Perth to Perth – South West Highlights (6 Days)

Routing: Perth to Perth – South West Highlights
Duration: 6 Days
Code: WHT1

DAY 01: Perth to Margaret River (287 km)
Collect your car and head south to Bunbury, home to the Koombana Bay dolphins. A group of up to 100 wild bottle nose dolphins live in the city’s bay.
You are booked on the Dolphin Watch Eco Cruise that departs at 11.00am
(please note driving down from Perth takes approx. 2 hours).
The cruise ticket also includes admission to the Dolphin Discovery Centre. From
here continue on to Busselton and then short drive south to Margaret River
home to some of Australia’s finest wineries. The town is well known for its
surfing beaches and magnificent coastal scenery.

DAY 02: Margaret River
Day at leisure to explore the fine wineries, beaches and the gourmet delights
that the Margaret River region has to offer. Must see attractions of the region
include Busselton Jetty and Underwater Observatory, Cape Naturaliste
Lighthouse and the Ngilgi Cave.

DAY 03: Margaret River to Pemberton (190 km)
Leave Margaret River this morning and travel south on one of the State’s most
scenic drives, Caves Road. See two oceans meet at the Cape Leeuwin
Lighthouse (tours leave on the hour) and then make your way to the tall timber
country surrounding Pemberton. Enjoy a forest walk or if you prefer take the
Pemberton tram and meander through some of the tallest trees in the world.
Natural fresh waterways and lakes are prevalent in the region, so why not pick
up some local wine and produce to enjoy a picnic.

DAY 04: Pemberton to Albany (260 km)
Visit timber and art galleries in Pemberton and then make your way to Albany
via Northcliffe and Walpole. Stop off at Northcliffe’s famous forest sculpture
walk. Visit the Giant Tingle Tree and see the only place in WA where the Forest
meets the water. Continue your journey and take a stroll along the Valley of the
Giants Tree Top Walk (at own expense). Don’t miss the Elephant Rocks and
Greens Pool near Denmark. Continue onto Albany which overlooks Princess
Royal Harbour and many elevated vantage points around the town provide
spectacular views.

DAY 05: Albany
It’s time to take a break and explore Albany today. Walk the Amity Trail and
take in a visit to Whale World, the only whaling museum created from an
operational whaling station. Between June and October watch out for
magnificent humpback and southern right whales, who pause to play in the
surrounding waters. There are many scenic walks to explore the magnificent
coastline.

DAY 06: Albany to Perth (410 km)
Depart for Perth today taking the Albany Highway. North of Albany you may
wish to visit the Stirling Range National Park – the only Alpine area in Western
Australia. Another good stop on the way back to Perth is at Kodja Place in
Kojonup. The centre provides an insight into rural life, as well as a history of
Aboriginal life in the region.

AUD$844.00 per person, based on double or twin share occupancy, standard room and Intermediate size rental vehicle.
AUD$1065.00 per person, based on double or twin share occupancy, superior room and Intermediate size rental vehicle.
AUD$1400.00 per person, based on double or twin share occupancy, Boutique Style and Intermediate size rental vehicle.
Prices are valid until 31 March, 2013 & subject to availability. Please note there may be some periods where peak season surcharges may apply.