AAT Kings - South Western Escape Itinerary

Begin your adventure in the dynamic south west by joining your Travel Director for a tour of the friendly Western Australian capital. Visit Kings Park and explore its delightful Botanic Garden on the broad expanse of the Swan River. This evening, enjoy the company of your fellow travellers at a Welcome Reception and dinner.

Included Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Perth - 1 Night

Today journey through the vast wheat fields of the Golden Outback. Continue to the small town of Hyden before visiting the spectacular Wave Rock. This magnificent rock formation resembling a gigantic wave, was formed over three million years ago. Explore the formation then take a short walk to discover Hippo’s Yawn, another fascinating rock formation that does look like a giant hippo yawning. Afterwards you may like to wander through the Visitor Centre's eclectic collection of lace and the largest collection of toy soldiers in the world. Then you’ll take an exclusive farm tour to hear about life in the Outback with a Wave Rock local. Exploring the farm with the owner, you’ll have to opportunity to take part in a cattle feed then explore a private collection of vintage cars before travelling back to your hotel. End your day with a hearty dinner at your hotel.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Hyden - 1 Night

This morning travel through some classic Western Australian outback landscapes on your way to Kalgoorlie. Discover the character and stories of this historic town on an orientation tour before visiting the lookout with fascinating views into the Super Pit open cut mine. Exploring Hannans North Mine provides a lifetime opportunity to discover the famous and historical Golden Mile in Kalgoorlie as well as experiencing a vibrant mix of gold rush history and modern-day mining. Get up close to the huge haul trucks and stand inside the shovel of one of their monstrous loaders. 

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Kalgoorlie - 1 Night

Today visit Cape Le Grand National Park with its wild coastal scenery, rugged granite peaks, sweeping headlands and white sand beaches. At stunning Lucky Bay, you may see some of the local kangaroos that like to laze on the pristine beach.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Comfort Inn Bay of Isles - 1 Night

Travel on through Ravensthorpe and the unique Fitzgerald Biosphere. Later, at Bluff Knoll Lookout, you’ll witness the rugged beauty of the Stirling Ranges National Park. Continue to Albany, a town imbued with Anzac history, and settle in to your hotel for the night.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: The Dog Rock Motel - 2 Nights

Today, take your time to explore seaside Albany, which boasts many fine heritage listed buildings. Perhaps visit the acclaimed National Anzac Centre. Set high on a hill within Albany’s Princess Royal Fortress, the award-winning centre overlooks the harbour from which more than 41,000 men and women departed Australia for the Great War.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Visit the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk this morning to explore the canopy of the majestic Tingle forest. Then travel on to Cape Leeuwin, where the Indian and Great Southern Oceans meet. You may like to take an optional experience guided tour to the top of the famous lighthouse before leaving for Margaret River. Beaches and surf breaks line the nearby coast, whose waters host migratory whales between June and November.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Stay Margaret River - 2 Nights

Visit the impressive Margaret River caves with a local guide, then get ready to delight your taste buds! Margaret River is known for its fabulous wines and its boutique producers, and you’ll visit a local winery for tastings and a lunch prepared from fresh local produce. Your evening is at leisure.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

You might like to take a stroll this morning along the 2-kilometre-long jetty in Busselton, a popular holiday town on the shores of Geographe Bay. Then travel on to Fremantle, where the afternoon is yours to explore. You may like to visit the colourful Fremantle Markets to purchase local arts and crafts and taste local produce. We recommend taking a wander along the Fremantle foreshore to observe the impressive fishing fleet. Enjoy dinner this evening at your hotel.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:  Fremantle - 2 Nights

This morning there's the chance to explore at leisure. You may like to wander along the Fremantle foreshore to view the impressive fishing fleet and perhaps enjoy a refreshing ale at Little Creatures Brewery. You could take an optional experience and ferry across to Rottnest Island to explore at leisure or on a guided bus tour. The turquoise waters of Rottnest Island are something to behold. If boats are not your thing, then why not discover Fremantle on guided walking tour to spot some hidden gems. 

Included Meals: Breakfast

Say farewell to your fellow travellers when your holiday comes to an end this morning.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Highlights

• Perth city sights touring
• Visit to Hannans North Tourist Mine in Kalgoorlie
• ‘Surf’ Wave Rock in Hyden
• Experience life on an outback farm
• Discover WA’s famous wildflowers (seasonal)
• Orientation tour of Kalgoorlie
• Spectacular views at Cape Le Grand National Park
• See Thistle Cove and Lucky Bay
• Enjoy white sandy beaches near Esperance
• Walk above the Valley of the Giants
• Indulge in Margaret River food and wine
• Stroll along the Busselton jetty
• Explore cosmopolitan Fremantle 

What’s included

• Comfortable accommodation
• Travel by luxury coach
• Experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide

Dining

• 10 Full buffet breakfasts
•  1 Lunch
•  7 Dinners

Fitness Requirements

• Low level fitness required