Itinerary
- Day 1
Perth
You'll arrive in Perth and meet your tour rep at the airport for the transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day however you like—check out the hotel facilities, take a walk around the neighborhood, or wander through central Perth to get a feel for the city.
- Start point
- Perth Airport, Western Australia, Australia (Arrival Hall, 00:00 - 23:55)
Optional Activities
- Explore hotel and its facilities
- Take a stroll around the neighbourhood
- Explore central Perth
- Day 2
Wave Rock Scenic Tour
Head out through the Perth Hills and farming country toward Wave Rock, one of Australia's most incredible natural landforms. You'll stop in historic York in the Avon Valley and pass through outback farming towns like Corrigin and Kondinin, seeing the Dog Cemetery and Hippo's Yawn rock formation along the way. Grab an Aussie country style lunch at the Wildflower Shop, then choose between visiting a wildlife park, the Antique Lace Collection, or the Toy Soldier Museum. See Wave Rock and Aboriginal sacred sites before heading back to Perth around 8:30pm.
- Meals
- Lunch (Aussie country style lunch at the Wildflower Shop)
Included Activities
- Travel through Perth Hills and escarpment
- Visit historic York in the Avon Valley
- Pass through Wheatbelt Highway and agricultural towns
- View Dog Cemetery
- Visit Hippo's Yawn rock formation
- See Wave Rock and Aboriginal sacred sites
- Visit Hippo's Yawn and Mulka's Cave
Optional Activities
- Morning tea at historic York (own expense)
- Visit Wildlife Park
- View unique Antique Lace Collection
- Visit Toy Soldier Museum
Landmarks Wave Rock York Dog Cemetery Hippo's Yawn Mulka's Cave - Day 3
Fremantle and Rottnest Island
Cruise along the Swan River to Fremantle, then travel to Rottnest Island, an 'A class' nature reserve about 19 kilometres from Fremantle. You'll take a comprehensive coach tour and go all the way around the island with commentary, stopping at places like Wadjemup Lighthouse and the rugged West End lookout. The island has white sandy beaches, secluded bays, unique wildlife, and shipwrecks to explore.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Cruise along the Swan River to Fremantle
- Comprehensive coach tour of Rottnest Island
- Full circumnavigation of Rottnest Island
- Stop at Wadjemup Lighthouse
- Visit West End lookout point
Optional Activities
- Explore white sandy beaches
- Explore secluded bays
- View shipwrecks
- Wildlife viewing
Landmarks Rottnest Island Wadjemup Lighthouse West End 
- Day 4
South West Exploration
Explore the South West region with its beautiful beaches, rivers, and the inland waterway of Peel Inlet with blue mountains in the distance. Travel through villages and towns in the wine growing region, taste wines, and check out vast underground limestone caves throughout the day along the Indian Ocean coastline.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Wine tasting
- Explore underground limestone caves
Optional Activities
- Explore beaches
- Explore rivers
- Visit Peel Inlet
Landmarks Peel Inlet - Day 5
Fremantle
After breakfast, transfer to Fremantle. You'll have the afternoon to yourself to explore Perth's Old Town, known for its vibrancy and culture. Walk through heritage-listed buildings and visit the Fremantle Markets, which have been running since 1897 and sell fresh produce, arts and crafts, clothing, and souvenirs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Fremantle
Optional Activities
- Explore heritage-listed buildings
- Visit Fremantle Markets
- Browse fresh produce, arts and crafts, clothing, and souvenirs
Landmarks Fremantle Markets - Day 6
Yanchep and Nambung National Parks
Visit two national parks in one day. After breakfast, head to Yanchep National Park with an Aboriginal guide to learn about First Nations culture and traditions while exploring bush and wetlands. Later, continue to Nambung National Park in the Wheatbelt region, 200 km northwest of Perth, to see the Pinnacles Desert with its thousands of limestone pinnacle formations. End the day in Geraldton at the HMAS Sydney II Memorial.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Yanchep National Park with Aboriginal guide
- Explore bush and wetlands ecosystems
- Visit Nambung National Park
- See Pinnacles Desert and limestone formations
- Visit HMAS Sydney II Memorial
Landmarks Yanchep National Park Nambung National Park Pinnacles Desert HMAS Sydney II Memorial - Day 7
Shark Bay and Monkey Mia
Explore Shark Bay's coastline with powdery white beaches and clear waters. You'll see diverse marine life including dolphins, dugongs, sea turtles, and various fish and shark species. The bay's seagrass meadows cover over 4,800 square kilometres and provide essential habitat for marine life. Arrive at Monkey Mia and find an oceanside spot to relax and watch the sunset with a cold drink.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Shark Bay coastline
- View marine wildlife
Optional Activities
- Relax at oceanside locations
- Enjoy sunset
Landmarks Shark Bay Monkey Mia 
- Day 8
Monkey Mia, Shell Beach, Hamelin Pool, and Kalbarri
Experience close-range wild interactions with Monkey Mia's famous friendly dolphins. Visit Shell Beach, a natural wonder made from billions of accumulated shells creating white shores. Check out Hamelin Pool's stromatolites, ancient structures dating back billions of years that represent some of Earth's earliest life forms. Explore Kalbarri National Park, carved by the Murchison River over millions of years, with its gorge and diverse plant and animal life.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- See Monkey Mia dolphins
- Visit Shell Beach
- Explore Hamelin Pool stromatolites
- Visit Kalbarri National Park
Optional Activities
- Walk along Shell Beach
- View gorge formations
Landmarks Monkey Mia Shell Beach Hamelin Pool Kalbarri National Park - Day 9
Hutt Lagoon and Return to Perth
Visit Hutt Lagoon, a unique natural wonder with striking pink-coloured water caused by the algae Dunaliella salina. The water ranges from pale pink to deep magenta depending on the time of day and season. Return to Perth this afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Hutt Lagoon
Optional Activities
- Photography at Hutt Lagoon
Landmarks Hutt Lagoon - Day 10
Departure from Perth
Say goodbye to Perth and your fellow travellers. Meet your tour rep at the hotel for the transfer to the airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Perth Airport, Western Australia, Australia (Airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
