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4 Day Great Southern Wildflower Tour
with Botanical Guide
Inclusions
- Botanical Guide
- Colour Coded Field Guide
- National Anzac Centre
- State Timber Museum
- Cruise on the Walpole Inlet
- Tree Top Walk in the Valley of The Giants
- Stirling Range National Park
- Porongurup National Park
- Motel Accommodation
- 3 evening meals, 3 breakfasts
State
Western Australia
Accommodation
3 Nights Motel
Departure Dates
23 October 2024
Departure from Perth
Senior
$1,390
Adult
$1,440
Single Accommodation
$330
Single Tent Only
$0
Itinerary Details
Day 1
(MD, Motel) Down the Forrest Highway climbing into the ranges on the fertile plains of the Preston River to reach Donnybrook. Continuing to Bridgetown and Manjimup to visit the Manjimup Heritage Park and the new State Timber Museum. Along the Muir Highway through the Tone State Forest and past Lake Muir to Reach our home for three nights, Albany. Note: State Timber Museum included.
Day 2
(FB, MD, Motel) The area of Australia which produces the widest variety of wildflowers, the great gem of the Great Southern is the Stirling Ranges. Here we stop for walks with our botanical guide explaining and pointing out the vast array of flowers. Later we visit Mt Barker and an island of Karri, the Porongurup, for another floral exploration. Return to Albany.
Day 3
(FB, MD, Motel) A delightful drive west through the forest to Walpole, then an informative and entertaining cruise on the Walpole and Nornalup Inlets discussing the geology, ecology and history of this amazing estuary. Lunch in town before a walk along the elevated platform amongst the giant Tinglewood Trees of the Valley of the Giants. Return to Albany via Denmark. Note: Boat Cruise and Tree Top Walk included.
Day 4
(FB) A morning tour of Albany, Mt Clarence and a visit to National Anzac Centre. Later we head home via Kojonup and Williams and the delightful countryside of the Great Southern. Note: Anzac Centre included.
Note: Program details may change due to variations in flower growth from season to season.
See our new 2023/24 Touring Program
