14 Day Escorted Tour of South West Australia

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Wonders of the South West

Perth - Perth

Trip Code:TSW14

14 Days

From $5,395 USD pp | From $6,995 CAD pp

Trip Overview

14 days, 23 meals. The highlights of the South West come to life on this in-depth discovery of WA, from Wave Rock to Stirling Range National Park and Margaret River to Monkey Mia.

Departure Dates

2023 Dates:

12-Mar-23, 16-Apr-23
21-May-23, 18-Jun-23
20-Aug-23, 03-Sep-23
10-Sep-23, 13-Sep-23
17-Sep-23, 20-Sep-23

24-Sep-23, 01-Oct-23
08-Oct-23, 15-Oct-23
22-Oct-23, 29-Oct-23
05-Nov-23, 17-Dec-23

2024 Dates:

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Your Vacation Includes

13 nights in premium accommodation

Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director and Driver

23 delicious meals – 13 breakfasts and 10 dinners

Unwind during a wildlife cruise on Shark Bay

Savour a seafood dinner at Monkey Mia

Visit the National Anzac Centre in Albany

Visit the gourmet region of Margaret River

Enjoy an exclusive factory tour and sample handmade chocolate bars at Gabriel Chocolates

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Itinerary

This vacation is operated by Travelmarvel, part of the award winning APT Travel Group, Australia’s largest locally-owned Travel company, with a commitment to service and innovation, and a focus on the safety and wellbeing of guests. Travelmarvel delivers premium journeys at exceptional value.

Designed
Exclusively
for APT guests

ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY

Pursue your special interests and enhance your holiday with a range of optional experiences

INSIDER EXPERIENCES

Enjoy a range of included special or unique excursions and events

Perth - Perth

DAY
1

Arrive Perth

Today your journey through Western Australia’s beautiful south west begins on arrival at Perth Airport. Here you’ll be met by a Travelmarvel Tour Director and transferred to your hotel before setting out on a city tour. Then, enjoy a Welcome Dinner.

Stay: Crowne Plaza Perth

Meals: • Dinner

DAY
2

Perth, New Norcia, Geraldton

INSIDER EXPERIENCE

Enjoy offerings from the town’s Spanish Benedictine monks.

Venture north to the monastic town of New Norcia and enjoy a visit to the Museum and Art Gallery. Established in 1847 by Spanish Benedictine monks as a mission for the local Aboriginal people, the monastery is still used for prayer every day. Explore the unique mix of Aboriginal and European heritage and enjoy today’s Insider Experience. This afternoon, continue to the coastal city of Geraldton.

Stay: Geraldton, The Ocean Centre or Hospitality Inn

Meals: • Breakfast • Dinner

DAY
3

Geraldton, Hamelin Pool, Monkey Mia

INSIDER EXPERIENCE

Indulge in a delicious seafood dinner tonight at Monkey Mia.

INSIDER EXPERIENCE

Enjoy the stunning location of Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort.

Travel to Hamelin Pool to view some of the world’s oldest living fossils, then visit the remarkable Shell Beach. Later, head to Monkey Mia at World Heritage-listed Shark Bay for today’s Insider Experiences.

Stay: Two Nights, Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort

Meals: • Breakfast • Dinner

DAY
4

Monkey Mia

INSIDER EXPERIENCE

Unwind during a wildlife cruise on picturesque Shark Bay.

Today, visit one of the best places for dolphin interaction. At Monkey Mia, you’ll enjoy a rare up-close encounter with these clever mammals at the daily dolphin feeding experience (subject to appearance). Then enjoy today’s Insider Experience before spending the rest of the day at your leisure.

Meals: • Breakfast

DAY
5

Monkey Mia, Kalbarri Skywalk

Travel to the small town of Denham and visit the Shark Bay Interpretive Centre before heading south to explore the spectacular Kalbarri National Park, where around 800 species of wildflowers bloom in the spring. Visit the Kalbarri Skywalk for incredible views of the stunning gorge and surrounding environment.

Stay: Kalbarri Edge Resort

Meals: • Breakfast • Dinner

DAY
6

The Pinnacles, Perth

Travel to Nambung National Park to see the Pinnacles and wander among the striking limestone pillars before returning to Perth.

Stay: Crowne Plaza Perth

Meals: • Breakfast

DAY
7

Perth, York, Wave Rock

INSIDER EXPERIENCE

Enjoy a tour of the historic town of York.

Set out across the stunning Darling Ranges on the way to the charming town of York. Here, enjoy today’s Insider Experience. Then continue to Hyden to see the incredible granite cliff formation of Wave Rock.

Stay: Hyden, Wave Rock Hotel

Meals: • Breakfast • Dinner

DAY
8

Coolgardie, Kalgoorlie

Journey to Coolgardie and discover the site of Western Australia’s original gold rush. Continue to Kalgoorlie, where more than half of the gold mined in Australia is sourced.


Stay: The Plaza Hotel Kalgoorlie

Meals: • Breakfast • Dinner

DAY
9

Kalgoorlie, Lake Lefroy, Esperance

Head for Lake Lefroy and marvel at the stark white salt pans that stretch into the distance. Then continue to the seaside town of Esperance.


Stay: Esperance, Comfort Inn Bay of Isles Motel

Meals: • Breakfast • Dinner

DAY
10

Esperance, Pink Lake, Stirling Range National Park, Albany

Take in the sights of Esperance, including Twilight Bay and Pink Lake. Then drive through the Stirling Range and meet a local wildflower expert. From Bluff Knoll, see the jagged peaks towering over bushland dotted with wildflowers in the spring. Later, arrive in Albany.


Stay: Two Nights, Albany, Dog Rock Motel

Meals: • Breakfast • Dinner

DAY
11

Albany

INSIDER EXPERIENCE

Visit the National Anzac Centre in Albany.

ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY

Hear the songs of humpbacks and see southern right whales breach on a whale-watching cruise along the Albany coast (additional charges apply - enquire for details).

Tour Albany and enjoy today’s Insider Experience. Enjoy free time before heading to Mt Clarence to enjoy views over the Princess Royal Harbour and King George Sound.


Meals: • Breakfast

DAY
12

Albany, Valley of the Giants, Margaret River

Head to the Valley of the Giants, a world-famous forest of gigantic tingle trees. Visit the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, the most southwesterly point on mainland Australia. Later, arrive in Margaret River, where you will enjoy dinner with a glass of local wine.

Stay: Stay Margaret River

Meals: • Breakfast • Dinner

DAY
13

Margaret River, Fremantle

INSIDER EXPERIENCE

Enjoy an exclusive factory tour and sample handmade chocolate bars at Gabriel Chocolates.

This morning you’ll see the ancient fossil remains of long-extinct giant animals during a walk through Mammoth Cave. Then, join today’s Insider Experience before heading to Fremantle where you will enjoy a Farewell Dinner.


Stay: Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges

Meals: • Breakfast • Dinner

DAY
14

Fremantle, Depart Perth

Fremantle is famous for its wonderful beaches and laidback atmosphere. This morning, explore the area on a city sights tour and admire its beautiful architecture before returning to Perth where your tour concludes.

Meals: • Breakfast

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