South Western Escape
South Western Escape
South Western Escape
10 Days Starting in Perth, Australia and ending in Fremantle, Australia
Visiting: Perth, Wave Rock, Kalgoorlie, Cape Le Grand National Park, Albany, Margaret River, Fremantle
Tour operator:
Tour code:
WPPP26
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on the "South Western Escape" and discover the natural wonders of Western Australia. This guided tour begins in Perth, where you'll explore the lush Kings Park and Botanic Garden. Journey to the iconic Wave Rock, marvel at the vastness of the Kalgoorlie Super Pit, and relax on the pristine beaches of Cape Le Grand National Park. Experience the vibrant wildflowers of Stirling Range National Park and enjoy free time in the charming town of Albany. In Margaret River, savor exquisite wines at Hamelin Bay Wines and stroll along the Busselton Jetty. Conclude your adventure in Fremantle, with opportunities to explore local markets or visit Rottnest Island. With comfortable accommodations and expert guides, this tour offers a perfect blend of nature, history, and leisure. Flights and optional experiences are not included.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Perth
Location: Perth
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn West Perth
Meals Included: Dinner
Perth may be the West Australian capital, but it’s home to a remarkable amount of green space. Join your Travel Director on a city sights tour and a stroll through Kings Park, whose Botanic Garden is home to over 3,000 floral species. It’s a relaxed entrée to the next 10 days of action and adventure. Your Western Australia tour from Perth is primed to begin. Meet again this evening for a Welcome Dinner with your Travel Director and travelling companions.
Day 2: Perth - Wave Rock
Location: Wave Rock
Accommodation Name: Wave Rock Motel, Hyden
Meals Included: Dinner
At the start of your tour from Perth, say hello to Wave Rock, a 110-metre, rainbow-hued granite swell formed more than three million years ago. Fun fact: the visitor centre here has the world’s largest collection of toy soldiers. Wave Rock local Sheenagh knows a thing or two about life on the land. She’s passionate about her farm, and proudly shows off the outback while you explore the wide open spaces that characterise the WA countryside. You'll also get to glimpse her collection of vintage cars – who knew folks in this part of the world were such avid collectors?
Day 3: Wave Rock - Kalgoorlie
Location: Kalgoorlie
Accommodation Name: Rydges Kalgoorlie
Meals Included: Dinner
Today is deep – quite literally. Your journey through classic WA outback lands you in Kalgoorlie – view the wide gold rush era streets and buildings, and take in vistas over the staggering ‘Super Pit’ open-cut gold mine. Put life into perspective standing next to monstrous loaders and Haul trucks at Hannans North Mine. It’s a shimmering opportunity to experience gold rush history and discover the Golden Mile.
Day 4: Kalgoorlie - Esperance
Location: Cape Le Grand National Park
Accommodation Name: Comfort Inn Bay of Isles
Meals Included: Dinner
Nature humbles at Cape Le Grand National Park, a staggering 31,000 hectares of sweeping heathlands, rugged coastal peaks and powdery beaches. It’s so pretty that kangaroos come here for a little lounging on the beach – at Lucky Bay, you’ll see Australia’s national emblem dozing beside the water. And then there’s Thistle Cove, listen for the whistle of the Whistling Rock among the sounds of wind and sea.
Day 5: Esperance - Albany
Location: Albany
Accommodation Name: The Dog Rock Motel
Meals Included: Dinner
Today’s tour from Esperance continues through some of the most bountiful wilderness areas in the state, including the Stirling Range National Park, filled seasonally with a staggering range of wildflowers – more than 1,500 different plant species, some of which are found nowhere else on Earth. Get an overview from the Bluff Knoll Lookout, topping one of WA’s highest peaks.
Day 6: Albany Free Time
Location: Albany
Accommodation Name: The Dog Rock Motel
Albany turns on pretty much every charm, whether you’re ready for more nature, are a history buff, or feel like it’s time for food and wine. You have a day at leisure to go in whichever direction you please. Perhaps opt for a tour that relives the town’s heritage as the last port of call for ANZAC troopships departing Australia in WWI. Maybe explore Torndirrup National Park, where steep cliffs give way to dramatic rock formations and whales are a common sight during migration. Or get a taste for the region on a culinary excursion (all own expense).
Day 7: Albany - Margaret River
Location: Margaret River
Accommodation Name: Stay Margaret River
Meals Included: Dinner
Suspended 40 metres above the forest floor, the Tree Top Walk gives you a bird’s-eye view of the soaring tingle trees that stand large through the Valley of the Giants. The Margaret River region of Western Australia deserves its reputation as one of the county’s top grape-growing areas. There are too many high-quality vineyards to name here. So, we’ll give you just one: Hamelin Bay Wines. Since 1992, this postcard-perfect estate has been producing wines that hero this pocket of the state, where the Indian and Southern oceans converge. The result is delicious drops that span the spectrum from sparkling to shiraz, rose to reserve chardonnay, which you’ll enjoy during a hosted tasting at the cellar door and then dinner in the on-site restaurant.
Day 8: Margaret River - Fremantle
Location: Fremantle
Accommodation Name: Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - by Rydges
Meals Included: Dinner
The Margaret River is one of the only wine regions in the world where grapes are grown just metres from the sand. Winery backdrops follow you all the way to Busselton, home to the longest wooden jetty in the Southern Hemisphere. Tip your cap to those who built this 1.8-kilometre structure out into Geographe Bay. The remainder of the day is all yours in Freo. Why not explore the Fremantle Markets, which boasts over 150 stalls?
Day 9: Fremantle Free Time
Location: Fremantle
Accommodation Name: Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - by Rydges
Sometimes, the most memorable travel days are those where you lose yourself wandering the foreshore, lingering over lunch or a cool ale. We highly recommend you spend this day of leisure doing just that (Freo’s Little Creatures Brewery is legendary). Of course, having a local show you around also has its benefits, with a Fremantle tour revealing those hidden haunts most visitors pass right on by (own expense). If you’re catching the ferry for a Rottnest Island tour, make sure you have your phone ready to capture selfies with the island’s smiley quokkas, not to mention the blindingly turquoise water (own expense).
Day 10: Farewell From Fremantle
Location: Fremantle
Ten days. Too many beaches to count. Wildlife galore. A few wine bottles and a few thousand memories… this trip is one for the record books.
What's Included
The tour includes a specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide, as well as entrance fees to Wave Rock, Cape Le Grand, and Stirling Range National Parks.
What's Not Included
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Flights to and from the start/end of your trip
Flights to and from the start and end of your trip are not included in the trip price.
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Optional experiences and personal expenses
Optional experiences such as tours and personal expenses are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with a specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide, ensuring a seamless journey through Western Australia's stunning landscapes.
Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable accommodation with easy access to city centres, including stays at Holiday Inn West Perth, Wave Rock Motel in Hyden, Rydges Kalgoorlie, Comfort Inn Bay of Isles, The Dog Rock Motel, Stay Margaret River, and Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges.
Dining Summary
- 7 Dinner (D)
- 9 Full Breakfast (B)
Fitness Requirement
- Low level of fitness required
Flexible Holidays
- Quite possibly Australia’s happiest critters, quokkas await across the sandy coves on an optional experience to Rottnest Island; the beaches are just as pretty in Albany, and come wrapped in history.
Flight information
- Flights to and from the start/end of your trip are not included in the trip price. Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12 noon into Perth AirportDay 10 – flights to depart anytime from Perth Airport
Iconic Sites
- From the powdery coves of Esperance to the vine-laced groves of the Margaret River region, we’ve got the colours of Australia covered.
Natural Wonders
- Surf’s up at Wave Rock, a 110-metre granite swell resembling a wave about to crash to shore. If you think that’s impressive, just wait till you hear it’s three million years old.
What to Bring
- Warm layers in cooler months Camera Comfortable walking shoes Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat Water bottle
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the South Western Escape tour?
The tour offers comfortable accommodation with easy access to city centres, including stays at places like the Holiday Inn West Perth, Wave Rock Motel in Hyden, Rydges Kalgoorlie, Comfort Inn Bay of Isles, The Dog Rock Motel, Stay Margaret River, and Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - by Rydges.
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Are there any meals included in the South Western Escape tour?
Yes, the tour includes 7 dinners and 9 full breakfasts as part of the dining summary.
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What is the fitness requirement for the South Western Escape tour?
A low level of fitness is required for this tour.
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What are some of the natural attractions visited on the South Western Escape tour?
The tour visits several natural attractions including Wave Rock, Cape Le Grand National Park, Stirling Range National Park, and the Valley of the Giants with its Tree Top Walk.
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Is there any free time during the South Western Escape tour?
Yes, there is free time in Albany on Day 6 and in Fremantle on Day 9, allowing you to explore at your leisure or participate in optional activities.
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What optional experiences are available during the South Western Escape tour?
Optional experiences include a tour of Albany's heritage as the last port of call for ANZAC troopships, exploring Torndirrup National Park, culinary excursions, and a tour of Fremantle or a ferry trip to Rottnest Island to see quokkas.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a holiday with us is you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
It is important to adhere to departure times while on tour for the comfort of everyone on-board, and to make sure no one misses out on the planned experiences. The coach will not be able to wait for you, and in some instances, if you miss a departure time you will need to make your own way to the next destination to re-join the tour.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
AAT Kings operated Guided Holidays have competitive single supplement rates available if you prefer to confirm your own room. Or we can match you to share with a guest of the same gender at no extra cost. If we fail to match you, we will accommodate you in a single room at no extra cost.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 100 years
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
We will email your documents to you approximately four weeks before your departure date provided you have completed your pre trip registration using the My Travel Portal. If you’ve booked through a travel agent, your documents will be emailed directly to your agent.
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AAT Kings requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of aat kings charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.