Western Travel Bug: 6 day/5 night Albany, Esperance, Wave Rock & Great Southern (Tour 2)
6 day/5 night
Max passengers on tour 21 Passengers
What's Included:
- All accommodation
- Dinner, breakfast, lunch (Days 4 & 6), activities & entrance fees
- Perth City Motel/Hotel pickup and drop off
- Professional tour guides
- Commentary
What You See:
- Busselton Jetty, Canal Rocks
- Vally of the Giants
- Kangaroos, emus, koalas, wallabies and sheep shearing
- Frenchman's Peak, Lucky Bay and National Parks
- Perhaps dolphins
- Pink Lake and Wind Farm
- Wave Rock and Hippos Yawn
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 - Esperance)
After 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 the Stirling Ranges, stopping for a picnic lunch at Bluff Knoll. Stop to view seasonal wildflowers on the scenic drive to Esperance.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner...Overnight Esperance - Hotel/Motel (private facilities)
Day 5 (Esperance)
Travel to Cape Le Grand National Park and climb Frenchman's Peak for breathtaking views. Relax with a swim at picturesque Lucky Bay and perhaps see dolphins frolicking in the clear waters and kangaroos on the beach.
A coastal drive takes you past Twilight Cove and Blue Haven beaches. Stop at the Pink Lake and a wind farm. Return to Esperance for some free time to shop, explore or relax before dinner.
Breakfast & Dinner...Overnight Esperance - Hotel/Motel (private facilities)
Day 6 (Esperance - Wave Rock - Perth)
Today we journey to Wave Rock and explore this amazing formation, as well as Hippo's Yawn.
After lunch see koalas, emus, kangaroos, wallabies, and other native animals at a wildlife park. Stop at a dog cemetery. See seasonal wildflowers (Aug - Oct) and return to Perth approx 6pm.
Breakfast & Lunch
Departs: 7am every Tuesday
Includes: Accommodation, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch Day 4 & 6, Activities & Entrance Fees
* Single persons traveling alone pay Adult fare only and will share a twin room with another single traveler (of same gender). If there are no other single travelers they will receive own room at no extra charge
* Single Supplement is available if you do wish to guarantee your own room
* Private ensuite upgrade available for night 2. All other nights have private ensuite
Departs: PERTH Every Tuesday 0700am at Wellington Street, Tourist Coach Stand
Returns: PERTH Sunday 0530pm at Wellington Street, Tourist Coach Stand