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West Beach, Esperance
Kings Park, Perth
Wave Rock, Western Australia
Super Pit Gold Mine, Kalgoorlie
Albany, Western Australia
Little Beach, Albany
Tree Top Walk, Valley of the Giants
Couple in Vineyard, Margaret River, Western Australia
Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, Perth
Busselton, Western Australia
Bathurst Lighthouse, Rottnest Island
Fremantle, Western Australia
Discovery Rottnest Island
Langley Park, Perth

South Western Explorer

11 day Escorted Tour – from £5045

With flights from £6195

Explore the highlights of Western Australia’s south west, from ancient forests and Wave Rock to Kalgoorlie’s gold-rush heritage and the vineyards of Margaret River. Travel in comfort on a small-group journey with included meals, drinks and experiences along the way.

Highlights:
  • Visit Karrakamia Wildlife Sanctuary in the Jarrah Forest Bioregion
  • Discover Kalgoorlie and tour the massive Super Pit mine
  • Explore Margaret River with lunch and wine tastings
  • Overnight in Fremantle and visit the WA Maritime Museum
  • Cruise the Swan River from Fremantle to Perth

Your Itinerary

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Kings Park, Perth

Day 1 – Welcome to Perth

Today you will be met by the friendly and professional Tour Directors. This afternoon you’ll take…

Today you will be met by the friendly and professional Tour Directors. This afternoon you’ll take an informative tour of the city including scenic Kings Park. Kings Park also features the Perth Botanic Garden and here you’ll enjoy a wander through the area’s wildflowers. Later check-in to the DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront for your overnight stay.

    DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront

    Dinner
Kings Park, Perth

Day 1

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Welcome to Perth

Today you will be met by the friendly and professional Tour Directors. This afternoon you’ll take an informative tour of the city including scenic Kings Park. Kings Park also features the Perth Botanic Garden and here you’ll enjoy a wander through the area’s wildflowers. Later check-in to the DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront for your overnight stay.

    DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront

    Dinner
Kings Park, Perth
Wave Rock, Western Australia

Day 2 – Wave Rock

This morning you depart Perth and travel east through John Forrest National Park. Stop in the…

This morning you depart Perth and travel east through John Forrest National Park. Stop in the historic town of York and visit the York Motor Museum before continuing to Hyden, arriving mid-afternoon. Located in Western Australia’s semi-arid wheat belt, this small town is home to the remarkable geological formation known as Wave Rock. After time to explore Wave Rock, check in to your hotel.

    Hyden Wave Rock Motel

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wave Rock, Western Australia

Day 2

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Wave Rock

This morning you depart Perth and travel east through John Forrest National Park. Stop in the historic town of York and visit the York Motor Museum before continuing to Hyden, arriving mid-afternoon. Located in Western Australia’s semi-arid wheat belt, this small town is home to the remarkable geological formation known as Wave Rock. After time to explore Wave Rock, check in to your hotel.

    Hyden Wave Rock Motel

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wave Rock, Western Australia
Super Pit Gold Mine, Kalgoorlie

Day 3 – Kalgoorlie

Today you travel towards the far-eastern mining district of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Since 1893 this region has produced…

Today you travel towards the far-eastern mining district of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Since 1893 this region has produced more than 50 million ounces of gold, making it one of only four districts in the world to reach this milestone. On arrival this afternoon, enjoy a town tour followed by a visit to the impressive Super Pit mine. Nearly 600 metres deep, 3.5 km long and 1.5 km wide, it is one of Australia’s largest open-cut gold mines. With expert commentary from your local guide, drive along internal haul roads for a close look at the mine’s operations.

    Rydges Kalgoorlie

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Super Pit Gold Mine, Kalgoorlie

Day 3

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Kalgoorlie

Today you travel towards the far-eastern mining district of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Since 1893 this region has produced more than 50 million ounces of gold, making it one of only four districts in the world to reach this milestone. On arrival this afternoon, enjoy a town tour followed by a visit to the impressive Super Pit mine. Nearly 600 metres deep, 3.5 km long and 1.5 km wide, it is one of Australia’s largest open-cut gold mines. With expert commentary from your local guide, drive along internal haul roads for a close look at the mine’s operations.

    Rydges Kalgoorlie

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Super Pit Gold Mine, Kalgoorlie
West Beach, Esperance

Day 4 – Esperance

This morning you travel south through the small towns of Kambalda and Norseman to the coastal…

This morning you travel south through the small towns of Kambalda and Norseman to the coastal town of Esperance. Along the way, there are often spectacular displays of wildflowers, and you may stop to admire them along the route. On arrival at the coast, enjoy the scenic Great Ocean Drive, passing Rotary Lookout, Pink Lake and Australia’s first wind farm. This 40-kilometre loop showcases Esperance’s stunning coastline of tranquil bays, soaring cliffs and beautiful beaches.

    Comfort Inn Bay of Isles Motel

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
West Beach, Esperance

Day 4

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Esperance

This morning you travel south through the small towns of Kambalda and Norseman to the coastal town of Esperance. Along the way, there are often spectacular displays of wildflowers, and you may stop to admire them along the route. On arrival at the coast, enjoy the scenic Great Ocean Drive, passing Rotary Lookout, Pink Lake and Australia’s first wind farm. This 40-kilometre loop showcases Esperance’s stunning coastline of tranquil bays, soaring cliffs and beautiful beaches.

    Comfort Inn Bay of Isles Motel

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
West Beach, Esperance
Albany, Western Australia

Day 5 – Albany

This morning you travel west through Ravensthorpe and Jerramungup, stopping along the way for lunch. Later…

This morning you travel west through Ravensthorpe and Jerramungup, stopping along the way for lunch. Later this afternoon, visit Bluff Knoll Lookout in the magnificent Stirling Range National Park and enjoy a guided tour. Continue on to the historic whaling town of Albany, where you check into your hotel.

    Dog Rock Motel

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Albany, Western Australia

Day 5

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Albany

This morning you travel west through Ravensthorpe and Jerramungup, stopping along the way for lunch. Later this afternoon, visit Bluff Knoll Lookout in the magnificent Stirling Range National Park and enjoy a guided tour. Continue on to the historic whaling town of Albany, where you check into your hotel.

    Dog Rock Motel

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Albany, Western Australia
Little Beach, Albany

Day 6 – Explore Albany

This morning you visit the Discovery Bay Tourism Experience, a fascinating whaling museum in Albany. Take…

This morning you visit the Discovery Bay Tourism Experience, a fascinating whaling museum in Albany. Take an interactive journey through Australia’s last operating whaling station, brought to life with audio-visual displays, artefacts and stories from the region’s whaling history.

This afternoon, board a catamaran for a spectacular whale watching cruise in Albany’s harbour, followed by a self-guided audio tour at the National Anzac Centre. Later, return to the Dog Rock Motel for your final night in Albany.

    Dog Rock Motel

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Little Beach, Albany

Day 6

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Explore Albany

This morning you visit the Discovery Bay Tourism Experience, a fascinating whaling museum in Albany. Take an interactive journey through Australia’s last operating whaling station, brought to life with audio-visual displays, artefacts and stories from the region’s whaling history.

This afternoon, board a catamaran for a spectacular whale watching cruise in Albany’s harbour, followed by a self-guided audio tour at the National Anzac Centre. Later, return to the Dog Rock Motel for your final night in Albany.

    Dog Rock Motel

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Little Beach, Albany
Tree Top Walk, Valley of the Giants

Day 7 – Valley of the Giants

Today you travel to Walpole-Nornalup National Park, home to the Ancient Empire, a grove of towering…

Today you travel to Walpole-Nornalup National Park, home to the Ancient Empire, a grove of towering Karri and Tingle trees among the largest in the world. Enjoy a walk through this remarkable forest before visiting the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk, where a raised walkway rises gently through the canopy for a unique perspective among the trees.

You will also visit the Gloucester Tree, the world’s second-highest fire lookout tree, which the more adventurous can climb. This afternoon, continue through the forests of the south west before checking in to the Grande Escape Resort for a two night stay.

    Grande Escape Resort

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tree Top Walk, Valley of the Giants

Day 7

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Valley of the Giants

Today you travel to Walpole-Nornalup National Park, home to the Ancient Empire, a grove of towering Karri and Tingle trees among the largest in the world. Enjoy a walk through this remarkable forest before visiting the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk, where a raised walkway rises gently through the canopy for a unique perspective among the trees.

You will also visit the Gloucester Tree, the world’s second-highest fire lookout tree, which the more adventurous can climb. This afternoon, continue through the forests of the south west before checking in to the Grande Escape Resort for a two night stay.

    Grande Escape Resort

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tree Top Walk, Valley of the Giants
Couple in Vineyard, Margaret River, Western Australia

Day 8 – Cape Leeuwin & Margaret River

This morning you enjoy some local touring before travelling to Cape Leeuwin for a guided tour…

This morning you enjoy some local touring before travelling to Cape Leeuwin for a guided tour of the historic lighthouse. Afterwards, continue to Margaret River, Western Australia’s renowned wine region, home to more than 40 world-class wineries.

After lunch, enjoy some free time to explore the Margaret River township before returning to the hotel.

    Stay Margaret River

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8

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Cape Leeuwin & Margaret River

This morning you enjoy some local touring before travelling to Cape Leeuwin for a guided tour of the historic lighthouse. Afterwards, continue to Margaret River, Western Australia’s renowned wine region, home to more than 40 world-class wineries.

After lunch, enjoy some free time to explore the Margaret River township before returning to the hotel.

    Stay Margaret River

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Busselton, Western Australia

Day 9 – Busselton & Fremantle

This morning you depart Margaret River and travel to Busselton on Geographe Bay, where there is…

This morning you depart Margaret River and travel to Busselton on Geographe Bay, where there is time to stroll along the 1.7 km jetty, the longest in Western Australia. Continue via the Tuart forests to Bunbury for views over the harbour and city from the local lookout. Travel on through Australind and Mandurah before arriving in Fremantle by mid-afternoon, then take the Rottnest Express transfer to Rottnest Island for your overnight stay.

    Discovery Resorts – Rottnest Island

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9

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Busselton & Fremantle

This morning you depart Margaret River and travel to Busselton on Geographe Bay, where there is time to stroll along the 1.7 km jetty, the longest in Western Australia. Continue via the Tuart forests to Bunbury for views over the harbour and city from the local lookout. Travel on through Australind and Mandurah before arriving in Fremantle by mid-afternoon, then take the Rottnest Express transfer to Rottnest Island for your overnight stay.

    Discovery Resorts – Rottnest Island

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Discovery Rottnest Island

Day 10 – Rottnest Island & Perth

Today you explore Rottnest Island, a beautiful island paradise just off the coast of Perth, on…

Today you explore Rottnest Island, a beautiful island paradise just off the coast of Perth, on an informative coach tour. Discover the island’s most spectacular sights and keep an eye out for the famous quokkas. Enjoy some free time before a relaxing lunch. Later, board the Rottnest Express for a scenic return to Perth, where you stay overnight.

    DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Discovery Rottnest Island

Day 10

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Rottnest Island & Perth

Today you explore Rottnest Island, a beautiful island paradise just off the coast of Perth, on an informative coach tour. Discover the island’s most spectacular sights and keep an eye out for the famous quokkas. Enjoy some free time before a relaxing lunch. Later, board the Rottnest Express for a scenic return to Perth, where you stay overnight.

    DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Discovery Rottnest Island
Langley Park, Perth

Day 11 – Farewell from Perth

This morning can be spent at your leisure before being transferred to the airport for your…

This morning can be spent at your leisure before being transferred to the airport for your return flight home.

    Breakfast
Langley Park, Perth

Day 11

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Farewell from Perth

This morning can be spent at your leisure before being transferred to the airport for your return flight home.

    Breakfast
Langley Park, Perth

This Tour Includes

10 nights accommodation
All meals, including selected alcoholic drinks at lunch and dinner
Travel aboard a luxury all terrain Mercedes Benz coach
Expert Tour Director and an experienced driver
All attraction fees, cruises and National Park fees
Maximum group size of just 26

Departure Dates

Check for departure dates that suit you:

2026-08-25

2026-09-14

2026-09-20

2026-09-22

2026-09-24

2026-10-02

2026-10-04

2026-10-10

2026-10-12

2026-10-15

2026-10-26

To confirm availability call 0333 234 2889

Flights & More Options

With FREEDOM, you can book your South Western Explorer escorted tour and flights together, as an ATOL protected package. Our Travel Experts can find the best priced Economy, Premium or Business Class flights for you.

You can also personalise your holiday. Why not add:

  • Extra nights in Perth before or after your tour
  • A stopover to Australia in Dubai, Singapore or another destination

Next Step

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South Western Explorer

11 day Escorted Tour – from £5045

With flights from £6195

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a double or twin room and include meals shown. Solo traveller or seasonal supplements may apply. Please call Freedom Destinations to confirm departure dates and availability.

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