Western Travel Bug: 4 day/3 night Albany, Margaret River & South West (Tour 1)

Day 1  (Perth - Augusta)
Depart Perth at 7am and head south in air-conditioned comfort. Visit Busselton Jetty, the longest wooden jetty in the Southern Hemisphere. After a semi-guided tour of Ngilgi Cave, stop at Canal Rocks. Visit a working farm, feed the sheep, and experience a sheep shearing display. Travel past picturesque vineyards and sample wines at a local winery & pottery craft centre. Visit Margaret River town-site and world renown Surfers Point Lookout at Prevelly Beach, before travelling through the Boranup Forest to Augusta. Dinner...Augusta - Hotel/Motel (private facilities)

Day 2  (Augusta - Karri Valley)
Visit Cape Leeuwin - the most south west point of Australia. See the waterwheel and lighthouse, and perhaps spot the seasonal whales or dolphins along the coastline.
Stop in Augusta, then travel through the Karri Valley forest. Take a light 1 hour bushwalk to Beedelup Waterfalls and see spectacular wildflowers in season (Aug - Oct).  Try fishing on the lake, swimming or just enjoy the natural surrounds of wildlife including kangaroos, emus and various birdlife. Breakfast & Dinner...Overnight Karri Valley - Forest Chalets (2 & 3 bedroom chalets, or upgrade to 1 bedroom chalet)

Day 3 (Karri Valley - Albany)
For the adventurer, climb Bicentennial Tree, then stop at the Giant Tingle Tree. Visit Valley of the Giants and experience the spectacular Tree Top Walk - a canopy boardwalk 40 metres above the forest floor, then stroll through the Ancient Empire. Enjoy a swim or walk at Greens Pool or Elephant Rocks. Visit Mt Clarence for great views surrounding Albany, and perhaps whales in season. See Dog Rock and other local attractions. Breakfast & Dinner...Overnight Albany - Motel (private facilities)

Day 4 (Albany - Perth)
After a breakfast, see the rugged coastline - Natural Bridge & The Gap for great ocean views.
Visit Mt Romance Sandalwood Factory, then sample wines at a local winery.
Travel through sheep & farming countryside, stopping to view seasonal wildflowers. Visit a fruit orchard to sample the fresh local produce, before returning to Perth approximately 5.30pm. Breakfast