The Wildflowers of Western Australia 2023

THE WILDFLOWERS OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA 2023

Wildflowers in Spring, Pearl Farm in Broome, gardens, islands, beaches, tropical paradise. 5-19 OCTOBER 2023

THE WILDFLOWERS OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

5-19 OCTOBER 2023

Experience the Exceptional...

•A 15 day tour to Western Australia in Spring when the wildflowers are in full bloom with our small group Travel of Note tour limited to 18 travellers!

•Perth and surrounds (4 nights) exploring Botanic Gardens, vineyards, the wildflowers of the region .

•Fremantle (1 night) with its Unesco-listed streets, convict history, funky street art, and al fresco cafes.

•Broome (4 nights) immersing ourselves in the majestic Kimberley Region, beaches, white tropical sand, pearl farm, Aboriginal culture, camel rides and magnificent sunsets.

•Stay at Margaret River (3 nights), home to vineyards, caves, great restaurants and home to a plethora of spectacular wildflowers and impressive plant life, one of the most biodiverse regions anywhere on the planet.

• An award-winning pearl farm tour which gives a unique insight into the fascinating process of modern pearl farming, how pearl technicians seed and harvest oysters and discover exactly what makes the perfect pearl.

•Numerous incredible experiences including wine tours, olive oil tasting, long degustation lunch, cave tour, garden tours, train rides, cruises, drives to see the wildflowers, beaches, rocks, tropical islands and gin tasting!

• Visit Swan Valley, acclaimed for its exquisite colonial architecture and home to the oldest vines in the state and see a range of wildflower species from the prickly bark Banksia to a bounty of Orchids, Kangaroo Paw and Verticordias.

• Travel to spectacular Rottnest Island, the “Emerald Isle in a Sea of Sapphire”, only 19 kilometres off the mainland coast.

• Music and care provided by our hosts Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua and Lynette Martin.

OUR ARTISTS FOR THIS TRIP

Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua

WHY GO TO WESTERN AUSTRALIA?

In October we will see some of Western Australia’s most stunning displays as blankets of brilliant wildflowers colour the outback landscape and unique individual species can be found throughout Wildflower Country. Australia’s Coral Coast is home to over 12,000 species of wildflowers, 50% of which cannot be found anywhere else on earth.

HOTELS WE STAY IN:

InterContinental Perth City Hotel (4 nights plus early check in)

Nestled amongst the charming King Street Precinct, InterContinental Perth City Centre is located in the vibrant heart of the city. This 5 star hotel boasts exceptional location, customer service and was built in 2017.

Caves House Yallingup (3 nights)

Caves House Hotel & Apartments Yallingup, has been the resident watering hole for locals and visitors alike since 1904. Originally built in 1903 by the Government of Western Australia, it provided accommodation for visitors to the newly opened caves nearby.

Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa (4 nights)

This luxury resort is the only hotel located on Cable Beach. Its gardens and magical setting help to immerse us in the history of Broome, its pearl trade and the beauty of the Kimberley region.

Esplanade Hotel Fremantle (1 night)

With a rich history dating back to 1850 the hotel is an iconic landmark in Western Australia, located right in the heart of Fremantle.

InterContinental Perth City Hotel

Caves House Yallingup

Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa

Esplanade Hotel Fremantle

THURSDAY 5 OCTOBER 2023 (B,D)

-InterContinental Perth City Hotel (4 nights plus early check in)

Leave from Auckland Airport for our direct flight to Perth.

Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. Here we can enjoy the sunshine, natural parklands and beach lifestyle of Perth, one of the country’s most beautiful cities and the capital of Western Australia.

Highlights Include:

• On arrival into Perth we will be met and transferred to the hotel.

• Welcome dinner this evening will be at the hotel. This will be casual affair as you will be tired after your flight but it is great chance to meet and get to know each other.

FRIDAY 6 OCTOBER 2023 (B,L,D)

PERTH & SWAN VALLEY

Highlights Include:

• Discover one of the largest inner city parks in the world today, Kings Park, which with the State Botanic Garden, covers 400 hectares of serene natural bushland and sculpted gardens.

• The garden showcases 1,700 unique native species including dazzling wildflowers.

• Head out to the SwanValley, acclaimed for its exquisite colonial architecture and home to the oldest vines in the state.

• See a range of wildflower species from the prickly bark Banksia to a bounty of Orchids, Kangaroo Paw and Verticordias.

• Gala welcome dinner this evening with music.

SATURDAY 7 OCTOBER 2023 (B,L) ROTTNEST ISLAND

Highlights Include:

• Travel to spectacular Rottnest Island, the “Emerald Isle in a Sea of Sapphire”, only 19 kilometres off the mainland coast.

• Tour of the island to explore the stunning beauty of this A-Class natural reserve, taking in the amazing fauna and flora of the island, stunning beaches, woodlands and incredible salt lakes .

• Part of the tour includes a unique historic train ride.

• Tour also the Wadjemup Lighthouse, Henrietta Rocks, Oliver Hill Gun Fortification and Tunnels and the majestic look-out point at the rugged Cathedral Rocks and Cape Vlamingh.

• Learn about Rottnest’s cultural and historical heritage ranging from maritime and military history right up to future developments.

• Finish the day by exploring the island settlement or enjoying a drink at the Rottnest Quokka Arms Pub, before returning to the mainland.

For more information ring our office or visit our website

Perth Rottnest Island

SUNDAY 8 OCTOBER 2023 (B,D)

Highlights Include:

• Free time, soaking up the wonderful atmosphere of Perth City.

• Maybe take the Perth Explorer Hop-on- Hop-off bus to visit some of the sights Perth has to offer.

• Dinner this evening at a local restaurant.

MONDAY 9 OCTOBER 2023 (B,L,D)

-Caves House Yallingup (3 nights)

The Margaret River Region is an area of magnificent beauty on the South West Coast of the beautiful state of Western Australia, stretching from Busselton along the shores of Geographe Bay down to Augusta the most south-westerly point of Australia.

Highlights Include:

• Head to the Mandurah region which provides an exquisite range of unique wildflowers including Kangaroo Paws, Pink Fairy Orchids and Hibbertia.

• After stopping in at the renowned Busselton Jetty, head to Cape Naturalist Lighthouse then onto Yallingup to check into our heritage listed iconic hotel, Caves House!

TUESDAY 10 OCTOBER 2023 (B,L, FOODIES TOUR, D) WILDFLOWERS OF MARGARET RIVER REGION

Highlights Include:

• Delve into the Margaret River region, home to a plethora of spectacular wildflowers and impressive plant life, one of the most biodiverse regions anywhere on the planet.

• Indulge in a delicious dégustation lunch with matching wines at Leeuwin Estate.

• Visit the Giniversity, an innovative gin distillery reflecting the flavours of Australia’s South West by working with native botanicals.

• Enjoy an olive oil class at Vasse Virgin before returning to the hotel.

WEDNESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2023 (B,L,D)

WINERIES OF MARGARET RIVER REGION

Highlights Include:

• Spend the day visiting some of the region’s top wineries.

• Dinner at a local restaurant this evening.

THURSDAY 12 OCTOBER 2023 (B,L)

-Esplanade Hotel Fremantle (1 night)

MARGARET RIVER - FREEMANTLE

The port city of Fremantle, or ‘Freo’ to the locals, was historically Perth’s sister city but the two are now connected. Fremantle is famous for its port, America’s Cup (remember), Unesco-listed streets, convict history, funky street art, and al fresco cafes.

Highlights Include:

• Travel up the coast towards Fremantle taking in the spectacular sights of the South West.

• Arriving into Fremantle we will be taken on a tour of this Port city.

• Evening at leisure to discover the many dining experiences this city has to offer.

Leeuwin Estate

Margaret River Foodies Experiences

FRIDAY 13 OCTOBER 2023 (B,D)

-Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa (4 nights)

Broome, also known as Rubibi by the Yawuru people, is a coastal, pearling and tourist town in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, 1,681 km (1,045 mi) north of Perth.

Cable Beach offers Kimberly charm, pearls, palm trees and magnificent Indian Ocean sunsets.

Highlights Include:

• We head to the airport for our flight to Broome.

• On arrival into Broome, we will be transferred to our hotel to relax for the afternoon.

• Dinner this evening will be held at Sunset Bar & Grill located at the Cable Beach Club.

SATURDAY 14 OCTOBER 2023 (B) BROOME

Highlights Include:

• Broome Panoramic Town Tour, amongst the boundless beauty and colours of Broome.

• Discover the epic history of Broome at Cable Beach where Lord Alistair McAlpine’s story is told as well as Broome’s pearling evolution and Catalina’s.

• Explore Gantheaume Point, dinosaur tracks, Entrance Point, Town Beach, Chinatown and the iconic, World-renowned Heritage site, the Japanese Cemetery.

• Later this afternoon we have the option of taking part in a Sunset Camel Safari. (Optional tour at own cost).

• The sun slowly sets on the beautiful ocean and see the colours develop in the sky as we make our way along the beach on our camel ride!

SUNDAY 15 OCTOBER 2023 (B, AFTERNOON TEA) PEARL FARM VISIT AND TOUR

Highlights Include:

• A leisurely start to the morning before our 5 hour tour to a pearl farm.

• With ever changing scenery and an array of things to do, the Pearl Farm offers a fantastic day out.

• Experience an award-winning tour which gives a unique insight into the fascinating process of modern pearl farming. Learn how pearl technicians seed and harvest oysters and discover exactly what makes the perfect pearl.

• Cruise its azure waters and view live oysters suspended in their natural environment amongst our native flora and fauna.

ring our office or visit our website

Red Coastal Cliffs

Broome Pearls

Cable Beach

MONDAY 16 OCTOBER 2023 (B) ABORIGINAL

CULTURAL CRUISE

Highlights Include:

• Enjoy a morning to experience the resort facilities at your leisure.

• Take our private aboriginal cruise with one of Broome’s favourite characters.

• Journey from the Dreamtime to the present moment as you cruise the pristine waters of Roebuck Bay and Gantheaume Point, the traditional country of Yawuru people.

• Our guide will tell us about living a saltwater lifestyle, with entertaining and rich cultural stories, history and family traditions.

• Listen to his family’s traditional music and taste some seasonal bush tucker.

• Enjoy all of this as Broome’s magnificent sunset seals the end of the day. Leave with a newfound knowledge of Roebuck Bay’s historical and cultural significance to Broome’s traditional owners, the Yawuru people.

TUESDAY 17 OCTOBER 2023 (B,D)

Highlights Include:

• Day off in Broome and final dinner.

• Final night gala dinner with music from our hosts and the locals!

WEDNESDAY 18 OCTOBER 2023 (B) BROOME - PERTH

Highlights Include:

• This morning we will be taken back to Broome Airport in time to check-in for our flight back to Perth.

• In the afternoon depending on flight times we will enjoy one final Perth experience or remain at the airport for our direct flight home this evening.

THURSDAY 19 OCTOBER 2023

Home today, filled with amazing memories of stunning wildflowers, culture, scenery, music and experiences.

Roebuck Bay

Aboriginal Artist

Wildflowers

MODERATE TOUR

This tour will suit people with a stick, but not a walker. You will be required to walk to get from place to place and stand in museums, but it is designed to be an easy tour with lots of times to rest, travel on a coach and walk easy leisurely distances.

$12,440 per person twin share

Single Room supplement add $2990

Initial Deposit on booking $1250

Second Deposit due 5 May 2023 $2000

Final Balance due: 4 July 2023

First and second deposits are refundable minus office costs of up to $500. After the final balance due date, we are unable to give refunds. This becomes an insurance claim. All itinerary details are subject to change but any changes will be replaced with a comparable or better option.

THIS TRIP INCLUDES:

•All Airfares with Air New Zealand and partner airlines Auckland - Perth/ Perth - Broome/ Broome - Perth / PerthAuckland including taxes.

•A 15 day tour to Western Australia in Spring when the wildflowers are in full bloom with our small group Travel of Note tour limited to 18 travellers!

•All accommodation: InterContinental Perth City Hotel (4 nights plus early check in), Caves House Yallingup (3 nights), Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa (4 nights), Esplanade Hotel Fremantle (1 night).

•Perth and surrounds (4 nights) exploring Botanic Gardens, vineyards, the wildflowers of the region.

•Fremantle (1 night) with its Unesco-listed streets, convict history, funky street art, and al fresco cafes.

•Broome (4 nights) immersing ourselves in the majestic Kimberley Region, beaches, white tropical sand, pearl farm, Aboriginal culture, camel rides and magnificent sunsets.

•Stay at Margaret River (3 nights), home to vineyards, caves, great restaurants and home to a plethora of spectacular wildflowers and impressive plant life, one of the most biodiverse regions anywhere on the planet.

•An award-winning pearl farm tour which gives a unique insight into the fascinating process of modern pearl farming, how pearl technicians seed and harvest oysters and discover exactly what makes the perfect pearl.

•Numerous incredible experiences including wine tours, olive oil tasting, long degustation lunch, cave tour, garden tours, train rides, cruises, drives to see the wildflowers, beaches, rocks, tropical islands and gin tasting!

•Visit Swan Valley, acclaimed for its exquisite colonial architecture and home to the oldest vines in the state and see a range of wildflower species from the prickly bark Banksia to a bounty of Orchids, Kangaroo Paw and Verticordias.

• Travel to spectacular Rottnest Island, the “Emerald Isle in a Sea of Sapphire”, only 19 kilometres off the mainland coast.

•Meals include all breakfasts, 6 lunches, 8 dinners, foodies tour, wine-tasting and 1 afternoon tea.

•All tips, transfers, tours and experiences as listed in the itinerary.

•Music and care provided by our hosts Bonaventure AllanMoetaua and Lynette Martin.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

•All trips are subject to change but any changes will be of equal or greater value.

•Deposits refundable until final payment date minus any costs incurred, or an administration fee of up to $500.

• Travellers need to be independently mobile and fit to travel.

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