An Excellent package combining time in Perth between tours covering all the renowned south west and north west coastal icons. Experience wine tasting at Margaret River, Wave Rock, the mystical Pinnacles Desert, Monkey Mia, Ningaloo Reef and Kalbarri.

DAY 1 HOME PORT TO PERTH
Option 1: (D)
Option 2: (no meals) 
On arrival in Perth be met by Australian Pinnacle tours representative and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy free time for the rest of the day.
Dinner & Overnight: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Perth or similar.

DAY 2 PERTH TO MONKEY MIA
Option 1: (B,L,D)
Option 2: (B)
Eleven day passengers join us today after breakfast. Travel north via the 'lobster fishing port' of Port Denison. After lunch we continue north across the Greenough Flats passing the 'leaning trees' then travel via Geraldton and Northampton arriving in the world heritage listed area of Monkey Mia. We stay right on the beach where the dolphins come in, this evening join an optional Astronomy beach talk* at 9.00pm.
Dinner & Overnight: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort or similar.

DAY 3 - MONKEY MIA TO CARNARVON
Option 1: (B,L,D)
Option 2: (B)
Spend time at the waters edge this morning where you may encounter a visit by the famous Monkey Mia dolphins. As they are wild, dolphin appearances can't be guaranteed, but interacting with people has been a ritual for many years. Following this, an optional cruise on board the 'Shotover' a 60 foot sailing catamaran (own expense). Afterwards we visit the incredible Shell Beach and Stromatolites before travelling north to the sub-tropical town of Carnarvon.
Dinner & Overnight: Best Western Hospitality Inn, Carnarvon.  

DAY 4 - CORAL BAY, NINGALOO REEF
Option 1: (B,D)
Option 2: (B)
Today we arrive at Coral Bay, centrepiece of the pristine Ningaloo Reef. Forming a 260 kilometre barrier along the coast the reef creates a sheltered lagoon inhabited by a rich and colourful array of sea life including exquisite corals, rare starfish, giant clams, over 460 species of fish, manta rays, dugong and dolphins. Choose this afternoon between a coral viewing or snorkelling cruise.

Optional Activities:

Option 1 - 1.5 hour Glass Bottom Boat Cruise A 1.5 hour cruise on the glass bottom boat, ideal for viewing the coral. You also enjoy a fascinating commentary on the biology of the reef. This tour is combined with the 1.5 hour snorkelling tour so passengers will be on the water for a total of 1.5 hours.

Option 2 - 1.5 hour Reef Snorkel Cruise A 1.5 hour snorkelling cruise, great for a close up experience with this pristine reef. As the areas in which we snorkel are quite shallow, this tour is suitable for all levels of snorkellers.

These options are included in your tour price.

Dinner & Overnight: Best Western Hospitality Inn, Carnarvon or similar.

DAY 5 - CARNARVON TO KALBARRI
Option 1: (B,L,D)
Option 2: (B) 
Head to the coastal resort town of Kalbarri. Known for wildflowers (Jul-Oct) and magnificent rocky landscapes we visit Hawks Head Lookout in Kalbarri National Park.
Dinner & Overnight: Best Western Kalbarri Palm Resort.

DAY 6 - KALBARRI TO PERTH
Option 1: (B,L,D)
Option 2: (B)
Homeward bound, we enjoy sightseeing along the Kalbarri coastal gorges then travel south breaking for lunch at the rock lobster fishing village of Cervantes gateway to the renowned Pinnacles Desert, an amazing moon-like landscape and truly one of Australia's most mystical experiences. Time will be allowed to stroll among these limestone spires and take photographs, with arrival back in Perth at approximately 7.00 pm.
Dinner & Overnight: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Perth or similar.

DAY 7 - WAVE ROCK
Option 1: (B,L,D)
Option 2: (B)
Leaving the city limits behind us, we head east through the scenic Darling Ranges with a stop to enjoy morning tea (own expense) at historic York, the first township founded in the Avon Valley. Visit the Dog Cemetary before arriving in Hyden. Continuing on, view Hippo's Yawn, we break to enjoy a genuine Australian style picnic lunch at the Wave Rock Wildflower Shop. Whilst here see Wave Rock and the ancient Gnamma Holes, before visiting either a Wildlife Park or a unique antique lace collection. Leaving Wave Rock, we visit the Humps and Mulka's Cave. Return to Perth via the small country town of Babakin for afternoon tea (own expense). Arrive in Perth at approximately 8.30pm. Dinner & Overnight: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Perth or similar.

DAY 8 - PERTH & FREMANTLE TOUR WITH CRUISE
Option 1: (B,D)
Option 2: (B)
Starting in Perth city, the tour takes in all key attractions and historical points of interest, starting with Kings Park botanical gardens, where you will have time to experience a walk through the trees canopies on the new Tree Top Walk. Later we continue to Cottesloe Beach before arriving at historic Fremantle. Here join a Swan River Cruise back to Perth with Captain Cook Cruises. Onboard, relax into panoramic scenery of Perth as you enjoy a Western Australian wine tasting whilst cruising by extravagant waterfront houses of Millionaires Row. Return to Perth at approx. 12.30pm. Alternatively, return on a later cruise.
Dinner & Overnight: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Perth or similar.

DAY 9 - PERTH TO ALBANY
Option 1: (B,L,D)
Option 2: (B)
We travel southwards via the Stirling Range and Porongurup Range National Parks, before reaching historic Albany, Western Australia's first European settlement.
Dinner & Overnight: Comfort Inn, Albany.

DAY 10 - ALBANY TO PEMBERTON
Option 1: (B,L,D)
Option 2: (B)
After coastal sightseeing visiting 'The Gap' and 'Natural Bridge', we travel via Denmark through spectacular karri tree foresets to the coastal resort town of Walpole. Here we join a luncheon cruise on Nornalup Inlet, widely regarded as one of the last great wilderness areas. Next stop is the Valley of the Giants 'Tree Top Walk' which reaches 40 metres high into the forest canopy. A ground level walk is available through the Ancient Empire, a remarkable pocket of Tingle Forest, wide girthed trees up to 5 metres wide.
Dinner & Overnight: Karri Valley Resort, Pemberton.

DAY 11 - PEMBERTON TO MARGARET  RIVER
Option 1: (B,L,D)
Option 2: (B)

We begin at the 61 metre tall Gloucester Tree a bush fire watchtower lookout followed by the Fine Wood Craft Gallery, Western Australia's most awarded regional gallery. After morning tea at Beedalup Falls, we lunch at Australia's most southwesterly point, Augusta and visit Cape Leeuwin where the Indian and Great Southern Oceans meet. Entering the Margaret River Region, we stop for coastal views at Surfer's Point Lookout.  
Dinner & Overnight: All Seasons, Margaret River.

DAY 12 - MARGARET RIVER TO PERTH
Option 1: (B,L,D)
Option 2: (B)

This morning we visit Eagles Heritage Raptor Centre housing the largest collection of raptors in Australia. We take a guided tour of Mammoth Cave followed by wine tasting at Xanadu Winery then a lively Australian sheep dog and shearing demonstration at the Yallingup Shearing Shed. Our last stop is at Busselton Jetty, the longest wooden jetty in the Southern Hemisphere, return to Perth at approximately 6.30 pm. Eleven day passengers tour concludes here.
Dinner & Overnight: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Perth or similar.
 

DAY 13  - PERTH TO HOME PORT
Option 1: (B)
Option 2: (B)

Your tour concludes in Perth today, an Australian Pinnacle Tours representative will transfer you to the airport or train station. Please contact our reservation staff on (08) 9417 5555 to confirm your transfer time.

* Astronomy Beach Talk and/or "Shotover" Dolphin spotting cruise - $34 pp