South West 6 Day Odyssey, from $515/person
*Please note all drive times are non stop and do not include stop overs*
Day 1. Perth – Albany, Drive Time = 4 hours 30 minutes
Time to get started on your journey down Albany Highway, enjoy the farming landscapes as well as the highlights:
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Kodja Place is great place to visit to gain a greater appreciation of the Indigenous heirtgae of the area. Situated in Kojonup, Kodja Place is also part of the visitor centre
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Upon arrival in Albany take some time out at Middleton Beach, which features a magnificent boardwalk area as well as a good selection of cafes.
Day 2. Albany
Get up nice and early to experience the full range of great attractions of Albany:
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For a stunning view over King George Sound take a trip to Mt Clarence, right in the heart of town
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Take a look around the Princess Royal Fortress for wartime memorabilia and gun emplacements
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Torndirrup National Park, located just 15 minutes out of town and featuring the spectacular Gap and Natural Bridge
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Whale World, an interesting and popular attraction, an old whaling station that has been converted into an excellent museum
Day 3. Albany – Pemberton, Drive Time = 3 hours
Enjoy the scenic drive between Albany and Pemberton making sure you stop off at the following tourist attractions:
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Stop off at the charming coastal town of Denmark for incredible coastal scenery at Wilson’s Inlet.
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Further on from Denmark is William Bay National Park and the clear emerald water of Green’s Pool
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Driving toward the town Walpole is the world famous Valley Giants Tree Top Walk, a canopy walkway suspended 40 meters above the ground
Day 4. Pemberton – Margaret River, Drive Time = 2 hours
Immerse yourself totally in the Karri forest with many scenic walks around bubbling brooks, streams and rivers:
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Try the challenge of climbing the mighty Gloucester Tree, a former fire lookout.
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Visit other attractions in the national park such as the Cascades, Moons Crossing and Warren River
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Try some marron or trout for lunch. Why not have a go at catching your own?
Day 5. Margaret River
Full day to explore all that the Margaret River Wine region has to offer:
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The beautiful small town of Augusta and the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet.
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Explore some of the amazing caves of the area including Jewel, Lake & Mammoth Cave
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Visit some of the best wineries in Australia featuring some of the most delicious food you will ever eat
Day 6. Margaret River – Perth, Drive Time = 3 hours 30 minutes
Enjoy a leisurely drive to Perth, making sure that you include the following highlights on the drive back:
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The Busselton Jetty & the Underwater Observatory, the longest timber jetty in the Southern hemisphere
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The Dolphin Discovery Centre in Bunbury, cruise and swim tours available (swim tours operate from November – May)
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Drive through the coastal city of Mandurah for a snack at the award winning Miami Bakehouse
Accommodation: from $115/night
Car Rental : from $68.25/day
Total Package Price: $515/person Twin Share.
*Accommodation & Car Rental Upgrades & Tour options available, bookable through Best Of WA*
