West Coast Grand Tour
 

Day 1 Perth - Shark Bay

From Perth head north towards Shark Bay, stopping for a picnic lunch at Geraldton.

After lunch continue on through delightful farmland and station properties to Heritage Resort Denham, Shark Bay.

Take a dip in the Resort pool or swim in the ocean just across the road.

Overnight: Heritage Resort

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Day 2 Shark Bay - Kalbarri

Rise and shine early to travel east to the dolphins of Monkey Mia. Spend all morning with these unique creatures or take an optional cruise on a sail catamaran.

Depart Monkey Mia & travel to Shell Beach. Visit the stromatalites at Hamlin Pool and stop for lunch at Overlander Roadhouse.

This afternoon travel through Kalbarri National Park with a visit to Hawks Head Lookout.

Tour the town of Kalbarri and perhaps enjoy a walk beside the sparkling waters of the Murchison River after delicious buffet dinner.

Overnight: Kalbarri Palm Resort

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Day 3 Kalbarri - Pinnacles Desert - Perth

Depart Kalbarri after breakfast and head south via the Coastal gorges, stopping off to see Pot Alley.

Proceed through the old mining town of Northampton and then to Geraldton and finally Jurien for lunch.

Walk amongst the amazing Pinnacles in the Nambung National Park, then head for Perth arriving approx 6pm.

Overnight: Perth hotel

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Day 4 Perth

Experience Perth in a half day tour taking you to Kings Park, South Perth, Northbridge, Subiaco and the main sights of this beautiful city.

Spend the rest of the day at your leisure before your big adventure South.

Overnight: Perth hotel

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Day 5 Perth - Pemberton

Head south through the coastal cities of Mandurah and Bunbury on board the luxury coach. Stop over in Bunbury to have morning tea at the Bunbury Coastal Discovery Centre.

Travel onto Busselton to view the famous Busselton Jetty (over 2 km long). A stop for lunch in Dunsborough (lunch at your expense).

On to the magical wine growing area of Margaret River to visit some wineries. After wine tasting and perhaps a purchase or two, pay a short visit to the Augusta township. Then continue south to Cape Leeuwin, the most southwestern point of Australia.

Maybe a short walk to the lighthouse before the final leg of the day to Pemberton for the overnight stay at a 4-star Karri Forest Motel. Enjoy a wonderful dinner at the motel this evening.

Overnight: Karri Forest Motel

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Day 6 Pemberton - Tree Top Walk - Albany

Travel the short distance to the Diamond Tree Fire Lookout. Then onto Walpole for a stop at the Treetop Walk in the Valley of the Giants, a very special event on the tour.

Continue travelling east through the town of Denmark and onto the historic port town of Albany for lunch (at own expense). Whale watching in season.

After lunch, those not cruising will visit the coastal cliff area to view the Gap and Natural Bridge, with an afternoon tea stop at Mt Romance Perfume Factory.

If time permits, take a stroll in the main street to shop for souvenirs. Then to the Ace Motor Inn for the night.

Overnight: Ace Motor Inn

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Day 7 Albany - Esperance

Travel to the Stirling Ranges for sight-seeing at the base of Bluff Knoll.

After a brief stop for morning tea at Pingrup travel on to Hyden for lunch (at own expense).

After lunch we see Wave Rock then head south and visit the old mining town of Ravensthorpe before driving east again to the stopover for the next 2 nights in the beautiful port town of Esperance.

Overnight: Bay of Isles Motor Inn

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Day 8 Explore Esperance

8.30am start to the day and board the beautiful Seabreeze for the morning cruise of the Bay of Isles off Esperance, with morning tea on Woody Island.

Spot for dolphins, sea lions, sea birds and in season whales. Return from the cruise at lunchtime and enjoy the freedom of discovering the town shopping area.

After lunch drive east to the beautiful Cape Le Grande National Park with its spectacular beaches and granite rock outcrops and coastline.

Afternoon tea on or near a beach this afternoon. Return to the Bay of Isles Motor Inn in the late afternoon.

Overnight: Bay of Isles Motor Inn

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Day 9 Esperance - Kalgoorlie

Today on to the old gold mining towns of Norseman, Widgiemooltha, Kambalda and then to the most famous of them all, Kalgoorlie.

Lunch in Kalgoorlie’s famous main street, Hannan Street (at own expense). In the afternoon visit the new Miners Hall of Fame and the North Kalgoorlie Tourist Mine.

Drive out to the Super Pit, one of the largest holes on earth made by man. In the late afternoon check into the All Seasons Kalgoorlie for the night.

After dinner, do a night tour of certain parts of the town which are of some interest.

Overnight: All Seasons Kalgoorlie

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Day 10 Kalgoorlie - Perth

Today drive back to Perth via the old mining town of Coolgardie and the wheatbelt towns of Southern Cross, Merredin, Kellerberrin and Northam.

Arrive back in Perth in the early afternoon for the conclusion of this informative holiday.


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