Western Australia

Western Australia

Pack an adventurous spirit and bring your curious nature, because there’s nothing ordinary about a visit to Western Australia. Whatever it is you’re looking for, you’ll find experiences that will last long after the final day of your holiday.
 
Only in Western Australia can you find a truly unique holiday experience.

From The Kimberley being home to the only horizontal waterfalls on earth, to the South West region being ranked by Lonely Planet in the world’s Top 10 Regions for 2010.

With hundreds more facts just like these, travel destinations don’t get much more extraordinary than this.

Perth, WA
Perth, WA

DAY 1

10:00am

Arrive into Perth with Qantas

11:30am

Check-in to the InterContinental Perth Burswood

InterContinental Perth Burswood

The pyramid-shaped InterContinental Burswood Resort is Perth's largest five star hotel. Commanding panoramic views of the Swan River and Perth city, its reflective glass roof provides a spectacular vista of light and space.

Kings Park & Botanic Gardens

Overlooking the city and the Swan River, Kings Park is a 400 hectare haven of mostly virgin bushland with pockets of manicured gardens. With over 12,000 species of wildflowers, Western Australia has one of the richest floras in the world. In springtime, the bush quite literally bursts into colour, right on the city’s doorstep, at Kings Park.

Feel like a walk amongst the treetops while you enjoy spectacular views of the city skyline and the State Botanic Garden? Then come and walk the Lotterywest Federation Walkway.

12:30am

Welcome to Country
Indigenous Walking Tour

Kings Park Indigenous Heritage Tour

Smell, touch and taste some of the fascinating plants that were used for food, shelter and medicine. Learn how the Nyoongar people made fire. You will see Kings Park with a new set of eyes and appreciate it as never before.

1:30pm

Fraser’s Restaurant

Fraser's Restaurant places Perth at your feet, with panoramic views and exciting cuisine. Set in a magnificent parkland within the CBD.

3:30pm

Scenic Chopper Flight - Perth, Kings Park and the Beaches to Fremantle.

Arrive into Fremantle

4:30pm

An overview of Fremantle before arriving at one of Fremantle's famous icons, the must see - Little Creatures for a beer tasting with a difference.

Little Creatures

Little Creatures Brewery is set inside a massive converted boat shed right on Fishing Boat Harbour in Fremantle. Within the brewery itself is the "cellar door" bar and restaurant, perfect for ' hopheads' needing that super fresh pale ale hit!

The brewery is totally open and visible to the cellar door and the beer is poured straight from the conditioning tank... beer doesn’t get much fresher than this!

6:00pm

Amberjacks freshest Fish and Chips, Western Australian Wines on a picnic blanket on the lawn overlooking a spectacular Cottesloe Beach Sunset, it can't get much more extraordinary than this... just wait and see!!!

Rottnest Island, WA
Rottnest Island, WA

DAY 2

Check-out of Hotel

8:00am

Depart Northport Ferry Terminal (Rous Head) aboard MV Rottnest Adventure Tours. Sit back and enjoy the ride as our special 40 seat high speed Rigid Inflatable Boat glides across the pristine blue waters to Rottnest Island.

8:30am

Arrive Rottnest – The vessel glides into Longreach Bay and passengers disembark onto the beautiful white sandy beach at Longreach. The adventure unfolds. From here you will be met by your join Rottnest Island Authority Escort and vehicle to commence your Rottnest island Experience.

Rottnest Island

Rottnest, or Rotto as it's called locally, is just a short ferry ride from Perth and features some of the world's finest beaches and bays, as well as unique plant and animal life, including the famous rarity, the quokka, a small kangaroo-like marsupial.

Rotto is a car-free zone, which adds to its relaxed feel. And with 63 sheltered beaches to choose from, the island is refreshingly uncrowded. Hiring a bike is the best way to get around and find those secluded beaches and secret surf spots on the other side of the island.

11:30am

Depart Rottnest – The vessel departs from the main ferry jetty, destination Rockingham. Cruise past the “Stragglers Rocks” then turn and “blast” across the sheltered waters inside Garden Island. Look out for Dolphins before reaching Palm Beach (Rockingham).

12:30pm

Arrive Palm Beach Jetty Rockingham

12:45pm

Transfer to the famous Margaret River Region

1:15pm

Stop off en-route in Mandurah to get some lunch hampers from Cafe Pronto multi award winning Cafe in Mandurah.

Great Food, Great Service and Good Times – Café Pronto’s motto sums up its approach to business which has led it to become Mandurah’s most popular dining venue.

3:30pm

Arrive at Ngilgi Cave for your Tour and Didgeridoo Dance Performance

Beneath the limestone ridge which forms Cape Naturaliste, lies Ngilgi Cave at Yallingup providing a fascinating interplay of Aboriginal legend and nature.

5:30pm

Approximate arrival at Injidup Spa Retreat

With 10 luxury villas, all with their own private plunge pool and spectacular ocean views, you will get lost in a landscape providing total privacy unknown to most. Injidup Spa Retreat villas offer unexpected combinations of furniture and comfort which make them anything but predictable.

Check-in to your luxury villa on arrival - followed by a Sodashi Treatment.

6:30pm

Sunset Drinks and Canapés followed by Dinner overlooking the stunning Injidup Beach
A selection of fresh local produce prepared by your Private Chef accompanied by world class WA Wines are on offer to please your palate this evening.

Overnight: Indjidup Spa Retreat

Surfing, WA
Surfing, WA

DAY 3

Check out of accommodation and transfer to Prevelly Beach

8:00am

Early Morning Surf Lesson with Josh Palmateer

Bring your swimming gear with you and a change of clothes. All our Surf Lessons teach you about how to handle yourself and stay safe in the surf.

9:00am

Transfer to Cape Lodge before you step back in time for your Margaret River Lady Experience

Cape Lodge

Cape Lodge, located in the principal wine growing region of Margaret River, is the only property in Western Australia listed in the prestigious "Small Luxury Hotels of the World" portfolio, providing the most sophisticated accommodation in the south west of Western Australia.

11:00am

Depart on your Margaret River Tour in the famous Margaret River Lady

In classic 50s style and timeless luxury vehicles, Lifestyle Margaret River is an exclusive invitation to a side of Margaret River you are unlikely to experience elsewhere.

11:15am

Arrive at the very yummy Margaret River Chocolate Factory

At the Margaret River Chocolate Company they’re mad about chocolate and we want to share their passion for the "Food of the Gods" with you.

12:00pm

Depart the Chocolate Factory

12:15pm

Arrive at Vasse Felix Winery for Wine Tasting. Situated in the sub-region of Willyabrup, visitors to Vasse Felix are welcomed by a unique underground cellar, a spectacular restaurant overlooking the original 1967 plantings and an exquisite art gallery, making Vasse Felix one of the great draw cards of the Margaret River Wine Region.

1:15pm

Depart Vasse Felix for Leeuwin Estate

2:00pm

Arrive at the world renowned Margaret River Winery Leeuwin Estate for an overview followed by a sumptuous Lunch

Leeuwin Estate Winery

Leeuwin Estate is a boutique, family owned and operated winery located in the picturesque Margaret River district, 360km south of Perth, Western Australia. One of the icon wineries of Australia, it has earned an international reputation for making wines that rank alongside the world's finest and now exports to over 30 countries.

4:00pm

Depart Leeuwin Estate via the magnificent Boranup Forest for Cape Lodge.

Boranup Karri Forest lies between Caves Road and the coast, and creates a powerful contrast with the rest of the coastline. Karri is the third tallest tree in the world and the tall pale-barked trees, reaching 60 metres or more high, dominate the hilly slopes and valleys. The Boranup Forest as seen today is a re-growth forest and is just over 100 years old.

5:15pm

Approximate arrival at Cape Lodge

Voted Best Boutique Hotel in Australia, World’s Best 100 Hotels 2010 and World’s Top 20 Vineyard Hotels In the Heart of Margaret River Wine Country Surrounded by stunning forest, lake and parkland scenery Cape Lodge neighbours the great Margaret River wine estates and is only minutes away from pristine beaches, coastline and the sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean.

5:30pm

Cape Lodge Gourmet Retreat and Cooking School - with Executive Chef Tony Howell

7:30pm

Chef's Menu Dinner: Cape Lodge Restaurant

Fremantle, WA
Fremantle, WA

DAY 4

7:00am

Check-out and depart for Busselton

8:00am

Arrive and check-in at Busselton Airport to transfer to Perth

10:10am

Check-in for your Qantas Flight

Hero photo courtesy of James Morgan for Tourism Western Australia.

 

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