Best of Perth, Margaret River & Rottnest Island

Best of Perth, Margaret River & Rottnest Island

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Best of Perth, Margaret River & Rottnest Island

5 Days Starting in Perth and ending in Fremantle

Visiting: Perth, Busselton / Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park / Margaret River, Margaret River, Yallingup / Fremantle, Rottnest Island / Fremantle

Tour operator:

Intrepid Travel

Tour code:

PZKM

Specialist Group:

Singles Solo

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 12

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

15-99 years

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Beach Tours

From: $1770

NB: Prices correct on 08-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Explore some of Perth’s natural highlights in just five days with a trip that takes you from Western Australia’s capital city, through the Margaret River region, across to Fremantle and then to Rottnest Island for a full day of exploration. Visit the longest timber-piled jetty in the southern hemisphere, swim at Meelup Beach, take some pics of Sugarloaf Rock, visit a local winery and nougat producer, taste chocolate, cheese and gin local to this famous wine region, explore limestone caves and learn about First Nations culture. End it all with a full-day exploration of Rottnest Island, home to the super cute quokka, and enjoy loads of free time to hit the water or kick back on the white sands.

Highlights

  • Start your trip in Perth (Boorloo in the language of the Whadjuk Nyoogar people) – the capital of Western Australia and home to sandy beaches, rivers, mountains and a buzzing city.

  • Explore the beachy Margaret River region with chocolate, cheese and gin tastings – maybe even taste some nougat on your visit to a local winery that produces the chewy treat.

  • Swim in the sunshine at Meelup Beach and then visit Sugarloaf Rock – the distinctive granite rock peak jutting from the ocean within scenic Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.

  • Take a fascinating tour of the limestone Ngilgi Cave, which includes a bushwalk, a didgeridoo performance and some local history from the Wadani First Nations people.

  • Take a day trip to Rottnest Island – a little slice of paradise off the coast, home to The World’s Friendliest Animals, the quokkas! Maybe go snorkelling, swim, or kick back on the white sands in your free time.

  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Greening Australia. Donations help them tackle Australia’s complex environmental challenges, restoring landscapes at scale – in ways that work for communities, economies and nature.

  • Start your trip in Perth (Boorloo in the language of the Whadjuk Nyoongar people) – the capital of Western Australia and home to sandy beaches, rivers, mountains and a buzzing city.

  • Tour the fascinating limestone Ngilgi Cave, which includes a bushwalk, a didgeridoo performance and some local history from the Wadani First Nations people.

  • Take a day trip to Rottnest Island – a little slice of paradise off the coast and home to The World’s Friendliest Animals, the quokkas! Maybe go snorkelling, swim or kick back on the white sands in your free time.

  • Take a fascinating tour of the limestone Ngilgi Cave, which includes a bushwalk, a didgeridoo performance and some local history from the Wadandi First Nations people.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Perth

Location: Perth

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: dinner

Welcome to Perth! Or Boorloo in the language of the local Whadjuk Nyoongar people, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which Perth is now located. Your adventure starts on the west coast of the Australian mainland with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. After, get to know your new fellow travellers and your leader (and get excited about the journey ahead) during an included dinner at a restaurant serving modern Australian cuisine with local ingredients.

Day 2: Busselton / Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park / Margaret River

Location: Busselton / Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park / Margaret River

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast

This morning, you’ll drive to Margaret River, with a few stops along the way. First, you’ll have the chance to grab some lunch in Busselton – home to the longest timber-piled jetty in the Southern Hemisphere at 1.841 km. Take the chance to stretch your legs and explore the lovely foreshore. Continue the scenic coastal drive, stopping at Meelup Beach, Cape Naturaliste and Sugarloaf Rock. Have your swimsuit ready at Meelup Beach – this is a gorgeous spot for a quick dip. Take in the white sand, clear turquoise water and relax in the shady, grassy areas before making your way to Cape Naturaliste and Sugarloaf Rock – a huge granite rock that juts out from the Indian Ocean near the mainland in Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park. Here, you’ll walk to the lookout point and have time for photos. Tonight, stay in your Margaret River accommodation – maybe take a stroll down the main street before dinner.

Included Activities:
-Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park - Sugarloaf Rock
-Dunsborough - Meelup Beach

Day 3: Margaret River

Location: Margaret River

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch

This morning after breakfast, maybe walk around the main street of Margaret River and explore the shops. Or just enjoy a relaxing morning before heading out for the day and discovering the region. Your first stop is an optional nougat tasting at a local winery and nougat producer. View the production line and taste some freshly made nougat with your morning coffee at their café (or treat yourself to an early wine?). Then, sit down for an included lunch at a local brewery, cidery and winery that features a beautiful outdoor area and a great bar and restaurant, perfect for lounging the afternoon away. Next, head to a chocolate tasting at a local company and then cap it all off with a gin tasting. Tonight, keep the fun going at a local pub with an optional group dinner or just relax at your accommodation.

Included Activities:
-Margaret River - Wine Tasting
-Margaret River - Chocolate Tasting

Optional Activities:
-Margaret River - Nougat Tasting - Free

Day 4: Yallingup / Fremantle

Location: Yallingup / Fremantle

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast

This morning, drive to Yallingup – a gorgeous hub of beaches and limestone caves. When you arrive, journey into Ngilgi Cave for a fascinating 2.5-hour tour. Take a bushwalk with a local Aboriginal guide and learn how to identify traditional plants, foods and medicines and how they are linked to the six Nyoongar seasons, then discover the art of creating fire by rubbing sticks together. Then head into the cave and witness a captivating didgeridoo performance, amplified by the superb acoustics. Learn about the tools and cultural artefacts used by the Wadandi people in their everyday life and listen to stories about their life, history and culture. After, you’ll head to Fremantle, but not without a stop at a local cheesery to try some of their produce. When you arrive in Fremantle, embark on a leader-led orientation walk to get your bearings. The rest of your afternoon is free to explore the city or head to a restaurant and people-watch.

Included Activities:
-Margaret River - Cheese Tasting
-Yallingup - Noongar First Nations Experience
-Yallingup - Ngilgi Cave Visit & Didgeridoo Performance

Day 5: Rottnest Island / Fremantle

Location: Rottnest Island / Fremantle

Meals Included: breaksfast

This morning, you’ll take the scenic boat ride to Rottnest Island – a little white-sand paradise off the coast. Maybe grab a coffee, then, as is customary here, try to grab a quick quokka selfie – these little marsupials have earned the title of ‘world’s friendliest animals’ and are usually happy around people! Your leader will guide you across the island on a hop on hop off vehicle that’s always rotating around the island. You have most of the day free here to enjoy the many swimming bays, beaches and snorkelling spots around the island. Take the afternoon ferry back to Fremantle later today. This is where your trip comes to an end, at around 5:30 pm. If you’d like to stay longer, just speak to your booking agent.

Included Activities:
-Rottnest Island - Full-day exploration of Rottnest Island

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    Hotel (4 nights)

  • Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park - Sugarloaf Rock

  • Dunsborough - Meelup Beach

  • Margaret River - Wine Tasting

  • Margaret River - Cheese Tasting

  • Margaret River - Chocolate Tasting

  • Yallingup - Ngilgi Cave Cultural Tour

  • Rottnest Island - Full-day exploration of Rottnest Island

  • Meals

    4 breakfasts, 1 lunches, 1 dinners

  • Yallingup - Noongar First Nations Experience

  • Yallingup - Ngilgi Cave Visit & Didgeridoo Performance

What's Not Included

  • Insurance

  • International Travel

Transport

  • Private Vehicle , Ferry , Shuttle Bus

Accommodation

  • The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.
  • Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.

Important Information

  • START & END TIMES
  • The trip starts in Perth with a Welcome Meeting at 6 pm on Day 1 at our joining point hotel and finishes in Fremantle on Day 5 at our finish point hotel around 5:30pm. Accommodation is not included on this day but can be booked on request in either Fremantle or Perth.
  • SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
  • A Single Supplement can be booked if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability.

Mode of Transport

  • Private Vehicle , Ferry , Shuttle Bus

Check out our Q&As

  • Is this trip right for you

    If you would like to consider exploring more of Australia with us we have a number of "Best Of" trips around the country, including Sydney & the Blue Mountains (PZKS), South Australia (PZKA), Red Centre (PZKR) and Top End (PZKK), Tasmania (PZKH & PZKT) and the Daintree & Great Barrier Reef (PZKQ). Search these trip codes on our website for more details.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room

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