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8-Day Highlights Western Australia: Outback Coast & Wave Rock
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Embark on an unforgettable 8-day adventure through Western Australia, where rugged coastlines, ancient forests, and vibrant wildlife come together to create an extraordinary journey. From cruising the scenic Swan River to witnessing the awe-inspiring Pinnacles and meeting the playful dolphins of Monkey Mia, this tour immerses you in nature’s best. With small group sizes and personalized service, you'll experience the true beauty of Australia in comfort and style, leaving you with memories that will last a lifetime.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Discover the best of Perth, including a serene cruise along the Swan River
- Marvel at the unique landscapes of Wave Rock & the Pinnacles in Nambung National Park
- See the breathtaking coastal scenery at Torndirrup National Park
- Explore the diverse marine life at Shark Bay, and visit the famous Lobster Shack
- Experience the Tree Top Walk in the Valley of the Giants
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Perth
City/Town Tour at Swan River (Western Australia). After pick up from your hotel, you will discover Perth, situated on the Swan River, the sunniest city "Down Under”. Although it is one of the most isolated cities in the world, Perth offers many spectacular attractions. We begin our tour at Kings Park to take in a magnificent view of the city, Swan River and the Darling Ranges.
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City/Town Tour. A tour into downtown Perth shows you the shopping and business areas, as well as St. George‘s Terrace the financial centre, where you can find a contrast of old and new architecture. Our drive will continue through some of the best residential areas of Perth along the Swan River to the Indian Ocean. Fremantle, with its old colonial buildings, is our final destination. This City is known for its harmonious combination of culture, maritime history and entertainment. Here you have time to discover this friendly historical harbour town with its famous market. Captain Cook cruise will then take you on a comfortable and safe trip back up the Swan River to Perth City. Enjoy glorious views along the River. Return transfer back to hotel not included.
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Accommodation: DoubleTree by Hilton Perth, Northbridge
Day 2
Perth
Leisurely travel to the impressive Karri forests of the Pemberton region.
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Sightseeing at Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk. Here we admire one of the highest “Fire Spotting Trees” in the world. The Valley of the Giants, a section of forest appropriately named for its huge trees, is our next destination. Tree Top Walk offers an amazing bird’s eye view to this window of the past. Much of the plant life in this region is unique to the southwest of Western Australia. Via Denmark, we reach Albany, Western Australia’s first settlement, in the evening.
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Accommodation: Quality Apartments Banksia, Albany (Breakfast).
Day 3
Albany
City/Town Tour. A city tour of Albany and the magnificent panorama view from Mt. Clarence overlooking King George Sound, where the first settlers landed in 1826, let you realize the importance of this town to Western Australia. Afterwards we will be exploring “Natural Bridge and The Gap” in Torndirrup National Park. The tour continues with a drive through farmland in the Stirling Range. The many different varieties of plants originating in the Stirling Range are mainly due to its insular location. This mountain range is a climatic island and the plain is typical for its dry and warm weather conditions. Late afternoon we will arrive in Hyden.
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Accommodation: Wave Rock Motel, Hyden
Day 4
Perth
Sightseeing at Wave Rock. After breakfast, we will visit the famous and astounding “breakers wave” the ‘Wave Rock’. There is enough time to explore and learn about the story of this unbelievable natural wonder. Afterwards we drive through the wide-stretched West Australian wheat belt to reach York at about lunchtime. A quaint short stroll in the oldest inland settlement of W.A. will take you back to the time of the first settlers. The old well-maintained and renovated houses boasting their original facades bring forth still today the atmosphere of the pioneer’s time.
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Sightseeing. Continue to Mundaring Weir. The dam was built together with the pipeline according to the idea and plans of Charles Yelverton O’Connor as part of the Goldfields water supply system. It thus brought the precious water to Kalgoorlie. The Goldfields Pipeline is a major engineering achievement. Cross the dam wall on foot and enjoy the fantastic view. After an enjoyable travel back to Perth, the first part of this tour concludes at your hotel.
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Accommodation: Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Perth, Northbridge
Day 5
Perth
Sightseeing. We begin today’s journey via Perth’s wine growing region, the picturesque Swan Valley. New Norcia, the only Benedictine Mission in Western Australia and its Spanish atmosphere will invite you to a break. This carefully chosen, beautiful piece of land represents an important era of Australian history.
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Sightseeing at Kalbarri National Park. We head north towards Geraldton, the sunniest town in W.A. Cruising along the coastal road we enter the Kalbarri National Park via Port Gregory. You can experience some of the most picturesque grazing land as well as the rough coastline. In the early evening we will arrive in the “laid back village” of Kalbarri.
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Accommodation: Kalbarri Palm Resort, Kalbarri
Day 6
Perth
Sightseeing at Kalbarri National Park. After breakfast we farewell Kalbarri. We continue into the Kalbarri National Park with breathtaking views down to the Murchison Gorge. Depending upon the season, our drive through the Kalbarri National Park to the World Heritage area of Shark Bay will be escorted by the famous wildflowers. Stop at Hamelin Pool where the world best known colony of stromatolites can be admired.
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Wildlife & Eco Tourism at Monkey Mia. In the afternoon we arrive in Monkey Mia, home of the well-known dolphins. Nearly every day of the year they come to the shore to give you a unique experience that will never be forgotten.
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Swimming. There is time for relaxing and swimming on this beautiful beach.
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Boating. Before dinner we will take a cruise on a catamaran to experience the silent sensation of sailing and capture the five-star view of the coastline.
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Accommodation: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, Shark Bay
Day 7
Geraldton
Sightseeing at Shell Beach (Western Australia). In the morning you have the opportunity to come face to face with these famous dolphins. Before our next stop at Shell Beach we pay homage to this World Natural Heritage area with a visit to the Shark Bay Interpretive Centre in Denham. Typical "Outback Australian impressions” will accompany you on the drive to Geraldton. A visit to Mount Scott gives you the opportunity of an outlook over the town of Geraldton and Grey’s Bay. Here is also the memorial for the victims of the sunken warship HMAS Sydney II.
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Accommodation: Hospitality Motel, Geraldton
Day 8
Geraldton
Sightseeing. Our sightseeing this morning brings us to the architecturally interesting St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in the town centre. Leaving Geraldton, we head south along the coast via Leeman and Jurien Bay towards Cervantes. Here we visit the “Lobster Shack” and – after a delicious lunch – we get a lot of insights into this multimillion dollars export industry.
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Sightseeing at Nambung National Park. In the afternoon we will visit Nambung National Park. The Pinnacles are among the most visited natural wonders of the state. Thousands of limestone pillars rise out of a stark landscape of yellow sand. There is ample time to explore the area and to take some colourful photos from these amazing formations. These impressions of lights and colours will stay with you for many years to come.
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We arrive back in Perth early evening when you will be transferred back to your chosen hotel where our round trip concludes.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Entry fees National Parks Tree Top Walk Wave Rock World Heritage Area Shark Bay Interpretive Centre Denham Lobster Shack Cervantes Swan River Cruise Catamaran cruise Monkey Mia Transport in an air-conditioned bus or 4WD
What to Bring
We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and packing light, breathable clothing for outdoor exploration. Don't forget sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses to protect against the strong Australian sun. Bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated, and a jacket for cooler evenings. A camera is a must to capture the stunning landscapes and wildlife encounters. Lastly, pack light as large luggage is not allowed, but hand luggage for 3-4 days is sufficient.
Meeting & Pickup
Pick-up from your hotel in Perth
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 7 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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