Experience Margaret River & Southwest Regions Extended Seven day Tour

Experience Margaret River & Southwest Regions Extended  Seven day Tour:

Planning a trip to Western Australia sometime soon? If you are, then the ultimate relaxing, idyllic spot to visit is Margaret River the gateway to the Southwest. The region is a wine lover or foodie’s heaven, and caters for all travellers, with cultural options, exciting activities, and stunning natural landscapes.

Pickup and return for national & international travellers from your Perth accommodation,(Perth Airport shuttle is available on request) free shuttle is also provided for those travellers arriving via the Margaret River Busselton National Airport.

Tour Highlights

Discover Margaret River & Southwest Region, choose iconic locations that highlight little hidden gems throughout the journey, enjoy great food and wine  allowing all to relax. 

Dolphin Discovery Centre:

Join us for an intimate swim with wild dolphins in their natural environment. Our most popular and exhilarating tour, you will be accompanied by our experienced guide and trained volunteers as you venture into the beautiful open waters of Koombana Bay.

Busselton Jetty:

Your Underwater Observatory tour starts with a relaxing train ride on the Stocker Preston Express along the length of the Jetty with 360-degree views across Geographe Bay. At the end of the Jetty you are guided through the Underwater Observatory as you descend eight metres below the ocean’s surface you will be lead through the natural wonders that lie beneath the Jetty where it’s piles create Australia’s greatest artificial reef host to an inspiring forest of vividly coloured tropical and sub-tropical corals, sponges, fish and invertebrates. Discover more than three hundred individual marine species in their natural habitat through eleven viewing windows at various levels within the 9.5 metres diameter observation chamber.

Tree Top Walk:

The Tree Top Walk sits within the Walpole-Nornalup National Park and Walpole Wilderness, offering spectacular views over densely forested hills. Descending to the boardwalks below to explore the Ancient Empire Walk, you’ll enter a grove of towering veteran tingle trees. These giant eucalyptus are found nowhere else in Australia, or on Earth in fact, and some have been standing for more than four
hundred years.

Whaling Station:

Albany’s Historic Whaling Station is the only experience of its kind in the world. Explore an intact whale processing factory and whale
chasing ship – fully restored and ready for you to discover.

National Anzac Centre:

Learn about Albany's involvement in World War I through historical artefacts', interactive technology, and multimedia. Each visitor can assume the identity of a service man or woman and trace their journey through the Great War in an immersive learning experience.

The Gap a Natural Wonder:

You'll have the chance to take in a 360-degree view of the ocean and rugged shoreline from the summit of Stony Hill, admire native bush scenery, and see the Gap and Natural Bridge, where waves crash against granite walls.

DAY1:  

Pickup from your Perth city accommodation including luggage, drop to Barrick St Jetty waterfront - Rottnest Island Experience, pickup from Fremantle terminal travel to Bunbury overnight accommodation Quality Hotel Lighthouse. (meals guest expense)                                           

DAY2:

Pickup from accommodation, Bunbury Dolphin Discovery Centre – Enjoy a stroll around the town centre after breakfast before visiting the Dolphin Interpretive Centre and relaxing on a Dolphin Eco Cruise, Busselton Jetty Experience - train ride & underwater observatory. After Busselton, we will continue to drive south to Margaret River, Drop-off at your pre-arranged accommodation Margaret’s in Town (standard room) (meals guest expense)

DAY3:

Pickup from accommodation after breakfast, Yahava Koffeeworks – coffee tasting experience before visiting McHenry Hohnen, to try a range of sustainably produced, single vineyard wines, paired with gourmet meat and cheese. Cape Mentelle, an impressive property
surrounded by beautiful, manicured gardens - where we will enjoy a seated wine tasting of some of the world’s finest wines and a visit to the barrel room. Vasse Felix enjoy a seated tasting followed by a delicious three course lunch and two generous glasses of wine paired
with the meal at one of WA’s Top 50 Restaurants. West Winds Distillery indulge and discover gin in a masterclass including a charcuterie board before returning to your Margaret River accommodation. (meals guest expense)

DAY4:

Pickup from accommodation after breakfast, Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, where you will have a guided tour of the lighthouse followed by a grounds walk around with our guide. Tour Mammoth Cave self-guided, large limestone cave, it lies within the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park and is surrounded by karri and marri forest where they have been extinct animal fossils found. Prevelly Beach, where you can see the
wild ocean meeting the rocky shore - the perfect photo opportunity and lunch at the White Elephant Café. Close encounters at Eagles Heritage will provide you with the unique opportunity to meet and interact with birds of prey, including eagles, hawks, falcons and owls. Return to your Margaret River accommodation for some free time and enjoy visiting the local stores before enjoying a 3-c dinner at La-Scarpetta Trattoria (walking distance of accommodation).(evening meal included other guest expense)

DAY5:

Pickup from accommodation (including luggage), Yahava Koffeeworks - coffee break & brekkie wrap (drive through only) before heading down to Pemberton and enjoy morning tea coffee break. Pemberton – visit Gloucester Tree then onto Manjimup to The Truffle & Wine Co - wine tastings followed by lunch at the Tall Timbers Restaurant for lunch. After lunch a visit to the Historic Hamlet area before venturing further south to Walpole to visit the Tingle Trees (450 plus years old) photo point and enjoying the Tree top Walk.Then its onto your pre-arranged accommodation Amity Motel Albany. (meals guest expense)

Day 6:

Pickup from accommodation, Historic Whaling Station - guided tour & light lunch, Blow Holes - self guided tour followed a visit to The Gap - self guided tour. Stroll around the National ANZAC Centre, free time Albany centre before indulging in your evening meal (meals guest expense)

DAY 7:

Pickup from accommodation (including Luggage), Enjoy a guided tour of Granite Skywalk in Porongurup National Park, Light lunch before returning to your Perth accommodation. (meals guest expense) 

Harvest Tours has developed a extended charter for a group of six persons but we will assist you in developing your must do experience ensuring that you visit locations that highlight the very best our southlands have top offer, you will travel in comfort and with a guide allowing all to relax, indulge and discover, build memories and friendships.

Contact us to assist in building your extended  experience, all costings supplied including accommodation, entry fees to attractions and national parks, confirmed at the time of booking enquiry.