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14 Days
$3,890 pp twin share
$4,555 sole use

(includes air & taxes* Ex Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne at time of printing.)

*This package is subject to a fuel levy excise for air/coach.

 

Day 1 - Wednesday (D)

Arrive in Perth, the capital of the wildflower state. Transfer to City Motel (time permitting a quick orientation tour). Overnight Country Comfort Motel

Day 2 - Thursday (B, D)

This morning we tour the city of Perth visiting WACA, the new East Perth Development, Northbridge and the Bell Tower. Cruise the Swan River to Fremantle. Return to Perth by coach via the beaches and Kings Park Botanic Garden. Overnight Country Comfort Motel.

Day 3 - Friday (B, L, D)

This morning we head for Geraldton via New Norcia, a home to a community of Benedictine Monks. The architecture with its strong Spanish flavour dominates the Australian Bush. We then travel to Coomberdale and visit the Wildflower Farm for lunch, before following the wildflower trail via Mingenew to Geraldton. Overnight All Seasons Motel, Geraldton.

Day 4 - Saturday (B, L, D)

Today we tour the "Sun City" as Geraldton is commonly known, including the HMAS Sydney Memorial. Today we move into the southern edge of the Murchison Basin, to visit the historical mining town of Northampton noted for its farming. Travelling northwest via Hut Lagoon to the Coastal Gorges Red Bluff. (Picnic lunch en route). Tonight we will be at the mouth of the Murchison River at the cray fishing resort of Kalbarri. Overnight Kalbarri Palms Resort.

Day 5 - Sunday (B, L, D)

This morning we board the Murchison Queen for a cruise up the river with a BBQ lunch passing the fishing harbour and the lower River Gorges. This afternoon we visit Hawks Heads magnificent wildflowers. Overnight Kalbarri Palms Resort.

Day 6 - Monday (B, L, D)

Departing Kalbarri we head south passing some of the richest grain growing areas of WA, the picturesque holiday resort of Port Denison. We sight an abundance of Wildflowers as we travel through Eneabba, Jurien Bay. See the famous Mt Lesueur Southern Cross Flower, ending our day with a sunset stop at the Pinnacles. Overnight Pinnacles Motel, Cervantes.

Day 7 - Tuesday (B, L, D)

Today we head via Gingin and Wave Rock to Hyden. Wave Rock is one of Australia's most incredible landforms and resembles a giant surf wave of multicoloured granite. Geologists believe it has taken 2700 million years to take on its wave-like character. Overnight Hyden Motel.

Day 8 - Wednesday (B, L, D)

Today we head east to Kalgoorlie, known as the City of Gold. Travel the Golden Mile, view the massive pit and visit the mining hall of fame before checking into our hotel. Overnight Railway Hotel, Kalgoorlie.

Day 9 - Thursday (B, L, D)

Travel south to Esperance via the mining town of Norseman. Make a visit to Capele Grand N.P. to view the Bay of Isles, then travel the coastal tourist loop around Esperance, before hotel check in. Overnight Bay of Isles Motel, Esperance.

Day 10 - Friday (B, L, D)

Enjoy a tour of Esperance, including the salttolerant Pink Lake, before travelling to Albany. Travel via the Stirling Ranges, experience the breathtaking views from Bluff Knoll and see the various orchids and wonderful wildflowers before arriving into Albany. Overnight Banksia Gardens Resort Motel, Albany.

Day 11 - Saturday (B, L, D)

This morning we visit the Gap, a sheer drop to the waves surging in far below, then a wildflower walk around the wind farm and a visit to Mt Clarence. Visit the famous Mount Romance Sandalwood Factory before travelling to the famous tree top walk. We continue on to Pemberton to check into our hotel. Overnight: Karri Forest Motor Inn, Pemberton.

Day 12 - Sunday (B, L, D)

Today we head for Beedelup falls and the surrounding forest area and the Bi-Centennial Tree, before heading to the Fine Wood Gallery. Next it is off to the Lavender Berry Farm and Gold n Grape Art Gallery. Overnight Karri Forest Motor Inn, Pemberton.

Day 13 - Monday (B, L, D)

Departing for Perth we travel via the timber mill town of Manjimup and smaller country towns, some specialising in art and craft, before stopping for lunch at the Old Cheese Factory in Balingup, then on to the fruit growing town of Donnybrook. We drive past the canal systems of Mandurah before arriving back into Perth to check into our motel for Miss Maud's sumptuous seafood smorgasbord finale dinner. Overnight Miss Maud's Swedish Motel, Perth.

Day 14 - Tuesday (B)

An early breakfast before being transferred to the airport for our flight back home.

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B = Hot & Continental Breakfast
L = Lunch
D = Dinner

2009 Departure Dates: 16 September

Deposit required to secure booking - $500pp

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