Historic Albany adds to this combination of South West treasures blended with Monkey Mia Dolphins and the Pinnacles Desert.

DAY 1 - PERTH TO ALBANY  
Option 1: (L, D)
Option 2: (no meals)
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 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. Gary will delight all with his incredible knowledge and love of this area. 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.
Dinner & Overnight: Pacific International Suites, Perth or similar.

DAY 5 - PERTH TO MONKEY MIA  
Option 1: (B,L, D)
Option 2: (B) 

We journey north via the 'lobster fishing' town of Port Denison where we stop for lunch by the waters edge. We continue north across the Greenough Flats, better known for unusual 'leaning trees', then to the world heritage listed area of Shark Bay to our overnight accommodation located at the Monkey Mia beach where the dolphins come in.
Dinner & Overnight: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort

DAY 6 - MONKEY MIA TO KALBARRI  
Option 1: (B,L, D)
Option 2: (B) 

Today we hope for an encounter with Monkey Mia where dolphins visit the beach and interact with people. As they are wild, dolphin appearances can't be guaranteed but has been a daily ritual for many years. Later we visit Denham, Shell Beach, Stromatolites and gorges of Kalbarri.
Dinner & Overnight: Best Western Kalbarri Palms Resort

DAY 7 - KALBARRI TO PERTH
Option 1: (B,L)
Option 2: (B)

Homeward bound, we visit the renowed Pinnacles Desert, an amazing moon-like landscape. Return to Perth at approximately 7.00 pm.

Departs Perth every Monday & Friday ** (7 day)
Sunday & Thursday ** (9 day)
Note: **Tour may operate in an alternative format.

9 DAY ALBANY, TREE TOP WALK, MARGARET RIVER, PINNACLES  & MONKEY MIA Tour

Code 9SMM / 9SMM2 -  
9 Day option available with 1 night pre- & post-tour accommodation in Perth. Pacific International Suites or similar

Departs Perth every Sunday & Thursday