6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS SOUTH WEST HIGHLIGHTS
THE GREAT WESTERN AUSTRALIAN ROAD TRIP
Take the wheel yourself, and traverse the Western Australian dreamscape in your own time. Along the way, choose your own sights at your own expense, from Perth to Margaret River to Pemberton, then on to Albany before heading back. It’s 1,100 km of wonders, all in the flexibility of your own time.
6D5N South West Highlights (Self-drive)
Day 1: Perth to Margaret River (270 km)
Collect your car and head south to Bunbury, home to the Koombana Bay dolphins. A group of up to 100 wild bottlenose dolphins live in the city’s bay. Take the Dolphin Watch Eco Cruise (at own expense) that departs at 11.00am (please note driving down from Perth takes approx. 2 hours). The cruise ticket also includes admission to the Dolphin Discovery Centre. From here, continue on to Busselton and then a short drive south to Margaret River, home to some of Australia’s finest wineries. The town is well known for its surfing beaches and magnificent coastal scenery.
Standard Category: Margaret River Motel or similar, Margaret River
Superior Category: Caves House Hotel or similar, Margaret River
Boutique Category: Seashells Yallingup or similar, Margaret River
A day at your own leisure to explore the fine wineries, beaches and gourmet delights that the Margaret River region has to offer. Must-see attractions of the region include Busselton Jetty and Underwater Observatory, Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse and the Ngilgi Cave.
Standard Category: Margaret River Motel or similar, Margaret River
Superior Category: Caves House Hotel or similar, Margaret River
Boutique Category: Seashells Yallingup or similar, Margaret River
Day 3: Margaret River to Pemberton (187 km)
Leave Margaret River this morning and travel south on one of the state’s most scenic drives, Caves Road. See two oceans meet at the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse (tours leave on the hour) and then make your way to the tall timber country surrounding Pemberton. Enjoy a forest walk, or if you prefer, take the Pemberton tram and meander through some of the tallest trees in the world. Natural fresh waterways and lakes are prevalent in the region, so why not pick up some local wine and produce to enjoy a picnic?
Standard Category: The Pemberton Hotel or similar, Pemberton
Superior Category: RAC Karri Valley Resort or similar, Pemberton
Boutique Category: RAC Karri Valley Resort or similar, Pemberton
Day 4: Pemberton to Albany (240 km)
Visit timber and art galleries in Pemberton and then make your way to Albany via Northcliffe and Walpole. Stop off at Northcliffe’s famous forest sculpture walk. Visit the Giant Tingle Tree and see the only place in WA where the forest meets the water. Continue your journey and take a stroll along the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk (at own expense). Don’t miss the Elephant Rocks and Greens Pool near Denmark. Continue on to Albany which overlooks Princess Royal Harbour, where many elevated vantage points around the town provide spectacular views.
Standard Category: Best Western The Clarence on Melville or similar, Albany
Superior Category: Hilton Garden Inn Albany or similar, Albany
Boutique Category: The Beach House at Bays or similar, Albany
Day 5: Albany
It’s time to take a break and explore Albany today. Walk the Amity Trail and take in a visit to Whale World, the only whaling museum created from an operational whaling station. Between June and October watch out for magnificent humpback and southern right whales, who pause to play in the surrounding waters. There are many scenic walks to explore the magnificent coastline.
Standard Category: Best Western The Clarence on Melville or similar, Albany
Superior Category: Hilton Garden Inn Albany or similar, Albany
Boutique Category: The Beach House at Bays or similar, Albany
Day 6: Albany to Perth (420 km)
Depart for Perth today taking the Albany Highway. North of Albany, you may wish to visit the Stirling Range National Park—the only Alpine area in Western Australia. Another good stop on the way back to Perth is at Kodja Place in Kojonup. The centre provides an insight into rural life, as well as a history of Aboriginal life in the region.
Note: Your car is booked until tomorrow and should be dropped off at the city or airport, by the same time as it was picked up on Day 1, to avoid any additional charges.
| 6D5N Package |
Standard Category | Superior Category | Boutique Category | ||
| Price per person based on twin share |
From MYR 2645 |
From MYR 3338 |
From MYR 4299 |
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INCLUSIONS
- 6 days’ car rental based on Group C – Hyundai I30 (ICAR) based on unlimited kms, Vehicle Registration Fee (VRF), Concession Recovery Fee (CRF), Premium Location Surcharge (PLS), Loss Damage Waiver (LDW), NIL Excess, One Way Fee and GST 10%.
- 5 nights’ accommodation based on room only, with choice of Standard, Superior or Boutique Hotels.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Minimum driver’s age is 21 years. Surcharge applies for young drivers aged 21 – 24 years.
- Travel validity: 01 May 2023 – 31 Mar 2024.
- Cancellation within 60 days prior to travel incur a cancellation fee of AUD 60 per person plus any fees levied by the properties and suppliers.
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- Selling prices are quoted in Ringgit Malaysia at AUD1 = MYR3.1 and subject to changes based on prevailing BSR at time of payment.
- Prices shown are valid at time of print and subject to change without prior notice.
- Prices are not valid during fairs, events and peak periods. Other blackout dates and surcharges will be advised upon booking confirmation.
- Confirmation of booking is subject to availability. Surcharge applies for higher category or alternatives and subject to client’s acceptance.
- Any unutilised services included in the package are non-refundable, non-exchangeable and non-transferable.
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