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Mon, 24th November 2008 - Mon, 30th November 2009

Day 1: Perth to Albany (No Meals)

We travel southwards via the Stirling Range and Porongurup Range National Parks, before reaching historic Albany, Western Australia’s first European settlement.

Accommodation: Comfort Inn, Albany

Day 2: Albany to Pemberton

After coastal sightseeing visiting “The Gap” and “Natural Bridge”, we travel via Denmark through spectacular Karri tree forests to the coastal resort town of Walpole. Here we join our local guide “Gary” for a luncheon cruise on Nornalup Inlet, widely regarded as one of the last great wilderness areas. Gary will delight all with his incredible knowledge and love of this area. Next stop is the Valley of the Giants “Tree Top Walk” which reaches 40 metres high into the forest canopy. A ground level walk is available through the Ancient Empire, a remarkable pocket of Tingle Forest, wide girthed trees up to 5 metres wide.

Accommodation: Karri Valley Resort, Pemberton

Day 3: Pemberton to Margaret River

We begin at the 61 metre Gloucester Tree a bush fire watchtower lookout followed by the Fine Woodcraft Gallery, Western Australia’s most awarded regional gallery. After morning tea (own expense) at Beedalup Falls, we lunch at Australia’s most southwesterly point, Augusta and visit Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse where the Indian and Great Southern Oceans meet. Entering the Margaret River region, we pass by the stunning Boranup Forest and then take a guided tour of Mammoth Cave. We then stop for coastal views at Surfers Point Lookout, before we arrive at Abbey Beach Resort, located right on the beachfront of Geographe Bay.

Accommodation: Abbey Beach Resort, Busselton

Day 4: Margaret River to Perth

This morning enjoy some of the resorts facilities before we head to the main street of Margaret River township, here you have some free time to browse shops featuring works of local crafts people or make a visit to the Margaret River Wine Showroom, located in the Margaret River Visitor Centre. We then stop at Xanadu Winery to taste a selection of wine from the region. Next we visit Eagles Heritage Raptor Centre housing the largest collection of raptors in Australia then a lively Australian sheep dog and shearing demonstration at the Yallingup Shearing Shed. Our last stop is at Busselton Jetty, the longest wooden jetty in the Southern Hemisphere, return to Perth at approximately 6.30 pm.

Accommodation: Citigate Perth, or similar

Tour Info:

• Times: Monday @ 8am

No tours available from 12th, 26th May, 9th, 23rd June, 7th, 21st July & 22nd December

Booking Information:

Departures; Perth Sightseeing Centre, Corner Hay & Pier Street, Perth.

Note: Strong wind conditions may result in the closure of the Tree Top Walk, in which case alternative touring arrangements will be made.