1 Day Wave Rock, York, Wildflowers & Aboriginal Culture (with Picnic Lunch)
Additional Information
***As of 1 April 2012 this tour will depart Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday only***
- Included in price:
- Luxury coach/4WD travel, entry fees and picnic lunch
- What to bring:
- Camera, Walking shoes, sunscreen, other personal items as required.
- Fitness level required:
- Low
- Child policies:
- Children are considered 5-12yrs. Touring is not recommended for children under 5 years of age.
- Departure points:
- Perth, Western Australia
- Departure time:
-
8:00 AM Daily
- Pickup/departure instructions:
- Tour departs from Shop 1, Barrack Street Jetty, Perth. Hotel pick-up from most properties available on request.
- Duration:
- 12.5 Hours
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Tour Details
- Operator
- AUSTRALIAN PINNACLE TOURS
- Destinations
- Perth, Wave Rock, York and Avon Valley
- Departs From
- Perth
Tour Description
Heading east through the scenic Darling Ranges we stop to enjoy morning tea (own expense) at historic York, the first township founded in the Avon Valley. Enjoy the wonderfully preserved turn of the century Victorian buildings and gain an insight into grand old pioneer days.
Continuing east, we pass through sweeping wheat belt plains and stop en route at the famous Dog Cemetery, a tribute to Australian working sheep dogs. Later we reach the small town of Hyden, home of Wave Rock. Before lunch we visit Hippo�s Yawn an unusual natural rock formation shaped like a yawning hippopotamus, regarded by the local Aboriginal people as a special �women�s place�. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the Wave Rock Wildflower Shop.
After lunch we join a cultural tour of Wave Rock. Walk around and on top of the rock as you hear of dreamtime stories and discover special Aboriginal sacred sites, including Gnamma Holes (water reservoirs) and learn about Aboriginal culture. Estimated at being an incredible 2,700 million years old, the rock has over time been sculptured by nature into the form of a huge breaking wave. Whilst here visit a Wildlife Park featuring Australian animals or alternatively view the unique Antique Lace Collection. Leaving Wave Rock, we head off to view some other intriguing rock formations of the area including the Humps, a camel hump like granite rock and finally Mulka�s Cave. Your coach captain will explain the ancient Aboriginal cave paintings featured within it, telling the legend of the outcast Aboriginal, �Mulka the Terrible�.
Our return journey takes us along back roads through the heart of the Western Australian wheat belt to the small farming town of Babakin. Here we enjoy some country hospitality over an afternoon tea (own expense) with local town folk. During the wildflower season (generally September to November) some of Western Australia�s best wildflowers can be seen in this area and roadside stops will be made to view some of the spectacular native wildflowers.
From here, sit back in comfort and contemplate the days experiences before returning through the Darling Ranges giving us elevated panoramic views of Perth�s city lights with arrival in Perth at approximately 8.30 pm.
Prices & Availability
Prices for 12 February 2012.
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Tour
1 Day Wave Rock, York, Wildflowers & Aboriginal Culture (with Picnic Lunch)
Rates
| Adult | Child | Family | Pensioner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay Now | $209.00 | $105.00 | – | $184.00 |
