4 Day Albany, Tree Tops & Margaret River (with breakfast only)

Tour Details

Operator

AUSTRALIAN PINNACLE TOURS

Destinations

Perth, Pemberton, Albany, Mandurah, Margaret River, Tree Top Walk, Karri Valley, Busselton, Augusta, Wapole and Yallingup

Departs From

Perth

Tour Description

A wonderful journey through Australia's South West, a region blessed with rugged ranges, towering old growth forest, a pristine coastline, premium wines and heritage charm

Day 1: Perth to Albany (no meals)
We travel southwards via the Stirling Range and Porongarup Range National Parks, before reaching historic Albany, Western Australia's first European settlement.
OVERNIGHT: Comfort Inn (Albany)

Day 2: Albany to Pemberton (B)
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 wilderness cruise on Nornalup Inlet, widely regarded as one of the last great wilderness area, lunch (own expense). Gary will delight all with his incredible knowledge and love of this area. Next stop is at the amazing 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.
OVERNIGHT: Karri Valley Resort (Pemberton)

Day 3: Pemberton to Margaret River (B)
We begin at the 61m Gloucester Tree a bush fire watchtower lookout followed by the Fine Woodcraft Gallery, Western Australia's most awarded regional gallery. After morning tea at Beedalup Falls, we lunch (own expense) 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 stop for coastal views at Surfers Point Lookout.
OVERNIGHT: Abbey Beach Resort (Busselton)

Day 4: Margaret River to Perth (B)
This morning we visit Eagles Heritage Raptor Centre housing the largest collection of raptors in Australia. We take a guided tour of Mammoth Cave followed by wine tasting at Xanadu Winery then a lively Australian sheep dog and shearing demonstration at the Yallingup Shearing Shed. Our last sop is at Busselton Jetty, the longest wooden jetty in the Southern Hemisphere, return to Perth at approximately 6.30 pm.