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Day 1: Arrive Perth
On arrival in Perth you will be transferred
to your hotel. Enjoy a city tour of Perth including
beautiful Kings Park where you can see the broad
expanse of the Swan River. Enjoy a welcome drink
with your Tour Director and travelling companions.
Accommodation: Seasons of Perth, Perth. 
Day 2: Margaret River
This morning travel to the Forest Heritage Centre,
deep in the jarrah forest of Dwellingup. Travel
south through Busselton, a popular holiday resort.
Visit the Margaret River Caves and explore awe-inspiring
Mammoth Cave, home to ancient fossil remains
of extinct animals. Continue to Margaret River,
one of Australia's premier wine growing regions.
Accommodation: All Seasons Margaret River, Margaret
River, 2 nights. (B)
Day 3: Margaret River
This morning enjoy a scenic journey through
the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park and see
Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse. Later, enjoy a tour,
tastings and delicious lunch at Voyager Estate.
This afternoon there is time to explore Margaret
River. (BL)
Day 4: Margaret River – Albany
View the enormous Gloucester Tree, the highest
fire lookout tree in the world. Journey through
the spectacular Valley of the Giants with its
huge Tingle and Karri trees. Enjoy a walk along
the Tree Top Walk exploring the canopy of the
magnificent tingle forest. Continue to Torndirrup
National Park, home to the Natural Bridge and
The Gap, then visit the Whaleworld Museum for
a fascinating insight into the region's seafaring
past. Accommodation: The Esplanade Hotel, Albany.
(B)
Day 5: Albany – Esperance
This morning visit the Anzac Memorial and enjoy
the panoramic views. Travel to Bluff Knoll Lookout
to witness the rugged beauty of the Stirling
Ranges. Continue to Esperance and see the famous
Pink Lake. Accommodation: Comfort Inn Bay of
Isles, Esperance. (B)
Day 6: Cape Le Grand – Kalgoorlie
This morning travel into Cape Le Grand National
Park for coastal views. Travel north through
Norseman to the historic gold mining township
of Kalgoorlie. Stop at the Golden Superpit Lookout
for an amazing view of Australia's largest open
cut gold mine. An orientation tour of this historic
gold mining town will reveal unique turn of
the century buildings including the famous Exchange
Hotel. Accommodation: Quality Inn Railway Hotel,
Kalgoorlie, 2 nights. (B)
Day 7 Fri: Kalgoorlie
Spend this morning at the Mining Hall of Fame.
Try panning for gold, witness gold bullion being
poured and go underground for a tour of the
Mining Reserve. Visit the Royal Flying Doctor
Service for an insight into the work of this
great Australian icon. There is the opportunity
this afternoon to explore this gold town at
leisure. (B)
Day 8: Wave Roc
Travel to the former ghost town of Coolgardie,
recently rejuvenated following new ore discoveries.
Journey to Wave Rock. Continue to York, Western
Australia's most historic inland town, before
travelling on to the port of Fremantle. Accommodation:
Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle. (B)
Day 9: Fremantle – Perth
Time this morning is at leisure to explore the
Fremantle markets and busy harbour. 
Discover the heritage of Fremantle. Enjoy a
walking tour of Fremantle including The Round
House. Learn how the Swan River is part of the
Dreaming Trail of the area. This afternoon enjoy
a relaxing cruise along the Swan River to Perth.
Accommodation: Seasons of Perth, Perth. (B)
Day 10: Perth – Geraldton
Travel to New Norcia, a small settlement revolving
around the Benedictine Monastery, where we will
visit the Museum and Art Gallery. We then
visit a wildflower farm with a unique collection
of flowers, before continuing on to Geraldton.
Accommodation: All Seasons Geraldton. (B)
Day 11: Kalbarri National Park
Venture to Kalbarri National Park to view the
spectacular scenery of Murchison River Gorge
from the vantage point of Hawks Head Lookout.
Visit Red Bluff Lookout, before continuing to
Monkey Mia. Accommodation: Monkey Mia Dolphin
Resort, 2 nights. (B)
Day 12: Monkey Mia
Early this morning watch for the famous dolphins
that swim into shore. (Note: As dolphins are
wild their appearance cannot be guaranteed.)
The rest of the day is at leisure. Perhaps take
an optional sailing cruise to spot dugong and
dolphins. (B)
Day 13: Shell Beach – Geraldton
Visit Shell Beach, one of only two in the world,
formed from billions of shells up to ten metres
deep. Travel to Hamelin Pool to see the world's
best known colony of Stromatolites, dating back
to the beginning of life on earth. Continue
south along the North West Coastal Highway to
Geraldton. Accommodation: All Seasons Geraldton,
Geraldton. (B)
Day 14 Fri: The Pinnacles – Perth
Today travel into Nambung National Park, home
of the mystical Pinnacles.
Heading south to Yanchep National Park, you
will enjoy an Aboriginal cultural experience
in an authentic bush setting. Meet Aboriginal
guides who will share with you their way of
life in a traditional community and will treat
you to the enchanting sounds of the didjeridu
and dancing. Continue to Perth this afternoon.
Accommodation: Seasons of Perth, Perth. (B)
Day 15: Depart Perth
You will be transferred to Perth Airport to
connect with your onward flight. (B)
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