Historic Albany adds to this combination of South West touring blending in New Norcia, Pinnacles & Perth

DAY 1 - PERTH TO ALBANY
Option 1: (L,D)
Option 2: (no meals)

We journey south 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 metres above sea level. We continue to enjoy the views travelling by the Porongurp Range before arriving in the historic port of Albany late afternoon. From Mount Clarence Lookout we enjoy panoramic views over Albany and King George Sound waterway below.
Dinner & Overnight: Comfort Inn, Albany.

DAY 2 - 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 our local guide 'Gary' for 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 3 - 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: Best Western Emerald Colonial Lodge, Margaret River.

DAY 4 - 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.

DAY 5 - PERTH & FREMANTLE TOUR
Option 1: (B,L,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. Enjoy a walk down the main street through cafes and market stalls. Part with the group for more time here making your own way home via public transport. Alternatively, stay on the coach returning to Perth by road travelling past Perth's exclusive suburbs and the University of Western Australia, Perth Royal Yacht Club, the Old Swan Brewery, Barrack Street Jetty, the Bell Tower and finally the Perth Mint with arrival at approximately 12.30 pm
Dinner & Overnight: Ibis Hotel, Perth.

DAY 5 - PINNACLES DESERT   &  NEW NORCIA
Option 1: (B,L)
Option 2: (B)

Today you enjoy a day trip to the Pinnacles Desert and New Norcia. Travelling through the Swan Valley, we reach New Norcia, home to Australia's only Benedictine Abbey. Hear the local history before viewing museum artefacts gifted to the monastery by Popes and Royalty of Spain. Afterwards visit the Benedictine Community produce shop selling olive oil, fruit wine, New Norcia nut cake and breads. Continue to the lobster fishing town of Cervantes for lunch, then onwards to the mystical Pinnacles Desert. Join an easy paced walk through the fascinating landscape before returning to Perth. Wildflower viewing stops (Aug - Dec) will be made with arrival in Perth at approximately 7.30 pm.

Departs Perth every Monday & Saturday