Perth Getaway

Perth Getaway Perth Getaway

8 nights ex Melbourne

Departs every Wednesday

INCLUSIONS:
» Air travel, Melbourne to Sydney

» Rail travel on the Indian Pacific, Sydney to Perth
» 5 nights in Perth
» Half day Perth & Fremantle Tour
» Half day Swan Valley, Wildlife & Wine Tour
» Choice of 2 full day tours
» Air travel, Perth to Melbourne
» Meals as specified


WED Melbourne to Sydney
Fly to Sydney today before joining the Indian Pacific at 2.55pm for your rail journey to Perth. Settle into your choice of accommodation and enjoy the style and comfort of this great train. Overnight: Indian Pacific, 3 nights

THU & FRI Adelaide to Perth
The next two days travel across the longest straight stretch of railway in the world - the Nullarbor Plain.

SAT Perth
This morning arrive into Perth at 9.55am and you will make your way to your accommodation. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore this beautiful city. Overnight: Goodearth Hotel or similar, 5 nights

SUN Perth
Join your half day Perth and Fremantle City Explorer Tour today. Highlights include Kings Park, Tree Top Walkway, Cottesloe Beach and free time to explore historical Fremantle. The afternoon will be free to explore Perth further.

MON Perth
This morning is at your leisure to relax at your hotel or explore Perth. This afternoon you will join your Swan Valley, Wildlife & Wine tour. Highlights include wine tasting at Sandalford Wines, the Margaret River Chocolate Factory, Caversham Wildlife Park and Charlies Estate Wine & Nougat Boutique.

TUE & WED Day Touring (L)
Over the next 2 days you have the choice of two fantastic full day tours that are included in your package.

Option 1: Margaret River, Eagles, Caves, Wine and Cape Leeuwin. Highlights include morning tea at Dawesville Channel, wine tasting at Xanadu Winery, picnic lunch at the Eagle Heritage Raptor Centre, guided tour of Mammoth Cave, a stop at Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse and Busselton Jetty.

Option 2: 4WD Pinnacles, Beaches, Koalas and Sand Dunes. Highlights include Caversham Wildlife Park in the Swan Valley to view Koalas and kangaroos, stop for a picnic lunch at Cervantes, Pinnacles Desert to view the limestone spires and 4WD over the sand dunes of Lancelin.

Option 3: Wave Rock, York, Wildflowers and Aboriginal culture. Highlights include a stop at York for morning tea, lunch at the Wildflower Shop in Hyden, see the spectacular Wave Rock and Gnamma Holes, visit The Humps and Mulka’s Cave, and a stop at Babakin. (Wildflower viewing stops between Sept & Nov only).

Option 4: Pinnacles, New Norcia and Wildflowers. Highlights include travel through the beautiful Swan Valley, a visit to the Benedictine Community in New Norcia, a lunch stop at the fishing town of Cervantes, a walk through the Pinnacles Desert and Wildflower (viewing stops between Aug & Oct only).

Option 5: “Valley of the Giants” Tree Top Walk. Highlights include historic townships of Ballingup and Bridgetown, travel through WA’s old growth forest to see the 51m Diamond Tree and stop for lunch, visit the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk and stops at William Bay and Denmark.

Option 6: Perth’s Best Wildflowers (mid Aug to Mid Nov). Travel with a botanical guide to various locations on Perth’s outskirts in search of the finest wildflowers. The guide will assist with identifying rare and delicate wildflowers including everlastings, orchids, kangaroo paw, banksias, bottle brush and Christmas trees.

THU Perth to Melbourne/Hobart
Make your way to the Perth airport for your flight back to Melbourne.


COST PER PERSON (TWIN)
EX MELBOURNE		 RED SLEEPER GOLD SERVICE PLATINUM SERVICE
ADULT $2850 $3470

$4800
SENIOR  $2460  $2920
PENSIONER $2320 $2800
Single Supplement plus $380, Upgrade to Deluxe Hotels plus $280pp
Ex Hobart passengers add $160pp