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

Itinerary

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   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)
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   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
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   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, HydenIncluded Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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   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 KalgoorlieIncluded Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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   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 IslesIncluded Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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   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
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   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
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   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
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   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
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    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 RydgesIncluded Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
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    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

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