DAY 1  - TUESDAY - PERTH - WILLIAMS - KOJONUP- ALBANY
Depart Perth at 08:00 and head south via Williams (morning tea stop) and Kojonup (lunch stop) and time for a  brief visit to Kodja Place (indigenous and migrant history) and the  Rose Maze.

Arrive Albany central accommodation late afternoon.  

DAY 2 – WEDNESDAY -ALBANY – BREMER BAY – ORCA EXPEDITION – ALBANY

Depart Albany at 05:15 and drive along the South Coast Highway to the Bremer Bay Boat Harbour, the departure point for the Bremer Canyon Killer Whale (Orca) Expedition: an awesome experience for the adventurous spirit highlighted by sightings of pods of several species of whale, dolphins and pelagic seabirds present in the Canyon at this time of year. Full information and safety briefing, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided. 

Early evening return to Albany.

Note: Orcas are sighted over 96% of the time during the season

 

DAY 3 - THURSDAY - FREE MORNING - ORANJE TRACTOR - ANZAC CENTRE - MT CLARENCE

A relaxing morning to explore some of Albany’s historic sites including the Brig Amity replica and the fascinating Museum of the Great Southern: both easy walking distance from your accommodation.  Time to stroll up and down York Street, browse the boutiques and gift shops and find a café for coffee and/or a light lunch. Early afternoon take a short drive to Oranje Tractor for an exclusive tour of the property’s organic gardens and winery followed by a special Wine Flights tasting; where wines are paired with tasty morsels of fresh garden produce. Later in the afternoon immerse yourself in an interactive and insightful tour of the world-class National Anzac Centre where you will assume the identity of an actual service man or woman and follow their experiences during the Great War. The afternoon concludes with a drive to the summit of Mount Clarence to enjoy panoramic views over King George Sound and visit the Desert Mounted Corps Memorial. Return to your accommodation.

DAY 4 – FRIDAY - KALGAN CRUISE- MIDDLETON BEACH - FREE TIME - GAP & NATURAL BRIDGE - TWILIGHT TOUR

This morning head to nearby Emu Point to board the Kalgan Queen for a 4-hour an informative and entertaining cruise of the sheltered waters of Oyster Harbour and the ancient Kalgan River. Make a stop at the stunning Middleton Beach; six kilometers of pristine white sand – time for a stroll and café lunch (own expense) before returning to your accommodation.  Head off late afternoon to the Torndirrup National Park for a visit to the awe-inspiring Gap & Natural Bridge where the relentless wave force of the Great Southern Ocean crashing against the ancient granite coastline over the millenia has carved a spectacular sheer drop of almost twenty five metres and a giant rock bridge. Continue on to Discovery Bay to enjoy the beauty of the sun’s last light over King George Sound as you hear interesting stories about the whaling company and the characters that worked here. The views of the various factory spaces lit up at night are unique and you will have the opportunity to explore the upper deck of the Cheynes IV whale chaser before relaxing at Whalers Galley Café  with a fish and chip dinner (included). Return to your accommodation.

DAY 5 – SATURDAY – ALBANY FARMERS' MARKET - PLANTAGENET WINES - WILLIAMS WOOLSHED –
PERTH

A wonderful opportunity to join the locals this morning at the weekly Albany Farmers Market: held in a car park in the heart of Albany (easy walking distance from your accommodation) which is miraculously transformed into a busy, thriving market place and local producers from all over the Great Southern Region bring their fresh, seasonal product to sell direct. Depart Albany late morning and drive to Plantagenet Wines in nearby Mount Barker. Enjoy a wine tasting (included) and lunch (own expense) and maybe purchase a few bottles of your favourite wine to savour on your return home. After lunch rejoin the Albany Highway and drive back to Perth with a brief comfort stop at the Williams Woolshed. Return time will be 18:00 (approx.)

ENJOY:

• Sunsets over King George Sound from Mt Clarence and the Torndirrup Peninsula
• Free time to visit the nearby Brig Amity and WA Museum Albany
• Time to browse the colourful Albany Farmers Markets
• Photo opportunities at Middleton Beach, the Gap and the Natural Bridge and Discovery Bay

INCLUDED:

• 4 nights’ twin accommodation at the 4 star Best Western Motel, Albany
• 8-hour Bremer Canyon Orca Expedition with morning tea + lunch + afternoon tea
• Entry to National Anzac Centre
• Exclusive garden tour + Wine Flights tasting at Oranje Tractor
• 4 –hour Kalgan Queen River Cruise
• Discovery Bay Twilight Tour with Fish & Chip Dinner
• Plantagenet Wines tasting

NOT INCLUDED:

• Meals and entry and activity fees other than those listed above
• Items of a personal nature