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What better way to explore the magnificent West Coast of of Western Australia than with West Adventure Tours.

With stunning beaches, wildlife, gorges, indigenous culture and comfortable hostel accommodation, there are endless opportunities to connect with nature and challenge yourself with our exceptional hiking, swimming and adventure activities.

We are proud of our excellent value, high-quality tours along this beautiful coast.

Take one of our Western Australian Tours from Perth to Exmouth, Perth to Broome or Broome to Perth and travel as a small group (max 20) in one of our Adventure busses as we tackle whatever the West throws at us. On land you can enjoy the vast open spaces of the outback while in the ocean you can swim with Dolphins, Whale Sharks and even Turtles. Our tour guides are the best in the business and on hand to make your trip unforgettable!

West Adventure Tours are all about Small Groups, Comfort and Adventure Activities and we explore;

• Monkey Mia & Coral Bay (Swim with Whale Sharks)
• Ningaloo Reef & Exmouth
• Pilbara Region including Karijini National Park

Check out what we do and please get in contact if you have any questions.

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4 day perth to monkey mia $1195, 5 day perth to exmouth $1395, 7 day perth to exmouth return $1595, 10 day perth to karijini return $2895, 10 day perth to broome $2895, 10 day broome to perth $2795, 24 day perth to darwin $5875, 24 day darwin to perth $5875, our western australia tours video.

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Our West Coast tours are suitable for the active traveller wanting get away from the crowds and into the true Australian wilderness. Check out our tours below, checkout our West Coast Tour Reviews  and get in contact if you have any questions.

Looking to sleep under the stars around a campfire? Want to hike, swim and explore through outback gorges and waterfalls? Want to camp on pristine beaches on the edge of coral reefs, want to see Australian wildlife in the wild, amazing sunsets & beautiful outback landscapes? Want to see ancient and remote indigenous rock art most travellers never see? All in a small group of like minded travellers?

Then let West Adventure Tours take you on one of our once in a lifetime adventure. This is what we are passionate about doing, and with over 20 years of operation we know how to do it well.

"Highlight of my entire trip to Australia!"

⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿ wildames365 from trip advisor, from the second i climbed into the bus to the moment i left, the trip was full of laughs, adventures, stunning sights and insider info thanks to our tour guide, the wonderful alan., the huge distances covered were well broken up with walks, photo opportunities and the occasional termite mound viewing, and we always got to the camp with plenty of time to chase the sunsets with icy beers in hand. waking up to the sound of waves crashing (and the odd pan crashing..thanks alan), and having a cuppa whilst watching the sun rise was one of the best experiences from my time in australia., the tour was wellll worth the money, with all meals being provided (delicious ones at that), everything ran very smoothly and i felt i saw everything i could’ve hoped to see up the west coast., thanks to the small group size we were even able to do spontaneous activities such as riding huge harvesters and partying at a farm in the middle of nowhere, snorkelling at coral bay was stunning and news has it it’s better than the great barrier reef. truly fab experience.., check out all the places we operate our tours, kimberley adventure tours.

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Full-Day Pinnacles, Yanchep National Park & Lancelin

Experience the extraordinary in Western Australia. This adventure includes a complimentary pick-up, a visit to Neil Hawkins Park, and a wildlife encounter at Yanchep National Park. Travel north to witness the remarkable Majestic Pinnacles Desert at Nambung National Park, with a stop at the Pinnacles Desert Discovery Centre. These unique limestone formations promise captivating photography opportunities. Conclude your journey with an optional sandboarding adventure in Lancelin. Return to Perth with unforgettable memories. Discover Western Australia's treasures on this one-of-a-kind tour.

Full-Day Wave Rock Historic York & Corrigin

Escape Perth for a captivating journey through the Darling Mountain Ranges to iconic Wave Rock, dating back 2.63 billion years. Commencing in Perth, explore historical Guildford, picturesque York, and the unique Dog Cemetery in Corrigin. The granite marvel of Wave Rock in Hyden awaits, followed by an Eco-Walk and a visit to Hippo's Yawn Cave. Return to Perth through orchards, with seasonal wildflowers. Your adventure concludes at your Perth accommodation or another CBD location. Experience the best of Western Australia in a day filled with history, nature, and geological marvels.

Full-Day Margaret River, Winery & Busselton Jetty

Embark on a captivating journey to Margaret River, renowned for its lush vineyards and unspoiled forests. Starting from Perth, you'll pass by iconic landmarks before reaching the historic Busselton Jetty and the awe-inspiring Ngilgi Cave (optional). Enjoy a tranquil forest drive and a delightful visit to Margaret River, where you'll relish local cuisine, artisan cheeses, and sweet treats. Sample local wines at a vineyard, and then return to Perth, cherishing unforgettable memories. Opt for the Ngilgi Caves adventure for an added experience (an extra fee applies).

Full-Day Perth, Fremantle, Swan Valley & Wildlife

Explore the best of Western Australia in just one day. This daily tour starts with a convenient Perth accommodation pick-up. Discover Perth's landmarks, the beauty of Kings Park, and the vibrant culture of Fremantle. Taste local wines in Swan Valley, indulge in chocolates, and experience Australian wildlife at Caversham Wildlife Park. Engage with farm life at Molly's Farm and grab souvenirs. Your adventure concludes with a drop-off at your Perth CBD or Northbridge location. Unveil the essence of Western Australia on this all-encompassing journey, creating lasting memories.

Half-Day Yanchep, Koalas & Crystal Cave

Embark on a captivating journey to Yanchep National Park, a natural haven near Perth. Encounter native kangaroos, koalas, and other wildlife in their natural habitat. Explore heritage-listed buildings, admire seasonal wildflowers, and take an optional bush walk. The highlight is a mesmerizing underground adventure in the crystal caves, filled with stunning geological formations. Your day ends with a scenic drive back to Perth, passing through beautiful natural landscapes and suburbs. Join us for an unforgettable day of nature, history, and exploration just outside the city.

Half-Day Sunset Pinnacles

Experience a whirlwind journey from Perth to the otherworldly Nambung National Park, home to the extraordinary Pinnacles Desert. Witness the surreal transformation of these unique limestone formations as the sun sets, painting the landscape with a myriad of colours. Capture the magic with stunning photos and return to Perth with memories of an enchanting adventure. Perfect for those with limited time but a strong desire to explore an extraterrestrial landscape at its most magical.

Half-Day Mandurah Canals & Dolphin Watch Cruise

Journey to Mandurah for a rare encounter with wild Bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat. Enjoy scenic views of Swan River, the Bell Tower, and Kings Park, then cruise the Mandurah canals to watch these playful dolphins. Learn about these creatures, admire luxury canal homes, and observe abundant birdlife in Creery Wetlands with insightful commentary. Visit the charming town of Mandurah, and return to Perth in comfort. Please note that dolphin sightings depend on nature, but when they appear, it's a priceless experience.

Half-Day Swan Valley, Caversham Wildlife, Wine & Chocolate

Embark on an enchanting journey through Swan Valley, a treasure trove of Western Australian wonders. Indulge in wine tastings at local wineries, discover the art of chocolate making, and meet adorable wildlife at Caversham Wildlife Park. Plus, enjoy leisure time for souvenir shopping. You have the option to end your tour at exciting spots in Perth or be conveniently dropped off at your city hotel. Experience the best of the Swan Valley's authentic delights in one memorable day.

2 Day Kalbarri & Mystical Pinnacles

Experience the Natural Marvels of Western Australia: A Journey to World Heritage Wonders

Get ready to embark on an awe-inspiring adventure that brings you face-to-face with some of the world's most biodiverse natural wonders, all just moments away from pristine beaches. Your window to World Heritage-listed treasures, including mesmerizing Gorges, the mystical Pinnacles, and the stunning Pink Lake, awaits.

4 Days Bunbury, Treetop Walk, Albany, Esperance, and Wave Rock

Embark on a 4-day adventure through the stunning landscapes of Western Australia's south!

From Perth to Albany, Esperance, and back, experience the beauty of Mandurah, Bunbury, Karri Forest, Dolphin encounters, and pristine beaches. Explore Cape Le Grand National Park, Lucky Bay, and unique attractions like the Stonehenge of the South. Discover Wave Rock, Hippo's Yawn, and the heartfelt Dog Cemetery. Immerse yourself in rural Australian life. Join us for an unforgettable journey filled with natural wonders, wildlife, and charming towns.

4 Day Great Southern Albany & Margaret River SW

Discover the wonders of Western Australia's Southwest with our 4-day adventure. From Perth to Augusta, Pemberton, Albany, and back, this journey immerses you in captivating landscapes, rich history, and unforgettable experiences. Marvel at the Busselton Jetty, explore caves, and enjoy wine and chocolate tastings. Visit Cape Leeuwin, walk among Karri forests, and traverse treetop boardwalks. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Elephant Rocks and Greens Pool. Explore Albany's history, then return to Perth via picturesque towns. Comfortable accommodations, a flexible itinerary, and a 15kg luggage limit ensure a memorable trip. Book your seat now for an incredible adventure.

2 Days Margaret River & Augusta

"Southern Wonders Adventure: From Perth to Margaret River"

Join us on an enchanting journey from Perth to the picturesque Margaret River region. We'll begin our adventure in Perth, heading south through charming Mandurah and Bunbury before reaching the captivating Busselton. Here, you'll have the chance to marvel at the iconic Busselton Jetty, one of the world's longest wooden jetties, offering breathtaking views of Geographe Bay

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Red centre, western australia, kimberley & top end, whales that are sharks, waves that are rocks, cattle stations bigger than european countries – western australia is a rule unto itself. but thumbing your nose at convention is kind of your prerogative when you’re the world’s second-largest state..

Want to walk over desert? Snorkel the world’s largest fringing reef? Weave your way through gorges? Feed dolphins by hand? Sure you do… From the contrasting hues of the Kimberley coastline to the raw beauty of the Margaret River region, the freestanding rock spires of the Pinnacles to Karijini’s shaded rock pools, Western Australia’s natural beauty is always bound to astound.

Western Australia travel highlights

Believe the beauty of Esperance

With its crystalline waters, chalky white sands, bloated granite bluffs and ‘mobs’ of western grey kangaroos, the coastline around Esperance is some of Australia’s most stunning.

Broome to Perth Adventure, 10 days

Purnululu National Park

Weave through the narrow corridor of Echidna Chasm and sound out the acoustics of Cathedral Gorge while exploring the Bungle Bungles.

Meet the bottlenose dolphins of Monkey Mia

Hand feed the world’s friendliest dolphins their fishy breakfast while wading the shallows of Monkey Mia.

Wade out to Coral Bay’s sandbar from shore, flap your flippers a few times, and you’re in a world of manta rays, dugongs, sea turtles and whale sharks. Situated midway between Carnarvon and Exmouth, this one-street town is the most accessible point from which to enter Ningaloo Marine Park.

Frenchman’s Peak

Soak up the stupendous vistas of Recherche Archipelago from the top of Frenchman’s Peak, a 262-metre high granite rise in Cape Le Grand National Park.

Adelaide to Perth Overland, 10 days

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Eighty Mile Beach

It’s not eighty miles long (it’s more like 140), but Western Australia’s Eighty Mile Beach hosts some of the Indian Ocean’s greatest sunsets, is a prime spot for fishing and an important stopover for half a million shorebirds making their annual migrations south from the Arctic.

Sitting on the eastern side of WA’s Northwest Cape, Exmouth serves primarily as a launching pad for expeditions into Cape Range National Park and the Ningaloo Marine Park but is also a great place to wile away a few days fishing or beach-bumming.

Karijini National Park

If pixies and goblins exist anywhere in Australia, Karijini would be the place. Emerald, freshwater pools; fern-shaded glades; mossy rock grottoes; misted waterfalls – Karijini is a little patch of paradise in the heart of the famously harsh Pilbara.

Cape Le Grand National Park

Turquoise seas, seasonal flourishes of wildflower, oodles of wildlife and quartz-based sands twice voted the whitest in Australia.

Fitzgerald River National Park

Internationally recognised under the UNESCO Man and Biosphere Program, Fitzgerald River National Park is home to 22 species of mammal, 41 species of reptile, over 200 species of bird and approximately 20% of Western Australia’s total flora species.

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Western Australia tour reviews

Trip rating, time of year, esperance & southwest adventure , december 2019.

Thanks Adventure Tours for managing our itinerary during the tour so as to keep us safe and to ensure a good experience even with the worst fire season known in Australia unfolding throughout the nation in the summer of 2020. Some of your tours were cancelled where necessary. I felt we were in good hands throughout.

Review submitted 11 Jan 2020

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Being located on the stunning banks of the Swan River, and as capital of gorgeous Western Australia, a day trip to Perth is definitely something that should be on the top of your Australian to do list. It’s the world’s most isolated city, but don’t start thinking that means there’s not much going on in this lively town. Taking a day or more to tour this place will show that not only is it one of the friendliest places you’ll visit in Australia, but it’s also got some of the most incredible sites and activities.

Being located on the stunning banks of the Swan River, and as capital of gorgeous Western Australia, a day trip to Perth is definitely something that should be on the top of your Australian to do list.

It’s the world’s most isolated city, but don’t start thinking that means there’s not much going on in this lively town. Taking a day or more to tour this place will show that not only is it one of the friendliest places you’ll visit in Australia, but it’s also got some of the most incredible sites and activities. There’s the lush inner city Kings Park, the Swan Bell Tower, Fremantle’s bustling coffee and bar life, ‘The Cott’ or Cottesloe Beach (an incredible stretch of pristine, white sandy beach) plus a ton of other things to see.

If you’re after a day trip just outside Perth, you’ve also got a few different options. Just 3 hours south you’ve got the world class wineries of the Margaret River region. Then north there’s Nambung National Park, where you’ll find some of Australia’s most unique natural wonders, the Pinnacles; a unique expanse of mystical limestone pillars rising from the desert sand. Head east and you’ll find Wave Rock in Hyden, an incredible granite formation frozen in time and an epic National Geographic Magazine feature in 1967.

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Featuring the world’s most isolated capital city and cattle stations bigger than most European countries, the West Coast of Australia certainly feels like the Final Frontier.

Covering almost the same amount of land as Queensland , New South Wales and Victoria combined means there are plenty of adventures to choose from too. Perhaps visit the waterfalls and red rock gorges of Karijini National Park, take in a lazy sunset camel ride on Cable Beach, or unwind among the vineyards of the Margaret River. One thing’s for sure – when you’re tackling the world’s second-biggest state, it’s well worth calling in the experts.

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Discover wonderful western australia on tour., check out our great variety of western australia tours, we have something for everyone from budget to luxury..

Western Australia is the largest state in Australia by square kilometers and also the most sparsely inhabited. On the West Coast, there are so many naturally beautiful and unique places to visit. WA tours are the way to explore this vast epic landscape.

Due to its size, we run overland adventures tours so you can explore the highlights. We have plenty of Western Australia tours we can find the perfect one for your adventure.

Perth is far and away the largest city in WA. The relative isolation of Perth and many of the natural highlights means it often feels like you have the entire place to yourself!

Caversham wildlife park is one such example in Perth, just 30 minutes from the city center but full of the wildlife of Australia’s outback. Here you can feed Kangaroos, see Koalas, and more native Aussie Wildlife. On our one-day Pinnacles Tour , we stop here for you to get up close and personal with our Australian animals.

We have our 1 day Rottnest Island tour from Perth to take you out to discover the wonder of the remote and pristine island just off the coast. There are no cars on the island so we give you a bike and a snorkel and you are free to explore all day on the island. The ferry takes you from Barrack Street Jetty in Perth city all the way along the Swan River and across the sea to Rottnest. A great day out to spot the famous Quokka (cute little native Australian animals)

We also have a Swim with the Dolphin s option from Perth, amazing! Get up close and personal with Dolphins, a magical day you’ll never forget!

Our Real Aussie Adventures Western Australia tours start from Perth and head north to Broome, to the Southwest, and east toward Adelaide across the Nullarbor Plain. We visit Exmouth where you can swim with the Whale Sharks at Ningaloo Reef. Flying into Perth airport is easy with both international and domestic terminals.

WA Tours north from Perth

Our most popular WA tour from Perth is the 4-day Monkey Mia adventure tour this trip is great if you have a long weekend planned to visit Peth and Western Australia as we depart on Fridays, so most visitors would fly into Perth on Thursday afternoon and out again on a Tuesday and enjoy 4 blissful days heading north to explore the highlights of the West Coast. These include the Pinnacles, Kalbarri National Park, and the World Heritage-listed Shark Bay region.

Our Perth to Exmouth 5 day tour is popular for those visiting the Ningaloo Reef halfway up the coast of Western Australia.  The Ningaloo Reef marine park is a world heritage listed site home to the largest fringing reef in Australia and so easy to access straight from the beach. Our visitors on the 5 days Perth to Exmouth tour normally fly back to Perth from Learmouth Airport (Exmouth airport) or you can take the Perth to Exmouth 7 day tour which returns back to Perth.

We also have camping adventures for those who love the great outdoors on the West coast. Our Perth to Exmouth 8 day tour is most popular over the summer months from November to March.

We offer luxury packages for Western Australia also, these are outback tours with a difference. They are designed to connect you to the local Western Australia environment, immerse you in the history and provide you with a very personalized small group touring experience. Staying in hotels along the way these tours are part of our In-Style range for Western Australia. Please take a look at our Pinnacles, Lobsters, and Wildlife, 4 day Shark Bay luxury outback tour, and 7-day Monkey Mia and Ningaloo Reef luxury outback tour.

We have adventure tours departing Exmouth to take you into the ancient wonder that is Karijini National Park. One of the most awe-inspiring places to visit in Australia with an abundance of Gorges and swimming holes to explore.  Check out our 4-day adventure tour to Karijini, a great add-on to any Perth to Exmouth trip.

Western Australia Tours to The Kimberley

You can also depart from Broome further north in Western Australia to take a tour of The Kimberley , either circumventing this enormous region back to Broome or continuing on to Darwin.  The pristine Kimberley region is accessible from May to October and these tours get booked up well in advance, so scroll down explore more about these tours now.

All our WA tours mean you can see Australia’s vast remote outback and the immense wildlife, whilst having the time of your life! Our tour guides are experienced, filled with knowledge, passion and will give you a holiday you won’t forget.

From exploring the south-western region of WA to visiting the dolphins in Monkey Mia , snorkeling the Ningaloo Reef or exploring the Kimberley region , our tours of Western Australia are the best way to explore WA.

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7 Day Perth To Exmouth Return Tour

Spend a week getting to know Western Australia’s spectacular coast on an expedition to sandy beaches, lively creatures, and some incredible scenery. Our 7-day tour from Perth to Exmouth return trip is the perfect week in the west!

8 Day Perth to Exmouth Tour

Ready to discover beautiful beaches, amazing cliffs, awesome gorges, native wildlife, endless skies, a billion stars, crystal-clear waters, coral reefs? Your next adventure is waiting for you in the vast expanse of Western Australia!

1 Day Whale Shark Swim Exmouth Tour

A great day out for those looking to feel the rush of swimming with the worlds largest sharks on the Ningaloo Reef.

6 Day Perth To Exmouth Tour One Way

Take a journey along Western Australia’s Coral Coast, a region known for its stunning natural scenery, diverse wildlife and gorgeous beaches. You’ll get to experience the best nature has to offer on this Perth to Exmouth Tour. This tour has something for everyone!

10 Day Darwin To Broome Tour

Travel through the remote Kimberley region of northwest Australia along the famous Gibb River Road to see Purnululu National Park (The Bungle Bungles National Park), Lake Argyle and gorgeous Gorges travelling with a small group in a 4WD vehicle. Start in Darwin and finish in Broome.

1 Day Pinnacles Tour

A day tour from Perth that takes you up the coast north of Western Australia to the Pinnacles Desert to marvel at the limestone formations. Visit Yanchep National Park.

6 Day Esperance and Margaret River Tour

This tour explores the iconic landforms, beaches and forests of national parks, camping at night to truly appreciate the areas visited. The south-west region of Western Australia is renowned for its natural beauty.

10 Day Broome To Darwin Tour

Travel Broome to Darwin through the remote Kimberley region of northwest Australia along the dirt Gibb River Road. Venture off the beaten track and deep into the Western Australian wilderness to explore The Bungle Bungle National Park, Lake Argyle and plenty of lush waterfalls.

4 Day Perth To Monkey Mia Return Tour

Visit some of Western Australia’s most famous icons without having to venture too far from the capital of Perth. This four-day adventure takes in the striking Pinnacles, the beautiful Kalbarri National Park, the ancient Stromatolite rock formations and the friendly dolphin locals of Monkey Mia giving you a great taste of the wonderful west.

10 Day Perth to Karijini Return Tour

Discover WA’s diverse beauty on a 10-day Perth to Karijini tour. Explore gorges, beaches, and Outback wonders for an unforgettable adventure.

10 Day Broome to Perth Adventure Tour

Travel the full length of the West Coast of Western Australia, this trip packs it in and is a classic expedition style of trip.

10 Day Perth to Broome Tour

See West Australia up close and personal! See the famous highlights of the West coast the Pinnacles, Monkey Mia, Coral Bay, Exmouth and Karijini National Park. Get into the WA wilderness on this adventure tour.

10 Day Perth To Adelaide Tour

This is the ultimate road trip across some of the less-travelled roads of Australia to see sights that will inspire you: the remoteness of the Nullarbor Plain, wildlife experiences, swim with sea lions (optional), national parks and walks, un-touched beaches and towering forests.

24 Day Perth to Darwin Tour

Experience the ultimate 24-day budget adventure from Perth to Darwin, immersing in Australia’s breathtaking landscapes and pristine natural beauty.

10 Day Kimberley Walking Tour

The ultimate ‘Kimberley Experience’. From tropical Broome to spectacular gorges and beyond, an outback tour that has the lot. Discover the history, culture, flora and fauna of Australia’s northwest as we travel the Gibb River Road, Bungle Bungles and so much more.

14 Day Kimberley Tour including Mitchell Plateau

Join us for a journey that immerses you in the Kimberley’s diverse landscapes, offering a truly unparalleled exploration.

13 Day Kimberley Explorer

1st Class Tour of the Kimberley Broome to Broome. Come see the real Australia with us, guaranteed departures for 2023!

6 Day West Kimberley Tour

Come on an adventure in the Kimberley over 6 Days on tour from Broome to Broome.

1 Day Margaret River Wine tour

A great value Margaret River Wine Tour experiencing the regions amazing food, wine and culture.

11 Day Kimberley Tour

Kimberley camping on our Broome to Broome Kimberley adventure tour. Exclusive private camps and great guides!

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Western Australia Touring Packages

Indian Pacific to Perth Short Break

Indian Pacific Sydney to Perth with 2 nights in Perth, all flights and personalised transfers. All off-train activities included, like touring in Broken Hill, Barossa, Adelaide, Cook and Rawlinna. Your own private Gold Class cabin (with en suite) and delicious meals included.  Experience one of the world's most epic and unforgettable trans-continental train journeys in this 6 day package to Perth. Cross the Nullarbor aboard the Indian Pacific and enjoy 2 days in Perth to explore the city at your own pace. Full Details

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Perth All-Inclusive

Enjoy all-inclusive Perth touring at its best, featuring Margaret River, Pinnacles Desert, special Swan River lunch cruise, Fremantle, Special Lunches, magnificent cruise and more meals. 6 days in Perth with flights, Western Australia luxury touring, cruise, accommodation, breakfast daily, other meals and personalised transfers. Discover the remarkable moonscape of the Pinnacles Desert, the world famous Margaret River region, the longest wooden jetty in the Southern Hemisphere, Busselton Jetty, the bohemian port town of Fremantle and enjoy a special lunch cruise down the iconic Swan River. Full Details

Perth All-Inclusive with Wildflower Discovery

Enjoy all-inclusive Perth touring at its best, featuring our spectacular wildflowers expedition, Margaret River, Pinnacles Desert, Swan River, Fremantle, Special Lunches, magnificent cruises and more.  Operates September to November. Experience WA’s amazing array of seasonal wildflowers with frequent stops on a dedicated day tour.  7 days in Perth with flights, Western Australia luxury touring, cruise, accommodation, meals and transfers.  Discover the amazing moonscape of the Pinnacles Desert, the world famous Margaret River region, Busselton Jetty, the bohemian port town of Fremantle and enjoy a special lunch cruise down the iconic Swan River.  Full Details

Perth All-Inclusive with Margaret River Stay

Enjoy all-inclusive Perth & Margaret River touring at its best, featuring 3 days of immersive gourmet small-group touring through the Margaret River wine region along with coach tours of Pinnacles Desert, Perth, Fremantle and a Swan River Lunch Cruise based in Perth. Really discover one of Australia’s most famous wine regions. Experience a personalized wine tour, chocolate and cheese tasting and feast your senses on what the Margaret River region has to offer.  Enjoy a sunset kangaroo safari and a special brewery lunch with the opportunity to buy wine direct from the maker.  Enjoy 6 days of luxury coach in touring in Perth with overnight coach touring in Margaret River. From Perth also visit the amazing Pinnacles Desert, visit Rottnest Island and enjoy a special lunch cruise along the Swan River.  Full Details

Indian Pacific to Perth Discover

Indian Pacific from Sydney to Perth with 4 nights, Perth & Fremantle touring, a Rottnest Island day, Swan River & Rottnest cruise, all flights and personalised transfers. All off-train activities included, like touring in Broken Hill, Barossa, Adelaide, Cook and Rawlinna. Cross the Nullarbor in your luxurious private Gold Service Cabin onboard the Indian Pacific on your incredible journey to Perth. Enjoy a Perth city and Fremantle tour and take in spectacular views of the city skyline from Kings Park. Cruise the Swan River to Fremantle and then Rottnest Island to meet the famous quokkas, take in the history, spectacular beaches and landscapes on WA’s island paradise. See the magnificent Swan River, Indian Ocean, Fremantle harbour, the WACA, Watertown Discount Shopping Centre, the Bell Tower, the Perth Mint and much more. Full Details

Indian Pacific to Perth All-Inclusive

Indian Pacific Sydney to Perth with 6 days luxury coach touring in Perth, featuring Margaret River, Pinnacles Desert, Perth, Fremantle & Swan River Lunch Cruise. Combine the adventure of crossing the Nullarbor aboard the Indian Pacific with unforgettable luxury coach touring in extraordinary Western Australia. Visit Margaret River, famous for its wineries, beaches, breweries, seasonal wildflowers, and local produce. Discover the amazing moonscape of the Pinnacles Desert and enjoy a lunch cruise down the Swan River to Fremantle. Full Details

Indian Pacific with Perth and Margaret River Overnight Touring

Combine the Indian Pacific journey from Sydney to Perth with our incredible Perth & Margaret River overnight touring, including gourmet food and wines, flights and transfers. Immerse yourself in Margaret River’s dramatic scenery and experience the best wineries, galleries, breweries, gourmet produce, forests, caves and lighthouses with our passionate local guide. Discover the rapidly developing Perth and bohemian port city of Fremantle. Everything is included train, all flights, tours, hotels, and personalised transfers.  Full Details

Indian Pacific to Perth All-Inclusive with Wildflower Discovery

Indian Pacific Sydney to Perth with 7 days luxury coach touring in Perth, featuring our special wildflower discovery day.  Spring is undoubtedly the best time to visit WA with thousands of amazing wildflowers colouring the landscape.  Departures available between September and November with frequent stops on a dedicated wildflower day tour, plus discover the amazing moonscape of the Pinnacles Desert, the world famous Margaret River region, Busselton Jetty, the bohemian port town of Fremantle and enjoy a special lunch cruise down the iconic Swan River. Full Details

Indian Pacific to Perth All-Inclusive with Margaret River Stay

Indian Pacific Sydney to Perth with 7 days touring in Perth featuring 3 days of immersive gourmet small-group touring through the Margaret River region along with coach tours of Pinnacles Desert, Perth, Fremantle and a Swan River Lunch Cruise. Really discover one of Australia’s most famous wine regions in this package that encapsulates the Indian Pacific and overnight Margaret River touring.  Enjoy a sunset kangaroo safari (seasonal) and a special brewery lunch with the opportunity to buy wine direct from the maker. Experience a personalized wine tour, chocolate and cheese tasting and feast your senses on what the Margaret River region has to offer. Full Details

Perth Essentials

Experience the essential sights of Perth and surrounds, including Rottnest Island, Pinnacles Desert, Fremantle, the Swan River and Kings Park with this exclusive 5 day luxury touring package.  Everything is included all flights, tours, hotel, cruises and personalised transfers.  Enjoy a scenic cruise to Perth’s holiday playground of Rottnest Island.  Visit the spectacular moonscape of the Pinnacles Desert and learn about these ancient limestone formations. Enjoy a tour of the best sights Perth and Fremantle have to offer including Kings Park from where you can take in panoramic vistas of the Perth skyline. Visit “Cappuccino Strip” in the bohemian port town of Fremantle and world famous Cottesloe Beach. This package is a wonderful way to get your first taste of Western Australia.  Full Details

Perth All-Inclusive with Rottnest Island

Enjoy all-inclusive Perth touring at its best, featuring the magnificent Rottnest Island and it's famous quokkas, Margaret River, Pinnacles Desert, Swan River, Fremantle, Special Lunches, great cruises and more meals. 7 days in Perth with flights, Western Australia luxury touring, cruise, accommodation, breakfast daily, more meals and transfers. Discover the remarkable moonscape of the Pinnacles Desert, the world famous Margaret River region, the longest wooden jetty in the Southern Hemisphere, Busselton Jetty, the bohemian port town of Fremantle and enjoy a special lunch cruise down the iconic Swan River.  Full Details

Perth, Monkey Mia, Kalbarri & Pinnacles Premium Coach Touring

Enjoy 5 days of premium coach touring through North West WA exploring Geraldton, Monkey Mia, and Kalbarri plus a stay in Fremantle.  Includes all flights, hotels, most meals and personalised transfers. Visit the amazing Pinnacles Desert, Shell Beach, Shark Bay World Heritage Area, the spectacular Kalbarri National Park and spend 3 days in the famous bohemian seaside town of Fremantle. Enjoy a special farewell dinner and the end of your West Coast adventure. Full Details

Broome All-Inclusive

Enjoy all-inclusive Broome touring at its best, featuring the Dampier Peninsula, Beagle Bay, Willie Creek Pearl Farm and cruise, Scenic & Prehistoric Cruise to Dampier Creek and Roebuck Bay, Luxury 4WD Tour of the Dampier Peninsula and a famous Cable Beach sunset camel ride. 6 nights in Broome with flights, Kimberley luxury touring, cruises, accommodation, meals and transfers. Discover the enchanting beauty of Broome, where pristine beaches meet rich cultural heritage in a dramatic tropical paradise.  Full Details

Darwin to Broome Luxury Kimberley Coach Touring

Combine our 11 day luxury overnight coach tour through the extraordinary Kimberley from Darwin to Broome with stays and town tours in both Darwin and Broome. Experience this ancient and wondrous land from the comfort of your luxury coach. Visit Katherine Gorge, the Durack Homestead and Lake Argyle amongst other spectacular sights. Visit the gigantic El Questro Wilderness Park and the historic town of Fitzroy Crossing before reaching Broome where you will enjoy free time to explore and a famous sunset camel ride along Cable Beach.  Full Details

Darwin, Kakadu, Kimberley & Broome All-Inclusive Luxury Coach Touring

Combine the very best of the Top End with the remarkable Kimberley and Broome. Enjoy all-inclusive luxury touring in both Darwin and Broome as well as our 10 night luxury overnight Kimberley coach tour from Darwin to Broome featuring Kununurra, Lake Argyle, Ord River, El Questro, Geikie Gorge, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek and Katherine. Also tour Kakadu, jumping crocs, Willie Creek Pearl Farm, Dampier Peninsula, enjoy a Roebuck Bay dinosaur cruise and a magical Cable Beach sunset camel ride. Stay 6 nights in Broome and 5 nights in Darwin plus 10 nights luxury escorted touring. Experience Kakadu National Park, El Questro, a cruise along the Adelaide River to see the famous Jumping Crocodiles, spectacular cruises at Geikie Gorge, Ord River, Yellow Water Billabong, Chamberlain Gorge, a Katherine (Nitmiluk) Gorge cruise in the phenomenal Nitmiluk National Park and an iconic camel ride along Cable Beach.   Full Details

Kimberley Coast Explorer Cruise with Darwin & Broome All-Inclusive Touring

Enjoy an 11 day Kimberley Coast expedition cruise aboard a Coral Expeditions luxury small-ship plus all-inclusive land touring in Darwin and Broome. Visit Kakadu National Park and Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk), enjoy a dinner cruise on Darwin Harbour, explore the Dampier Peninsula, experience a Scenic & Historic Cruise to Roebuck Bay and delight in a magical sunset camel ride along Cable Beach. Take in sparkling waters, spectacular ancient wonders and everything this remote Kimberley coastline has to offer from the comfort of a luxury expedition cruise. Enjoy shore excursions to secluded areas and make use of the local knowledge of your expert guides while onboard.     Full Details

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Broome Essentials

Experience the essential sights of Broome and Willie Creek Pearl Farm including a heavenly Cable Beach Sunset Camel Ride and a Willie Creek Pearl Farm cruise with this exclusive 5 day luxury touring package. Everything is included - all flights, tours, hotel, cruises and transfers. Enjoy a tour of Broome and an iconic sunset camel ride along Cable Beach. Visit the Willie Creek Pearl Farm and learn about the intricate processes of pearling from start to finish. This package is the perfect way to introduce yourself to the gateway to the Kimberley.    Full Details

Perth & Margaret River Discover

Combine our 3 day gourmet small-group tour to Margaret River with 4 days in Perth and a Perth city coach tour. Enjoy an immersive Margaret River experience like no other.  Experience a personalized wine tour, chocolate and cheese tasting and feast your senses on what the Margaret River region has to offer.  Enjoy a sunset kangaroo safari and a special brewery lunch with the opportunity to buy wine direct from the maker. Visit Busselton Jetty and the Bunbury Dolphin Centre before arriving in Margaret River. Visit local artisans, enjoy a sunset Kangaroo safari, personalised wine, cheese, and chocolate tastings as well as a special brewery lunch. You will also visit Mammoth Cave, Boranup Forest and Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse in this unforgettable experience.  Full Details

Perth, Margaret River, Albany & Tree Top Walk Touring

Combine our 4 day luxury overnight coach tour of Margaret River, Pemberton, Tree Top Walk and Albany along with 3 days in beautiful Perth and a Perth city tour.  Tour throughout the amazing south west visiting Albany's National ANZAC Centre, giant karri forest, Busselton Jetty, the longest wooden jetty in the Southern Hemisphere, Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, the most South Westerly point of mainland Australia and the world famous Margaret River region, known for its wines, cheeses and chocolate. Enjoy a special luncheon cruise along the Nornalup Inlet and in Perth, enjoy a coach tour around the city and free time to explore Perth at your own pace. Full Details

Indian Pacific to Perth Wildflower Discovery

Indian Pacific Sydney to Perth with a specialised wildflower tour, a Perth & Fremantle Tour and a Swan River Cruise.  Spring is undoubtedly the best time to visit WA with thousands of amazing wildflowers colouring the landscape. Departures available between September and November with frequent stops on a dedicated wildflower day tour.  Enjoy 4 nights in Perth, a Perth & Fremantle tour, Swan River cruise, flights and transfers. Your on-board botany expert will show you many of WA's 15,000 species of remarkable wildflowers.  Take in Perth’s surrounds as you identify some of the rarest and most famous wildflowers of Western Australia on your immersive wildflower tour. Enjoy a tour of Perth and the bohemian port town Fremantle as well a cruise along the Swan River back to Perth. Experience included off-train excursions and activities in Broken Hill and Adelaide whilst on the Indian Pacific.  Full Details

Indian Pacific to Perth All-Inclusive with Rottnest Island

Indian Pacific Sydney to Perth, featuring a day on famous Rottnest Island plus all-inclusive Perth touring to Margaret River, Pinnacles Desert, Swan River and Fremantle.  Meet the famous quokkas on Rottnest Island, take in the history, spectacular beaches and landscapes on WA’s island paradise. This 10 day train and touring package includes all off-train excursions and activities while on the Indian Pacific. In Perth enjoy Special Lunches, a magnificent cruise and more. All flights, Western Australia luxury touring, accommodation, many meals and your personalised transfers are included. This is the perfect getaway to Western Australia and Rottnest Island. Full Details

Indian Pacific with Perth & Broome Discover

Experience the legendary Indian Pacific from Sydney to Perth along with a stay in tropical Broome. Enjoy time in Perth with Perth & Fremantle touring, a Rottnest Island day and Swan River & Rottnest cruises before flying to amazing Broome for a relaxing stay with a town tour, pearl farm tour & cruise and a famous Cable Beach sunset camel ride. This all-inclusive package features Indian Pacific, all flights, hotels, tours, cruises and transfers. Discover two of Australia’s most remarkable destinations in this 12 day package to the West. Explore Perth and Broome at your own pace.   Full Details

Perth and Broome All-Inclusive

Combine all-inclusive touring in both Perth & Broome, featuring Margaret River, Pinnacles Desert, special Swan River lunch cruise, Fremantle, Dampier Peninsula, Willie Creek Pearl Farm, Cruise to Dampier Creek and Roebuck Bay and a famous Cable Beach sunset camel ride. Everything is included - all flights, touring, hotels, cruises and many meals. Discover Perth and Broome in this incredible 12 day package to the West. Enjoy 5 nights in Perth with luxury coach touring and 6 nights in Broome with touring. Explore Margaret River Area, the amazing Pinnacles, the famous Dampier Peninsula and enjoy a special lunch cruise along the Swan River, a Cruise to Dampier Creek and Roebuck Bay and an iconic sunset camel ride along Cable Beach.    Full Details

Indian Pacific with Perth & Broome All-Inclusive

Combine a magical Indian Pacific rail journey with all-inclusive touring in both Perth and Broome, featuring Margaret River, Pinnacles Desert, Swan River, Cable Beach sunset camel ride, Willie Creek Pearl Farm, spectacular Dampier Peninsula plus more. This fully-inclusive package has all flights, Indian Pacific Sydney to Perth along with 5 nights in Perth with luxury coach touring, accommodation and meals, before flying to Broome for 6 nights with luxury coach touring, meals and accommodation. Combine the experience of crossing the Nullarbor on the Indian Pacific with luxury coach touring in Perth and Broome. Explore Perth, Margaret River, the Pinnacles Desert, Willie Creek Pearl Farm, the Dampier Peninsula and Broome as well as taking a world famous sunset camel ride along Cable Beach.  Full Details

Broome to Darwin Luxury Kimberley Coach Touring

Experience our 11 day Broome to Darwin luxury overnight coach tour through the remarkable Kimberley featuring Kununurra, Ord River, El Questro, Geikie Gorge, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek, Katherine plus stays in tropical Darwin and Broome. Enjoy spectacular cruises at Geikie Gorge and the Ord River as well as a Katherine Gorge Cruise in the spectacular Nitmuluk National Park. Visit the vast million acre El Questro Wilderness Park and Kununurra before spending 3 nights in Darwin at the end of your spectacular journey.  Full Details

Perth and Broome Discover

Combine a 3 night Perth stay with 3 nights in Broome, including tours of Perth & Fremantle and Broome and a famous Cable Beach sunset camel ride. Enjoy plenty of time to explore beautiful Perth and tropical Broome at your own pace. Everything is included - all flights, tours, hotels, and personalised transfers. You could visit some of the best beaches in Australia and take in breathtaking views of the Swan River. Discover the pristine Cable Beach in Broome, take a stroll through China Town, explore Matso’s Brewery or visit Broome’s beautiful pearl showrooms. Full Details

Broome Discovery

Experience the essential sights and flavours of Broome including a heavenly Cable Beach Sunset Camel Ride, a Willie Creek Pearl Farm tour, crocodile feeding tour, cruise and an indulgent Flavours of Broome culinary adventure with this exclusive 6 day luxury touring package. Everything is included - all flights, tours, hotel, cruise and transfers. Enjoy a tour of Broome and an iconic sunset camel ride along Cable Beach. Slip into Broome time to experience unique beverages and exceptional cuisine at some of Broome’s most celebrated venues. Explore the Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park and visit the Willie Creek Pearl Farm to learn about the intricate processes of pearling from start to finish. This package is the perfect way to introduce yourself to the gateway to the Kimberley.  Full Details

Perth, Rottnest Island, Margaret River, Albany & Tree Top Walk Touring

Combine our 4 day luxury overnight coach tour of South Western Australia's icons of Albany, Margaret River, Pemberton and Tree Top Walk along with Perth based touring to Rottnest Island and more.  Experience Albany's National ANZAC Centre, the dramatic coastline, drive through the stunning Karri forests near Pemberton, visit the longest wooden jetty in the Southern Hemisphere in Busselton and the famous wine making region of Margaret River. Also, visit Rottnest Island, famous for the friendly quokkas. Enjoy two special lunch cruise, one along the stunning Swan River and another in the Nornalup Inlet. Full Details

Indian Pacific with Adelaide & Perth Discover

Experience the Indian Pacific along with stays and tours in both Adelaide and Perth. Journey on the Indian Pacific from Sydney to Adelaide, enjoy 7 nights in Adelaide with an Adelaide city tour, a Hahndorf, Mt Lofty Ranges & Adelaide Hills Tour, river cruise, then Indian Pacific on to Perth and 4 nights in Perth with Perth & Fremantle touring, a Rottnest Island day, Swan River & Rottnest cruise. Combine a stay in two of Australia's most fascinating cities along with the famous trans-continental journey across Australia aboard the Indian Pacific. Enjoy coach tours in both, Adelaide and Perth as well as free time to explore each city.  Full Details

Ghan with Darwin & Broome Discover

Experience the luxury of The Ghan from Adelaide to Darwin, with a night in Adelaide, a Darwin stay with tours plus flights to Broome with a Broome stay and tours. Combine the magic of The Ghan with 4 night stays in both Darwin and Broome, Darwin and Broome town tours, a top end Jumping Crocodile tour, a Broome Pearl Farm Tour and Cruise and the famous Cable Beach sunset camel ride.   Full Details

Broome Essentials with Horizontal Falls

Experience the essential sights of Broome, featuring the iconic Horizontal Falls in a once in a lifetime Seaplane adventure flight to Talbot Bay and a thrilling cruise, plus a Willie Creek Pearl Farm tour and cruise and a heavenly Cable Beach Sunset Camel Ride with this exclusive 6 day luxury touring package. Everything is included - all flights, tours, hotel, cruises and transfers. Enjoy a tour of Broome and an iconic sunset camel ride along Cable Beach. Visit the Willie Creek Pearl Farm and learn about the intricate processes of pearling from start to finish. This package is the perfect way to introduce yourself to the gateway to the Kimberley. Full Details

Indian Pacific with Perth, Margaret River & South Luxury Touring

Combine the Indian Pacific with luxury overnight touring through extraordinary Margaret River, Albany & Pemberton plus a day on Rottnest Island and touring of Perth & Fremantle.  Combine the excitement of travelling on the Indian Pacific with the experience of discovering Western Australia.  Enjoy 5 days touring based in Perth plus a 4 day overnight luxury coach tour. Explore Margaret River, the South West, Rottnest Island and Perth on your 12 day escape to the West. See the longest wooden jetty in the Southern Hemisphere in Busselton and Australia’s largest mainland lighthouse at Cape Leeuwin. Meet Quokkas on Rottnest Island and enjoy a cruise down the Swan River. Full Details

Broome All-Inclusive with Horizontal Falls

Enjoy all-inclusive Broome touring at its best, featuring the iconic Horizontal Falls in a once in a lifetime Seaplane Adventure Flight to Talbot Bay and a thrilling cruise, plus the Dampier Peninsula, Beagle Bay, Willie Creek Pearl Farm and cruise, Scenic & Prehistoric Cruise to Dampier Creek and Roebuck Bay, Luxury 4WD Tour of the Dampier Peninsula and a famous Cable Beach sunset camel ride. 7 nights in Broome with flights, Kimberley luxury touring, cruises, accommodation, meals and transfers. Discover the enchanting beauty of Broome, where pristine beaches meet rich cultural heritage in a dramatic tropical paradise.  Full Details

Indian Pacific with Adelaide & Perth All-Inclusive

Combine the Indian Pacific with all-inclusive touring in both Adelaide and Perth - featuring Barossa, Murray River paddlesteamer, Victor Harbor, McLaren Vale, Margaret River, Pinnacles Desert, Swan River cruise plus more. Journey on the Indian Pacific from Sydney to Adelaide, 7 nights in Adelaide with extensive South Australia luxury coach touring, Indian Pacific from Adelaide to Perth and 5 nights in Perth with extensive West Coast luxury coach touring. Enjoy the epic journey from Sydney to Perth with luxury coach touring in Adelaide along the way. Discover the Barossa Valley, Victor Harbor, McLaren Vale and a special Murray River cruise before continuing your journey to Perth and touring the Margaret River region, the Pinnacles Desert and cruising down the Swan River to Fremantle. Full Details

Ghan with Darwin & Broome All-Inclusive

Combine a magical journey aboard The Ghan with all-inclusive touring in Darwin and Broome, featuring Kakadu, Litchfield, Jumping Crocodiles, a famous Cable Beach sunset camel ride, cruise to Dampier Creek and Roebuck Bay, the Dampier Peninsula and Willie Creek Pearl Farm. The Ghan to Darwin with 5 nights in Darwin, luxury coach touring, flights to Broome and 6 nights in Broome with luxury coach touring. Experience everything that Darwin and Broome have to offer in this 15 day all-inclusive luxury coach touring package. Discover Kakadu, Katherine, Darwin, Dampier Peninsula and Willie Creek Pearl Farm as well as enjoying a famous sunset camel ride along Cable Beach.  Full Details

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Western Australia Small Group Tours

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7 Day Perth to Exmouth Explorer Loop

6 day perth to exmouth coral coaster (one way), best of perth, margaret river & rottnest island, outback coast tour, hike western australia's cape to cape track, southern experience tour, 3-day margaret river yoga glamping retreat from perth, kimberley 21 day "nulla nulla" 4wd camping safari, ningaloo reef (exmouth) tour, best of the south west tour.

• Coach / Bus
• Sightseeing
• Uncover the beauty and adventure of Kalbarri National Park and valley views from the Skywalk
• Visit the World Heritage Listed Shark Bay, to experience a wild dolphin encounter at Monkey Mia
• Stroll along Shell Beach made entirely of tiny white cockle shells and oldest living fossils, The Stromatolites

“I Absolutely love Being a part of this adventure. It was really organize and well prepare.”

• Explore the stunning gorges of Kalbarri National Park
• Hike Natures Window and stunning Murchinson Gorge
• Wander along Shell Beach made of white Cockle shells

“Saw mostly everything we could up the coast, meals were good, accomodations (shared room option for me) were reasonable.”

• Christmas & New Year
• Dine on modern Australian cuisine in Perth
• Discover Ngilgi Cave with an Aboriginal guide
• Explore the longest jetty in Busselton

“It was great opportunity to meet people from different parts of Australia and from overseas in the group on the tour.”

• Meet Monkey Mia's dolphins
• Tour the Pinnacles at Nambung Park
• Explore Swan Valley's wineries

“It was an unforgettable tour and worth doing it.”

• Hiking & Trekking
• Coastal Walks
• End at Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
• Explore Cape Naturaliste with a picnic lunch
• Walk through Yallingup's scenic trails

• Mountain Hikes
• TREE TOP WALK AND VALLEY OF THE GIANTS

• Taste the wine and produce of Margaret River
• Harvest then create a meal during a garden-to-plate cooking class
• Hike along the Cape to Cape Track with a local healer and meditation expert

• Discover the Bungle Bungles by foot
• Experience the Gibb River Road drive
• Hike around Wolfe Creek Crater

“The Bungle Bungles was amazing and our own infinity pool at the top of Bell Gorge was something I will always remember.”

• Sail on a catamaran at sunset in Monkey Mia
• Relax on the pristine shores of Turquoise Bay
• Spot wildlife in Cape Range National Park

• Discover Albany's first settlement
• Taste fine wines in Margaret River
• Climb the Gloucester Tree in Pemberton

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Destination: Western Australia, Australia

An Antipodean travel company serving senior and mature World Travellers since 1983  with small group tours for that explore Western Australia’s Kimberley , Pilbara and South West Wildflowers learning about Aboriginal history and the colonial pastoralists.

Western Australia, Australia

Odyssey offers easy, convenient, and relaxed escorted small group tours across the great state of Western Australia. This collection of small group tours Western Australia explores the state’s unspoiled native wilderness, sites of its ancient Aboriginal history, World Heritage Sites, and breath-taking wildflower blooms, all with some truly spectacular scenery along the way. This and more is all waiting to be explored on one of Odyssey’s small group tours of Western Australia, designed for the senior traveller, and led by experienced, and enthusiastic like minded people. Odyssey Travellers small group tours Western Australia are a guided tour by luxury coach, private air tours or motorbike adventure tour for the mature solo traveller.

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Wildflowers tour of Western Australia

Visiting Western Australia

Escorted small group tour for senior and mature travellers as a couple of solo traveller. Upto 12 people of WA's Wildflower regions including Esperance and the Fitzgerald river National park. Local guides and program leader share knowledge about this fascinating region whilst in bloom.

From A$12,250 AUD

Long tour of Australia for a small group

Visiting New South Wales, Northern Territory

Small group tour for senior couples and solo travellers touring Australia. Travelling through the outback and visiting many of the famous sights as well as off the beaten track locations. Learn about the history of the people who explored the deserts, from indigenous communities to Europeans, as well as Burke and Wills , visit White Cliffs , Marree and far north Kakadu and the Kimberley.

From A$48,995 AUD

Occupying the western portion of the Australian continent, Western Australia is Australia‘s largest, and 4th most populous state. Covering an area slightly larger than Western Europe, or roughly four times the size of Texas, Western Australia is home to 2.7 million people, about 76% of which live in the state’s capital Perth . Covering such a vast area, Western Australia‘s geography is defined by its sheer expanse, with most of the state being covered by vast tracts of arid plains, deserts, and shrublands, Outback Australia . The coastal areas are where much of the state’s life flourishes, with the warm Indian Ocean waters of the Leeuwin current helping to create a hot Mediterranean climate in the south west corner of the state, where the vast majority of the state’s population lives. This south west corner is also home to an enormous abundance of local flora, with many of the wildflowers dotting the landscape being found nowhere else, and with the area hosting the largest seasonal wildflower bloom on earth .

Odyssey offers easy, convenient, and relaxed escorted small group tours across the great state of Western Australia. We explore the state’s unspoiled native wilderness, sites of its ancient Aboriginal history, World Heritage Sites, and breath-taking wildflower blooms, all with some truly spectacular scenery along the way. This and more is all waiting to be explored on one of Odyssey’s small group tours of Western Australia, designed for the senior traveller, and led by experienced, and enthusiastic like minded people.

For many travellers couples or solo, Western Australia tours for seniors are defined by a Kimberley tour. However, small group tours of Western Australia should consider;

• A Wildflower tour that includes Esperance , and the Margaret river region
• Avon valley tour
• The National park small group tour around the Pilbara
• Kimberley tours based out on Kununurra

There is is so much more to WA tours than just Exmouth and a whale shark on the Ningaloo reef. Odyssey looks forward to sharing its small group tours Western Australia portfolio with you.

In the north of Western Australia you can also find the incredible National Parks of the Kimberley region. The Kimberley coast with a history of pearl divers and deep aboriginal history, north in the Kimberley region with spectacular gorges observed from a scenic flight, round to Kununurra , Western Australia tours are unique. A region of outback Australia for small group tours whose outback beauty encapsulates the ancient and surreal beauty of Australia‘s wild places, with places such as the Bungle Bungle range , and Lake Argyle being some of outback Australia‘s most spectacular gems. In all, Australia‘s isolated west coast makes for an altogether different experience of the continent, with its own unique landscape, flora, and natural heritage making for a distinct Western Australian experience.

Western Australia‘s earliest history traces back to its Indigenous people , with a history that predates European colonization in the region by an estimated 60,000-120,000 years , when Aboriginal Australians first arrived on the continent. It is generally held that first Aboriginal people arrived in Australia via insular South-East Asia, in a period before rising sea levels, when there were more dry land bridge connections between the islands of South East Asia. Boats would have been used for some of the migration. One possible northerly route would have been through Sulawesi to New Guinea via a series of smaller islands, as new Guinea and the Australian continent were connected as a single landmass known as Sahul until about 10,000 years ago. Another possible route goes through Timor and ends with a significant sea crossing to the Northern Territory or Kimberley coastline about 90km away. Over the next tens of thousands of years these Indigenous Australians slowly moved southward and eastward throughout Western Australia and the greater Australian landmass. Archaeological evidence indicates human habitation at the upper Swan River in south of Western Australia by about 40,000 years ago.

Most indigenous communities were semi-nomadic, systemically moving over a defined territory following seasonal changes and food sources and trading routes . In doing so, people only needed to spend about 5 hours a day working to ensure their survival, leaving plenty of leisure time for different groups to develop distinct, rich, and complex spiritual and cultural lives. This included laws, languages, customs, ceremonial traditions, and social rules and kinship obligations that were all based on their deep connection to the land. According to Aboriginal beliefs, the physical environment of each local area was created by ancestral heroes during the Dreamtime journeying across a formless land and creating all natural phenomena. This spirit of Creation is embodied in the landscape and connected to the people, tying family groups to their own specific Country and sacred sites. The Aboriginal communities therefore cared for and nurtured the land, never overusing or damaging it, taking from it only the things they needed, such as shelter, water, food, and weapons.

Evidence of the longevity of Indigenous spiritual beliefs and cultural practices are evident throughout Western Australia’s rock art . The fascinating Kimberley region, spanning north west from Broome to Darwin , is home to thousands of ancient rock art sites , believed to the world’s oldest examples dating back at least 16,000 years. Here, the Gwion Gwion rock paintings display distinctive spindly stick figures – human figures ornamented with accessories such as bags, headdresses, and tassels. The other major form of rock painting in the Kimberley are the Wandjina, believed by the local Mowanjum people to be the supreme creator, depicted with huge eyes but no mouth. It is said that this is because the presence of a mouth would make them too powerful. The first Wandjina are believed to have been painted 4000 years ago, and the figures continue to be painted today – making it the world’s oldest continuous sacred painting movement. Western Australia is also home to a wide range of Aboriginal stone arrangements in various forms across the state. These are a form of rock art deliberately placed in position by Indigenous Australians and associated with spiritual ceremonies or utilitarian purposes. Although many are difficult to date, they are the only prehistoric structures associated with prehistoric Aboriginal culture, believed to have been part of their practices for a very long time.

Arrival of the Colonials

The first European contact with Western Australia came in the year 1616, with Dutch explorer Dirk Hartog sighting the West Australian coast after being blown off course on his way to Batavia in the Dutch East Indies. Despite being the second Dutchman to set foot on the Australian continent, he was the first European to suggest that the new landmass was indeed its own continent, rather than an extension of New Guinea. Exploration of the coastline by both the Dutch and the English continued throughout the 17th century, with much of the north, west, and southern coastline of Australia being mapped out by this time. The west coast in particular was often come across accidentally, with the roaring forties wind current along the route to the East Indies often blowing ships well past their course, this proved treacherous on many occasions, with the coral coast and treacherous shoreline claiming many wrecked ships over the ensuing years. Exploration continued by many Western European countries throughout the 18th century, though “Nieuw Holland” was largely ignored by as a site for settlement until late in the century.

The first known colonization mission came in 1786 from King Gustav III of Sweden, though war with Russia ultimately lead to the settlement plan being scrapped. Some islands along the west coast of the state were also claimed by Britain and France , though it was not until 1827 when the British colony of New South Wales established a garrison around current day Albany that the state was formally annexed to the British Empire.

Shortly after its annexation, settlement around the Swan Valley region began in earnest, with the main settlement coming to be known as Perth, and the smaller towns around the port region eventually growing into Fremantle. Inland settlement followed soon after, with towns like York in the Avon Valley becoming important agricultural settlements, and greatly assisted the Swan River colony in becoming self sufficient. The population of the Swan River colony as it was then known, remained low in the first half of the century, and convict labour was eventually imported to satisfy the demands of capitalist ventures in the region. This demographic problem eventually came to an end in the 1880s, with the discovery of gold prompting an influx of migrants, which persisted in stimulating the growth of the colony thereafter.

Western Australia joined the Commonwealth of Australia in its 1901 federation , though unlike the other states it was rather reticent about its decision, demanding concessions and the construction of a trans-continental railway line as part of their accession. This isolationism was evidenced once more in the year 1933, with the WA successfully voting to secede from the Federation , though the British Parliament ultimately rendered the decision null and void. Today Western Australia is a vital, and economically important state, being traditionally more export oriented than some of the more populous states on the east coast. It is well known for its immense resource wealth, extracting 32% of the world’s iron ore, as well as huge amounts of bauxite, gold, nickel, petroleum and diamonds. Western Australia is also known for its agriculture, producing much of Australia‘s fine Merino wool, as well as roughly half the country’s annual wheat crop.

Travelling to Western Australia

A tour of Western Australia can offer a unique experience of the Australian continent, from its blooming wildflowers, to the vast expanses of the Pilbara, and the outback wonders of the Kimberley, Western Australia has plenty to offer for regional, and international travellers alike.

A visit to Perth

A good place to begin a Western Australia holiday package tour would be the state’s capital city of Perth . Located on the Swan River , and alongside its port town of Fremantle, Perth is the metropolitan, and cultural heart of Western Australia, with the majority of the states inhabitants residing in this city alone. Perth is at its best when experienced as an outdoor city, with many of its best attractions coming under the sun. Among these are its many beaches, which facing the Indian Ocean come with a refreshing sea breeze just a stones throw away from the city proper. The city itself also hosts some amazing outdoor attractions, with the city’s ‘ Kings Park ‘ being the world’s largest inner city park. At 400 hectares, Kings Park is a full 60 hectares larger than New York’s central park, and houses war memorials, conservation gardens, as well as the city’s botanical gardens.

The nearby Swan Valley is also a great place to visit for wine lovers, with the fertile soil in the area making it one of the few places in the state with the right conditions to grow wine grapes.

See a Quokka

Just off the coast of Perth you can find Rottnest Island, the island is a popular destination mostly thanks to its peculiar inhabitant, the Quokka . Quokkas are small cat sized marsupials known for their friendliness and tendency to always look like they’re smiling. These cute creatures live mostly on small islands off the Western Australian coast, and due to their lack of natural predators have no fear of humans, and will happily wander around your feet without a care in the world. On a trip to Rottnest Island you can also find plenty of reefs perfect for snorkelling, as well as wild dolphins, and migrating whales, making it a perfect stop on a wildlife tour of Western Australia.

The Coral coast

Heading north from Perth, you’ll come upon the town of Cervantes, this marks the beginning of Western Australia‘s Coral coast, and is a great jumping off point from which you can explore the areas surrounding national parks.

To the north, Leseur National Park is a great spot for walking trails, particularly for the budding botanists, or flower lovers. The National Park is mostly known for its abundance of native Western Australian wildflowers, with over 1,100 different species found in the park’s area, some of which are found nowhere else in the world. This represents over 10% of Western Australia‘s plant life found in a single place. To the south of the town, you’ll find an altogether different kind of landscape at Nambung National Park , which houses the famous Pinnacles Desert.

The Pinnacles Desert is characterised by the limestone pillars that jut out across the landscape, which cover the desert floor like a forest of pillars, making for a strange and uniquely beautiful experience. There are multiple theories about what formed the strange forest of pillars, from karstification, to some even suggesting the pillars were once trees, whose cores were preserved in coastal sediment.

The Margaret River region

On the other side of Perth, to the south, is the more fertile south west corner of the state, home to much of Western Australia‘s regional population, as well as a number of popular destinations for travellers on a Western Australia tour. The Margaret River region in particular is a great place for a day trip from Perth, or along a larger tour of Western Australia. The Margaret River region is most well known as a wine region, whose vintages are amongst the sought after in Australia, representing about 20% of the premium wines market despite only accounting for 3% of domestic production. Most of the wineries are relatively concentrated, making a winery tour an easy and thoroughly enjoyable experience. Aside from wine, the Margaret river is also a great place to go spelunking, with places such as Lake Cave, Mammoth Cave, or Jewel Cave all being amazing examples of the variety of natural heritage on display in the state.

Circling around to the other corner of south west WA you’ll find the town of Kalgoorlie, one of the largest outback towns in Australia, here you’ll find charming colonial era architecture that marks the town’s gold rush era heritage, eerie ghost settlements of the rush, as well as the nation’s largest outdoor art gallery at Lake Ballard . The town was also one of the first bases for the Royal Flying Doctor service , information about which can be found at their visitor centre in town.

Esperance and Albany

Heading south from Kalgoorlie, the coastal town of Esperance is another regional highlight, and a great base from which to explore the surrounding region. The town is most famous for its annual wildflower blooms, which occur each year around September to October, coinciding with the Esperance Wildflower Festival which celebrates the event. Some other highlights around Esperance include the Dempster Head Walk Trail, Cape le Grand National Park, where you can see the beautiful ‘Lucky Bay‘, as well as Helms Arboretum, and Fitzgerald National Park. Further to the west, along the state’s southern coast is the town of Albany, this town marks the starting point of the Bibbulmun Track , one of Australia‘s great walking trails spanning from Albany to Perth 965km away. It is also a great point from which to explore the Stirling Ranges National Park, which is home to the states only mountain range, as well as over 1500 species of wildflowers , some of which can only be found here. Aside from the stunning mountain views around the national park, Albany is also known for its history with the Australia & New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC), being the final departure point for ANZAC soldiers making their fateful journey to Gallipoli. To commemorate this heritage, the National ANZAC Centre is located in Albany, and allows visitors to assume the persona, and follow the journey of one of these fateful soldiers in their interactive exhibits.

Broome & the Kimberley

Western Australia‘s second most recognisable town outside of the Perth lies in the far north of the state, with Broome being dubbed the unofficial capital of the Kimberley‘s. Being easy to access by air or land, Broome is the ideal starting point for a tour of Australia‘s Kimberley region , as well as having rich natural heritage surrounding the town itself. Perhaps one of the most well known things about Broome are the deep red sands which characterise the region, these meet the sea at Roebuck Bay for the rare sight of a spectacular red beach. Even more stunning is the optical illusion created by the moon around the Bay, where the receding tide and rising moon come together to create the illusion of a golden ‘Staircase to the Moon’, just be sure to bring a good camera to capture the phenomenon in action.

Broome is also known for its abundance in bird life , with over a third of Australia‘s bird species recorded around the area. Broome hosts many varieties of shorebirds in particular, with over a quarter of the world’s shorebirds being found around Broome. One of the best places for those interested in finding out more is the Broome Bird Observatory located around Roebuck Bay just outside of town. Heading north out of Broome you’ll come up to Cape Leveque, which lies at the tip of Dampier Peninsula along the Kimberley coast.

Cape Leveque is known for the stunning contrast between its red rock cliffs, white sand beaches, and bright turquoise waters, it also has a rich Indigenous history you can learn about on your tour of the Kimberley‘s. Heading further into the region you’ll find numerous national parks, all with amazing natural attractions, some examples include Bell Gorge, Mitchell Falls, Lake Argyle , the Drysdale River, and the El Questro Wilderness area, all of which are found in the Kimberley‘s.

On top of this, perhaps one of the most well known, is the Bungle Bungle Range. Found in Purnululu National Park near the town of Halls Creek , the Bungle Bungle Range is a collection of rock formations with beehive like, karst sandstone formations, these create the spectacular undulating shape of the range, with its otherworldly, almost alien beauty. With Odyssey you take one of the Bungle Bungle guided tours as part of the scenic Kimberley tours 2022 program whilst staying in a tented cabin at the one of the permanent campsites in the park, at the Bungle Bungle savannah lodge. These scenic Kimberley tours 2022 include usually as part of your Kimberley adventure a flight from Kununurra over Lake Argyle with some 60,000 freshwater crocodiles and onto Purunululu with its spectacular gorges viewed from the air. Your Kimberly tours 2022 also include time to learn about the Ord river system, the Fitzroy river and so much more. One of the best way to experience what Western Australia has to offer on a scenic Kimberley tour 2022 is with a small group tour.

Odyssey specialises in this kind of tour, offering an engaged and intimate tour of Western Australia ideal for seniors, solo travellers , and couples heading to Australia and WA.

Odyssey’s collection of Western Australia holiday packages with a tour manager enable you to explore each state with Odyssey’s escorted tours Australia 2022 portfolio as a city based tour or a Australia holidays package into the Western Australia outback of the Kimberley or South Australia‘s Flinders range or just spend a week on holiday in Hobart learning about a range of subjects on Odyssey’s Summer Schools tour package. This collection of coach, Motorbike and air tours of Australia has some 70 scheduled small group holiday departures provides plenty of choice for an Australian holiday. You can make your booking direct for one of our Western Australian holiday packages with us or via your travel agent or travel consultant.

Tours in Australia

Small group tours throughout Australia

Birding in Broome, Western Australia

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Aboriginal Rock Art in the Kimberley, Australia

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Ancient Aboriginal trade routes of Australia

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Esperance and Wildflowers, Western Australia

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Purnululu National Park, Australia

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The Bibbulmun Track, Western Australia

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Unique wildflowers of Western Australia

Western Australia becomes home to one of the world's most incredible collections of wildflowers . The state is home to more than 12, 000 species of wildflower - 60% of which are only found in Western Australia. Join Odyssey's small group wildflower tour.

Wildflower Way, Western Australia

Wildflower Way itself runs 309 kilometres from Dalwallinu, north of Perth, going north and west to the coast of Geraldton, covering 21 meaningful sites developed to educate travellers. This small group tour for mature travellers of Wildflowers visits wildflower way.

The Kimberley: A Definitive Guide

This article supports the small group package tours for mature and senior travellers, couples and solo travellers to Western Australia 's Kimberley region . Learn about the wet and dry seasons and the fascinating Aboriginal history as well as the Bungle Bungles , Lake Argyle , Halls creek and resort of Broome.

Wet and dry seasons in the Kimberley, Australia

Learn about the wet and dry season in the Kimberley to support your understanding of the Aboriginal communities lifestyle as you explore on a small group package tour for mature and senior travelers exploring as a couple or solo traveller. Read our peace of mind statement for post covid-19 travel.

Advice for Mature-Aged Solo Travellers

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Affordable small group tours with Odyssey Alumni

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Avoiding the crowds and queues on holiday

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Small Group Tours: The Definitive Guide

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Aboriginal Kinship systems

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Aboriginal Songlines

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Contemporary Aboriginal Paintings

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Halls Creek, Western Australia

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Wildflowers of Mt Barker and Stirling Range, Australia

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When is the best time to visit Western Australia

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For Odyssey Travellers who tend to be retirees and mature or senior travellers travelling as a couple or as a solo travellers, we suggest an organised group tour as being the best way to tour New South Wales as a single or multi-state touring program is joining one of our scheduled New South Wales seniors small group tours as part of your Australia vacation bucket list, that may may include a Sydney vacation package .

Odyssey’s collection of small group New South Wales vacation packages escorted tours seeks to be an organised senior tour that gets off the beaten track whether on a regular escorted tour or a walking tour somewhere in the Blue mountains. Odyssey’s collection of holiday packages in New South Wales are all inclusive, with the exception of some meals particularly when on an New South Wales holiday package tour of a city. The Solo Traveler does pay a single supplement for sole occupancy of a hotel room. When travelling solo , the accommodation charge is the only difference charged by us a tour operator ( tour company ) on any of our seniors tours . Our collection of New South Wales small group tours are not a day tour , river cruise or wine tour , but learning tours for senior travel groups , by coach, by motorbike or walking tour with a tour leader supported by a travel expert. For couples and the single traveller (solo travel) seeking a unique itinerary and travel experience with like minded people.

These New South Wales tour packages are for a small group tour of 12 people (Maximum 15) allows you the freedom to enjoy the journey on one of our small group escorted tours of New South Wales whilst your tour guide looks after the logistics of the tour operation and getting you and your fellow travellers to the next place of interest.

Odyssey’s New South Wales tour packages are for a small group tour of 12 people (Maximum 15) allows you the freedom to enjoy the journey on one of our small group escorted tours of New South Wales whilst your tour guide looks after the logistics of the tour operation and getting you and your fellow travellers to the next place of interest on your trip.

For Odyssey Travellers who tend to be retirees and mature or senior travellers travelling as a couple or as a solo travellers, we suggest an organised group tour as being the best way to tour New South Wales as a single or multi-state touring program is joining one of our scheduled New South Wales seniors small group tours as part of your Australia vacation bucket list.

What destinations do Western Australia escorted tours visit?

An escorted Western Australia tour for seniors has a tour itinerary schedule that typically will visit all the popular destinations a traveller seeks as older Australians as a couple or solo traveller when visiting this state as part of your Australia tour . For older Australians the Western Australia tours for Seniors small group tours , will find time to break for morning tea or lunch.

For Odyssey Travellers we seek to journey onto the road less travelled! Escorted small group tours Western Australia that explore the outback.

Our Australian vacation packages ( senior holiday packages ) of Western Australia are small group tours that explore and provide opportunity to learn as you travel to Gwalia, Leonora, Boulder-Kalgoorlie, Esperance Margaret river, Wyndham the UNESCO World Heritage site of Purnululu the We seek out places where Aboriginal stories come to life, the wildlife can be seen, landscapes leave you in awe and the settlement history creates the time to pause and wonder. These are Western Australia holiday packages though we ask you to arrange your domestic flights ensuring you get the best travel deals available to the start of the perfect holiday on your small group tours Western Australia.

How far in advance should i plan a trip to Australia?

Bookings for an upcoming small group tour with Odyssey, open upto 2 years in advance to allow you book onto your preferred Western Australia or Australia seniors small group tour .

A deposit will typically secure your place with final payments falling due between 90 to 60 days before departure.

A reputable travel company will allow you pay by credit card or direct bank transfers in the currency of your choosing.

How much does a Western Australia escorted tour cost?

For a small group tour into regional and/or Outback Western Australia of typically 12 people in this post pandemic environment you should considering an allowance of AUD$550-$600/day per person on a twin share basis. This should cover all travel, entrances, breakfast and one other meal a day, plus tipping. You can learn more about why you should take a small group tour with this paper.

A large group coach tour of up to 50 travellers will operate with a lower cost/ day .

How much does an average trip in Western Australia cost?

For a small group tour for seniors with Odyssey Traveller you should allow for AUD$3500 for a 8 day city tour to Adelaide for example in South Australia and AUD$12,500 for a 16 day inclusive tour of Outback Western Australia.

Location, distance, sights and duration all influence the tour price of coach tours in Western Australia and across Australia for seniors .

Touring Western Australia

The need to know

Getting around

Odyssey travels by coach and occasionally uses local transport, including trains and ferries. Specifics for your Western Australia trip are always outlined in your tour itinerary. Bus services are widely available, with long-distance buses and shuttle buses providing services across the country. The train services are somewhat more limited in terms of transportation coverage, though remain a comfortable and very scenic way of getting around Australia.

Accommodation

Odyssey stays in centrally located 3-4 star hotels, with easy access to public transport and local amenities so you in your down time you can enjoy the city like the locals. In smaller or more remote locations our accommodation will vary according to what is available in the area.

Tour guides

Odyssey always engages local guides with regional knowledge to ensure an authentic experience during which you can learn as much as possible about the history and culture of places you visit.

Geography, Environment, & Weather

Festivals & events, reading list.

Goldfields Stories: Early Days in Western Australia, by Lorraine T Kelly.

Wildflower Country: Discovering Biodiversity in Australia’s Southwest, by Stanley Breeden.

The Biggest Estate on Earth: How Aborigines made Australia, by Bill Gammage.

Eating & Drinking

Health & safety.

Generally speaking, Western Australia is safe to travel in, though always exercise common sense while travelling.

Electrical Supply

Whenever you travel overseas, it’s always wise to take an appropriate travel adaptor. The electricity supply in Australia runs at 230V and 50Hz. Australia uses the Type I electric plug, so make sure you have the right travel adaptor with you.

The best of Western Australia

Mitchell Falls, Kimberley

Purnululu National Park

Pilbara wildflowers

Responsible travel tips for australia.

• Before departing, make sure you have a number of AU dollars in a range of denominations. You don’t want to be carrying around enormous amounts of cash, but take enough to make it easy to pay in locations that might not accept credit card. It will also help you avoid card transaction fees, and it makes tipping a breeze.
• Carry a card in your wallet or purse from your local hotel, to assist you with the return journey if you do become lost.
• Always ensure that you are covered by travel insurance. If you need advice on this feel free to contact Odyssey and we’ll be able to help.
• Before departing, make sure you have a number of AUD in a range of denominations. You don’t want to be carrying around enormous amounts of cash, but take enough to make it easy to pay in locations that might not accept credit card. It will also help you avoid card transaction fees, and it makes tipping a breeze.
• When travelling independently, make sure you check the opening hours of shops and museums so that you don’t miss out! Also be certain to check whether your trip coincides with any public holidays, so you can plan accordingly.
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A tweet Liam Gallagher wrote seven years ago criticising the eye-watering price of gig tickets has come back to haunt him.

His message, written in September 2017 about his older brother Noel, who was touring America with his band High Flying Birds at the time, read: "350 dollars to go and see rkid in USA what a c*** when will it all stop as you were LG x"

The tweet has resurfaced after dynamic pricing for Oasis's much-hyped reunion next year left fans - many of whom had spent hours queueing online - stunned after some standard tickets more than doubled in price from £148 to £355 on Ticketmaster due to demand.

X users pointed out the irony upon seeing the 2017 tweet, posting comments including, "Well this is evergreen", "What's your excuse for charging over 368 quid then?" and "Not ageing well, Liam".

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Using a phrase Liam adopts in his own social media comments, another fan wrote simply "BIBLICAL".

Hundreds of people have complained to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over "misleading claims about availability and pricing".

In response, Sir Keir Starmer has said the government will get a "grip" on the issue of surge pricing, with Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy promising a consultation over the transparency and use of dynamic pricing, and the technology around queuing systems, to ensure fans don't get ripped off.

Yesterday we revealed that official reseller Twickets had lowered its fees after criticism from Oasis fans.

Scroll through today's Money blog for: Cheapest dates to go on holiday this year (6.42 post); how do you get free school meals (7.58 post); pay-per-mile tax proposed (7.38 post)

Basically, free school meals are aimed at making sure the country's more vulnerable youngsters don't go hungry while they're learning in their earlier years.

Children of certain ages automatically qualify without having to apply, but the rules differ across the four nations.

Children whose parents claim certain benefits or asylum support may also be eligible - though an application may be needed.

Free school meals without having to apply

In England, outside of London , all state school children in reception to year two automatically qualify for infant free school meals, while in the capital , all state primary school children up to age 11 qualify for the benefit in the 2024-25 academic year.

In Scotland , all state school children up to primary five (around four to nine years old) get the meals automatically. There are plans for this to be extended to pupils in receipt of the Scottish child payment in primary six and seven from February.

In Wales  all primary school children in state schools can get free meals from September.

Families who claim benefits

If your child falls outside the eligibility criteria for automatic free school meals, they'll still be able to benefit in certain circumstances.

Wherever you are in the UK, your child may be able to get free school meals if you get one or more of the following:

• Income support
• Universal credit
• Income-based jobseeker's allowance
• Income-related employment and support allowance
• Support under part six of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• The guaranteed element of pension credit
• Child tax credit
• Working tax credit (Scotland and Northern Ireland)
• Working tax credit run-on England and Wales) – paid for four weeks after you stop qualifying for working tax credit

There's some specific criteria for families by devolved nation, which we'll break down below...

England and Wales

If you're claiming universal credit, your net household income must be less than £7,400 after tax, and not including any benefits.

Those receiving child tax credit must not also be entitled to working tax credit and must have an annual income of less than £16,190.

If you're classed as having no recourse to public funds - a type of condition placed on temporary visas in the UK - and the parents are able to work, they must have a household income of no more than:

• £22,700 for families outside of London with one child
• £26,300 for families outside of London with two or more children
• £31,200 for families within London with one child
• £34,800 for families within London with two or more children

People claiming universal credit in Scotland must have a household monthly income of no more than £796 (£9,552 per year) to qualify for free school meals. 

Families on child tax credit, but not working tax credit, can get the meals if they earn less than £19,995. For those on both benefits, their income must be no more than £9,552.

Northern Ireland

You may be able to claim free school meals in Northern Ireland if you receive universal credit and your post-tax earnings are £15,000 or less per year.

If you get child tax credit or working tax credit, you can still get free school meals on an annual income of up to £16,190.

How can I claim the meals?

In England, Wales and Scotland, you apply to your local council.

The UK government website has a local authority postcode checker here , which directs you to the council running services in your area. There are similar tools on the Scottish and Welsh government websites.

In Northern Ireland, you can use this form to apply directly to the government.

How many children are eligible - and how much does it cost? 

According to the latest data from the Department for Education, 2.1 million pupils were eligible for free school meals in the 2023-24 academic year - 24.6% of pupils. This was a rise from 23.8% the year before.

According to the London mayor's office, it's estimated that school meals cost £13.25 per week - or £2.65 meal - on average.

It says its free school meals offer for all state-educated primary school children in the capital saves parents around £500 per year.

According to a 2023 report from the IFS, the current system of free school meals in England – both means-tested and universal provision – costs the government around £1.4bn a year.

But separate research from the Food Foundation found that expanding free school meal eligibility to all primary school students could generate around £41bn in direct benefits to students and a further £58bn to the wider economy over 20 years.

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Tax receipts from petrol and diesel duty bring in £25bn for the Treasury each year - and questions have been raised about what happens as more drivers go electric.

Today, the public transport charity Campaign for Better Transport (CBT) is proposing that drivers of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), such as electric cars, should be charged based on how far they travel.

They are asking Chancellor Rachel Reeves to impose the pay-per-mile scheme, saying it's the solution to a "black hole" that will be created by the loss of fuel duty.

The scheme would not apply to drivers of traditionally fuelled cars.

Under the plan, drivers with a ZEV before the implementation date would be exempt, incentivising the switch to electric vehicles.

Previous governments have found the prospect of introducing per-mile charges - known as road pricing - to be too politically toxic.

But CBT claims it would have public support.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments box - and read more on this story here ...

Summer may be edging towards the rear-view mirror, but that doesn't mean Britons are turning their back on sunshine. 

With many looking to sort an autumn holiday, Expedia has taken a look at the best times to fly and book hotels - with savings of up to £120 if you are savvy. 

Its data is based on average daily rates for lodging and flight prices between 22 September and 21 December this year.

When to book flights for

• Cheapest : 22, 23 or 24 September
• Least busy : 10 or 17 December
• Most expensive : 19, 20 or 21 December
• Busiest : 20 and 21 October

"For the best deals, travellers should look to book their flights 14 to 20 days before travel, saving them on average £120 compared to booking 91 days or more out, or saving £60 compared to booking 60-90 days out," Expedia says. 

"Target the 22-29 September for travel, when average ticket prices (ATPs) for flights are shaping up to be nearly £100 cheaper than the autumn average, and £50 cheaper than summer ATPs."

When to  book a hotel

• Cheapest : 20 November or 11 December
• Most expensive : 14 or 21 October
• Busiest : 23 October or 25 September

"For hotel stays, target the 3-9 November, when average daily rates are £15 cheaper per night than the seasonal average and summer stays," Expedia says. 

The holiday booking site says the most popular autumn destinations have remained largely the same as last year based on the largest number of hotel searches...

• New York, USA
• Paris, France
• Edinburgh, Scotland
• Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Manchester, UK
• Tenerife, Spain
• Birmingham, UK
• Rome, Italy

Despite this, Expedia says savvy Britons are searching out "under the radar" getaway spots.

"Flight searches have surged for Brits looking to discover new, under-the-radar European cities this autumn, such as Tirana (+95%) in Albania and Bucharest (+70%) in Romania, as Brits look to stretch their budgets further by looking outside the popular city break hotspots."

The top 10 destinations with the biggest search increases are:

• Saint Malo, France
• Didim, Turkey
• Syracuse, Italy
• Beijing, China 
• Palermo, Italy
• Tromso, Norway 
• Brescia, Italy 
• Poznan, Poland
• Tangier, Morocco
• Ischia, Italy

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Despite traditionally being an affordable staple of British cuisine, the average price for a portion of fish and chips has risen by more than 50% in the past five years to nearly £10, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Sonny and Shane "the codfather" Lee told Sky News of the challenges that owning J-Henry's Fish and Chip Shop brings and why prices have skyrocketed. 

"Potatoes, fish, utilities, cooking oil - so many things [are going up]," he said. 

Shane also said that he is used to one thing at a time increasing in price, but the outlook today sees multiple costs going up all at once.  

"Potatoes [were] priced right up to about £25 a bag - the previous year it was about £10 a bag," Sonny said, noting a bad harvest last year. 

He said the business had tried hake as a cheaper fish option, but that consumers continued to prefer the more traditional, but expensive, cod and haddock. 

"It's hard and we can we can absorb the cost to a certain extent, but some of it has to be passed on," Shane added. 

After a long Saturday for millions of Oasis fans in online queues, the culture secretary says surge pricing - which pushed the price of some tickets up by three times their original advertised value to nearly £400 - will be part of the government's review of the ticket market. 

On today's episode of the Daily podcast, host Niall Paterson speaks to secondary ticketing site Viagogo. While it wasn’t part of dynamic pricing, it has offered resale tickets for thousands of pounds since Saturday. 

Matt Drew from the company accepts the industry needs a full review, while Adam Webb, from the campaign group FanFair Alliance, explains the changes it would like to see.

We've covered the fallout of the Oasis sale extensively in the Money blog today - see the culture secretary's comments on the "utterly depressing" inflated pricing in our post at 6.37am, and Twickets, the official Oasis resale site, slammed by angry fans for its "ridiculous" added fees at 10.10am.

The growing backlash culminated in action from Twickets - the company said it would lower its charges after some fans had to pay more than £100 in extra fees for resale tickets (see post at 15.47).

Last week we reported that employers will have to offer flexible working hours - including a four-day week - to all workers under new government plans.

To receive their full pay, employees would still have to work their full hours but compressed into a shorter working week - something some workplaces already do.

Currently, employees can request flexible hours as soon as they start at a company but employers are not legally obliged to agree.

The Labour government now wants to make it so employers have to offer flexible hours from day one, except where it is "not reasonably feasible".

You can read more of the details in this report by our politics team:

But what does the public think about this? We asked our followers on LinkedIn to give their thoughts in an unofficial poll.

It revealed that the overwhelming majority of people support the idea to compress the normal week's hours into fewer days - some 83% of followers said they'd choose this option over a standard five-day week.

But despite the poll showing a clear preference for a compressed week, our followers appeared divided in the comments.

"There's going to be a huge brain-drain as people move away from companies who refuse to adapt with the times and implement a 4 working week. This will be a HUGE carrot for many orgs," said Paul Burrows, principal software solutions manager at Reality Capture.

Louise McCudden, head of external affairs at MSI Reproductive Choices, said she wasn't surprised at the amount of people choosing longer hours over fewer days as "a lot of people" are working extra hours on a regular basis anyway.

But illustrator and administrative professional Leslie McGregor noted the plan wouldn't be possible in "quite a few industries and quite a few roles, especially jobs that are customer centric and require 'round the clock service' and are heavily reliant upon people in trades, maintenance, supply and transport". 

"Very wishful thinking," she said.

Paul Williamson had a similar view. He said: "I'd love to know how any customer first service business is going to manage this."

Twickets has announced it is lowering its charges after some Oasis fans had to pay more than £100 in extra fees to buy official resale tickets.

The site is where the band themselves is directing people to buy second-hand tickets for face value - having warned people against unofficial third party sellers like StubHub and Viagogo.

One person branded the extra fees "ridiculous" (see more in 10.10 post), after many people had already been left disappointed at the weekend when Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing pushed tickets up by three times the original advertised fee.

Twickets said earlier that it typically charged a fee of 10-15% of the face value of the tickets.

But it has since said it will lower the charge due to "exceptional demand" from Oasis fans - taking ownership of an issue in a way fans will hope others follow. 

Richard Davies, Twickets founder, told the Money blog: "Due to the exceptional demand for the Oasis tour in 2025, Twickets have taken the decision to lower our booking fee to 10% and a 1% transactional fee (to cover bank charges) for all buyers of their tickets on our platform. In addition we have introduced a fee cap of £25 per ticket for these shows. Sellers of tickets already sell free of any Twickets charge.

"This ensures that Twickets remains hugely competitive against the secondary market, including sites such as Viagogo, Gigsberg and StubHub.

"Not only do these platforms inflate ticket prices way beyond their original face value but they also charge excessive booking fees, usually in the region of 30-40%. Twickets by comparison charges an average fee of around 12.5%"

The fee cap, which the Money blog understands is being implemented today, will apply to anyone who has already bought resale tickets through the site.

Mr Davies said Twickets was a "fan first" resale site and a "safe and affordable place" for people to trade unwanted tickets.

"The face value of a ticket is the total amount it was first purchased for, including any booking fee. Twickets does not set the face value price, that is determined by the event and the original ticketing company. The price listed on our platform is set by the seller, however no one is permitted to sell above the face-value on Twickets, and every ticket is checked before listing that it complies with this policy," he said.

Meanwhile, hundreds of people have complained to the regulator about how Oasis tickets were advertised ahead of going on sale. 

The Advertising Standards Authority said it had received 450 complaints about Ticketmaster adverts for the gigs.

Some  expressed their anger on social media , as tickets worth £148 were being sold for £355 on the site within hours of release, due to the "dynamic pricing" systems.

A spokesperson from ASA said the complainants argue that the adverts made "misleading claims about availability and pricing".

They added: "We're carefully assessing these complaints and, as such, can't comment any further at this time.

"To emphasise, we are not currently investigating these ads."

Ticketmaster said it does not set prices and its website says this is down to the "event organiser" who "has priced these tickets according to their market value".

We reported earlier that anyone with O2 Priority will have their free weekly Greggs treats replaced by £1 monthly Greggs treats - see 6.21am post.

But did you know there are loads of other ways to get food from the nation's most popular takeaway for free or at a discount?

Downloading the Greggs app is a good place to start - as the bakery lists freebies, discounts and special offers there regularly. 

New users also get rewards just for signing up, so it's worth checking out. 

And there's a digital loyalty card which you can add virtual "stamps" to with each purchase to unlock discounts or other freebies.  

Vodafone rewards

Seriously begrudged Virgin Media O2 customers may want to consider switching providers. 

The Vodafone Rewards app, VeryMe, sometimes gives away free Greggs coffees, sausage rolls, sweet treats and more to customers.

Monzo bank account holders can grab a sausage roll (regular or vegan), regular sized hot drink, doughnut or muffin every week. 

Birthday cake

Again, you'll need the Greggs award app for this one - which will allow you to claim one free cupcake, cream cake or doughnut for your birthday each year.

Octopus customers

Octopus Energy customers with smart meters can claim one free drink each week, in-store from Greggs (or Caffè Nero).

The Greggs freebie must be a regular size hot drink.

Make new friends

If you're outgoing (and hungry), it may be worth befriending a Greggs staff member.

The staff discount at Greggs is 50% on own-produced goods and 25% off branded products. 

If you aren't already aware, Iceland offers four Greggs sausage rolls in a multi-pack for £3. 

That means, if you're happy to bake it yourself, you'll only be paying 74p per sausage roll. 

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