South West Explorer Tour

Day 1: Wave Rock, Hyden
Departing Perth we cross the tall jarrah forests of the Darling Ranges to historic York, classified by the National Trust, for a tour with a local guide. Travel to the quaint Outback town of Hyden and explore the natural wonder of Wave Rock, over 100 metres in length and rising 15 metres above the surrounding bushland.
Stay: Hyden, Wave Rock Hotel. (B,D)

Day 2: Freedom of Choice Touring, Coolgardie, Kalgoorlie
Journey through the wheatbelt to Coolgardie. Take advantage of our Freedom of Choice Touring at no extra cost. Visit the Gold Museum or the 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 architecture.
Stay: Kalgoorlie, All Seasons Plaza Hotel, right in the town centre. (B,D)

Day 3: Freedom of Choice Touring, Lake Lefroy, Esperance
In Kalgoorlie, enjoy 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. We view Lake Lefroy and travel to the seaside town of Esperance.
Stay: Esperance, Bay of Isles Motel. (B,D)

Day 4: Pink Lake, Historic Albany
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, carpeted with wildflowers in spring. Arrive in Albany this afternoon.
Two Night Stay: Albany, Dog Rock Hotel. (B,D)

Day 5: Freedom of Choice Touring, Whaleworld, Albany
This morning enjoy 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 us listen for the song of humpback whales. This afternoon, tour Whale World at Cheyne’s Beach. (B)

Day 6: ‘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, with a boardwalk stroll through the Ancient Empire, with tree bases spanning up to 16 metres. Climb the highest fire lookout in the world at the Gloucester Tree, towering 60 metres above the forest floor. Later we all join a local guide on the Pemberton Tramway. We then drive through tall timber forests to Margaret River.
Two Night Stay: Margaret River, All Seasons Hotel. Enjoy a pre-dinner wine presentation. (B,D)

Day 7: Margaret River, Freedom of Choice Touring
Today enjoy our Freedom of Choice Touring at no extra cost. You can choose to savour 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 lunch. Explore Margaret River at leisure this evening. (B)

Day 8: Fremantle, Freedom of Choice Touring, Dine Around Dinner
We 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, made famous by the America’s Cup, for yourself. Tonight is our Dine Around Dinner.
Stay: Fremantle, The Esplanade Hotel, in the heart of historic Fremantle. (B,D)

Day 9: Freedom of Choice Touring
Choose from three Freedom of Choice Touring options, at no extra cost. Tonight is our Dine Around Dinner choose from a delicious selection of dining options. Freedom of Choice Touring™. 3 choices: Cruise to Rottnest Island or join a Tram Tour of Fremantle then cruise the Swan River to Perth or take the City Explorer Tram Tour of Perth. Tour finishes once in Perth. (B)