10 Day Perth To Adelaide - The Great Australian Wilderness Journey

Itinerary

Day 1: Perth to Margaret River

Stop At: Busselton Jetty, 3L Queen St Beach Front Busselton, Busselton, Western Australia 6280 Australia
Your expert guide will meet you nice and early and over a coffee talk about the exciting journey ahead. Two and a half hours south of Perth we’ll make our first stop at the popular holiday town of Busselton. Here you will walk along the world’s second longest jetty, stretching 1.8km into the turquoise waters of Geographe Bay.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Meelup Beach Road, Busselton, Western Australia Australia
Enjoy a picnic lunch and dip at a magical beach.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Koomal Dreaming, Yallingup Caves Rd, Yallingup WA 6282, Australia
Enjoy one of the best Indigenous cultural experiences in Australia at Koomal Dreaming. Meet local custodian Josh and journey deep into Ngilgi Cave where you’ll be mesmerised by a live didgeridoo performance, storytelling and traditional fire-making.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Margaret River Beach Apartments, Margaret, 1 Resort Pl, Gnarabup WA 6285, Australia
On our way into Margaret River we’ll pop into a winery for your first taste of the region. By late afternoon you’ll be settling into your accommodation at the Margaret River Beach Resort and that evening, enjoying a delicious meal at The Common Restaurant. Today we travel around 350km.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 4.5 Star self-contained accommodation at Margaret River Beach Resort.

Day 2: Margaret River

Stop At: Surfers Point, Prevelly, Western Australia 6285 Australia
Enjoy breakfast at a favourite local café overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Margaret River Visitor Centre, 100 Bussell Hwy, Margaret River, Western Australia 6285 Australia
Explore the quaint township of Margaret River and its eclectic craft and produce stores.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Margaret River Chocolate Company, 415 Harman_s Mill Road, Metricup, Western Australia 6280 Australia
The rest of the day your taste buds will be in heaven as we taste our way around the region. Visit cellar doors, a chocolate factory, cheese factory and boutique brewery.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Vasse Felix Winery, Cnr Tom Cullity Drive & Caves Road, Cowaramup, Western Australia WA 6284 Australia
But the highlight today will be a memorable lunch at the world-renowned Vasse Felix, Margaret River's founding wine estate.

Spend the night back in Margaret River feeling satisfied from all of the delicious produce and wine! Today we travel within the Margaret River region travelling just 80km.

Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 4.5 Star self-contained accommodation at Margaret River Beach Resort.

Day 3: Walpole, Denmark & Albany

Stop At: Valley of the Giants Road 15 km east of Walpole, Western Australia 6333 Australia
Onwards to the Valley of the Giants in the Walpole Wilderness National Park. Here we’ll walk among ancient tingle forests on the Ancient Empire and Treetop Canopy walks.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Denmark Visitor Centre, 73 South Coast Hwy, Denmark, Western Australia 6333 Australia
We’ll stop in at Denmark, a gorgeous town nestled on the banks of the Denmark River for a coffee.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Torndirrup National Park, Turn Left Just Before End of Salmon Hole Rd, 10 Km South of Albany, Albany, Western Australia 6330 Australia
Explore Torndirrup National Park and its highlights - The Gap and Natural Bridge.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Albany, Albany, Western Australia
In the late afternoon we’ll arrive in Albany and check into our self-contained apartment. Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant overlooking the ocean. Today we’ll travel around 350km.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 4.5 Star self-contained apartment in Albany.

Day 4: Albany to Esperance

Stop At: Albany Heritage Park, Mount Clarence WA 6330, Australia
After your continental breakfast, we’ll discover the township of Albany and its interesting history. Take in stunning views of the bay from the Mt. Clarence Lookout and visit the National Anzac Centre.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Porongurup National Park, via Mt Barker-Porongurup Rd Great Southern Region, Mount Barker, Western Australia 6323 Australia
We’ll travel into the oldest mountain range in the world – the unique Porongurup’s and take a walk to Castel Rock for jaw dropping views over the region.
Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Stirling Range National Park, Stirling Range Drive, Western Australia 6317 Australia
Travel through the beautiful Stirling Ranges towards Esperance and if you are lucky enough to be travelling during wildflower season it will look even more picture perfect.


Stop At: Twilight Bay, Twilight Beach Road 8 km west of Esperance town, Esperance, Western Australia 6450 Australia
Stop at the mind-blowingly beautiful Twilight Cove for your first taste of the squeaky white beaches and crystal blue waters of the ‘Golden Outback’. We’ll check into our Esperance accommodation at the Bay of Isles Motel and enjoy an evening meal overlooking a turquoise ocean. Today we’ll travel 480km.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 4 Star Double Room at the Bay of Isles Motel in Esperance.

Day 5: Cape Le Grand National Park

Stop At: 92 Dempster St Cape Le Grand National Park, Esperance, Western Australia 6450 Australia
Words cannot describe the absolute beauty you are going to experience today. Located approximately 50km east of Esperance, Cape Le Grand is one of Western Australia’s most spectacular National Parks. It features blindingly white sandy beaches with sand so fine it squeaks between your toes. Wildlife is in abundance including the iconic sunbathing kangaroos at Lucky Bay who are always up for a photo opportunity. Swim, bushwalk and reconnect with nature today. Stay back in Esperance tonight and enjoy dining at a local restaurant. Just 80km to travel today.
Duration: 8 hours

Stop At: Lucky Bay Road Cape Le Grand National Park, Esperance, Western Australia 6450 Australia
Meet the iconic kangaroos of Lucky Bay for that perfect photo opportunity.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 4 Star Double Room at the Bay of Isles Motel in Esperance.

Day 6: The Nullarbor

Stop At: Nullarbor National Park, Eyre Highway, Nullarbor, South Australia 5690 Australia
It’s up before the bird’s chirp today. We’ll be putting our clocks forward 1.5 hours and have a lot of land to cover as we begin our journey crossing the Nullarbor Plain. We’ll go off-road, four-wheel driving along the Balladonia Track which has some unique historical highlights.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Eucla Telegraph Station, Eyre Highway 3 km south of Eucla town, near airport, Eucla, Western Australia 6443 Australia
We’ll stretch our legs at the original Eucla Telegraph Station before crossing the border into South Australia.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Nullarbor Links, Nullarbor Highway, South Australia Australia
Today you’ll have the opportunity to play golf on the longest golf course in the world, the Nullarbor Links.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Nullarbor Roadhouse, Eyre Highway, Nullarbor SA 5690, Australia
We travel a long distance today, even by Australian standards, 920km. Tonight we have the unique experience of staying in an iconic Outback Roadhouse Motel in Border Village.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay at an iconic Outback Roadhouse Motel in Border Village.

Day 7: The Nullarbor & Great Australian Bight

Stop At: Koonalda Homestead, Nullarbor SA 5690, Australia
This morning we’ll continue our journey along the Nullarbor stopping in at the unique Koonalda Homestead in the Nullarbor National Park. Originally a fuel and rest stop for people travelling along the Nullarbor in the 1950s, it was abandoned in the 1970s and is now a special piece of Australiana history.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor, South Australia Australia
Then get ready to be blown away by the epic scenery of the Head of Bight, Australia’s ultimate coastal lookout. In the months of June to October you’ll be able to see up to 120 Southern Right Whales and their young taking shelter in the Great Australian Bight Marine Park. You’ll also have the option during these months to do a scenic flight over the Head of Bight - the longest continuous cliff coastline in the Southern Hemisphere.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ceduna, Ceduna, South Australia
Come late afternoon, check into the 4.5 star Eco Villas, positioned right on the beach in Ceduna. Relax and watch the sunset over the ocean as you sample fresh local produce and wines. Today we travel 480km.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Ceduna at Shelly Beach Caravan Park 5 Star Villa’s with ocean views.

Day 8: Baird Bay & Coodlie Park

Stop At: Baird Bay, South Australia Australia
This morning we’ll make our way to Baird Bay where you’ll have Optional Experience and once in a lifetime opportunity to swim with Australian sea lions and dolphins on a 3-hour cruise. In calm waters, the puppy dogs of the sea will splash, twist and twirl all around you and the magical dolphins won’t disappoint either. (Paid to the operator on the day).
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: South Head Walking Trail, Venus Bay SA 5607, Australia
Take an inspiring coastal walk around Venus Bay.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Coodlie Park Farm Retreat, Flinders Highway, Port Kenny SA 5671, Australia
Join Xplore Eyre owners at their home - Coodlie Park Farm Retreat. Here you will sample fresh oysters, local wines and if you are up for it, head out on a Nocturnal Wildlife & Stargazing Tour. This gives you a chance to experience the millions of stars of the southern skies and see native wildlife at its most active.

Today we’ll travel 170km.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Sleep in a fully self-contained cottage at our property, Coodlie Park Farm Retreat.

Day 9: Coffin Bay – Port Lincoln

Stop At: Oyster Farm Tours - Coffin Bay, 100 Esplanade, Coffin Bay SA 5607, Australia
After breakfast we’ll mosey down the coast to the seaside town of Coffin Bay for the Coffin Bay Oyster Farm Tour, the only one of its kind in Australia. Put on some waders and sit down to feast on the world-renowned Coffin Bay oysters, plucked straight out of the ocean.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: 1802 Oyster Bar - Coffin Bay, 61 Esplanade, Coffin Bay SA 5607, Australia
Lunch will follow with a wonderful seafood platter at the 1802 Oyster Bar & Restaurant.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Whalers Way, Port Lincoln, South Australia Australia
Explore some stunning coastline at Sleaford Bay and Whalers Way.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Mikkira Station, 30KM Southwest From Port Lincoln On Mikkira Lane Of Fishery Bay Road, Port Lincoln, South Australia Australia
Visit Mikkira Station, home of a wild koala population where you will get some great photos.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Dinner: Dine at an award-winning seafood restaurant for dinner.
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: 4.5 star Double Room at the Port Lincoln Hotel.

Day 10: Port Lincoln & Adelaide

Stop At: Lincoln National Park, Donington Road, Port Lincoln, South Australia 5607 Australia
You’ll start the day exploring the beautiful Lincoln National Park. Enjoy morning tea at Stamford Hill after an invigorating climb and visit Cape Donnington and the pristine beaches and lookouts on offer.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Fresh Fish Place, 20 Proper Bay Rd, Port Lincoln SA 5606, Australia
Enjoy lunch at the iconic Fresh Fish Place.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Port Lincoln Marina, Marina Dr, Port Lincoln SA 5606, Australia
Next, board the ‘Tesla’, a unique electric canal cruiser. Enjoy a tranquil cruise around Port Lincoln’s Marina and learn about Australia’s largest commercial fishing fleet.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Boston Bay Wines, Lincoln Hwy, Port Lincoln, South Australia 5606 Australia
Visit Boston Bay Wines for tastings with amazing views.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Marina Hotel, 13 Jubilee Dr, Port Lincoln SA 5606, Australia
As your 10 day journey comes to an end, you’ll enjoy one last taste of the Eyre Peninsula at the Port Lincoln Marina before your guide drops you off at the Port Lincoln Airport for your 45-minute flight to Adelaide.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.