Day 1: Perth to Albany
As we travel south towards Albany and the South Coast, we pass the Stirling Ranges, one of the only major mountain ranges in the southern half of Western Australia. We continue through the Porongurups and stop for a winery lunch with included wine tasting.
We travel south to Mount Clarence and the ANZAC Memorial Centre in Albany for a self-guided tour of the ANZAC legend. Enjoy a scenic drive along the rugged coastline with an early evening check-in at your accommodation. Accommodation: Dog Rock Hotel, Albany or similar. Meals: lunch, dinner.
Day 2: Albany to the Pemberton region
After breakfast, enjoy coastal sightseeing, visiting The Gap and Natural Bridge. Next, we head to the Whaleworld Interpretation Centre for a quick self-guided tour.
Travelling west to the coastal town of Walpole, we join our local guide for a luncheon cruise on the Nornalup Inlet, widely regarded as one of the last great wilderness areas. Next stop is the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk, which reaches 40 metres high into the forest canopy.
Afterwards we head north-west to the Pemberton region to check in at your accommodation. Accommodation: Karri Valley Resort, Pemberton or similar. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 3: Pemberton region to the Margaret River wine region
Early morning, take a short stroll to Beedelup Falls. Travelling north through the Blackwood Forest we arrive at Augusta, where we visit Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet.
After lunch we travel through Boranup Forest to Mammoth Cave for a guided tour of the large limestone cave, before driving into the township of Margaret River for free time at the quaint shops on the main street.
We then visit Busselton Jetty, the longest wooden jetty in the Southern Hemisphere, before a late afternoon check-in with free time to enjoy the local surroundings. Accommodation: Abbey Beach Resort, Busselton or similar. Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 4: Margaret River to Perth
After breakfast, we travel to the quaint town of Cowaramup, famous for its numerous cow statues. We visit local chocolate and gourmet produce factories (time permitting) to enjoy some samples, then sample some locally produced wine.
We then stop for lunch, with beer and cider tastings, at a local brewery. Following lunch, we head to the coast at Canal Rocks, a granite outcrop where the ocean has created natural canals, then a leisurely drive back to Perth, arriving early evening. Meals: breakfast, lunch.
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