Perth

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PERTH

Day 1 ARRIVE PERTH

Upon arrival in Perth, transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to explore Perth at leisure. Perth, the go-ahead capital of Western Australia, gives a feeling of space and light – set on the banks of the sparkling Swan River, a few miles from the magnificent beaches of the Indian Ocean and a short way downstream is the vibrant, historic port city of Fremantle.

Day 2 FULL DAY PINNACLES TOUR

(B, L) Breakfast at your hotel. Depart Perth this morning and travel north via suburban Joondalup along the coast to Yanchep National Park. Set amongst the bush this park is home to a family of Native Australian Koalas. Enjoy the unique experience of seeing and photographing these beautiful creatures. Continuing north your coach captain will explain the unique farming techniques of the northern coastal sandplain country which surprisingly hosts an excellent showing of seasonal wildflowers throughout most of the year. Travel west towards the coast and the small rock lobster fishing village of Cervantes. Join the track south into the remarkable Nambung National Park and the mystical Pinnacles Desert. This unique untouched landscape covers some 404 hectares. Following an Australian style picnic lunch relax with a tour of the town, and its beautiful white sandy beaches. Before leaving Cervantes visit Lake Thetis and view the incredible Stromatolites, the world's oldest known living organism, some 3500 million years old. Return to Perth at approximately 7.30 pm.

Day 3 MARGARET RIVER, EAGLES, CAVES, KARRI FORESTS AND SOUTH WEST

(B, L) TOUR

Breakfast at your hotel. Today, travel south via Rockingham and Mandurah to the coastal port and city of Bunbury. From here the journey takes us along the coast enjoying magnificent views over the Indian Ocean and through a natural gateway of Tuart trees (Ludlow Forest) opening up the beautiful southwest of Western Australia, renowned for it's rich farming, dairy, wine making country, lush forest and breathtaking coastal scenery. Stop at Eagle heritage "Raptor Wildlife Centre". Experience a unique opportunity to see and handle "birds of prey" from the largest collection of raptors in Australia. Following lunch enjoy a scenic drive through rolling hills and vineyards to Redgate Winery for a visit. Just down the road visit Mammoth Cave. Hidden beneath the forest, the cave reveals the spectacular underground beauty of this huge cave network. Next stop is Boranup Karri Forest, which features and impressive stand of huge Karri trees and seasonal wildflowers. Continue on to Prevelly Park, from the lookout enjoy spectacular views over the Indian Ocean and one of the biggest surf breaks in the world. The return journey takes us through the resort town of Busselton where you will see the longest wooden jetty in the Southern Hemisphere. Later travel via Bunbury, returning to Perth at approx 8.30 pm.

Day 4 DEPART

(B) Transfer to Adelaide airport.

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RATES VALID MAY/JUNE 2003

COSTS INCLUDE:

• Accommodation in a choice of 3, 4 or 4 ½ star hotels with private facilities
• All transfers and touring by sole use chartered coach with experienced driver / guide for 15 + 1 passengers and upwards.
• All transfers and touring by taxi / hotel courtesy coach and Scheduled day tours on a seat in coach basis for 2 pax.
• Meals only as indicated by (B) Breakfast and (L) Lunch
• Entrance fees to attractions listed in the itinerary
• Airport arrival assistance
• Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST) @ 10%
• Hotel porterage
• Welcome kit and documentation upon arrival

COSTS DO NOT INCLUDE:

• International and domestic Australia airfares
• Meals other than those indicated by (B) Breakfast and (L) Lunch
• Items of a personal nature i.e. telephone calls, liquor, laundry, beverages with meals etc.
• Use of hotel rooms before / after normal check in / out times
• Pre registration if early arrival in Perth
• Optional touring
• Airport porterage
• Any other services not indicated in the itinerary

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