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Cruise the coast to the highlights of southern WA

Immerse yourself in a First Nations tour like no other, go tasting wines, cheese and chocolate in the epicurean Margaret River region, spend a unique night surrounded by some of Australia’s animal treasures at Donnelly River Village and get to know the southern coast with wildlife and wilderness experiences in and around Albany. This five-day adventure from Perth (Boorloo in the language of the local Whadjuk Nyoongar people, who are the traditional owners of the land on which Perth is now located) to the best that Western Australia’s south has to offer is action-packed, scenic and full of time for you to soak in the views. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.

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Terms & Conditions
Start
Perth, Australia
Finish
Perth, Australia
Destination
Australia
Style
Original
Theme
Explorer
Code
PVKS
Physical rating
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1, Max 16

Why you'll love this trip

  • Taste the gastronomic wonder of southern WA with a day eating and drinking your way through the Margaret River. Experience the best wineries, cheese and chocolate factories the region has to offer.

  • The coastline of southern WA is a sight to behold. Admire the vast Busselton Jetty, learn of maritime secrets at Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse and discover Albany’s shores from multiple angles.

  • Embark on an unforgettable First Nations experience on the lands of the local Noongar communities. You will be treated to a didgeridoo performance inside the sacred Ngilgi Cave.

  • Enjoy lovely accommodations, including the memorable timber buildings at Donnelly River Village, surrounded by resident kangaroos, emus and possums. It’s not the usual nights’ stay!

  • It’s no wonder that Western Australia is renowned for its verdant forests and sweeping vistas. Climb high above the treetops at the Valley of the Giants, so have your camera ready.

Is this trip right for you?

  • Please ensure you consult your local government’s advice regarding domestic travel prior to booking this trip.

View of a vineyard, with a valley full of vines in neat rows. Margaret River, Western Australia.
Elephant Rocks, huge cracked oval boulders, WA, Australia
PVKS - Views of inside Yallingup Ngilgi Cave
PVKS - Margaret River Boranup Forest - Walkway of trees
PVKS - Hamelin Bay - Aerial View of Coast
The Gap, near Albany, along the south coast of Western Australia, Australia.
Tree Top Walk, Walpole, Western Australia
Canal Rocks, Western Australia
Beach at Cape Leeuwin with the lighthouse in the distance, Augusta Western

Itinerary
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Welcome to the west coast of the Australian mainland. Your adventure begins in Perth (Boorloo in the language of the local Whadjuk Nyoongar people, who are the traditional owners of the land on which Perth is now located). This morning, meet your leader and fellow travel crew at 8.30am – find out exact details in the ‘Joining Point Instructions’ of your Essential Trip Information – then begin your coastal journey south towards the laidback locale of Busselton. Home to the longest timber-piled jetty in the southern hemisphere at 1.841 kilometres, take the chance to stretch your legs and explore along the lovely foreshore. Continue to your accommodation in Margaret River, then head out again, this time inland to an immersive and powerful First Nations cultural experience, giving you a snapshot into the history of the land and its peoples. Take a short bushwalk identifying traditional medicines in plants and learning local Noongar knowledge from your guide. Venture into Ngilgi Cave, home to significant Dreaming stories for local communities, and experience a mesmerising didgeridoo performance inside the cave. Tonight, perhaps keep the introductions going over dinner and a drink with your newfound travel pals.
Accommodation
  • Motel (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Margaret River - Noongar First Nations Experience
  • Busselton - Busselton Jetty
  • Margaret River - Ngilgi Cave Visit & Didgeridoo Performance
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.

Today is all about tasting what the Margaret River region has to offer. This section of Australia is home to some of the best artisanal flavours around, particularly their wines, cheeses and chocolate. So, luckily for you, the group will hit all three today! Take to the less travelled regional roads bound for a boutique winery, a local chocolate factory and cheesery, tasting some of the best going around. Margaret River’s wineries have built a reputation on their cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay, and you’ll soon know why. After a day of indulging, the evening is yours to enjoy how you’d like. Perhaps it’s time to explore the township’s restaurant and bar scene – be sure to ask your group leader for their recommendations.
Accommodation
  • Motel (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Margaret River - Cheesery Visit
  • Margaret River - Chocolate Factory Visit
  • Margaret River - Winery Visit & Tastings
Meals Included
  • Breakfast

Strap in for a day of sightseeing – first stop, Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse. Here, learn of the fascinating maritime history of the Cape region full of shipwrecks and lighthouse keeper tales. There will also be time for a short coastal walk along the Cape to Cape Track, so be sure to have your camera handy for some cool coastal shots. Pass by Winjee Sam (Canal Rocks) and The Bridge, keeping an eye out for a passing Southern Right or Humpback Whale, which you might just be lucky enough to spot. Next drive to Hamelin Bay and search for some local stingrays floating around in the shallow waters. Finish up with an easy one-hour drive to the former timber town of Donnelly River, where you’ll spend the night in heritage buildings with shared communal facilities, surrounded by kangaroos, emus and possums. This is true blue.
Accommodation
  • Village Accommodation (shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park - Canal Rocks & The Bridge
  • Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park - Boranup Forest (Caves Road) & Conto Beach Lookout
  • Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park - Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse & Coastal Walk
  • Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park - Hamelin Bay
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
Special Information
Please note that at tonight's accommodation we use different styles and combinations of rooms, depending on the group size and availability (i.e. a main building with a number of rooms within and/or smaller cottages situated at the same location). All accommodation comes with shared bathroom facilities. If you have booked a single supplement you will be allocated a single room, but you will still share the facilities with other members of your group.

Depart Donnelly River Village bound for Walpole-Nornalup National Park. Spend the morning in nature on board a wilderness eco cruise in Walpole. Keep your eyes peeled for pods of dolphins and other marine life in this secluded cove. Afterwards, stop by the impressive Valley of the Giants, embarking on a Tree Top Walk on boardwalks and bridges suspended upwards of 40 metres in the canopy above. This ancient tingle forest is the largest in the state, and the biodiversity of trees in this region are very special. Explore the forests of southern WA, and on your way to Albany, stop by the coast at natural attractions such as Greens Pool and Elephant Rocks, discovering some postcard-perfect views. Think sun-bleached boulders, crisp white sands, turquoise waters and dramatic cliffs – they’re all on the cards today. Following an action-packed day end up in Albany tonight.
Accommodation
  • Motel (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Walpole-Nornalup National Park - Valley of the Giants Treetop Walk
  • William Bay National Park - Greens Pool & Elephant Rocks
  • Walpole-Nornalup National Park - Wilderness Eco Cruise
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
Special Information
The Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk is a Grade 1 (easy) 600m walkway positioned 40m above the ground at the heigh of the forest canopy.

After breakfast head out to explore the sights in and around Albany. See The Gap, Natural Bridge in Torndirrup National Park and Frenchmans Bay, stopping to stretch your legs and take some coastal photos. Then, in the afternoon, it’s time to head back to Perth. Depending on the time of year, fields of wildflowers will be in full bloom roadside, making for some scenic roadside views. You will arrive back to Perth in the late afternoon or early evening. Once there, you are free to continue your own adventure or begin your homeward journey, as your tour ends on arrival.
Included Activities
  • Albany - Frenchmans Bay
  • Torndirrup National Park - The Gap & Natural Bridge
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
Want to tailor this itinerary?

Meals

4 breakfasts

Transport

Private vehicle, Boat

Accommodation

Motel (3 nights), Village accommodation (with shared facilities) (1 night)

Included activities

  • Margaret River - Noongar First Nations Experience
  • Busselton - Busselton Jetty
  • Margaret River - Ngilgi Cave Visit & Didgeridoo Performance
  • Margaret River - Cheesery Visit
  • Margaret River - Chocolate Factory Visit
  • Margaret River - Winery Visit & Tastings
  • Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park - Canal Rocks & The Bridge
  • Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park - Boranup Forest (Caves Road) & Conto Beach Lookout
  • Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park - Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse & Coastal Walk
  • Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park - Hamelin Bay
  • Walpole-Nornalup National Park - Valley of the Giants Treetop Walk
  • William Bay National Park - Greens Pool & Elephant Rocks
  • Walpole-Nornalup National Park - Wilderness Eco Cruise
  • Albany - Frenchmans Bay
  • Torndirrup National Park - The Gap & Natural Bridge

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Important notes

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information

START & END TIME
This trip begins at 8.30am in Perth and ends upon arrival back in Perth in the late afternoon or early evening of day 5.

Essential trip information

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