Goldfields And Great Southern Discovery

8 Day Self Drive Explorer Holiday

Includes

• Car Hire, unlimited kilometres, comprehensive insurance.
  
• Accommodation in Margaret River, Albany, Pemberton, Kalgoorlie and Esperansce
  
• DISCOVER WEST Explorer Kit
• DISCOVER WEST Bonus Voucher Book ($400 value)

Day 1 Perth - Kalgoorlie

• Travel through the Darling Range, perhaps stop at John Forrest National Park.
  
• See the historic country town of Northam and the tranquil Avon Valley.
  
• Discover the architecture of Coolgardie.
  Overnight: 1.Kalgoorlie Overland 2.Broadwater Resort 3.Kalgoorlie Overland [B]

Day 2 Explore Kalgoorlie - Boulder

• See the richest square mile on earth - the Golden Mile.
  
• See the 'Super Pit' open cut gold mine, go down Hannans North Gold Mine and witness a Gold Pour. Ride the Golden Mile Railway - loopline.
• an for gold and meet the town's characters at Australia's only legal bush two-up school.
  Overnight:1.Kalgoorlie Overland 2.Broadwater Resort 3.Kalgoorlie Overland [B]

Day 3 Kalgoorlie - Esperance

• Pass through Norseman and see the white salt lakes. Perhaps cruise the archipelago. See the Pink Lake.
  
• Visit Cape Le Grande National Park.See the Skylab display at the museum, Australia's first wind farm, consider a cruise.
  Overnight:1.The Jetty Resort 2.Bay of Isles 3.Bay of Isles

Day 4 Esperance - Albany

• Today choose from Stokes, Fitzgerald River, Hassel, Stirling Range & Porongorup National Parks. All unique and exquisite.
  
• Visit Porongorup National Park - walk to Castle Rock and Balancing Rock, see the Tree in the Rock.
• Sample the produce of one of the local wineries.
  Overnight: 1. All Seasons Geraldton 2. African Reef Resort (Deluxe Ocean View)

Day 5 Explore Albany Region

• Explore the charm of Albany town and its historic buildings. Panoramic views of King George Sound.
  
• Visit Whaleworld, the last whaling station in Australia, closed in 1978, now an educational experience.
  
• See the dramatic National Park coast line of the Great Southern Ocean - The Gap and Natural Bridge formations and the Blowholes.
  Overnight: 1.Country Manor 2.Esplanade Hotel 3.B&B by The Sea [B]
  

Day 6 Albany - Pemberton

• Easy drive allowing many stop-offs along the way. See The Valley of the Giants and experience the 'Tree Top Walk' - discover the mighty forests of the Walpole National Park.
  
• Visit the trout and marron hatchery.
  
• Explore Pemberton National Park with its enormous karri trees, climb to the top of the Gloucester Tree look-out.
• Drive through Beedalup National Park and see the Falls.
  Overnight: 1. Forest Lodge 2.Forest Lodge Resort 3.Forest Lodge B&B [B]

Day 7 Pemberton - Margaret River

• Very picturesque drive to the Margaret River region.
  
• Stop off at Augusta and Cape Leeuwin lighthouse, where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet and whales are spotted in season. Go down Jewel or Lake cave, under the forest.
  
• Wine tasting, dinner or a tour at one of the many very hospitable wineries. Visit one of the many galleries.
• Visit the world class surfing beaches, safe swimming beaches and spectacular ocean rock formations. Explore Leeuwin Naturaliste National Park.
  Overnight: 1.Abbey Beach Resort (Bonus: 5 Star Spa Apartment) 2.Cape Lodge 3.Kangaridge B&B [B]

Day 8 Margaret River - Perth

• Spend the morning exploring the Margaret River region further, craft shops, wildlife parks, dairies.
  
• Depart for Perth in the afternoon taking in: Busselton, Bunbury & Mandurah.
  

Depts: Any Day. Vehicle delivered to hotel.

Group A - "Small Hatch" Vehicle

	Accommodation	Single	Twin Share	Triple Share	2x Twin
1	Good Standard	1223	612	501	467
2	Deluxe	1896	951	894	806
3	B&B House	1207	683	612	590

Vehicle Type Upgrade - add to the above costs

Group	Vehicle	Single	Twin Share	Triple Share	2x Twin
B	Medium Car	48	24	16	12
D	Intermediate	96	48	32	24
F	Large Sedan	176	88	59	44
G	Sedan Wagon	248	124	83	62
T	People Mover (7)	344	172	115	86
M	Medium 4WD	384	192	128	96
L	Large 4WD	624	312	208	156

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Starting costs per person, twin share or as otherwise shown (A$). Seasonal surcharges may apply. See Important Information before booking.  © DISCOVER WEST HOLIDAYS

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