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South Western Explorer

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Operated by Outback Spirit
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Overview
Destination:
Australia
Western Australia (WA)
Duration:11 days
Style:
Food,
Outdoors & Nature,
Sightseeing,
Small group,
Travel Period
August 2025 - October 2025
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Duration: 11 days
Group size: 1 - 26
Type:Group tour
Style: Outdoors & Nature, Sightseeing, Adventure
 
- View WA's stunning natural displays of wildflowers in full bloom.
- Visit AWC’s Karrakamia Wildlife Sanctuary in the Jarrah Forest Bioregion.
- Be awed by the prehistoric geological wonder of Wave Rock.
- Explore the mining town of Kalgoorlie including a tour of the Super Pit.
- Visit the 'Ancient Empire', a grove of massive Karri and Tingle trees.
- Experience the old whaling station in Albany and take a discovery cruise.
- Stroll through the tree tops at the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk.
- Discover Margaret River and enjoy lunch and tastings at a renowned winery.
- Overnight in Fremantle and visit the WA Maritime Museum, home to the famous 'Australia II' racing yacht.
- Cruise the Swan River from Fremantle to Perth with Captain Cook Cruises.
Itinerary
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Day 1 - Your Adventure begins in Perth

Today you will be met by our friendly and professional Tour Directors at the time and location specified above. This afternoon we take an informative tour of the city including scenic Kings Park. Kings Park also features the Perth Botanic Garden and here we enjoy a wander through the magnificent display of the area’s wildflowers. We later check-in to the luxurious Crown Promenade at the Burswood Entertainment Complex for our overnight stay. Meal (D).

Day 2 - Perth - Wave Rock - Hyden

This morning we depart Perth and travel east through the John Forrest National Park. Visit York and the historic York Motor Museum before continuing to Hyden, arriving mid afternoon. This tiny town located in Western Australia’s semi-arid wheat belt is home to the fascinating and unique geological formation known as Wave Rock. After exploring Wave Rock we overnight at the Hyden Wave Rock Motel. Meals (B.L.D).

Day 3 - Coolbardie - Kalgoorlie

Today we depart Hyden and continue our travels towards the far-east mining district of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Since 1893 the area of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has produced over 50 million ounces of gold, one of only 4 districts in the world to have reached such a milestone. We arrive this afternoon and enjoy a town tour followed by a tour of the incredible Super Pit mine. The Super Pit is now nearly 600 metres deep, 3.5 km long and 1.5 km wide! Enjoy expert commentary from your local guide as we drive along internal haul roads and get up close to the operations of this massive mine. This afternoon we check-in to the Rydges Kalgoorlie Resort for our overnight stay. Meals (B.L.D).

Day 4 - Norseman - Esperance

This morning we head south through the villages of Kambalda and Norseman to the seaside town of Esperance. Along the way there are generally some spectacular wildflower displays that we will stop to enjoy. Upon our arrival at the coast we take the scenic Great Ocean Drive which includes Rotary Lookout, the Pink Lake and Australia’s first wind farm. This 40 kilometre loop showcases Esperance’s spectacular coastline of tranquil bays, soaring cliffs and beautiful beaches. Upon our arrival into Esperance this afternoon we check-in to the Comfort Inn Bay of Isles Motel, located along the foreshore. Meals (B.L.D).

Day 5 - Stirling Range National Park - Albany

This morning we travel west through Ravensthorpe and Jerramungup stopping along the way for lunch. Later this afternoon we visit Bluff Knoll Lookout in the majestic Stirling Range National Park and enjoy a guided tour before arriving in the whaling town of Albany. We spend the next two nights at the Dog Rock Motel. Meals (B.L.D).

Day 6 - Discovering Albany
This morning we visit the 'Discovery Bay Tourism Experience', a magnificent whaling museum in Albany. Take an interactive journey through the last operating whaling station in Australia, supported by a series of audio visual displays, artefacts and whaling history.
 
This afternoon we board a catamaran for a spectacular whale watching cruise in Albany’s harbour followed by a self-guided audio tour at the National Anzac Centre. We return to the Dog Rock Motel for our final night in Albany. Meals (B.L.D).
Day 7 - Ancient Empire Valley of the Giants
Today we travel to the Walpole-Nornalup National Park, home to a grove of veteran Karri and Tingle trees known as the Ancient Empire. These are some of the largest trees in the world, measuring up to 16 metres around the base. To get a closer look, we'll visit the world class Valley of The Giants Tree Top Walk which soars gently upwards amidst the Tingle foliage to a world of birds and flowers. We also visit the Gloucester Tree, the second highest fire lookout tree in the world. (The tree can be climbed by the more adventurous).
 
This afternoon we arrive at Karri Valley Resort on Lake Beedelup. Enjoy a free afternoon at the resort and enjoy activities such as trout fishing, bush walking, canoeing, bike riding and more. Alternatively, just sit back and relax on your lakeside balcony. Meals (B.L.D).
Day 8 - Cape Leeuwin - Margaret River
This morning we depart Margaret River to visit Busselton on Geographe Bay and take time to wander the 1.7 km jetty, the longest in WA. Travel via the Tuart forests to Bunbury, where we take in the impressive view over the harbour and city from the local lookout. We then continue on through Australind and Mandurah before arriving in the cosmopolitan city of Fremantle mid-afternoon.
 
Located at the mouth of the Swan River, Fremantle is a major Australian port city and serves as the port for Perth. It's also been ranked as one of the best cities to travel to in the world. This afternoon we'll enjoy a tour of the town before checking into the centrally located Esplanade Hotel by Rydges. Meals (B.L.D).
Day 9 - Bussleton - Fremantle

This morning we depart Margaret River to visit Busselton on Geographe Bay and take time to wander the 1.7 km jetty, the longest in WA. Travel via the Tuart forests to Bunbury, where we take in the impressive view over the harbour and city from the local lookout. We then continue on through Australind and Mandurah before arriving in the cosmopolitan city of Fremantle mid-afternoon. Located at the mouth of the Swan River, Fremantle is a major Australian port city and serves as the port for Perth. It's also been ranked as one of the best cities to travel to in the world. This afternoon we'll enjoy a tour of the town before checking into the centrally located Esplanade Hotel by Rydges. Meals (B.L.D).

Day 10 - Fremantle - Rottnest Island - Swan River - Perth
This morning enjoy a visit to the Western Australian Maritime Museum. This spectacular museum has six themed galleries, one of which houses the famous racing yacht Australia II, with the winged keel that won the America’s Cup. The museum also houses the retired HMAS Ovens Submarine which was built in 1969 and donated to the museum.
 
Later this morning we depart Fremantle B-Shed jetty and take a ferry transfer to Rottnest Island! A new inclusion on this tour!
 
Here we enjoy lunch and an informative coach tour visiting the island's most spectacular locations with insightful commentary. You might even meet a quokka or two along the way!
 
After some free time, sit back and relax while the Rottnest Express ferry back from the island takes you up the Swan River all the way back to Perth.
 
Our overnight stay is at the Crown Promenade. Meals (B.L.D).
 
* Please note, due to Karakamia Wildlife Sanctuary undergoing major works, we are unable to visit this attraction.
Day 11 - Perth - Farewell

This morning can be spent at your leisure before being transferred to the airport for your return flight home. Bon Voyage! (B).

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At Outback Spirit, we’re continuing with what we’ve done for the past 22 years, which is connecting you – our guests – to Australia’s most remarkable landscapes, unique touring experiences and some very special communities. We’ve always made guest safety paramount – and we continue to do so with our experienced guides who are the best in the business and subtle changes to protect us in this new world of travel. Our journeys incorporate the finest accommodation available, specialised vehicles, fine food and wine and something we could all do with a little more of – and that’s perspective. When you realise you’re one of a handful of people to see exquisite rock art that’s thousands of years old, or you’re overlooking a rugged outback landscape once covered by sea, you gain a sense of perspective that prevails over everything else.

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^Fly Free + Save up to $100pp: Terms & Conditions
Fly Free offer available for travel in 2025 on South Western Explorer, plus save up to $100 per person on selected 2025 departures - Members save more.
 
Savings reflected in the prices shown.
 
Conditions apply. Fly Free Offer valid for new bookings only. Offer available until 31 March 2025 unless sold out prior. Fly Free includes economy airfares and taxes from major Australian capital cities.
 
2025 Fly Free Offer
Savings are reflected in the tour fare quoted and are subject to availability. Block out dates may apply. Bookings must be made by 31 March 2025, unless allocation sold out prior. Offer valid on select itineraries and dates departing in 2025. Offer includes economy airfares and taxes. All offers are subject to airline availability. Flight tickets will not be booked until booking deposit has been received by Outback Spirit Tours. Deposit amount is $1,000 per person. Flight offers are available from major capital cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Hobart, Darwin or Canberra. Fly free is only applicable to a return airfare to and from your domestic capital city airport. Free flights are valid on the most direct route. Free flights are subject to a maximum amount of $1,500 per person. Amendments to ticketed flights will incur airline-related charges and a $50pp admin fee. Changes may not be possible if cancellation happens whilst on tour. Any cancellations of ticketed flights may be subject to third party fees and charges as per Airline T&Cs. No Flight credits will be given for tickets issued under this campaign. Offer is available for new bookings made between 1/11/2024 and 31/03/2025 for travel in 2025. 
 
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