Best of Australia's South West

Day 1

Home - Perth - Mandurah
After arriving in Perth, enjoy a picnic lunch before travelling on to Fremantle for a town tour. Continue on to Mandurah, located at the entrance to the Peel Inlet, a popular holiday destination with vast waterways.

Day 2

Mandurah - Busselton
Travel through impressive landscapes today with the possibility of viewing wildflowers along the way. Traverse spectacular farmland arriving into the town of Harvey for a visit and morning tea. Later, travel via Australind to Bunbury, a major commercial and shipping centre for the south west where time will be allowed for you to purchase your lunch. View the Tuart Forest before heading to the popular town of Busselton on the shores of Geographe Bay. Visit the heritage listed Busselton Jetty, and ride the famous Jetty Train across the calm, clear waters of Geographe Bay to the Underwater Observatory (weather permitting).

Day 3

Busselton
Today as we travel south, we pass the stunning Boranup Forest, a visual highlight of the region before arriving at Augusta's famous Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse. This majestic lighthouse with its stunning views of the spectacular coastline, is situated at the most South Westerly tip of Australia where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet. Back on the coach, we head to Margaret River, enjoying a picnic lunch before a wine tasting at Redgate Wines. Later, delight in a visit to Xanadu Winery, where you will enjoy spectacular views of the vineyard and savour some of their award-winning wines. Complete the day with a visit to Margaret River Chocolate Company where you may choose to purchase some treats to take home.

Day 4

Busselton - Pemberton
Leave Busselton and continue south via Nannup, known as the 'Garden Village' in honour of its many beautiful gardens and famous tulips. We make our way through the state forests via Bridgetown with its surrounding green rolling hills, tall jarrah and karri forests and on to Manjimup, gateway to the tall-timber country. Enjoy a picnic lunch as you admire the 72-metre-high Gloucester Tree in Pemberton.

Day 5

Pemberton - Valley of the Giants - Albany
Travel via Walpole where the Tingal Forests will amaze you with the majestic and unforgettable Karri and Jarrah trees. Enjoy the Valley of the Giants tree-top walk or the Ancient Empire Forest floor valley walk. See the panoramic views of Wilson Inlet and peaceful Denmark, as we travel along the D'Entrecasteaux (pronounced don-truh-cast-oh) National Park coastline. This afternoon, arrive into Albany surrounded by excellent views of spectacular coastal scenery, rugged cliff-top beauty and beautiful island strewn swimming bays.

Day 6

Albany
Spend today exploring Western Australia's oldest town, Albany, with its fine Victorian shopfronts and a main street that slopes toward the sea. Travel into Torndirrup National Park and visit Stoney Hill Lookout before continuing on to Discovery Bay for a guided tour of the historic Whaling Station. Discover more of the National Park with visits to Natural Bridge and Albany's Wind Farm. Return to Albany for some free time where you can discover the town area and purchase your own lunch. Later, stop at the Anzac Light Horse Memorial at Mt Clarence with views over King George Sound, Princess Royal Harbour and inland to the ranges. This afternoon, visit the National Anzac Centre where you will experience the Anzac Legend situated within the Princess Royal Fortress.

Day 7

Albany - Hyden
Today's journey takes us through the Stirling Ranges with its high craggy peaks which stand out against rolling hills and forest covered valleys. Visit Lake Grace before continuing on to Hyden, in the Shire of Kondinin, for a visit to the Wave Rock Reserve and one of Australia's most famous landforms.

Day 8

Hyden - Perth - Fremantle
Today we make our way to Perth via Corrigin, Quairading and York. This region is renowned for its spectacular wildflower displays between July and October, when vast carpets of colour stretch across the landscape. Keep watch for the dozens of native varieties in bloom along the way. Stop at the unique Corrigin Dog Cemetery, before continuing on to the charming heritage town of York - the oldest inland settlement in Western Australia. Here, beautifully restored Victorian and Federation-era buildings now house galleries, museums, cafés and antique stores. We then make our way to Perth for a visit to Kings Park and Botanic Garden, where you can take in sweeping views over the city skyline and the majestic Swan River. From here, we travel on to Fremantle, a vibrant port city known for its maritime heritage and relaxed coastal charm.

Day 9

Fremantle - Home
After breakfast, it's time to farewell 'The West' as we check in for our flight home, and on arrival, your transfers will be arranged.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner