Itinerary

Day 1: Perth, Karakamia Wildlife Sanctuary, Welcome Dinner

Dinner

Be met on arrival in Perth and join a tour of the city. Visit the Karakamia Wildlife Sanctuary, managed by the Australian Wildlife Conservancy. Enjoy a dusk nature walk and our Welcome Dinner amid the Jarrah woodlands and granitic heaths of this stunning region. Keep an eye out for the endangered species that populate this beautiful haven - including the numbat and the Tammar wallaby.

Stay: Perth, Novotel Langley Hotel

Day 2: Historic York, Wave Rock

Breakfast, Dinner

Cross the Darling Ranges to historic York, classified by the National Trust, for a tour with a local guide. After time to explore, continue to the quaint outback town of Hyden. Explore the mesmerising natural wonder of Wave Rock, rising 15 metres high. This rock formation appears ready to crash onto a prehistoric surf, now frozen in time.

Stay: Hyden, Wave Rock Hotel

Day 3: Coolgardie, Kalgoorlie

Breakfast, Dinner

Journey through the wheat belt to Coolgardie, the original site of Western Australia's gold rush. Visit the Gold Museum, offering an excellent introduction to the early colourful social history of the Coolgardie goldfields. Continue to Kalgoorlie, known as the City of Gold, producing more than half of the gold mined in Australia. Travel Kalgoorlie's Golden Mile, reputed to be the richest square mile in the world, and admire the town's interesting architecture.

Stay: Kalgoorlie, All Seasons Plaza Hotel, right in the town centre

Day 4: Kalgoorlie, Lake Lefroy, Esperance

Breakfast

In Kalgoorlie, join your selected Freedom of Choice Touring activity. Visit the Mining Hall of Fame, take an underground tour at Hannans North Tourist Mine or try your luck panning for gold. View Lake Lefroy, where the white salt makes for a striking contrast against the blue sky. Continue to the seaside town of Esperance.

Stay: Esperance, Bay of Isles Motel

Day 5: Pink Lake, Historic Albany, Meet Local Wildflower Expert

Breakfast, Dinner

Take in the sights of Esperance, including Twilight Bay and the unique Pink Lake. Drive through the Stirling Ranges and meet a local wildflower expert. From Bluff Knoll, see the jagged peaks towering over bushland that is usually carpeted with wildflowers in spring. Arrive in historic Albany this afternoon.

Two Night Stay: Albany, Dog Rock Motel

Day 6: Albany, Wildflower Spotting

Breakfast

This morning in Albany, choose to visit the Mt Romance Bodycare Factory, or board a catamaran and cruise Albany's harbour on a whale-watching cruise. Underwater microphones help you listen for the song of humpback whales. This afternoon, tour Whale World at Cheyne's Beach. Afterwards, head to Torndirrup National Park where you have the opportunity to see native wildflowers along the Stoney Hill Heritage Trail.

Day 7: Valley of the Giants, Pemberton, Margaret River

Breakfast, Dinner

Experience the beauty of the Valley of the Giants today with Freedom of Choice Touring. Choose the Tree Top Walk to explore the Tingle forest at canopy level, or admire the Tingles at ground level on a boardwalk through the Ancient Empire. For the more adventurous, climb the highest fire lookout in the world at the Gloucester Tree, 60 metres above the forest. Later, join a local guide on the Pemberton Tramway. Then drive to Margaret River and enjoy a pre-dinner wine presentation.

Stay: Margaret River Resort

Day 8: Margaret River, Fremantle

Breakfast

Today tour the sights of Margaret River, exploring the limestone formations of Jewel Cave. Head to the Cape Leeuwin coastline and visit the lighthouse where the Southern Ocean meets the Indian Ocean. Afterwards visit the award-winning Leeuwin Estate and enjoy a tour and tasting of Margaret River's best wines. This afternoon arrive in Fremantle.

Stay: Fremantle, The Esplanade Hotel

Day 9: Fremantle, Perth

Breakfast, Dinner

This morning join your selected Freedom of Choice touring activity. Join the Fremantle tram tour and cruise back to Perth along the Swan River, or perhaps spend the morning exploring Fremantle Prison or the Maritime Museum. Alternatively you could choose to cruise to Rottnest Island and spend the day exploring this wildlife haven.

Stay: Perth, Novotel Langley Hotel

Day 10: Perth, New Norcia, Coomberdale Wildflower Farm, Kalbarri

Breakfast, Dinner

Head north to New Norcia, a town showing the influence of Spanish Benedictine monks. Visit the museum and art gallery. Afterwards, tour the Coomberdale Wildflower Farm, where thousands of dried flowers are prepared for export. Continue to the seaside town of Kalbarri.

Stay: Kalbarri Edge Resort, Deluxe Room

Day 11: Kalbarri National Park, Shark Bay, Seafood Feast

Breakfast, Dinner

Visit Kalbarri National Park. This area is known for its floral beauty sweeping across the rolling sand plains. Travel to Eagle Bluff (subject to road conditions) for breathtaking views. Look out for the sharks, dugongs, rays and large fish who regularly visit the shallow waters below. Continue to Denham and visit the Shark Bay Interpretive Centre to learn about the area. Then head north to Monkey Mia, located in World heritage-listed Shark Bay. This evening indulge in a delicious seafood dinner at the resort.

Two Night Stay: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort

Day 12: Monkey Mia Dolphins

Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, see the wild dolphins of Monkey Mia (subject to appearance). Then join your selected touring activity.

Day 13: Shell Beach, Stromatolites, Geraldton

Breakfast, Dinner

This morning take a walk along Shell Beach. Stop at Hamelin Pool to view the stromatolites. Journey into Geraldton and enjoy your exclusive Dine Around Dinner.

Stay: Geraldton, Ocean Centre Hotel, beachfront accommodation

Day 14: The Pinnacles, Perth

Breakfast, Dinner

Head into Nambung National Park to see the Pinnacles. Continue to Perth for a Farewell Dinner and Drinks tonight.

Stay: Perth, Novotel Langley Hotel

Day 15: Perth

Breakfast

Enjoy a free morning in Perth before your airport transfer.

Western Wildflower Wonderland