This slow‑burn, all‑inclusive small‑group journey for women celebrates nature, culture, and local food & wine. Travel through turquoise bays, karri forests, granite peaks, wild southern coastline, red‑earth goldfields, coastal dunes and limestone pinnacles ... all paced for connection, reflection and shared discovery.
Western Australia
12 to 23 nights | Departs: 12 nights from Feb 05, 2027 OR Feb 16, 2027 | 23 nights from Feb 05, 2027
From $8,850 (GST included) per person, 12 night tours
Wild & Wondrous West Coast: Coastlines, Karri Forests & Goldfields This slow‑burn, all‑inclusive small‑group journey for women celebrates nature, culture, and local food & wine. Travel through turquoise bays, karri forests, granite peaks, wild southern coastline, red‑earth goldfields, coastal dunes and limestone pinnacles ... all paced for connection, reflection and shared discovery. Western Australia’s south coast and Goldfields are places of scale and story with ancient Indigenous song lines and coastal trading routes, European exploration and gold‑rush towns, and communities shaped by both sea and soil. From Fremantle’s maritime heritage and convict‑era Albany to the pioneering history of Kalgoorlie, the route threads living history through dramatic landscapes: karri forests, granite peaks, windswept bays and the red earth of the outback. The region’s food culture is intensely local and season‑driven: Margaret River’s world‑class wines and cellar‑door dining; coastal harvests of crayfish, oysters and rock lobster; Esperance’s turquoise‑water seafood; and native bush flavours and artisan producers from truffle farms to lavender fields. Meals are a way into place here ... long lunches, producer visits and fireside cookouts that showcase provenance and craft. What makes this trip special is its slow‑burn, small‑group intimacy: time to linger in each place, with your expert guides connecting with local hosts to bring stories and connections, and a program that balances wilderness immersion with curated culinary and cultural encounters. It’s a journey of contrasts, sea to for
Days 1–2: Fremantle & Rottnest Island Historic harbour town: Wander Fremantle’s foreshore, markets and heritage lanes. Island escape: Ferry to Wadjemup/Rottnest: Cycle turquoise bays, snorkel clear reefs and meet quokkas. Sunset welcome: Relaxed welcome dinner and introductions. Days 3–6: Margaret River Region: Vineyards & Surf Artistic terroir: Visit Dirt Temple Wine + Art and taste Margaret River’s premium vintages. Coastal wilds: Hike Leeuwin–Naturaliste clifftops and swim secluded beaches. Slow exploration: Cycle through vines, behind‑the‑scenes winery tasting and a group surf lesson. Natural spa: Rejuvenate at Injidup rock pools and explore Yallingup’s creative pockets. Days 7–8: Pemberton, Karri Forests & Walpole Truffle discovery: Guided truffle hunt in Manjimup with forest tastings. Cathedral trees: Walk among towering karri and tingle forests; Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk. Coastal vistas: Afternoon shoreline stops and restful evenings in Walpole. Days 9–12: Denmark → Albany: Coast, Peaks & Culture Pristine swims: Elephant Rocks and Greens Pool in Denmark. Granite ranges: Hike Porongurup and Stirling Range; wine tastings around Mount Barker. Cultural sites: Explore Ka