Explore South Western Australia
Often considered a holiday in its own right, Western Australia covers most of the western half of the vast continent of Australia. This itinerary explores the south west corner of Western Australia.
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Explore South Western Australia
Often considered a holiday in its own right, Western Australia covers most of the western half of the vast continent of Australia. This itinerary explores just the south west corner.
Day 1: Margaret River
Day 4: Denmark
Day 6: Esperance
Day 9: Kalgoorlie
Day 11: Hyden
Day 12: Perth
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Day 1: Margaret River
Driving south from Perth brings you Rockingham where a short ferry journey takes you to Penguin Island – to see Australia’s largest colony of Little Penguins (the smallest penguins in the world), as well as sea lions and dolphins. Continue south into Geographe Bay and the south west’s wine regions.
Margaret River 3 nights
Day 4: Denmark
Drive around the south western tip of Australia to the point where the Indian Ocean meets the Southern Ocean. Sample the local wines and visit the remarkable Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk.
Denmark 2 nights
Day 6: Esperance
Continue along the southern coast to Esperance. The beaches here are amongst the finest and whitest anywhere in the world.
Esperance 3 nights
Day 9: Kalgoorlie
A 4 hour drive north brings you to the Outback town of Kalgoorlie. Originally founded during the gold rush era, this little town has thrived and continues to mine the precious ore from the Super Pit.
Kalgoorlie 2 nights
Day 11: Hyden
West to the little town of Hyden, famous for the Wave Rock. This is one of Australia’s most famous land forms, resembling a giant surf wave of multicoloured granite.
Hyden 1 night
Day 12 – Hyden to Perth
Return to Perth before your return/onward flight(s)…
Photographs Copyright Australia Tourism
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Little Gems
The wines of the Margaret River area are delightful – consider reversing this itinerary and ending with a relaxing stay exploring the vineyards. Consider also travelling on to your next destination by train. The Indian Pacific departs from Perth on its three night journey to Sydney, with a stop in Adelaide on the way.
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