South Western Escape
10 Day Guided Vacation | Perth to Fremantle
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South Western Escape
10 Day Guided Vacation
| Perth to Fremantle
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South Western Escape
10 Day Guided Vacation
Perth to Fremantle
This fabulous journey takes you to iconic Wave Rock and the gold-rush ghost-towns en route to bustling Kalgoorlie. Esperance and Cape Le Grand National Park offer magnificent coastal scenery and expansive heathlands. View the stunning Stirling Ranges, take the Valley of the Giants tree-top walk, then indulge your palate at Margaret River, walk Busselton Jetty and relax in seaside Fremantle.
Why you'll love this trip:
- The stunning beaches of the south west will delight
- Food and wine lovers will indulge in Margaret River’s best
- Locals at remarkable Wave Rock will connect you the land
- Free time in seaside Albany allows you to explore the city
South Western Escape (Travel Period: 01 May 2021 – 31 Oct 2021)
Flexible Vacations
Consider an optional experience in Albany and visit the National Anzac Centre.
Iconic Sites
See the white-sand beaches of Esperance, marvel at Kalgoorlie’s immense Super Pit Mine and wine-taste your way through Margaret River.
Time For You
Explore the grounds of the Leeuwin Lighthouse on Australia’s most south-westerly point.
Sustainable Travel
Explore Australia’s fascinating south-western forests and discover how the Tree Top Walk contributes to their sustainability.
Begin your adventure in the dynamic south west by joining your Travel Director for a tour of the friendly Western Australian capital. Visit Kings Park and explore its delightful Botanic Gardens on the broad expanse of the Swan River. This evening, enjoy the company of your fellow travellers at a Welcome Reception and dinner.
Hotel: Travelodge Perth
Included Meals: Dinner
Journey through the Golden Outback to Hyden. You’ll join a local guide on a tour of Boddington Gold Mine, the site of the largest producer of gold in Australia. Continue to Wave Rock and the small town of Hyden. This magnificent rock formation resembling a gigantic wave, was formed over three million years ago. Then take a short walk to discover Hippo’s Yawn, another fascinating rock formation. This evening, you’ll dine at your hotel.
Hotel: Wave Rock Motel, Hyden
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, take an exclusive farm tour with local Sheenagh to learn about station life in the outback. You may spot WA’s famous wildflowers in this region. Pass through the former gold boomtown of Coolgardie and continue to Kalgoorlie, a colourful town whose economy has been driven by gold since 1893. Take an orientation tour of this historic town and drive to the official lookout for spectacular views over the famous Super Pit open-cut gold mine, which is large enough to be seen from space. Dine this evening at your hotel.
Hotel: Rydges Kalgoorlie
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, visit Cape Le Grand National Park and discover wild coastal scenery, rugged granite peaks, sweeping headlands and white sand beaches. At stunning Lucky Bay, you may see some of the local kangaroos that like to laze on the pristine beach.
Hotel: Comfort Inn Bay of Isles
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel on through Ravensthorpe and the unique Fitzgerald Biosphere. Later, at Bluff Knoll Lookout, you’ll witness the rugged beauty of the Stirling Ranges National Park. Continue to Albany, a town imbued with Anzac history, and settle in to your hotel for the night.
Hotel: The Dog Rock Motel, 2 nights
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, take your time to explore seaside Albany, which boasts many fine heritage listed buildings. Perhaps visit the acclaimed National ANZAC Centre. Set high on a hill within Albany’s Princess Royal Fortress, the award-winning centre overlooks the harbour from which more than 41,000 men and women departed Australia for the Great War.
Included Meals: Breakfast
xperience the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk this morning and explore the canopy of the majestic Tingle forest. Then travel on to Cape Leeuwin, where the Indian and Great Southern Oceans meet. Explore the grounds of its historic lighthouse and enjoy the spectacular surroundings at this beautifully restored heritage site before departing for Margaret River. Beaches and surf breaks line the nearby coast, whose waters host migratory whales between June and November.
Hotel: Stay Margaret River, 2 nights
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Margaret River is known not only for its fabulous wine but also for its fresh produce and boutique producers. Vasse Virgin is where you'll have the chance to learn about all things olive oil, taste the gourmet produce, and sample their range of beauty products made from olive oil. Continue to our hand-picked local winery for wine tastings and lunch prepared using fresh local produce.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
You might like to take a stroll this morning along the 2-kilometre-long jetty in Busselton, a popular holiday town on the shores of Geographe Bay. Then travel on to Fremantle, where the afternoon is yours to explore. You could visit the colourful Fremantle Markets to purchase local arts and crafts and taste local produce. We recommend taking a wander along the Fremantle foreshore to observe the impressive fishing fleet. Celebrate your exploration of this magical regional of Western Australia this evening at a Farewell Dinner with your Travel Director and new-found friends.
Hotel: Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - by Rydges
Included Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Say farewell to your fellow travellers when your holiday comes to an end later this morning.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Please note: This itinerary may be subject to change.
Your Guided Holiday includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort.
The accommodation you will enjoy on this tour includes:
Situated in the heart of the Perth CBD, Travelodge Perth is nestled in a picturesque location, close to the major shopping areas, and a short stroll from the beautiful Swan River.
- Air Conditioning
- Ensuite
- Satellite TV
- Radio
- Work Desk
- Wi-Fi
- In-room safe
- Phone
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Coffee/tea making facilities
Features
We are situated in the heart of Australia's Golden Outback. Hyden is only four kilometres from Wave Rock.We have a swimming pool (seasonal), gym and the Salmon Gum Lounge offers card and board games for your enjoyment as well as an open fire with baby grand piano and a guitar. The Salmon Gum Lounge has free tea and coffee for in-house quests. Please relax and enjoy this comfort area with its natural timbers and leather furniture, cold beer and wine.
- Ensuite
- Tea & Coffee Facilities
- TV
- Swimming Pool
- Gym facilities
Features
Centrally located within the twin towns of Kalgoorlie-Boulder and just minutes from the famous Hannan Street central business and shopping precinct, Rydges Kalgoorlie Resort and Spa offers a new level of luxury accommodation to both the business and leisure market. With over 91 rooms varying from our deluxe studios through to executive apartments, Rydges Kalgoorlie Resort and Spa can ensure that you are kept comfortable for whatever purpose of your stay.
- Air-conditioning
- Mini Bar
- Iron / Ironing Board
- In-room spa bath / Jacuzzi
- Wireless Internet access
- Refrigerator
- Hair Dryer
- LCD TV
- Free Bottled Water
- Foxtel
Features
Comfort Inn Bay of Isles Motel Esperance is your perfect beachfront accommodation solution for business travellers and holiday makers who want to get the most from their time in beautiful Esperance.
- Free wireless internet access
- Room service
- Direct Dial Telephone
- LCD TV
- Foxtel
- Tea & Coffee Facilities
- Mini-bar (surcharge)
- Air-conditioning
- Ensuite
- Bathtub and shower
- Hairdryer
- Clock radio
- Iron
Features
The Dog Rock Motel is situated in the heart of the city, close to all the action and local attractions. Family owned with friendly service, the motel aim's is for you to have the best experience of Albany accommodation and the beautiful town of Albany.
- Wi-Fi
- Foxtel
- Air-conditioning
- Ensuite
- Flat Screen TV
- Tea & Coffee Facilities
Features
Stay Margaret River is the ultimate destination to relax and explore the famous wineries, caves, forests and beaches of the Margaret River Region.
- Flat Screen TV
- DVD players
- Air-conditioning
- Tea & Coffee Facilities
- Foxtel
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Hairdryer
- Wi-Fi
- Radio
Features
Savour the culture and tradition of Western Australia’s premier tourist destination when staying at the reimagined Esplanade Hotel Fremantle – by Rydges. Fremantle as a port city, creating an environment that is rich, warm and sophisticated for business and leisure travellers alike. Ideal location near the Perth CBD, while those on holiday can easily access Bathers Beach, Rottnest Island and Kings Park and Botanic Gardens.
- 32-inch flat-screen TV
- Foxtel
- Room service
- Mini-bar (surcharge)
- Free wireless internet access
- Private balcony
- Work Desk
- Tea & Coffee Facilities
- In-room safe
- Hairdryer
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Individual heater control
- Air-conditioning
- Direct Dial Telephone
- ISD/STD phone
Features
Need accommodation before or after your tour?
Our special discounted rates make booking accommodation with us during your holiday both easy and affordable at selected AAT Kings hotels and resorts. Find out more
- Quality accommodation
- Travel by luxury coach
- Experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
- Airport transfers (see flight information below)
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- Water bottle
- Warm layers in cooler months
Fitness Requirements
- Low level of fitness required
Dining
- 9 Full buffet breakfasts
- 1 Lunch
- 6 Dinners
- 1 Farewell Dinner
Flight Information
- Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12 noon into Perth Airport
- Day 10 – flights to depart anytime from Perth Airport
- Flights are not included in the holiday price.
South Western Escape
10 Day Guided Vacation
Perth to Fremantle
This fabulous journey takes you to iconic Wave Rock and the gold-rush ghost-towns en route to bustling Kalgoorlie. Esperance and Cape Le Grand National Park offer magnificent coastal scenery and expansive heathlands. View the stunning Stirling Ranges, take the Valley of the Giants tree-top walk, then indulge your palate at Margaret River, walk Busselton Jetty and relax in seaside Fremantle.
Why you'll love this trip:
- Take two nights to fully enjoy Margaret River's wineries
- Spot kangaroos on the beach at scenic Lucky Bay
- Explore the magnificent South West corner in depth
- Meet the locals and marvel at Wave Rock
South Western Escape (Travel Period: 01 May 2020 – 31 Oct 2020)
Flexible Vacations
Consider an optional experience in Albany and visit the National Anzac Centre.
Iconic Sites
See the white-sand beaches of Esperance, marvel at Kalgoorlie’s immense Super Pit Mine and wine-taste your way through Margaret River.
Time For You
Explore the grounds of the Leeuwin Lighthouse on Australia’s most south-westerly point.
Sustainable Travel
Explore Australia’s fascinating south-western forests and discover how the Tree Top Walk contributes to their sustainability.
Begin your adventure in the dynamic south west by joining your Travel Director for a tour of the friendly Western Australian capital. Visit Kings Park and explore its delightful Botanic Gardens on the broad expanse of the Swan River. This evening, enjoy the company of your fellow travellers at a Welcome Reception and dinner.
Hotel: Travelodge Perth
Included Meals: Dinner
Journey through the Golden Outback to Boddington, the site of Australia’s largest gold mine. Continue to Wave Rock, a magnificent, solitary rock formation in the shape of giant wave formed over three million years ago. This evening, you’ll dine at your hotel.
Hotel: Wave Rock Motel, Hyden
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, take an exclusive farm tour with local Sheenagh to learn about station life in the outback. You may spot WA’s famous wildflowers in this region. Pass through the former gold boomtown of Coolgardie and continue to Kalgoorlie, a colourful town whose economy has been driven by gold since 1893. Take an orientation tour of this historic town and drive to the official lookout for spectacular views over the famous Super Pit open-cut gold mine, which is large enough to be seen from space. Dine this evening at your hotel.
Hotel: Rydges Kalgoorlie
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, visit Cape Le Grand National Park and discover wild coastal scenery, rugged granite peaks, sweeping headlands and white sand beaches. At stunning Lucky Bay, you may see some of the local kangaroos that like to laze on the pristine beach.
Hotel: Comfort Inn Bay of Isles
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel on through Ravensthorpe and the unique Fitzgerald Biosphere. Later, at Bluff Knoll Lookout, you’ll witness the rugged beauty of the Stirling Ranges National Park. Continue to Albany, a town imbued with Anzac history, and settle in to your hotel for the night.
Hotel: The Dog Rock Motel, 2 nights
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, take your time to explore seaside Albany, which boasts many fine heritage listed buildings. Perhaps visit the acclaimed National Anzac Centre. Set high on a hill within Albany’s Princess Royal Fortress, the award-winning centre overlooks the harbour from which more than 41,000 men and women departed Australia for the Great War.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Experience the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk this morning and explore the canopy of the majestic Tingle forest. Then travel on to Cape Leeuwin, where the Indian and Great Southern Oceans meet. Explore the grounds of its historic lighthouse and enjoy the spectacular surroundings at this beautifully restored heritage site before departing for Margaret River. Beaches and surf breaks line the nearby coast, whose waters host migratory whales between June and November.
Hotel: Stay Margaret River, 2 nights
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Get ready to delight your taste buds! Margaret River is known for its fabulous wines and its boutique producers, and you’ll visit a local winery for tastings and a lunch prepared from fresh local produce. Your evening is at leisure.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
You might like to take a stroll this morning along the 2-kilometre-long jetty in Busselton, a popular holiday town on the shores of Geographe Bay. Then travel on to Fremantle, where the afternoon is yours to explore. You could visit the colourful Fremantle Markets to purchase local arts and crafts and taste local produce. We recommend taking a wander along the Fremantle foreshore to observe the impressive fishing fleet. Celebrate your exploration of this magical regional of Western Australia this evening at a Farewell Dinner with your Travel Director and new-found friends.
Hotel: Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - by Rydges
Included Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Say farewell to your fellow travellers when your holiday comes to an end later this morning.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Please note: This itinerary may be subject to change.
Your Guided Holiday includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort.
The accommodation you will enjoy on this tour includes:
Situated in the heart of the Perth CBD, Travelodge Perth is nestled in a picturesque location, close to the major shopping areas, and a short stroll from the beautiful Swan River.
- Air Conditioning
- Ensuite
- Satellite TV
- Radio
- Work Desk
- Wi-Fi
- In-room safe
- Phone
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Coffee/tea making facilities
Features
We are situated in the heart of Australia's Golden Outback. Hyden is only four kilometres from Wave Rock.We have a swimming pool (seasonal), gym and the Salmon Gum Lounge offers card and board games for your enjoyment as well as an open fire with baby grand piano and a guitar. The Salmon Gum Lounge has free tea and coffee for in-house quests. Please relax and enjoy this comfort area with its natural timbers and leather furniture, cold beer and wine.
- Ensuite
- Tea & Coffee Facilities
- TV
- Swimming Pool
- Gym facilities
Features
Centrally located within the twin towns of Kalgoorlie-Boulder and just minutes from the famous Hannan Street central business and shopping precinct, Rydges Kalgoorlie Resort and Spa offers a new level of luxury accommodation to both the business and leisure market. With over 91 rooms varying from our deluxe studios through to executive apartments, Rydges Kalgoorlie Resort and Spa can ensure that you are kept comfortable for whatever purpose of your stay.
- Air-conditioning
- Mini Bar
- Iron / Ironing Board
- In-room spa bath / Jacuzzi
- Wireless Internet access
- Refrigerator
- Hair Dryer
- LCD TV
- Free Bottled Water
- Foxtel
Features
Comfort Inn Bay of Isles Motel Esperance is your perfect beachfront accommodation solution for business travellers and holiday makers who want to get the most from their time in beautiful Esperance.
- Free wireless internet access
- Room service
- Direct Dial Telephone
- LCD TV
- Foxtel
- Tea & Coffee Facilities
- Mini-bar (surcharge)
- Air-conditioning
- Ensuite
- Bathtub and shower
- Hairdryer
- Clock radio
- Iron
Features
The Dog Rock Motel is situated in the heart of the city, close to all the action and local attractions. Family owned with friendly service, the motel aim's is for you to have the best experience of Albany accommodation and the beautiful town of Albany.
- Wi-Fi
- Foxtel
- Air-conditioning
- Ensuite
- Flat Screen TV
- Tea & Coffee Facilities
Features
Stay Margaret River is the ultimate destination to relax and explore the famous wineries, caves, forests and beaches of the Margaret River Region.
- Flat Screen TV
- DVD players
- Air-conditioning
- Tea & Coffee Facilities
- Foxtel
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Hairdryer
- Wi-Fi
- Radio
Features
Savour the culture and tradition of Western Australia’s premier tourist destination when staying at the reimagined Esplanade Hotel Fremantle – by Rydges. Fremantle as a port city, creating an environment that is rich, warm and sophisticated for business and leisure travellers alike. Ideal location near the Perth CBD, while those on holiday can easily access Bathers Beach, Rottnest Island and Kings Park and Botanic Gardens.
- 32-inch flat-screen TV
- Foxtel
- Room service
- Mini-bar (surcharge)
- Free wireless internet access
- Private balcony
- Work Desk
- Tea & Coffee Facilities
- In-room safe
- Hairdryer
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Individual heater control
- Air-conditioning
- Direct Dial Telephone
- ISD/STD phone
Features
Need accommodation before or after your tour?
Our special discounted rates make booking accommodation with us during your holiday both easy and affordable at selected AAT Kings hotels and resorts. Find out more
- Quality accommodation
- Travel by luxury coach
- Experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
- Airport transfers (see flight information below)
To ensure your holiday is filled with memorable experiences, we have included a range of quality Optional Excursions for you to choose from and partake in, if you wish, during your holiday. The excursions can be booked on tour through your Travel Director.
Adult Price: AUD $99.00 Child Price: AUD $49.50
Starting at the Fremantle Town Hall, this walking tour is no boring history lesson, but rather takes a non-traditional route, discovering factual, anecdotal, and downright fascinating local stories, all as you wander Freo's vibrant cappuccino strip, boat harbours and beyond, relax for lunch and finish with a tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Fremantle Prison!
Adult Price: AUD $159.00 Child Price: AUD $81.00
Enjoy a ferry cruise to and from the island. Explore the beauty and tranquility as you tour the island in the comfort of an air-conditioned coach. Enjoy commentary of historical, cultural and natural points of interest along the way. After your buffet lunch there is free time to explore more of the island by bike or by foot. Don't forget to pack your swimwear for a refreshing dip in the beautiful turquoise water.
Optional Experiences indicated are Australian or New Zealand dollars. Please note that occasionally weather or seasonal conditions may not permit their operation. Some also depend on a minimum number of participants and suitable time being available. Please see your Travel Director for a full list of experiences.
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- Water bottle
- Warm layers in cooler months
Fitness Requirements
- Low level of fitness required
Dining
- 9 Full buffet breakfasts
- 1 Lunch
- 6 Dinners
- 1 Farewell Dinner
Flight Information
- Day 1 – Flights to arrive prior to 12 noon into Perth Airport
- Day 10 – Flights to depart anytime from Perth Airport
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