Tour Australia's South West with the Travel at 60 community (wildflower season departure, Oct 2021)

Fri 08 Oct 2021 - Welcome to Perth

On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city.

• Hotel: Travelodge Perth (2 nights)

Sat 09 Oct 2021 - Perth

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.

• Included Meals: Dinner

Sun 10 Oct 2021 - Perth – Wave Rock

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

Mon 11 Oct 2021 - Wave Rock – Kalgoorlie

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

Tue 12 Oct 2021 - Kalgoorlie – Esperance

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

Wed 13 Oct 2021- Esperance – Albany

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

Thu 14 Oct 2021 - Albany (Free time)

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

Fri 15 Oct 2021 - Albany – Margaret River

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

Sat 16 Oct 2021 - Margaret River

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

Sun 17 Oct 2021 - Margaret River – Fremantle

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

Mon 18 Oct 2021 - Farewell from Fremantle

Say farewell to your fellow travellers when your holiday comes to an end later this morning.

• Included Meals: Breakfast

08-18 Oct 2021 - 1 departure only!

• Twin share - from $3873 per person
• Solo traveller - from $4990

Want to avoid the single supplement? If you'd rather not pay the single supplement, we can happily pair you with another solo guest of the same gender. Subject to other wiling to share passengers.

Call our local travel team today on 1300 414 198 for more information or to secure your seat on this popular holiday.

The accommodation you will enjoy on this tour includes:

• Travelodge Perth
• Wave Rock Motel, Hyden
• Rydges Kalgoorlie
• Comfort Inn Bay of Isles, Esperance
• The Dog Rock Motel, Albany
• Stay Margaret River
• Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - by Rydges

Need airfares, additional accommodation or sightseeing options before or after your tour? Our friendly travel team can assist you with this. Call today on 1300 414 198 for prices and to secure your seat on this popular holiday!

Flight Information:

• Fri 08 Oct 2021 – flights to arrive at any time into Perth Airport
• Mon 18 Oct 2021 – flights to depart at any time from Perth Airport

Fitness Requirement:

• Low level fitness required

Luggage Allowance:

• This is restricted to one medium size suitcase per person not exceeding 23kg (50lbs) in weight and not exceeding 76x46x25 cm (30x18x10”) in dimension. Please note: these allowances are for coach travel only and may differ from your airline luggage allowances. Porterage is included on your Guided Holiday.

Hand Luggage Allowance -

• Hand luggage should be one piece per person and small and light enough to fit under your coach seat or in the small overhead compartment. If luggage does not fit comfortably in the overhead luggage racks, it will be stored in the coach luggage compartment whilst in transit. Please note that luggage with adjustable handle and wheels will not fit in the overhead compartments and cannot be accepted as hand luggage.

What to Bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
• Water bottle
• Camera and extra sim cards
• Warm layers in cooler months