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Day 1: Perth - Margaret River
Depart Perth at 8.00am. This morning travel
to the Forest Heritage Centre, deep in the jarrah
forest of Dwellingup. Travel south through Busselton,
a popular holiday resort on the shores of Geographe
Bay. 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. Tonight enjoy a welcome
drink with your Tour Director and fellow travellers.
Accommodation: All Seasons Margaret River, Margaret
River, 2 nights. 
Day 2: 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 including the ever-popular Margaret River
Chocolate Factory. (BL)
Day 3: 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 4: 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 this afternoon. Accommodation: Comfort
Inn Bay of Isles, Esperance. (B)
Day 5: 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 and Hay Street. Accommodation: Quality
Inn Railway Hotel, Kalgoorlie, 2 nights. (B)
Day 6: 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 7: Wave Rock
Travel to the former ghost town of Coolgardie,
recently rejuvenated following new ore discoveries.
Journey to Wave Rock. This striking rock formation,
resembling a gigantic wave, was formed from
granite over three million years ago. Continue
to York, Western Australia's most historic inland
town, before travelling on to remantle.
Accommodation: Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle. (B)
Day 8: 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,
arriving at approximately 5.00pm. You will be
transferred to Perth Airport for your onward
flight. (B)
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