Perth has all the essential ingredients for the perfect holiday. It boasts a sunny climate, beautiful beaches and a wealth of attractions to enjoy.Take a cruise on the Swan River to Fremantle and explore the historic architecture, browse the boutiques of Subiaco and head to Kings Park and the Federation Walkway for stunning views of the city. The Richardson, set in East Perth, is a wonderful blend of contemporary architecture, modern art and understated elegance. Rooms are spacious and designed with the modern traveller in mind and the in-house restaurant is one of the best in Perth. We have included a Perth and Fremantle tour, which is a great way to get your bearings.

 

Pick up your car and head south west, a region that offers some of the most varied experiences inWestern Australia. From towering forests to whale watching, fine food, award winning wine and deserted beaches. A visit to Busselton and the longest timber jetty in the southern hemisphere is a definite must and the underwater observatory, set towards the end of the jetty, is quickly becoming one of the state’s most highly regarded eco attractions. Originally a relaxed surf town, Margaret River has evolved into a melting pot of fabulous food, fine wine and spectacular scenery.

2 nights: Cape Lodge including breakfast

 

From the Margaret River return to Perth, then fly north to Exmouth, on the Coral Coast. Exotic marine life, national reserves, endless white sand beaches and the bluest seas in the world can all be found here. Tucked into the white sand dunes of the Cape Range National Park, Sal Salis is referred to as wild, bush luxury.You won’t find wall-to-wall carpets, air conditioning or 24 hour room service but what you will experience is an exclusive location just metres from the waters edge and the world’s greatest fringing reef, safari style tents with ensuite bathrooms, soft beds and an intimate, hosted experience. Designed to operate in tune with the fragile environment of the Cape Range National Park, strict principals to ensure sustainability and minimal impact apply. In the cool of the evening kangaroos and wallabies appear for their nightly graze and dinner is served against the flaming backdrop of an Indian Ocean sunset. The coral reef is quite literally on your doorstep and theSal Salis guides are passionate about showing you their back yard.While known around the world as the best place to swim with the mighty whale shark it is also a haven for the hawksbill, green and loggerhead turtles, which can often be seen in front of the camp.

3 nights: Sal Salis including all meals, beverages, airport transfers and scheduled activities.

 

Fly onwards from Exmouth to Broome, the southern gateway to the remarkable Kimberley region.The soft white sands of Cable Beach, washed by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, stretch for over 22 kilometres and are the perfect place to watch the colourful tropical sunset. Broome offers a colourful lifestyle, a vibrant landscape and is a melting pot of cultures borne from its historic pearling legacy.The Pinctada Resort is located on Cable Beach and is one of Broome’s newest resorts. Spend a few days exploring this relaxed town and soak up the atmosphere.

3 nights: Pinctada Cable Beach

 

From Broome it’s time to explore one of the world’s last frontiers, the mighty Kimberley. If you want you can explore independently following the 4WD Gibb River Road, however we think the best experiences come from those when you travel with a knowledgeable guide. Visit the Boab Prison Tree, believed to be more than 1,500 years old. Measuring an incredible 14 metres in diameter and with its hollow centre and door cut into its side, the Boab Prison Tree was once used by early police patrols as a staging point for prisoners being walked into Derby. Today, the tree is a registered Aboriginal Site and is of cultural significance to local tribes. It’s then time to begin your journey on the Gibb River Road, a remote 660 km outback highway stretching between Broome and Kununurra. The Gibb traverses through the wild heart of the Kimberley, through a spectacular landscape of intensely coloured ranges, dramatic gorges and lush rock pools and waterfalls. Travel to remarkable Tunnel Creek and with torch in hand, wade through the cool waters. At Windjana Gorge, where sheer cliffs tower above white sands, see the ancient marine fossils embedded in the gorge walls. You might even see freshwater crocodiles lazing on the banks of the Lennard River, which runs through the gorge. FromWindjana Gorge it’s on to Geikie Gorge National Park for a unique cruise guided by a traditional Bunuba landowner. A real highlight of the tour is a two night stay in the Purnululu National Park - the Bungle Bungle. Hike into Echidna Chasm, Piccaninny Creek and Cathedral Gorge. From here it’s back to Broome or extend your stay and travel on to Kununurra.*

4 nights: On tour