Discover all the jewels of Australia''s south west from Margaret River wine to Kalgoorlie gold. Explore Kalgoorlie, Norseman, Esperance, Albany, Bunbury, Busselton, Margaret River, Tree-Top-Walk, Augusta and Pemberton. 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 Augusta. + Show more

Package Includes

8 Days Car Hire, "no worries" unlimited kms, comprehensive insurance
2 nights good standard Kalgoorlie hotel (luxury upgrades available)
2 nights good standard Albany hotel (luxury upgrades available)
1 night good standard Esperance hotel (luxury upgrades available)
1 night 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
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

Kalgoorlie Margaret River Bunbury Busselton Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse Tree Top Walk Augusta Super Pit Gold Mine Beedelup National Park Valley of the Giants Pemberton National Park Wineries Beaches Boranup Forest Mammoth Cave Leeuwin Naturaliste National Park Busselton Jetty Mandurah

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DAY 1 Perth - Kalgoorlie

Travel through the Darling Range, perhaps stop at John Forrest National Park. See the historic country town of Northam and the tranquil Avon Valley. Discover the architecture of Coolgardie. Direct driving 594 km (6.15 hours)

Overnight Kalgoorlie Accommodation.

DAY 2 Explore Kalgoorlie - Boulder

See the richest square mile on earth - the Golden Mile. See the 'Super Pit' open cut gold mine, go down Hannans North Gold Mine and witness a Gold Pour. Ride the Golden Mile Railway - loopline. Pan for gold and meet the town's characters at Australia's only legal bush two-up school.

Overnight Kalgoorlie Accommodation.

DAY 3 Kalgoorlie - Esperance

Pass through Norseman and see the white salt lakes. Perhaps cruise the archipelago. See the Pink Lake. Visit Cape Le Grand National Park. See the Skylab display at the museum, Australia's first wind farm, consider a cruise shown on page 83. Direct driving 390 km (4.10 hours)

Overnight Esperance Accommodation.

DAY 4 Esperance - Albany

Today choose from Stokes, Fitzgerald River, Hassel, Stirling Range & Porongurups National Parks. All unique and exquisite. Visit Porongurup National Park - walk to Castle Rock and Balancing Rock, see the Tree in the Rock. Sample the produce of one of the local wineries. Direct driving 480 km (5 hours)

Overnight Albany Accommodation.

DAY 5 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 coast line of the Great Southern Ocean - The Gap and Natural Bridge formations and the Blowholes.

Overnight Albany Accommodation.

DAY 6 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 7 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 8 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, and history of 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.

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Kalgoorlie, Esperance, Margaret River & Southern Discovery Self-Drive

8 Day Self-Drive Package

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*Starting holiday costs per person, two share, for low seasons (A$). Seasonal surcharges apply outside of low season. As prices vary based on travel dates, be flexible with dates to get the for the best deals! Vehicle Hire conditions apply (request Vehicle Hire Inclusions Sheet, also provided with Costings). Subject to limited availability at these prices, after which higher prices apply, book now. See Important Information before booking. © DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Booking Code: mp7

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