AAT Kings - Western Wonderland Itinerary

 
1

 Welcome to Perth

Australian capital with your Travel Director. Visit Kings Park, and explore its delightful Botanic Garden on the broad expanse of the Swan River. This evening, enjoy the company of your at a Welcome Reception and dinner.

Accommodation: Perth

Included Meals: Dinner - 1 Night

Perth
Accommodation:
Situated in the heart of the Perth CBD, Travelodge Perth is nestled in a picturesque location, close to the major shopping areas, and a short stroll from the beautiful Swan River.
Travelodge Perth

2

 Perth – Wave Rock

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

Wave Rock
Situated in the heart of Australia's Golden Outback, Hyden is only four kilometres from Wave Rock. They have a swimming pool (seasonal), gym and the Salmon Gum Lounge offers card and board games for your enjoyment as well as an open fire with baby grand piano and a guitar. The Salmon Gum Lounge has free tea and coffee for in-house quests. Relax and enjoy this comfort area with its natural timbers and leather furniture, cold beer and wine.
Wave Rock Motel

3

Wave Rock – Kalgoorlie

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

Coolgardie
Accommodation:
Centrally located within the twin towns of Kalgoorlie-Boulder and just minutes from the famous Hannan Street central business and shopping precinct, Rydges Kalgoorlie Resort and Spa offers a new level of luxury accommodation to both the business and leisure market. With over 91 rooms varying from our deluxe studios through to executive apartments, Rydges Kalgoorlie Resort and Spa can ensure that you are kept comfortable for whatever purpose of your stay.
Rydges Kalgoorlie

4

Kalgoorlie – Esperance

Today visit Cape Le Grand National Park with its wild coastal scenery, rugged granite peaks, sweeping heathlands 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: Bay of Isles - 1 Night

Lucky Bay
Comfort Inn Bay of Isles Motel Esperance is your perfect beachfront accommodation solution for business travellers and holiday makers who want to get the most from their time in beautiful Esperance.
Comfort Inn Bay of Isles

5

Esperance – Albany

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: Albany - 2 Nights

Stirling Ranges
Accommodation:
The Dog Rock Motel is situated in the heart of the city, close to all the action and local attractions. Family owned with friendly service, the motel aim's is for you to have the best experience of Albany accommodation and the beautiful town of Albany.
Dog Rock Motel

6

Albany

This morning take your time to explore seaside Albany, which boasts many fine heritage-listed buildings. Later, visit the acclaimed National Anzac Centre overlooking the harbour from which over 41,000 men and woman departed Australia for the Great War.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Western Australia

7

 Albany – Margaret River

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, one of Australia’s premier wine-growing regions. Beaches and surf breaks line the nearby coast, whose waters host migratory whales between June and November.

Accommodation: Stay Margaret River- 2 nights

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Giant Tree Walk

8

Margaret River

First up you’ll see fossils, stalactites and stalagmites, in the impressive caves of the region 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

Margaret River Caves

9

Margaret River – Fremantle

On arrival in Fremantle, the afternoon is yours to explore this wonderful town. 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

Fremantle
Savour the culture and tradition of Western Australia’s premier tourist destination when staying at the reimagined Esplanade Hotel Fremantle – by Rydges. Fremantle as a port city, creating an environment that is rich, warm and sophisticated for business and leisure travellers alike. Ideal location near the Perth CBD, while those on holiday can easily access Bathers Beach, Rottnest Island and Kings Park and Botanic Gardens.
Esplanade Hotel Fremantle

10

Fremantle

Today is yours to do as you choose. You might like to take an optional experience boat trip to Rottnest Island, a gazetted A-class nature reserve or closer to home, a ride on the popular Fremantle Tram.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Fremantle Prison

11

Fremantle – Geraldton

Travel north along the coast, stopping in Yanchep National Park for an Aboriginal cultural experience with a member of the local Nyoongar people. Continue along the coast past the seaside hamlet of Lancelin pausing to see the marvellous Pinnacles, a series of intriguing limestone formations. Explore the seaside township of Geraldton and visit the evocative HMAS Sydney memorial.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Pinacles

12

Geraldton – Monkey Mia

Begin your day at Shell Beach, formed from billions of tiny cockle shells. Travel on to the blue waters and pristine beaches of Monkey Mia. On your afternoon at leisure perhaps take an optional experience scenic flight or a wildlife cruise. Later, watch a glorious sunset over the Indian Ocean.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Monkey Mia - 1 Nights

Shell Beach
Situated on the Western Australian coastline within the beautiful shores of Shark Bay, Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort offers beachfront accommodation. Shark Bay is home to one of the world’s best-known dolphin encounters. The property features a swimming pool, hot tub, bar, restaurant and tennis and volleyball courts. Facilities nearby the property include a general store and gift shop, and two food and beverage outlets located just a short walk from the Resort.
Monkey Mia

13

Monkey Mia – Kalbarri

Watch the famous Monkey Mia dolphins swim into shore to be fed. Later, visit Shell Beach, formed by billions of cockle shells up to ten metres deep. Continue to Hamelin Pool to discover a unique colony of Stromatolites. In Kalbarri National Park witness the spectacular scenery of the Murchison River Gorge. During wildflower season the National Park flourishes with blooms. 

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Kalbarri - 1 Night

Kalbarri
Accommodation:
Kalbarri Edge Resort comes alive at sunrise, coaxing guests to wake to uninterrupted views of the Coral Coast. Enjoy a five minute walk into Kalbarri town centre, The Murchison River foreshore, or a 5 minutes' drive to Kalbarri Golf Club.
Kalbarri Edge Resort

14

 Kalbarri – Perth

Today you’ll travel back to Perth, where you’ll join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner

Accommodation: Perth - 1 Night

Kings Park
Accommodation:
Situated in the heart of the Perth CBD, Travelodge Perth is nestled in a picturesque location, close to the major shopping areas, and a short stroll from the beautiful Swan River.
Travelodge Perth

15

 Farewell from Perth

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

Included Meals: Breakfast

 

*Please note: from April 2020 this tour will become a 15 day tour. As such the end date listed below will be 1 day shorter for these tours. Please check before booking any flights

Penguin

Tour Inclusions

Highlights

  • Perth city sights touring
  • Visit to Hannans North Tourist Mine in Kalgoorlie
  • ‘Surf’ Wave Rock
  • Discover WA’s famous wildflowers (seasonal)
  • Explore white sandy beaches near Esperance
  • Walk high above the trees at Valley of the Giants
  • See the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
  • Indulge in Margaret River food and wine
  • Chocolate tasting in Margaret River
  • Explore cosmopolitan Fremantle and its market
  • Indigenous culture at Yanchep National Park
  • Marvel at the Pinnacles
  • Visit the HMAS Sydney Memorial in Geraldton
  • Learn about Hamelin Pool’s ancient stromatolites
  • Walk on spectacular Shell Beach
  • Get up close to the dolphins at Monkey Mia
  • Experience Kalbarri National Park

What’s included

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

Dining

  • 14 Full Breakfasts
  • 1 Lunch
  • 8 Dinners
  • 1 Dinner with Wine
  • 1 Farewell Dinner

Fitness Requirements

  • Low level fitness required

Flights

  • Day 1: Flights to arrive by 12 noon into Perth Airport
  • Day 15: Flights to depart any time from Perth Airport
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What Emma says about this tour: This trip has the best of South Western Australia with some amazing add-ons north of Perth including Monkey Mia and the Pinnacles. Dont delay - this trip will save you time and money, with expert guides and like minded travellers - it is a beauty of trip!
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