Bring your senses to life by discovering wildflowers of WA's
south-west. Witness the natural wonder of Wave Rock, sample
the wines of Margaret River and experience the wildlife
encounters of Monkey Mia’s bottlenose dolphins and Shark
Bay’s mystical dugong or ‘sea cow’.
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Day 1 Sun. Perth,
Karakamia Wildlife Sanctuary, Welcome Dinner.
Welcome to Perth! On arrival, join a tour of the city.
Exclusive to APT, experience the Karakamia Wildlife
Sanctuary - managed by the Australian Wildlife Conservancy
and proudly supported by APT. Enjoy a dusk nature walk and
our Welcome Dinner amid the Jarrah woodlands and granitic
heaths of this stunning region. Keep an eye out for the
endangered species that populate this beautiful haven -
including the numbat and the Tammar wallaby.
Day 2 Mon. Historic
York, Wildflower Farm, Wave Rock.
Cross the Darling Ranges to historic York, classified by the
National Trust, for a tour with a local guide. Discover the
floral extravaganza at a local wildflower farm (Sept.-Oct.),
before travelling to the quaint Outback town of Hyden.
Explore the natural wonder of Wave Rock, rising 15 metres
high. This rock formation appears ready to crash onto a
prehistoric surf, now frozen in time.
Day 3 Tue. Coolgardie,
Freedom of Choice Touring, Kalgoorlie.
Journey through the wheatbelt to Coolgardie, the original
site of Western Australia’s goldrush. Participate in our
Freedom of Choice Touring at no extra cost. Visit the Gold
Museum or the fascinating Pharmacy Museum. On to Kalgoorlie,
known as the City of Gold, producing more than half of the
gold mined in Australia. Travel Kalgoorlie’s Golden Mile,
reputed to be the richest square mile in the world and
admire the town’s interesting architecture.
Stay: Kalgoorlie, All Seasons Plaza Hotel, right in the town
centre.
Day 4 Wed. Kalgoorlie,
Freedom of Choice Touring, Lake Lefroy, Esperance.
In Kalgoorlie, enjoy one of our Freedom of Choice Touring
activities. Visit the Mining Hall of Fame, take an
underground tour at Hannans North Goldmine or try your luck
panning for gold. View magnificent Lake Lefroy where the
pure white salt makes for a striking contrast against the
bright blue sky and surrounding scrub land. On to the
seaside town of Esperance.
Stay: Esperance, Bay of Isles Motel.
Day 5 Thur. Pink Lake,
Historic Albany, Meet Local Wildflower Expert.
Take in the sights of Esperance, including Twilight Bay and
the unique Pink Lake. Drive on through the Stirling Ranges
and meet a local wildflower expert. From Bluff Knoll, see
the jagged peaks towering over bushland that is carpeted
with wildflowers in spring. Arrive in historic Albany this
afternoon.
Two Night Stay: Albany, Dog Rock Hotel.
Day 6 Fri. Albany,
Freedom of Choice Touring.
This morning participate in our Freedom of Choice Touring in
Albany. Choose to visit the Mt Romance Bodycare Factory or
board a catamaran and cruise Albany’s harbour on a whale
watching cruise. Underwater microphones help you listen for
the song of humpback whales. This afternoon, tour Whale
World at Cheyne’s Beach.
Day 7 Sat. Valley of
the Giants, Pemberton, Freedom of Choice Touring, Margaret
River.
Experience the beauty of the Valley of the Giants with
Freedom of Choice. Choose the Tree Top Walk to explore the
magnificent Tingle forest at canopy level or admire the
Tingles at ground level following a boardwalk through the
Ancient Empire, with tree bases spanning up to 16 metres.
For the more adventurous, climb the highest fire lookout in
the world at the Gloucester Tree, 60 metres above the
forest. Later, join a local guide on the Pemberton Tramway.
Then drive to Margaret River.
Two Night Stay: Margaret River, All Seasons Hotel. Enjoy a
pre-dinner wine presentation.
Day 8 Sun. Margaret
River, Freedom of Choice Touring.
Today tour the sights of Margaret River, exploring the
limestone formations of Jewel Cave and driving the
magnificent coastline of Cape Leeuwin. The region’s famous
wineries are next, including the award-winning Leeuwin and
Voyager estates. Alternatively, join a canoeing adventure on
the Margaret River followed by a bush morning tea.
Day 9 Mon. Fremantle,
Freedom of Choice Touring, Dine Around Dinner.
Follow the stunning coastline to the historic port of
Fremantle for our Freedom of Choice Touring. Choose to visit
the Western Australian Maritime Museum or the Fremantle
Motor Museum. In the afternoon, discover Fremantle. Tonight
you have the option to dine at the Atrium Garden Restaurant
or taste the local produce at Café Panache.
Stay: Fremantle, The Esplanade Hotel.
Day 10 Tue. Perth,
Freedom of Choice Touring, Dine Around Dinner.
Perth’s Swan River and the Indian Ocean make it a perfect
setting for cruising. Take the Tram Tour and afterwards
cruise back to Perth on the Swan River. Alternatively,
cruise to beautiful Rottnest Island and spend the day
exploring - perhaps hire a bicycle and tour the island. Or
just tour Perth on the City Explorer Tram Tour. Tonight,
choose from buffet-style dining or enjoy an á la carte menu.
Stay: Perth, Novotel Langley Hotel.
Day 11 Wed. New Norcia,
Coomberdale Wildflower Farm, Kalbarri.
Head to New Norcia, a charming town showing the influence of
Spanish Benedictine monks. Visit the Coomberdale Wildflower
Farm, where thousands of flowers are prepared for export. In
spring, the area is ablaze with colour. Continue to Kalbarri.
Stay: Kalbarri, Palm Resort.
Day 12 Thur. Shark Bay,
Freedom of Choice Touring, Seafood Dinner.
Continue to World Heritage-listed Shark Bay. Take a special
wildlife cruise in search for the dugong. Or participate in
a local Aboriginal Culture walk where you will be taken to a
local camp to see a traditional Aboriginal Mia-Mia (hut),
tools and mapping of tribal regions (subject to
availability). This evening indulge in a delicious Seafood
Dinner, exclusive to APT.
Stay: Shark Bay, Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort.
Day 13 Fri. Monkey Mia
Dolphins, Denham, Stromatolites, Geraldton, Dine Around
Dinner.
Classic wildlife encounters continue as you experience the
magic of Monkey Mia’s bottlenose dolphins (subject to
appearance). Visit the nearby town of Denham and walk along
Shell Beach. Stop at Hamelin Pool to view the stromatolites.
Journey into the port town of Geraldton and tonight enjoy
APT’s exclusive Dine Around Dinner.
Stay: APT EXCLUSIVE! Geraldton, Ocean Centre Hotel,
beachfront accommodation.
Day 14 Sat. Pinnacles,
Perth, Farewell Dinner.
Your drive today takes you into Nambung National Park.
Wander through the ancient Pinnacles before continuing south
to Perth. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner tonight.
Stay: Perth, Novotel Langley Hotel.
Day 15 Sun. Perth.
Enjoy a free morning in Perth before your airport transfer
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