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Day 01 Arrive in Perth
Spend day shopping at Perth's famous Hay and Murray Street Malls and go wild with factory outlet shopping at Harbourtown, or check out the massive suburban malls like. Westfield Carousel in Cannington or Garden City in Booragoon.
Overnight: Perth
 Day 02 Perth to Perth to Fremantle
Distance: 30KM, Approx. Travel Time: 30MIN
Dig into Blue Duck's brunch spread and soak in the fresh sea breezes and panoramic view of the Indian Ocean (151 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, Tel: 618 9385 2499). Immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of the myriad of shops and cafés along High and South Streets. Head off to the famous Fremantle Markets for more shopping.
Dine alfresco at Cicerello's for some of the freshest seafood in town right on the water. Visit other Fremantle landmarks like the E-shed Markets, Western Australian Maritime Museum. Don't forget to try Michele's Crepe Suzette, a quaint European crepe counter in Fremantle Markets that serves up mouth-watering sweet and savoury crepes. Quell your hunger pangs and drown your thirst at Little Creatures Brewery, a casual dining spot with its own micro-brewery.
Overnight: Perth
 Day 03
Perth to Mandurah to Bunbury to Busselton Distance: 232KM, Approx. Travel Time: 3HR
Busselton to Dunsborough Distance: 26KM, Approx. Travel Time: 20MIN
Dunsborough to Margaret River Distance: 46KM, Approx. Travel Time: 40MIN
Sink your teeth into the award-winning pies from The Miami Bakehouse in Mandurah (Falcon Cove Shopping Centre, Old Coast Road, Mandurah, Tel: 618 9534 2705). Get up-close and personal with the dolphins at the Koombana Bay Dolphin Discovery Centre, followed by the Busselton Jetty and the Under Water Observatory. Soothe yourself with some retail therapy while savouring your lunch at this idyllic café/quaint shop in Dunsborough. Goanna Gallery stocks the prettiest bath products and home wares (Lot 1, Hayes Road, Dunsborough, Tel: 618 9759 1419).
Hop by the smorgasbord of galleries and wineries in the Dunsborough region. Don't miss the Fuschia wine at Happs Winery, which is a unique zesty blend of white and red grapes. Treat yourself to the best of city chic combined with fresh seasonal local produce at VAT 107 (107 Bussell Highway, Margaret River,
Tel: 918 9758 8877).
Overnight: Margaret River Region
 DAY 04 MARGARET RIVER REGION
Tour the wineries in the region. Stock up on local produce like the cheese from Margaret River Dairy Company, olive oil from Olio Bello and Margaret River Chocolate Company. Titillate your senses with some beautiful lavender scented scones at Cape Lavender, a winery cum lavender farm that sells the loveliest lavender products (Carter Road, Wilyabrup, Margaret River, Tel: 618 9755 7552). Continue on to the quaint town of Cowaramup, which has shops like Moon Haven (a soaps, lotions and potions place) and Candy Cow, a delightful candy store that stocks treats like fudge, lollipops and nougats.
Wine and dine at the elegant Voyager Estate with its beautiful rose gardens and award-winning wines. After which, explore the caves, for example, the Lake Cave, Jewel Cave, Mammoth Cave as well as Nigili Cave. Have afternoon tea and stock up on their wonderful jams at The Berry Farm. Finish up by having dinner at Wino's (85 Bussell Highway, Margaret River, Tel: +618 9758 7155) a sophisticated yet easy-going joint that serves up some mean tempura prawns and a huge selection of local wines and beers.
Overnight: Margaret River Region
Day 05 Margaret River to Perth
DISTANCE: 273KM, APPROX. TRAVEL TIME: 3.5HR
Scramble for some last minute shopping and bring back memories of your trip by stocking up on delicacies from The Cheesecake Shop (Shop 5, 375 Roberts Road, Subiaco, Tel: 618 9381 2737).
Depart Perth.
For more information:
www.westernaustralia.com
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Day 01 Arrive in Perth
Spend day shopping at Perth's famous Hay and Murray Street Malls and go wild with factory outlet shopping at Harbourtown, or check out the massive suburban malls like Westfield Carousel in Cannington or Garden City in Booragoon.
Overnight: Perth
Day 02 Perth to Swan Valley
Distance: 24KM, Approx. Travel Time: 25MIN
Drive just 20 minutes north east of Perth city along Great Eastern Highway, and you'll find yourself in the picturesque Swan Valley - Western Australia's oldest wine growing region. Follow the award-winning food and wine trail in Swan Valley. For a copy of the food and wine trail guide, contact the Swan Valley and Eastern Region Visitor Centre (Tel: +618 9379 9400 or Email: visitorcentre@swan.wa.gov.au).
Attractions include Caversham Wildlife Park, Mondo Nougat, Margaret River Chocolate Factory and Sandalford Estate where you can learn to blend your own wine label and savour it
with your lunch at Sandalford Estate's 3 course lunch - included in the wine blending course.
Overnight: Perth
 Day 03 Perth to Mandurah
Distance: 72KM, Approx. Travel Time: 1HR
Sink your teeth into the award-winning pies from The Miami Bakehouse in Mandurah (Falcon Cove Shopping Centre, Old Coast Road, Mandurah, Tel: 618 9534 2705).
AM Tour
In the morning, take a cruise around the canals and estuary and be sure to keep an eye out for dolphins with Bouvard Cruises (www.bouvardcruises.com.au).
PM Tour
As night falls, bring the whole family and visit the landscaped gardens of Abingdon Miniature Village.
Overnight: Mandurah
Day 04
Mandurah to Bunbury to Busselton Distance: 232KM, Approx. Travel Time: 3HR
Busselton to Dunsborough Distance: 26KM, Approx. Travel Time: 20MIN
Dunsborough to Margaret River Distance: 46KM, Approx. Travel Time: 40MIN
Get up-close and personal with the dolphins at the Koombana Bay Dolphin Discovery Centre, followed by the Busselton Jetty and the Under Water Observatory. Soothe yourself with some retail therapy while savouring your lunch at this idyllic café/quaint shop in Dunsborough. Goanna Gallery stocks the prettiest bath products and home wares. (Lot 1, Hayes Road, Dunsborough, Tel: 618 9759 1419). Hop by the smorgasbord of galleries and wineries in the Dunsborough region. Don't miss the Fuschia wine at Happs Winery, which is a unique zesty blend of white and red grapes. Treat yourself to the best of city chic combined with fresh seasonal local produce at VAT 107 (107 Bussell Highway, Margaret River, Tel: 918 9758 8877).
Overnight: Margaret River Region
 Day 05 Margaret River Region
Tour the wineries in the region. Stock up on local produce like the cheese from Margaret River Dairy Company, olive oil from Olio Bello and Margaret River Chocolate Company. Titillate your senses with some beautiful lavender scented scones at Cape Lavender, a winery cum lavender farm that sells the loveliest lavender products (Carter Road, Wilyabrup, Margaret River, Tel: 618 9755 7552). Continue on to the quaint town of Cowaramup, which has shops like Moon Haven (a soaps, lotions and potions place) and Candy Cow, a delightful candy store that stocks treats like fudge, lollipops and nougats.
Wine and dine at the elegant Voyager Estate with its beautiful rose gardens and award-winning wines. After which, explore the caves, for example, the Lake Cave, Jewel Cave, Mammoth Cave as well as Nigili Cave. Have afternoon tea and stock up on their wonderful jams at The Berry Farm. Finish up by having dinner at Wino's (85 Bussell Highway, Margaret River, Tel: +618 9758 7155) a sophisticated yet easy-going joint that serves up some mean tempura prawns and a huge selection of local wines and beers.
Overnight: Margaret River Region
Day 06
Margaret River to Perth DISTANCE: 273KM, APPROX. TRAVEL TIME: 3.5HR
Perth to Fremantle DISTANCE: 20KM, APPROX. TRAVEL TIME: 30MIN
Immerse yourself into the bustling atmosphere of the myriad of shops and cafés along High and South Streets. Head off to the famous Fremantle Markets for more shopping. (The Fremantle Markets only open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday). For lunch, dine alfresco at Cicerello's for some of the freshest seafood in town right on the water. Tuck into ice-cream at Simmo's Ice-creamy. (11 South Terrace, Fremantle, Tel: +618 9433 6611).
Visit other Fremantle landmarks like the E-shed Markets and Western Australian Maritime Museum. Have some snacks at Michele's Crepe Suzette, a quaint European crepe counter in Fremantle Markets that serves up mouth-watering sweet and savoury crepes.
Overnight: Perth
Day 07 Perth
Scramble for some last minute shopping and bring back memories of your trip by stocking up on delicacies from The Cheesecake Shop (Shop 5, 375 Roberts Road, Subiaco, Tel: 618 9381 2737).
Depart Perth.
For more information:
www.westernaustralia.com |
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Day 01 Arrive in Perth
Spend day shopping at Perth's famous Hay and Murray Street Malls and go wild with factory outlet shopping at Harbourtown, or check out the massive suburban malls like Westfield Carousel in Cannington or Garden City in Booragoon.
Overnight: Perth
Day 02 Perth to Swan Valley
Distance: 24KM, Approx. Travel Time: 25MIN
Drive just 20 minutes north east of Perth city along Great Eastern Highway, and you'll find yourself in the picturesque Swan Valley - Western Australia's oldest wine growing region. Follow the award-winning food and wine trail in Swan Valley. For a copy of the food and wine trail guide, contact the Swan Valley and Eastern Region Visitor Centre (Tel: +618 9379 9400 or Email: visitorcentre@swan.wa.gov.au)
Attractions include Caversham Wildlife Park, Mondo Nougat, Margaret River Chocolate Factory and Sandalford Estate where you can learn to blend your own wine label and savour it with your lunch at Sandalford Estate's 3 course lunch - included in the wine blending course.
Overnight: Perth
Day 03 Perth to Fremantle
Distance: 30KM, Approx. Travel Time: 30MIN
Dig into Blue Duck's brunch spread and soak in the fresh sea breezes and panoramic view of the Indian Ocean (151 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, Tel: 618 9385 2499). Immerse yourself into the bustling atmosphere of the myriad of shops and cafés along High and South Streets. Head off to the famous Fremantle Markets for more shopping.
Dine alfresco at Cicerello's for some of the freshest seafood in town right on the water. Visit other Fremantle landmarks like the E-shed Markets, Western Australian Maritime Museum. Don't forget to try Michele's Crepe Suzette, a quaint European crepe counter in Fremantle Markets that serves up mouth-watering sweet and savoury crepes. Quell your hunger pangs and drown your thirst at Little Creatures Brewery, a casual dining spot with its own micro-brewery.
Overnight: Perth
Day 04 Perth to Albany
Distance: 416KM, Approx. Travel Time: 5.5HR
Breathe in the aromas and other sensual delights at the Mt Romance Sandalwood Factory. Indulge in Devonshire tea at the Old Farm, Strawberry Hill. And also witness the power of the southern ocean at the Gap, Natural Bridge and Blow Holes.
Overnight: Albany
 Day 05 Albany to Pemberton
Distance: 238KM, Approx. Travel Time: 3HR
Witness the elegance of giant windmills at the Albany Wind Farm and the miraculous 360-degree views from the surrounding walk trails. As well as walk above the treetops and through the Ancient Empire Walk at Valley of the Giants in Walpole. Go on a 4WD adventure to the Yeagerup Dunes or visit a marron farm in Pemberton. Come and wander through the country gardens of the Lavender and Berry farm, pick yourself a fresh punnet of berries in season. Visit Gold ‘N' Grape Gallery, which has attractive display of fine art, quality woodcraft and jewellery. Taste The Wine & Truffle Company's full range of premium wines, learn about truffles, enjoy lunch or a coffee with hazelnut biscotti.
Overnight: Pemberton
Day 06 Pemberton to Margaret River
Distance: 138KM, Approx. Travel Time: 2HR
Explore the caves, such as Lake Cave, Jewel Cave or Mammoth Cave to start off the day. Have tea and stock up on the wonderful jams at The Berry Farm then wine and dine at the elegant Voyager Estate with its beautiful rose gardens and award-winning wines. Don't forget to tour the wineries in the region. Stock up on local produce like the cheese from Margaret River Dairy Company and olive oil from Olio Bello.
Continue on to the quaint town of Cowaramup, which has shops like Moon Haven (a soaps, lotions and potions place) and Candy Cow, a delightful candy store that stocks treats like fudge, lollipops and nougats. Titillate your senses with some beautiful lavender scented scones at Cape Lavender, a winery cum lavender farm that sells the loveliest lavender products (Carter Road, Wilyabrup, Margaret River, Tel: +618 9755 7552).
Finish up by having dinner at Wino's (85 Bussell Highway, Margaret River, Tel: 618 9758 7155) a sophisticated yet easy-going joint that serves up some mean tempura prawns and a huge selection of
local wines and beers.
Overnight: Margaret River Region
 Day 07 Margaret River to Dunsborough
Distance: 46KM, Approx. Travel Time: 40MIN
Soothe yourself with some retail therapy while savouring your lunch at this idyllic café/quaint shop in Dunsborough called Goanna Gallery, which stocks the prettiest bath products and home wares (Lot 1, Hayes Road, Dunsborough, Tel: +618 9759 1419).
Hop by the smorgasbord of galleries and wineries in the Dunsborough region. Don't miss the Fuschia wine at Happs Winery, which is a unique zesty blend of white and red grapes. Treat yourself to the best of city chic combined with fresh seasonal local produce at VAT 107 (107 Bussell Highway, Margaret River, Tel: +618 9758 8877).
Overnight: Margaret River Region
Day 08
Dunsborough to Mandurah DISTANCE: 210KM, APPROX. TRAVEL TIME: 2.5HR
Mandurah to Perth DISTANCE: 72KM, APPROX. TRAVEL TIME: 1HR
Walk the 2km long Busselton Jetty and explore the Underwater Observatory at the end of the jetty. Swim with dolphins at Koombana Bay Dolphin Discovery Centre. Alternatively, go on a canal cruise in Mandurah and marvel at the beautiful houses and adorable dolphins. Find out more from Bouvard Cruises (www.bouvardcruises.com.au).
Enjoy delicious seafood at one of the seafood restaurants along the waterfront in Mandurah. Tuck into ice-cream at Simmo's Ice-cream or go to Chochas, which provides mouth-watering hand made coverture chocolates along with delicious cakes and coffees. Stop and have a hot drink and grab some chocolates for the road. Lastly, sink your teeth into the award-winning pies from The Miami Bakehouse in Mandurah (Falcon Cove Shopping Centre, Old Coast Road, Mandurah, Tel: 618 9534 2705).
Overnight: Perth
Day 09 Perth
Scramble for some last minute shopping and bring back memories of your trip by stocking up on delicacies from The Cheesecake Shop (Shop 5, 375 Roberts Road, Subiaco, Tel: 618 9381 2737).
Depart Perth.
For more information:
www.westernaustralia.com |
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