4 day Albany, Tree Top Walk and Margaret River Tour from Perth

A wonderful journey through Western Australia's South West, a region blessed with rugged ranges, towering old growth forests, a pristine coastline, premium wines and heritage charm.

Spend four days exploring the area by luxury coach tour and staying in superior accommodation with private facilities.

Highlights:

• Stirling Ranges and Albany
• Valley of the Giants "Tree Top Walk"
• Eagles Heritage and Mammoth Cave
• Reef and Shipwreck cruise
• Margaret River Wine Region
• Sheep Shearing demonstration

Perth Airport Transfers (Roundtrip):
At time of booking, you MUST include all flight and downtown Perth accommodation details in the "Special Requirements" box. The details required include airline, flight number, departing city / arrival city, arrival time, hotel name and address.

FREE Perth and Fremantle City Explorer (4 hours):
Departs Daily at 8:00am. Enjoy a morning exploring all the highlights of Perth and Fremantle. See the city skyline from the beautiful Kings Park, Perth's Botanical Gardens. Discover the white sand beaches that Perth and Western Australia are famous for and explore the historic port of Fremantle, with its bustling cafes and restored buildings.

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Schedule Details Departs:

Monday

Unavailable Dates:

• December 25 (Christmas Day)

Departure Point: Perth Sightseeing Centre, corner of Hay and Pier Streets, Perth Departure Time: 8:00am, hotel pick up times start prior to this time Return details: Tour concludes in Perth at approximately 6:30pm on Day 4 Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick up is available from Perth city, Northbridge, South Perth, Fremantle, Scarborough and Hillarys hotels. Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking.

Perth City Hotel Pick Ups:
Aarons All Suite Hotel, Aarons Perth Hotel, Adelphi Hotel, Aldernay on Hay, Baileys Parkside Motel, Burswood Resort Hotel, Carlton Hotel, Chifley on the Terrace, City Railway Station, City Stay Apartments, City Waters Lodge, Criterion Hotel, Crowne Plaza, CWA House, Duxton Hotel, East Perth Backpackers, Emerald Hotel (Best Western), Globe Backpackers, Goodearth Hotel, Grand Central Backpackers, Hay Street Backpackers, Hilton Hotel, Holiday Inn Burswood, Holiday Inn City Centre, Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hotel Ibis, Hyatt Regency, Jewel House, Kings Hotel, Medina Executive, Medina Grand Apartments, Melbourne Hotel, Mercure Hotel, Miss Mauds Hotel, Mont Clare Apartments, Mounts Bay Waters Apartment Hotel, Mountway Holiday Apartments, Murray Lodge, New Esplanade Hotel, Novotel Langley, Outram Boutique Hotel, Pacific International Apartments, Perth Ambassador Hotel, Perth City (Comfort Inn), Regal Apartments East Perth, Riverview Apartments, Royal Hotel, Rydges Hotel, Saville Park Suites, Seasons of Perth, Sebel Residence East Perth, Sheraton Hotel, Sullivans Hotel, Townsend Lodge, Travelodge (formerly Chateau Commodaore), Waldorf Apartments, Wellington Street Coach Rank, Wentworth Plaza Hotel, Westend Apartments (Quest), YHA Perth City and 1201 Backpackers

Fremantle Hotel Pick Ups
Coogee Caravan Park, Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle Railway Station, Fremantle Village Park, Pier 21 Hotel, Pirates Backpackers, Quest Harbour Village, Tradewinds Hotel, Woodman Point Caravan Park and YHA Fremantle Backpackers

Itinerary: Day 1: Perth / Albany
This morning we begin our journey southwards via farmland country to reach Western Australia's only mountainous terrain and take a scenic drive through the Stirling Range National Park. This magnificent botanic reserve features rugged peaks up to 1,000 meters above sea level. We break for a picnic lunch at Red Gum Pass before continuing to enjoy the mountains as we pass by the Porongurup Range, arriving in the historic port of Albany this afternoon, which was Western Australia's first European settlement. We make a visit to an elevated vantage point, Mount Clarence, to enjoy panoramic views over Albany and the King George Sound waterway below.

Overnight Accommodation: Comfort Inn

Meals: Option 1 (L, D) or Option 2 (B)

Day 2: Albany / Pemberton
This morning, we head off for some coastal sightseeing, visiting "The Gap" and "Natural Bridge". We then travel via Denmark through spectacular karri tree forests to the coastal resort town of Walpole. Here we join our local guide Gary for a luncheon cruise on Nornalup Inlet, widely regarded as one of the last great wilderness areas. Gary will delight all with his incredible knowledge and love of this area. Next stop is the Valley of the Giants "Tree Top Walk" which reaches 40 meters high into the forest canopy. A ground level walk is available through the Ancient Empire, a remarkable pocket of Tingle Forest, wide girth trees up to 5 meters wide. Then it's on to our overnight accommodation in Pemberton.

Overnight Accommodation: Karri Valley Resort

Meals: Option 1 (B, L, D) or Option 2 (B)

Day 3: Pemberton / Margaret River
The day begins with a visit to the Gloucester Tree, one of three towering trees in the district once used as a bush fire watchtower. Those feeling like some morning exercise can attempt the climb to the wooden watch cabin near the top of the 61 meter tall tree. The district is renowned for woodwork and we now visit the Fine Wood Craft Gallery, Western Australia's most awarded regional gallery, for a browse through some of the exquisite artworks of local craftspeople. After a morning tea break at scenic Beedalup Falls, we leave the forest behind us we make our way to Australia's most southwesterly point, the coastal town of Augusta. Break for lunch before heading to Cape Leeuwin, which overlooks the geographical point of significance, where the Indian and Great Southern Oceans meet.

We are now entering the Margaret River Wine region and this afternoon and tomorrow, we enjoy traveling along sections of Caves road, the main scenic touring route of the area. The road is lined with wonderful views of rolling farmlands, pockets of forest and further north, vineyards. Massive surf has long been a major draw card of the area and we make an afternoon stop at Surfers Point, where international surf competitions are held and we can take in wonderful views of the pristine coastline. If the swell is up, we may even enjoy the spectacular sight of local surfers taking on the ocean. Moving on, we head to the Township of Margaret River for our overnight stay. From here you can walk the main street, which is lined with shops featuring works of the local craftspeople.

Overnight Accommodation: Best Western Emerald Colonial Lodge

Meals: Option 1 (B, L, D) or Option 2 (B)

Day 4: Margaret River / Perth
This morning we have another encounter with nature at Eagles Heritage 'Raptor Wildlife Centre'. Here we experience the largest collection of raptors in Australia and have the exciting opportunity to view them being handled close up and witness their lightning speed during a free flight display. We then experience another treasure of the area, Mammoth Cave, which is one of over 300 natural underground crystal caves of the district. Take a guided tour, which provides a fascinating insight into the creation of these pristine formations.

We now have the chance to sample some of the renowned Margaret River wine, with a visit to Xanadu winery for a tasting and chance to purchase from their extensive cellar. From here we break for a picnic lunch and lively demonstration at the Yallingup Shearing Shed. Owned by one of the founding farming families of the district, we are entertained by their traditions of authentic Australian sheep dogs and sheep shearing.

Enjoy more scenic touring through the wine growing area before our last stop at Busselton Jetty. The longest jetty in the Southern Hemisphere, it gracefully stretches two kilometers into the tranquil aqua waters of Geographe Bay. Then journey back to Perth, arriving at approximately 5:30pm.

Meals: Option1 (B, L) or Option 2 (B)

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