Featuring wonderous Whales, Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse and Hamelin Bay!
5 Days
16 to 20 June 2025
Relaxed
$1,850pptw
37 villabucks
Featuring wonderous Whales, Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse and Hamelin Bay!
Exploring charming towns, historic sites, and stunning natural wonders as we follow the exquisite southern coastline of Western Australia from Perth to Augusta. Experience an astounding whale-watching cruise, visit iconic landmarks like Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, and discover unique local attractions such as vintage shops, cafes and fabulous farm’s showcasing the Margaret River Region’s finest produce.
Itinerary
Day 1. Perth to Augusta (D)
Courtesy collection from home, then it is off to meet your coach crew and fellow passengers. Enjoy morning tea at Amaze Miniature Park before we stop for lunch at leisure in Bunbury. Arrive in Augusta to relax at your hotel for the evening.
Overnight each night: Augusta Motel
Day 2. Augusta Lighthouse and Abalone Farm (BLD)
Begin your day with a visit to the Ocean Pantry, where you'll learn about Rare Foods Australia and its innovative, sustainable practices for growing and harvesting Greenlip abalone. Next, explore the historic Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet, and see the old water wheel. Enjoy lunch at The Colour Patch Café, overlooking the Blackwood River, before discovering Augusta’s history at the Augusta Historical Society Museum. End the day by relaxing at your hotel after a day of adventure.
Day 3. Augusta Whale Watching and Hamelin Bay (BLD)
Embark on an incredible whale-watching cruise off Augusta, witness these giant creatures frolic in their natural habitat. After, enjoy a hearty lunch at the Karridale Tavern. Your adventure continues in Hamelin Bay, where you'll have the chance to see the graceful stingrays. Conclude your day with a visit to the Margaret River Sculpture Park, where nature and art blend harmoniously in a serene, creative landscape.
Day 4. Vintage Shopping Witchcliffe and Margaret River (BD)
Start your day with some retail therapy in the quaint town of Witchcliffe, followed by morning tea at YardByrd Café, savoring delicious treats in a cozy setting. Journey to Margaret River for a leisurely lunch along the main strip, exploring the local cafes, shops and art gallery. In the afternoon, visit The Berry Farm for premium tastings of local preserves and fresh produce, before visiting the Whirlwind Olives for some high-quality oil samples and an insight into their olive production.
Day 5. Augusta to Perth (BL)
This morning, the return journey home begins, as we travel via the south-western Highway through the charming rural towns of Brunswick Junction and Harvey. A farewell lunch at the Drakesbrook Hotel brings us together for one final occasion before continuing to Perth where we see you safely home to your door.
Itinerary is subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. FreeCall 1800 066 272 for details
Guide: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
eg. BLD indicates three meals included on that day of the itinerary.
PPTW is per person twinshare accommodation.
Image: Tourism WA
Dates & Pricing
$1,850pptw
$200 single option
Highlights
• Astounding Whale Watching cruise with Naturaliste Charters
• Stand at Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse (most south-westerly point of Australia!)
• Discover Ocean Pantry’s abalone farm
• Amaze miniature park
• Colour Patch Café Augusta
• Augusta Historical Society
• Beautiful Hamelin Bay
• Margaret River Sculpture Park
• Witchcliffe Vintage Shops
• World-renowned Margaret River Region produce
Inclusions
• Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA)
• 11 meals
• 4 nights’ accommodation
• Tours & attractions
• Professional Villa Tour Leader & Coach Captain
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Dates & Pricing
Duration: 5 Days
Dates: 16 to 20 June 2025
Activity Level: Relaxed
$1,850pptw
$200 single option
Earn: 37 villabucks
Highlights
• Astounding Whale Watching cruise with Naturaliste Charters
• Stand at Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse (most south-westerly point of Australia!)
• Discover Ocean Pantry’s abalone farm
• Amaze miniature park
• Colour Patch Café Augusta
• Augusta Historical Society
• Beautiful Hamelin Bay
• Margaret River Sculpture Park
• Witchcliffe Vintage Shops
• World-renowned Margaret River Region produce
Inclusions
• Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA)
• 11 meals
• 4 nights’ accommodation
• Tours & attractions
• Professional Villa Tour Leader & Coach Captain
Itinerary
Day 1. Perth to Augusta (D)
Courtesy collection from home, then it is off to meet your coach crew and fellow passengers. Enjoy morning tea at Amaze Miniature Park before we stop for lunch at leisure in Bunbury. Arrive in Augusta to relax at your hotel for the evening.
Overnight each night: Augusta Motel
Day 2. Augusta Lighthouse and Abalone Farm (BLD)
Begin your day with a visit to the Ocean Pantry, where you'll learn about Rare Foods Australia and its innovative, sustainable practices for growing and harvesting Greenlip abalone. Next, explore the historic Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet, and see the old water wheel. Enjoy lunch at The Colour Patch Café, overlooking the Blackwood River, before discovering Augusta’s history at the Augusta Historical Society Museum. End the day by relaxing at your hotel after a day of adventure.
Day 3. Augusta Whale Watching and Hamelin Bay (BLD)
Embark on an incredible whale-watching cruise off Augusta, witness these giant creatures frolic in their natural habitat. After, enjoy a hearty lunch at the Karridale Tavern. Your adventure continues in Hamelin Bay, where you'll have the chance to see the graceful stingrays. Conclude your day with a visit to the Margaret River Sculpture Park, where nature and art blend harmoniously in a serene, creative landscape.
Day 4. Vintage Shopping Witchcliffe and Margaret River (BD)
Start your day with some retail therapy in the quaint town of Witchcliffe, followed by morning tea at YardByrd Café, savoring delicious treats in a cozy setting. Journey to Margaret River for a leisurely lunch along the main strip, exploring the local cafes, shops and art gallery. In the afternoon, visit The Berry Farm for premium tastings of local preserves and fresh produce, before visiting the Whirlwind Olives for some high-quality oil samples and an insight into their olive production.
Day 5. Augusta to Perth (BL)
This morning, the return journey home begins, as we travel via the south-western Highway through the charming rural towns of Brunswick Junction and Harvey. A farewell lunch at the Drakesbrook Hotel brings us together for one final occasion before continuing to Perth where we see you safely home to your door.
Itinerary is subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. FreeCall 1800 066 272 for details
Image: Tourism WANew Paragraph
Guide:
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
eg. BLD indicates three meals included on that day of the itinerary.
PPTW is per person twinshare accommodation.
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Our tour activity levels are a guide to the required fitness level for each of our holidays.
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Relaxed
Suitable for travellers with lower mobility.
You will be required to embark/disembark coaches, trains and other transport via steps unaided. You must be able to carry your own luggage and walk short distances. Stairs may need to be negotiated at times. Travellers with walking aids (sticks and walkers) are welcome and those requiring accompanying assistance and/or carer may consider these holidays.
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Moderate
Required to walk confidently and unaided.
Expect guided walking tours of attractions with occasional inclines and stair climbs, some long days and multiple hotel changes during the holiday. Your accommodation may require access via stairs, a short walk to reach hotel facilities and have showers over baths. Walkers are ok unless there is overnight rail or cruising included in the tour.
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Active
Requires some fitness. Involves longer days filled with activities, excursions requiring standing and walking for extended periods of time and nature-based activities. You will be required to walk confidently over uneven ground and surfactant at a timely pace.
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Highly Active
Requires good general fitness. Excursions will be over more difficult terrain and require a certain level of agility. You will be required to walk confidently for up to 3 hours over uneven surfaces including soft sand, rocky surfaces and creek crossing. Some itineraries will explore remote locations. No walkers allowed.
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Challenging
A high level of fitness is required. Tours have an emphasis on active pursuits and often explore remote locations which are challenging to access. You will be required to walk confidently for up to 6 or more hours per day and have experience in outdoor pursuits. No walkers allowed.
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Anyone providing care or assistance to others must be fit and able to provide the required support and care.
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