6 Day Perth and Surrounds

Perth, capital of Western Australia, sits where the Swan River meets the southwest coast. Sandy beaches line its suburbs, and the huge, riverside Kings Park and Botanic Garden on Mt. Eliza offer sweeping views of the city. The Perth Cultural Centre houses the state ballet and opera companies, and occupies its own central precinct, including a theatre, art galleries and the Western

6 Day Perth and Surrounds

Perth, capital of Western Australia, sits where the Swan River meets the southwest coast. Sandy beaches line its suburbs, and the huge, riverside Kings Park and Botanic Garden on Mt. Eliza offer sweeping views of the city. The Perth Cultural Centre houses the state ballet and opera companies, and occupies its own central precinct, including a theatre, art galleries and the Western Australian Museum.

Package Details:

• 5 nights in Perth at Crown Promenade Perth (includes breakfast daily)
• Wave Rock, York, Wildflower tour. Heading east through the scenic Darling Ranges stop to enjoy morning tea while enjoying the wonderfully preserved turn of the century Victorian buildings and gain an insight into grand old pioneer days at historic York. Visit Hippo's Yawn an unusual natural rock formation shaped like a yawning hippopotamus, regarded by the local Aboriginal people as a special women's place. Enjoy an Aussie country style lunch before visiting the Wave Rock. Walk around the rock and learn about Aboriginal culture, dreamtime stories and discover special Aboriginal sacred sites including Gnamma Holes. While you are here visit a Wildlife Park featuring Australian animals.
• Fremantle Lunch Cruise. There is no better way to combine a delicious lunch and a wonderful cruise on the magnificent Swan River than on the Fremantle Lunch Cruise. This unique cruise includes a buffet of Western Australia's abundant seasonal fresh produce. Upon boarding you are shown to your reserved table. Tea or coffee is served during the cruise downstream to the port city of Fremantle. On your return journey, you will enjoy the hot buffet complimented by seasonal salads, followed by a scrumptious dessert buffet.
• Rottnest Island tour. A Rottnest Express coach will pick you up from your hotel. Cruise to Rottnest Island arriving at approximately 10.45am. Experience Rottnest Island's remote and wonderful coast line, see secluded bays and beaches, and encounter rarely seen wildlife. Join the Eco Express for a 90 minute journey to the island's wild side. The waters off Rottnest Island are teeming with wildlife, including the majestic Humpback Whales. During September to November watch the delightful antics of The New Zealand Fur Seal Colony out at Cathedral Rocks. Enjoy lunch at Karma Rottnest, followed by free time at your leisure before boarding the ferry by 4:55pm to depart the island. Cruise back to Perth, arriving at approximately 6:45pm.
• Round trip seat in coach transfers from Perth airport to hotel
• Qantas Vacations Emergency Travel Assistance (available 24 hours)