If your ultimate travel itinerary unites fine food, wine and wildlife, this epic Southwest Coast tour has your name on it. Perth is your entrée to WA’s dazzling southern sights, whether Monkey Mia’s resident dolphins, the Pinnacles’ limestone peaks or Margaret River’s vines. This corner of the country boasts some of the whitest sands imaginable (hey, Esperance), not to mention history in spades at Kalgoorlie and Albany.
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Travelodge Hotel Perth is nestled in an utterly picturesque location, near the beautiful Swan River in the heart of Perth CBD. There are 127 hotel rooms, thoughtfully designed with flat screen TV’s, individual climate control air conditioning and comfy beds for a good night’s sleep. The hotel is perfect for families, with Triple Rooms and Interconnecting Rooms available. Complementary WiFi is available so you can easily share your Perth snaps with loved ones back home. The hotel has a gym for keeping fit on the go, dry cleaning services and 24-hour reception.
This accommodation is located just 5kms from the Iconic Wave Rock, overlooking a picturesque billabong swimming pool and gardens. Offering 55 guest rooms with three executive spa suites with private bar and courtyards – sit back and enjoy the open fire or air-conditioning, free WIFI, guest lounge and baby grand piano in the Salmon Gum Lounge. Enjoy a meal in one of the two restaurants and beverages served in the bar.
Rydges Kalgoorlie is a 4.5-star oasis close to the town centre and handy to attractions and amenities. The resort style accommodation is the only Kalgoorlie accommodation with couples’ spa baths in all rooms. There are 91 studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom rooms with all new 42-inch LCD Sony Bravia televisions. The Kalgoorlie accommodation also has an indoor/outdoor swimming pool and heated spa (it can get cool in the desert). There are versatile function and wedding areas and dining in Prime West Grill. It also offers free Wi-Fi in every room.
Comfort Inn Bay of Isles Motel Esperance is a beachfront accommodation, located in the heart of Esperance’s CBD, featuring on-site restaurant, outdoor pool, and choice of 60+ accommodation options. Wake up rested, directly opposite the pristine Southern Ocean.
The Dog Rock Motel is located in the historic and cultural hub of Albany opposite the famous local icon, the natural granite Dog Rock. Just a stroll away from the city centre, shopping hub, York Street, Visitor Centre, Anzac Peace Park, Museum and the Brig Amity. Rooms are a mix of elegance, corporate and homely. All rooms have their own ensuite, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and free inhouse movies, air conditioner, work desk or table, tea and coffee facilities. Most rooms have a minibar, and some also have a private balcony with city views. Lime303 is the restaurant that has won many awards. This onsite award-winning bar and restaurant, offers a varied menu that includes modern Australian cuisine and an array of seafood dishes.
Stay Margaret River affordable luxury accommodation is the perfect destination to relax and explore the famous wineries, caves, forests and beaches of the Margaret River Region. Offering a range of comfortable and affordable accommodation options including semi self contained apartments. Willow Grill Restaurant is open for Breakfast 7 days a week and Dinner Monday – Saturday. There is a 9 hole mini golf course, giant chess and a childrens playground onsite.
Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges has a rich history dating back to 1850 the hotel is an iconic landmark in Western Australia. The hotel offers 300 spacious refurbished rooms across ten different room categories. Located right in the heart of Fremantle, offering 3 bars, breakfast restaurant and private dining facilities, so there is something for all tastes.
Mantra Geraldton hotel is located right on the Batavia Coast Marina, Champion Bay. The apartments are close to the region’s best attractions like the Western Australian Museum, Geraldton CBD and the HMAS Sydney Memorial. There are One, Two and Three Bedroom Apartments situated within the East Wing offer comfortable, self-contained accommodation with full kitchen and laundry facilities, king beds, spa ensuites and private balconies. The Northshore Complex offers City View Superior Two Bedroom and Harbour View Superior Two Bedroom Apartments with the latter featuring breathtaking views over the water. Skeetas waterfront restaurant is located on the ground floor of the Northshore Complex and is perfect for a meal close by. You’ll be close to shops and restaurants and great services and facilities include complimentary parking, express checkout, a solar heated pool, spa and barbeque area.
Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort is situated midway up the West Australian coastline within the Shark Bay World Heritage Area, home to one of the world’s best-known dolphin encounters. It offers a unique experience in unspoiled surrounds. With beachfront accommodation situated on the pristine shores of Shark Bay, you won’t have to go far to feel the sand between your toes. The resort has a comprehensive range of facilities and amenities to ensure you have a relaxing and enjoyable stay. The on-site general store and gift shop offers a great range of groceries and souvenirs and also has bait and fishing gear available. Enjoy a meal at the beachfront Boughshed Restaurant or try something a little more casual at the Monkey Bar.
Kalbarri Edge Resort is a great place to unwind and relax after exploring the local sites. Lounge in your comfortable, smartly-appointed room, laze in the sun by the pool or partake in a giant game of chess. With the onsite Edge Restaurant, cocktail bar and 20 channel Foxtel, there is something for everyone to make your stay comfortable. The friendly hospitality and relaxed atmosphere will ensure that you have an unforgettable stay. The property has self-contained studios or 1 and 2 Bedroom Spa Apartments cater to everyone’s needs.
Perth is an urban oasis among the vast nature of Western Australia where you can embrace the best of both worlds. The soft-sand beaches and scenic parks meet a thriving metropolis of small bars, creative restaurants and curated street art. Art galleries, al fresco breweries, relaxed neighbourhood and epic events all live in perfect harmony. There are also nearby wineries and even friendly quokkas in the capital of Western Australia.
One of Australia’s biggest waves is also the furthest from any ocean – Wave Rock rises 15 metres above the outback plain. Over 2,700 million years in the making, today it’s a popular tourist destination. This 110-metre long multi-coloured granite cliff is shaped remarkably like a huge wave about to crash onto the bush. Pose on the rock face and surf the giant wave or see it from a different perspective by following the walk trails around the base and over the top. After winter rains, you’ll be surrounded by a sea of dazzling colour as Western Australian wildflowers bloom in their billions. Nearby, a collection of over 450 ancient rock paintings cover the walls of Mulka’s Cave, telling the story of a local Aboriginal legend.
Located in the Eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia, Kalgoorlie Boulder is situated 590 kilometres inland of Perth. The name Kalgoorlie is derived from the Wangai word Karlkurla, meaning “Place of the silky pears”. Kalgoorlie Boulder is Australia’s largest Outback City with a population of more than 30,000 people. It is the largest urban centre in the Goldfields region and the fifth largest in Western Australia. As Australia’s largest outback town it has a fascinating past and present, from the region’s gold rush era to the modern-day Super Pit mine. A visit to the whimsical outdoor art gallery set against the spectacular backdrop of Lake Ballard is a hauntingly beautiful way to round out a visit.
This pristine park near Esperance is known for its stunning scenery and idyllic beaches where you can go swimming, bush-walking, fishing and camping. The landscape changes from massive granite outcrops to freshwater pools and unbelievably white sandy beaches with views over many islands. Lucky Bay is home to a colony of friendly kangaroos which are often seen soaking up the sun. It also offers a great camp site and picnic area with beachside views. There are many bush walking trails through the park which traverse the rugged coast and beaches – enjoy the views and then stop off for a refreshing dip in the ocean.
Albany is a city at the southern tip of Western Australia. It’s known for its beaches, such as popular Middleton Beach. East of the city, Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve is home to secluded Little Beach. Albany’s Historic Whaling Station, a former whale processing plant, now houses a museum. Migrating whales pass off the coast at Torndirrup National Park, where steep cliffs give way to dramatic rock formations. It is a of staggering coastal beauty and historic significance. Cliffs are pounded by relentless swells, yet calm bays once sheltered soldiers departing for war. In the southern tip of Western Australia, Albany and nearby Denmark boast unique forests, carpets of wildflowers and vineyards producing fine wines. This is a special place to the Menang Noongar Traditional Owners.
Margaret River is a small town south of Perth in western Australia, known for its craft breweries, boutiques and surrounding wineries. Beaches and surf breaks line the nearby coast, whose waters host migratory whales (Jun–Nov). Stretching between 2 lighthouses north and south of the town, the long-distance walk, the Cape to Cape Track, fringes the limestone caves and sea cliffs of Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park. Bursting with epic experiences and unfathomable landscapes, you can wander to the sounds of the ocean and azure blue water, as gnarly surf breaks and jaw-dropping limestone cliffs meet your eyes. Don’t be surprised if you spot a pro – or a handful of dolphins – riding the waves. Inland lies Margaret River’s premium wine region, home to award-winning wineries perched upon verdant green hills.
Geraldton is a coastal city in the Mid West region of Western Australia, this seaside city is emerging as a trendy beach escape. Base yourself in the city centre (where you’ll find cafés, street art and galleries) and explore the area’s naturally blessed surrounds, which includes beautiful beaches, Aboriginal driving trails and even a pink lake. Geraldton is also the ideal location to access the Coral Coast’s carpets of wildflowers, which are in full bloom in late winter and early spring.
At Monkey Mia (850 kilometres or 530 miles north of Perth), wild dolphins have been dropping by for generations, garnering international fame. But Monkey Mia and the wider Shark Bay region have more than friendly mammals to offer. World Heritage-listed for its natural assets, this is a wild, arid landscape of massive skies and stiff ocean breezes. Striking ochre sand dunes dive into turquoise waters, emus splash in the shallows and dugongs raise babies in swaying seagrass. The world’s oldest living culture thrives, as do stromatolites, some of the world’s oldest living lifeforms. There’s European history here too, being the site of Australia’s first European landing in 1616, and even today, modern explorers will find much to discover about Monkey Mia and Shark Bay.
A guided farm tour at Wave Rock where you hear about life in the Outback with Wave Rock local, Sheena. Exploring the farm with Sheena you’ll have to opportunity to take part in the morning cattle feed then explore a private collection of vintage cars.
Enjoy the ultimate olive oil experience at Vasse Virgin where they produce natural skincare, soaps, gourmet food, natural fragrances and also run workshops. Interact with the production staff and discover the benefits of olive oil and pure plant extracts can have on your skin. Taste the gourmet food range or book in for a DIY Lip Balm, Natural Perfumery or Olive Oil Tasting workshop. Vasse Virgin is where you’ll have the chance to learn about all things olive oil, taste the gourmet produce, and sample their range or beauty products made from olive oil.
The Busselton Jetty is 1.841km long. It is the longest timber piled jetty in the southern hemisphere and is operated by a non-profit community organisation known as Busselton Jetty Inc. The jetty’s construction commenced in 1864 and the first section was opened in 1865. The jetty was extended numerous times until the 1960s, ultimately reaching a length of 1,841 metres (6,040 ft). The last commercial vessel called at the jetty in 1971 and the jetty was closed the following year. It passed into the control of Busselton Shire and has been gradually restored and improved since. The jetty has survived Cyclone Alby in 1978, borers, weathering, several fires, and the threat of demolition, to have become a major regional tourist attraction. The jetty features a rail line along its length, a relic of the railway line into Busselton from Bunbury. The line now carries tourists along the jetty to an underwater observatory, one of only six natural aquariums in the world, which opened to the public in 2003.
Set high on the hill overlooking Geraldton, here you can reflect at the evocative HMAS Sydney Memorial and you can take in the astonishing views over the seaside township of Geraldton. Steeped in symbolism, the Memorial pays homage to the ship’s 645 men who lost their lives off of Western Australia’s coastline during the battle with German Ship HSK Kormoran.
At Hamelin Pool you can see the world’s best known colony of Stromatolites. Dating back to the beginning of life on earth, while they may not appear alive, these living structures have helped scientists unravel the history of life on earth!
Hamelin Pool is home to the most diverse and abundant examples of stromatolites in the world. Also referred to as ‘living fossils’, stromatolites are living representatives of life over 3500 million years ago when there was no other complex life on Earth. A 200m boardwalk at Hamelin Pool provides excellent views of the stromatolites, microbialites and microbial mats.
At Kalbarri National Park view the spectacular scenery of Murchison River Gorge from the vantage point. Keep an eye out for graceful Peregrine Falcons hunting along the gorges and cliffs.
During wildflower season, the National Park is a bloom with many a variety of wildflower. You’ll spot Acacia, Banksia, Caladenia and more! Kalbarri is part of the traditional lands of the Nanda people, in the is the Nanda words for ‘sky’ and ‘to walk’.
Inspired by the region’s Aboriginal heritage and beauty, several local Indigenous artists have created interpretive artwork as an important part of the Skywalk experience, including the serpent. Central to the dreaming story of the Nanda people, the serpent is sandblasted into the path to guide visitors.
Message sticks welded with Aboriginal art make a ‘forest’ near the entrance to the Skywalk, and interpretive signage sharing the Nanda people’s story and history is displayed in the shade shelter area.
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