 Sep 20 |
Margaret River – Fremantle You may like to take a stroll along the 2-kilometre jetty in Busselton, a popular holiday town on the shores of Geographe Bay. On arrival in Fremantle, the afternoon is yours to explore this wonderful city. You could visit the colourful Fremantle Markets to purchase local arts and crafts and taste local produce. We recommend taking a wander along the Fremantle foreshore to observe the impressive fishing fleet. Enjoy dinner this evening at your hotel. (B/D) |
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14 Sep 20 |
Fremantle Free Time Today is yours to do as you choose. You might like to take an optional experience boat trip to Rottnest Island, a gazetted A-class nature reserve, or closer to home, a ride on the popular Fremantle Tram. (B) |
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15 Sep 20 |
Fremantle – Geraldton Travel north along the coast, stopping in Yanchep National Park for an Aboriginal Cultural Experience with Derek Nannup a member of the local Nyoongar community. Continue along the coast past the seaside hamlet of Lancelin pausing to see the marvellous Pinnacles, a series of intriguing limestone formations. Explore the seaside township of Geraldton and visit the evocative HMAS Sydney Memorial. (B) |
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16 Sep 20 |
Geraldton - Monkey Mia Travel through Denham and World Heritage Shark Bay before reaching Monkey Mia. On your afternoon at leisure perhaps take an optional experience scenic flight or a wildlife cruise. Later, watch a glorious sunset over the Indian Ocean. (B/D) |
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17 Sep 20 |
Day 13 Monkey Mia - Kalbarri National Park Watch the famous Monkey Mia dolphins swim into shore to be fed. Later, visit Shell Beach, formed by billions of cockle shells up to ten metres deep. Continue to Hamelin Pool to discover a unique colony of Stromatolites. In Kalbarri National Park witness the spectacular scenery of the Murchison River Gorge. During wildflower season the National Park flourishes with blooms. (B/D) |
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18 Sep 20 |
Kalbarri National Park – Perth Return to Perth, where you’ll join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner. (B/D) |
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19 Sep 20 |
Farewell from Perth Say farewell to your new-found friends when your holiday comes to an end this morning after breakfast. (B) |
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