APT's tour and accommodation packages for Western Australia 

19 Days Sydney to Perth.
18 Days Adelaide/Melbourne to Perth.

Day 1: Wed. Indian Pacific Rail.

Board the Indian Pacific at Sydney's Central Station. Passengers travel independently until Saturday, with meals and Gold Kangaroo-Class sleeping berths included. (D)

Day 2: Thur. Adelaide.

18 Day Passengers join in Adelaide. Board the Indian Pacific for departure. (BLD)

Day 3: Fri. The Nullarbor Plain.

Cross the Nullarbor Plain along the famous 478 kilometre 'Long Straight', the longest straight stretch of railway in the world. (BLD)

Day 4: Sat. Arrive Perth.

At the end of your rail journey, you are transferred from the Perth Rail Terminal to your hotel.
Two Night Stay: Perth, Novotel Langley Hotel. (B)

Day 5: Sun. Perth, Karakamia Wildlife Sanctuary, Welcome Dinner.

Experience the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) managed Karakamia Wildlife Sanctuary. Enjoy a dusk nature walk and Welcome Dinner amid the jarrah woodlands and granitic heaths of this stunning region. Keep an eye out for the endangered species that populate this beautiful haven, including the Numbat and the Quenda. (BD)

Day 6: Mon. Historic York, Wave Rock.

Cross the jarrah forests of the Darling Ranges to historic York, classified by the National Trust, for a guided tour. Travel to the quaint Outback town of Hyden and explore the natural wonder of Wave Rock, over 100 metres in length and rising 15 metres above the surrounding bushland.
Stay: Hyden, Wave Rock Hotel. (BD)

Day 7: Tue. Coolgardie, Freedom of Choice Touring, Kalgoorlie.

Journey through the wheatbelt to Coolgardie. Take advantage of our Freedom of Choice Touring at no extra cost. Visit the Gold Museum or the Pharmacy Museum. On to Kalgoorlie, known as the 'City of Gold', producing more than half of the gold mined in Australia. Travel Kalgoorlie's Golden Mile, reputed to be the richest square mile in the world, and admire the town's architecture.
Stay: Kalgoorlie, All Seasons Plaza Hotel, right in the town centre. (BD)

Day 8: Wed. Kalgoorlie, Freedom of Choice Touring, Kambalda, Lake Lefroy, Esperance.

In Kalgoorlie, enjoy our Freedom of Choice Touring activities; they won't add a cent to the price of your tour. Visit the Mining Hall of Fame, take an underground tour at Hannans North Goldmine or try your luck panning for gold. We view Lake Lefroy, and travel south to Esperance.
Stay: Esperance, Bay of Isles Motel. (BD)

Day 9: Thur. Pink Lake, Historic Albany.

Take in the sights of Esperance, including Twilight Bay and the unique Pink Lake. Drive on through the rugged beauty of the Stirling Range and from Bluff Knoll see the jagged peaks towering over bushland, carpeted with wildflowers in spring. Arrive in Albany this afternoon, Western Australia's oldest town.
Two Night Stay: Albany, Dog Rock Motel. (BD)

Day 10: Fri. Albany, Freedom of Choice Touring.

This morning enjoy our Freedom of Choice Touring in Albany. Choose to visit the Mt Romance Bodycare Factory or board a catamaran and cruise Albany's harbour. From August to November, this tour is also a whale-watching cruise. Underwater microphones help us listen for the song of humpback whales. This afternoon, tour Whale World at Cheyne's Beach. (B)

Day 11: Sat. Valley of the Giants, Pemberton, Freedom of Choice Touring, Margaret River.

Experience the beauty of the 'Valley of the Giants' with Freedom of Choice. Choose the Tree Top Walk to explore the magnificent tingle forest at canopy level, or admire the tingles at ground level, with a boardwalk stroll through the Ancient Empire, with tree bases spanning up to 16 metres. Climb the highest fire lookout in the world at the Gloucester Tree, towering 60 metres above the forest floor. Later we all join a local guide on the Pemberton Tramway. We then drive through tall timber forests to Margaret River. Two Night Stay: Margaret River, All Seasons Hotel.
Enjoy a pre-dinner wine presentation. (BD)

Day 12: Sun. Freedom of Choice Touring.

Enjoy our Freedom of Choice Touring at no extra cost. You can choose to savour the sights of Margaret River, exploring the exquisite limestone formations of Jewel Cave and driving the magnificent coastline of Cape Leeuwin. The region's famous wineries are next, including the award-winning Leeuwin and Voyager Estates. Alternatively, join a canoeing adventure on the Margaret River followed by a bush lunch. Explore Margaret River at leisure this evening. (B)

Day 13: Mon. Fremantle, Freedom of Choice Touring, Perth Tour, Dine Around Dinner.

We follow the stunning coastline to the historic port of Fremantle for our Freedom of Choice Touring. Choose to visit the Western Australian Maritime Museum or the Fremantle Motor Museum. We head to Perth and enjoy a tour of the city. Explore Kings Park, with city views and 400 hectares of delightful gardens. Tonight enjoy our Dine Around Dinner experience. Stay: Fremantle, The Esplanade Hotel, right in the heart of historic Fremantle.
(BD)

Day 14: Tue. Freedom of Choice Touring.

Perth's Swan River and the Indian Ocean make for great cruising. Choose from three cruises today. Join the Aboriginal Heritage Tour on the Swan River with a local Nyoongar guide, or cruise to Fremantle and spend the day wandering the historic port town. Alternatively, a visit to beautiful Rottnest Island gives you the day to explore - perhaps hire a bicycle and tour the island, discovering hidden bays. Stay: Perth, Novotel Langley Hotel, with stunning views over Kings Park. (B)

Day 15: Wed. New Norcia, Coomberdale Wildflower Farm, Kalbarri.

We head to New Norcia, a charming town showing the influence of Spanish Benedictine monks. See the monastery and church, and admire the museum's European treasures. Visit the Coomberdale Wildflower Farm, where thousands of flowers are prepared for export. In spring, the area is ablaze with colour. Continue north to Kalbarri.
Stay: Kalbarri, Palm Resort. (BD)

Day 16: Thur. Shark Bay, Dugong Cruise.

Continue to World Heritage Shark Bay for a truly special wildlife cruise. With permission to enter a restricted-access zone, we search for the dugong, one of the world's rarest and most mysterious animals, and the creature that is believed to have inspired the myth of the mermaid.
Stay: Monkey Mia, Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, overlooking the famous dolphin beach. (BD)

Day 17: Fri. Monkey Mia Dolphins, Denham, Stromatolites, Geraldton, Dine Around Dinner.

Classic wildlife encounters continue as we experience the magic of Monkey Mia's bottlenose dolphins (subject to appearance). Visit the nearby town of Denham and walk along Shell Beach. We stop at Hamelin Pool to view the stromatolites, the world's oldest known living organisms. Journey into the port town of Geraldton and tonight enjoy APT's exclusive Dine Around Dinner. Choose from selected restaurants; it's all included in the tour price.
Stay: Geraldton, Ocean Centre Hotel, APT  (BD)

Day 18: Sat. Pinnacles, Perth, Farewell Dinner.

Our drive today takes us into Nambung National Park, where thousands of limestone pillars create an eerie display. Wander through the ancient Pinnacles before we continue south to Perth. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner tonight with new found friends.
Stay: Perth, Novotel Langley Hotel. (BD)

Day 19: Sun. Perth.

Enjoy a free morning in Perth before your complimentary airport transfer. (B)

Tour No: WASR

Land/Rail content. Fully inclusive of all entrance fees, sightseeing, cruises, meals as specified and accommodation.