The Best of West And South

Day 01

Arrive in Perth and make your way to the selected hotel.
The rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 02

Breakfast at your hotel.
This morning depart your hotel for your Perth & Fremantle Tour with Swan River Cruise - A perfect introduction to Perth. In just three hours take in the history of the gold rush architecture, picturesque riverside parklands and modern city skyscrapers. Experience the panoramic city views from Kings Park (spring time wildflowers can be seen in King’s Park Sept - Nov.); visit Lake Monger to greet the wild black swans. Discover Perth's spectacular beaches, some of the world's best. Tour Fremantle, a charming city boasting many historical buildings. The day is not complete without Swan river cruise from Fremantle with Captain Cook Cruises, discover exclusive waterfront suburbs, home to rich and famous.

Day 03

Breakfast at your hotel.
This morning depart your hotel for your full day Pinnacles, Koalas, 4WD, Sand Dunes & Beach Adventure Tour - Enjoy the unique experience of touching and photographing these beautiful creatures. Visit Midwest Wildflower’s where we enjoy our picnic lunch and the opportunity to purchase dried Western Australian Wildflower Arrangements. Board a 4WD vehicle as you travel down the coast and along "bush tracks" to a lookout where we catch our first glimpse of the Indian Ocean and the amazing white sand dunes. Your return journey to Perth takes you through vast expanses of farming country arriving in Perth at approximately 8.00pm. Picnic lunch on the beach is included.

Day 04

Breakfast at your hotel.
Make your way to Perth airport for your flight to Adelaide. (Estimated flight time: 3hr 30min)
Upon arrival in Adelaide make your way to the selected hotel.
The rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 05

Breakfast at your hotel.
This morning depart your hotel for the Grand Barossa with Wineries & Hahndorf - the Barossa Valley with its Bavarian Villages, baroque Italienate Chateaux and stunning scenery gives a unque mix of Europe in Australia. Breath in the beauty of Adelaide Hills in the leafy greenness of the quaint yet charming villages, so close yet removed from the city bystle of Adelaide. Finally, the German settlement of Hahndorf evokes sounds, tastes and smells of Bavaria.

Day 06

Kangaroo Island Highlights - Early start for your coach travel to Cape Jervis for your sea voyage through the Backstairs Passage to this sailing shipwreck island, home to the Wallaby, Goanna, Echidna, Koala, Kangaroo and a haven for marine wildlife and seabirds. Visit Seal Bay the home of 500 rare Australian Sea Lions. Then relax with your friendly tour guide over a freshly prepared barbecue lunch before continuing your sightseeing in the afternoon. See the unspoilt bushland wilderness of Flinders Chase National Park with its vast yacca and mallee vegetation. At Rocky River Koalas, kangaroos & emus. At the aptly named Remarkable Rocks marvel at the weirdly shaped granite boulders from peculiar natural sculptures and the amazing shapes of Admiral’s Arch cut by the sea & wind. Kangaroo Island is a photographer's dream with magnificent scenery and abundant wildlife providing a day to remember. After the tour of the island enjoy a spectacular 30 minute scenic flight back to Adelaide. You may select a 2-Day Kangaroo Island Tour instead, thus extending your stay in Adelaide by 1 day.

Day 07

Breakfast at your hotel.
Make your way to Adelaide airport for your flight to Melbourne. (Estimated flight time: 1hr)
Upon arrival in Melbourne make your way to your hotel.
The rest of the day is at leisure or you may choose from the afternoon optional tours.

Day 08

Breakfast at your hotel.
This morning depart your hotel for the Melbourne City Tour & Penguin Parade - In the morning explore the city of Melbourne, the heart of Australia’s classic south. Learn the history and experience the city’s compelling charm and character. See the famous City Square, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Flinders Street Station, The Shrine of Remembrance, World Trade Centre and Crown Casino and other highlights. Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens and Fitzroy Gardens and see Captain Cook’s Cottage. At the conclusion of this part of the tour you will be returned to the City for an hour of shopping or lunch. Then rejoin the coach for the second part of the tour - The Penguin Parade. Travel to Phillip Island Nature Park - a natural home of koalas, shearwaters, seals and Little Penguins. Witness the Penguin Parade - the nightly ritual of these little flightless birds as they come home from the sea. Visit the Koala Conservation Centre and watch the koalas in their natural habitat. See seals near the sea, basking in the late sunlight of halftide rocks at the Seal Rocks - home to Australia’s largest colony of seals.

Day 09

Breakfast at your hotel.
This morning depart your hotel for the Great Ocean Road Adventure – one of the world’s most beautiful scenic drives. Dramatic ~ powerful ~ dangerous and majestic. How can words describe some of the world’s most impressive coastline? Travel to Otway National Park and “The Shipwreck Coast” with many stops including huge stone monoliths of the Twelve Apostles, the Island Arch and Razorback, Loch Ard Gorge - the site of the tragic shipwreck of the “Loch Ard”, and stark remains of London Bridge. Then visit Port Campbell - holiday resort and fishing village before returning to Melbourne via Colac. You may prefer to select a 2-Day Great Ocean Road Tour instead, thus extending your stay in Melbourne by 1 day.

Day 10

Breakfast at your hotel.
Make your way to Melbourne airport for your outbound flight.

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