Albany, Margaret River & Southern Discovery Self-Drive

5 Day Self-Drive Package

Albany, Pemberton, Margaret River wine region, Bunbury seasonal wildflowers. Self-Drive Tour with Hotels Car Hire (unlimited kms) Bonus Vouchers. Departs from Perth Themes include: Western Australia, Departs from Perth, Fly-Drive Car, Returns from Perth. + Show more

Package Includes

  • 5 Days Car Hire, "no worries" unlimited kms, comprehensive insurance
  • 2 nights good standard Albany hotel (luxury upgrades available) 
  • 1 nights good standard Pemberton hotel (luxury upgrades available)
  • 1 night good standard Margaret River hotel (luxury upgrades available)
  • DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Explorer Kit (instructions, travelogue, maps etc)
  • DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Bonus Voucher Book ($500 value)
  • Relax all the hard work has been taken out of your Self-Drive Holiday. Enjoy the freedom of the open road and the security of this popular DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Itinerary. 

Highlights

  Albany   Pemberton National Park   Margaret River   Bunbury   Wildflowers (in season)   Wineries   Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse   Tree Top Walk   Mandurah   Busselton   Busselton Jetty   Mammoth Cave
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DAY 1 Perth - Albany

Travel south through the Wheatbelt region. Stop off at the wineries in Mt Barker, go to the lookout. Drive through the heart of majestic Stirling Range National Park. See and climb Bluff Knoll. Visit Porongurup National Park. Direct driving 416 km (4.30 hours)

Overnight Albany Accommodation. 

DAY 2 Explore Albany Region

Explore the charm of Albany town and its historic buildings. Panoramic views of King George Sound. Visit Whaleworld, the last whaling station in Australia, closed in 1978, now an educational experience. See the dramatic National Park coastline of the Great Southern Ocean - The Gap and Natural Bridge formations and the Blowholes.

Overnight Albany Accommodation. 

DAY 3 Albany - Pemberton

Easy drive allowing many stop-offs along the way. See The Valley of the Giants and experience the 'Tree Top Walk' - discover the mighty forests of the Walpole National Park. Visit the trout and marron hatchery. Explore Pemberton National Park with its enormous karri trees, climb to the top of the Gloucester Tree look-out. Drive through Beedelup National Park and see the Falls. Direct driving 239 km (2.50 hours)

Overnight Pemberton Accommodation. 

DAY 4 Pemberton - Margaret River

Very picturesque drive to the Margaret River region. Stop off at Augusta and Cape Leeuwin lighthouse, where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet and whales are spotted in season. Go down Jewel or Lake cave, under the forest. Wine tasting, dinner or a tour at one of the many very hospitable wineries. Visit one of the many galleries. Visit the world class surfing beaches, safe swimming beaches and spectacular ocean rock formations. Explore Leeuwin Naturaliste National Park. Direct driving 139 km (2 hours)

Overnight Margaret River Area Accommodation. 

DAY 5 Margaret River - Perth

Spend the morning exploring the Margaret River region further, craft shops, wildlife parks, dairies. Depart for Perth in the afternoon taking in: Busselton, Bunbury & Mandurah. Direct driving 268 km (3 hours)

DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Explorer Kit

Explore Western Australia at your own pace, but not on your own. Detailed information in the exclusive "Explorer Kit" will help you to choose the exact route you would prefer to take, what you want to see and do on the way and even where to eat. It also provides fascinating day-by-day information on natural features, history some of our interesting characters.
  
Your Explorer Kit includes: - Full poster-sized fold-out maps - Detailed itineraries and helpful instructions - Read-along 'Travelogue' (historic details, anecdotes, natural wonders and attractions based on the Harding family's own long love affair with West Australia - this exclusive tool will help you maximise every precious day). Full street directory included with your vehicle.

Your DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Explorer Kit is given to you with your Holiday Documentation before you travel so you can read ahead.

Optional Upgrades

Platinum Service

Upgrade to Platinum Service to join a select group of passengers that will experience the very best in luxury train travel onboard the Ghan including the new and exclusive Platinum Club Car. Platinum Service includes: Spacious private lounge style cabins, premium ensuite cabin with twin or double bed, panoramic views to each side, personalised cabin steward service, private transfers to and from your journey (up to 50kms), generous luggage limit (3 x 25kg), the new and exclusive Platinum Club Car, Outback Explorer Lounge and Queen Adelaide Restaurant access, Off Train Excursions, all onboard meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner, breakfast served to you in your cabin if you choose (new regional based menu), standard wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks are also included. The indulgent Platinum Service cabins are nearly twice the size of Gold Service cabins and come with premium fittings. The large panoramic windows give you the best seats onboard the Ghan plus you have an interior window to give you views of both sides of the train at the same time. During the day, your cabin will be configured as a private lounge, with deluxe lounge seating, a table and two ottomans. By night, it is converted to a comfortable bedroom, with either a double bed or twin beds. All packages can be upgraded to include luxurious Platinum Service, simply ask.

Ghan Expedition Upgrade

The Ultimate Ghan Experience. Upgrade to the ultimate “Ghan Expedition” for a special extended 4 day train journey allowing you to stop and really immerse yourself in some of the most remote yet captivating parts of Australia in style and luxury. Extras Include: extra night aboard The Ghan, extended off-train excursions and special BBQ dinner in Alice Springs, immersive Katherine touring/cruising options, full day in Coober Pedy where touring options come with gourmet lunch. The additional time taken creates an incredible, one-of-a-kind Ghan experience. The popular Ghan Expedition (4 day, 3 nights) operates from Darwin to Adelaide only between April and October. All touring options included in the price. Upgrade your package to incorporate the amazing “Ghan Expedition” from just $850 per person more.
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Albany, Margaret River & Southern Discovery Self-Drive

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    Upgrade to Platinum Service to join a select group of passengers that will experience the very best in luxury train travel onboard the Ghan including the new and exclusive Platinum Club Car. Platinum Service includes: Spacious private lounge style cabins, premium ensuite cabin with twin or double bed, panoramic views to each side, personalised cabin steward service, private transfers to and from your journey (up to 50kms), generous luggage limit (3 x 25kg), the new and exclusive Platinum Club Car, Outback Explorer Lounge and Queen Adelaide Restaurant access, Off Train Excursions, all onboard meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner, breakfast served to you in your cabin if you choose (new regional based menu), standard wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks are also included. The indulgent Platinum Service cabins are nearly twice the size of Gold Service cabins and come with premium fittings. The large panoramic windows give you the best seats onboard the Ghan plus you have an interior window to give you views of both sides of the train at the same time. During the day, your cabin will be configured as a private lounge, with deluxe lounge seating, a table and two ottomans. By night, it is converted to a comfortable bedroom, with either a double bed or twin beds. All packages can be upgraded to include luxurious Platinum Service, simply ask.
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    The Ultimate Ghan Experience. Upgrade to the ultimate “Ghan Expedition” for a special extended 4 day train journey allowing you to stop and really immerse yourself in some of the most remote yet captivating parts of Australia in style and luxury. Extras Include: extra night aboard The Ghan, extended off-train excursions and special BBQ dinner in Alice Springs, immersive Katherine touring/cruising options, full day in Coober Pedy where touring options come with gourmet lunch. The additional time taken creates an incredible, one-of-a-kind Ghan experience. The popular Ghan Expedition (4 day, 3 nights) operates from Darwin to Adelaide only between April and October. All touring options included in the price. Upgrade your package to incorporate the amazing “Ghan Expedition” from just $850 per person more.
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