Out & About in WA. Regional WA

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1 Out & About in WA Regional WA

2 Regional WA North West South West The Golden Outback The Coral Coast A selection of short tour itineraries for corporate and incentive buyers visiting regional Western Australia.

3 Contents Introduction to Regional WA 3 Location Map 5 Itineraries North West: 2-4 days 7 South West: 2-4 days 9 Golden Outback: 2 days 11 Coral Coast: days 13 1 Out & About in WA: Regional WA Out & About in WA: Regional WA 2

4 Population 2,589,000 people in WA 2,000,000 people in Perth Introduction to Regional WA Western Australia is one of the biggest and most diverse regions of the world and is never short of extraordinary experiences. Beyond Perth City you can discover the beauty of the State s regional attractions. The South West is home to the worldrenowned wine and food region, Margaret River, majestic old growth forests, caves and coastline. In contrast, the North West couldn t be more different. This part of the world is an incredibly vast and ancient wilderness of unsurpassed beauty rich in indigenous and pioneer history. Climate From the mediterranean climate in the south, desert in the east and tropical conditions in the north, WA has a truly diverse climate. Friendly welcomes wherever you go Fine Asian influenced cuisine in Broome Outback adventures Walk the Cape to Cape The colours of the Coral Coast Visit famous pearl farms in Broome 3 Out & About in WA: Regional WA Out & About in WA: Regional WA 4

5 Locations: North West, South West, Golden Outback & The Coral Coast Camel rides on Cable Beach, Broome CABLE BEACH MALCOLM DOUGLAS WILDLIFE PARK Broome Flight Time: Perth to Broome 2hrs 35mins Whale Sharks at Ningaloo Reef AUSTRALIA S NORTH WEST Spectacular coral reefs NINGALOO REEF CAPE RANGE NATIONAL PARK Coral Bay Flight Time: Perth to Coral Bay (Exmouth) 1hr 55mins Lake Ballard World-class wineries in Margaret River AUSTRALIA S CORAL COAST AUSTRALIA S GOLDEN OUTBACK Wildflowers of the Golden Outback LAKE BALLARD KARLKURLA NATIONAL PARK Kalgoorlie Flight Time: Perth to Kalgoorlie 1hr 5mins PERTH CAPE NATURALISTE HAMELIN BAY Margaret River Drive Time: Perth to Margaret River Approx 3hrs Matso s Brewery, Broome AUSTRALIA S 5 Out & About in WA: Regional WA SOUTH WEST Out & About in WA: Regional WA 6

6 Itineraries: The North West: 2-4 Days DAY 1: Morning Activity Duration Cost Town tour with Broome Sightseeing tours. 2.5hrs $80 Lunch at the Mangrove Hotel s Bay Club overlooking Roebuck Bay. 2hrs $15-50 DAY 1: Afternoon Activity Duration Cost Willie Creek Pearls Farm Tour (by Coach). 4hrs $105 Dinner at Sunset Bar and Grill, Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa. 2hrs $40-80 DAY 2: Morning Activity Duration Cost Scenic and Prehistoric Tour with 1hr $128 Broome Hovercraft. Lunch at Matso s Brewery. 2hrs $20-50 DAY 2: Afternoon Activity Duration Cost Sunset Camel Ride along Broome s 1hr $85 iconic Cable Beach. Dinner at 18 Degrees Broome, a cocktail and tapas bar located on the shores of Roebuck Bay. 2hrs $ The North West is a vast and ancient wilderness of unsurpassed and untouched beauty. It is one of the world s last true wilderness areas. The beach resort town of Broome is the region s main hub, an exotic pearling and tourism town. DAY 3: Morning Activity Duration Cost Fly over the Horizontal Waterfalls and view the sights of Broome from above with Kimberley Aviation. 6hrs $595 Head into China Town and enjoy lunch at one of the local cafes. 2hrs $10-50 DAY 3: Afternoon Activity Duration Cost Visit Malcolm Douglas Wildlife Park and view some of the largest Crocodiles in the world - crocodile feed tour. 1-2hrs $35 Picnic dinner at Sun Pictures whilst watching a movie in the oldest outdoor cinema in the world. 2hrs $17 DAY 4: Morning Activity Duration Cost Half Day Fishing Tour with 6hrs $250 West Kimberley Fishing Tours. Lunch at Zanders Cable Beach. 2hrs $15-50 DAY 4: Afternoon Activity Duration Cost Broome Pearl Luggers Tour. 1hr $25 Japanese Degustation Dinner at Zensai. 2hrs $120 7 Out & About in WA: Regional WA Out & About in WA: Regional WA 8

7 Itineraries: South West: 2-4 Days DAY 1: Morning Activity Duration Cost Visit to Hamelin Bay where you can get 2hrs Free up close and feed the local Manta Rays. Lunch at Leeuwin Estate where you can also enjoy a wine tasting, blending and browse the art. 2hrs $ DAY 1: Afternoon Activity Duration Cost Go underground and experience a guided-tour of Lake Cave, the most active cave in the South West. 1hr $45 Enjoy dinner at Lamont s Smiths Beach, located along the Yallingup coastline offering a Modern Australian menu. 2hrs $40-80 DAY 2: Morning Activity Duration Cost Visit Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse and 1hr $14 learn about the fascinating maritime history of the Cape region. Lunch at Voyager Estate and enjoy wine paired with set menus showcasing the fresh produce of the region. 2hrs $ DAY 2: Afternoon Activity Duration Cost Walk part of the longest and most famous track, the Cape to Cape, stretching 140kms along the coastline. Varied Free Enjoy dinner at The Other Side of the Moon, overlooking Bunker Bay. 2hrs $ The South West is the only region in the world that has award-winning wineries, world-class surf breaks, majestic ancient caves and old-growth, tall-timber forests. The heart of the South West is Margaret River a bustling food, wine and adventure destination. DAY 3: Morning Activity Duration Cost With over whales migrating close to the shores of Geographe Bay (between June and November) jump on board with Geographe Marine Charters and enjoy a bucket list experience - close up with the whales. 3hrs $90 Lunch at Laurance of Margaret River, amongst 1000 rose bushes and a picturesque lakeside setting. 3hrs $90 DAY 3: Afternoon Activity Duration Cost Indulge in a relaxing afternoon spa treatment at Pullman Bunker Bay Resort s Vie Spa. 1-2hrs $ Head into Margaret River town and dine at one of the many cafes, pubs or restaurants located on the main strip. 2hrs $20-80 DAY 4: Morning Activity Duration Cost Spend the morning visiting local 2-4hrs $Varied producers like the Margaret River Venison farm, Margaret River Chocolate Company and the Yallingup Cheese Company. Try the different samples and purchase items to take home with you. Lunch at Vasse Felix and enjoy tasting 2hrs $ the wines of the oldest vines in Margaret River. You can even experience an exclusive tour of the estate as you are taken behind the scenes of winemaking. DAY 4: Afternoon Activity Duration Cost Experience a Cave and Canoe Tour with 4.5hrs $95 Bushtucker Tours. Make your way down the river mouth past cliffs, caves and aboriginal sites. Enjoy a casual dinner at The Common at Prevelley Beach, a bistro restaurant with an outdoor deck area offering ocean views. 2hrs $ Out & About in WA: Regional WA Out & About in WA: Regional WA 10

8 Itineraries: Golden Outback: 2 Days DAY 1: Morning Activity Duration Cost Breakfast at Karlkurla Park for 1.5 hrs $50 Indigenous cultural experience. Full Day Tour with Goldrush Tours This tour is a great introduction to the city of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, exploring architecture of the 1890 s. Visit the Superpit, one of the largest open pit gold mining operations in the world. Tour also includes Hannans North Tourist Mine where you can climb aboard a 793C dump truck and try your hand at gold panning as well as many other attractions. Scenic Flight with Goldfields Air Services - a scenic flight which offers the best view over the Super Pit and the stunning desert landscape. 5 hrs $90 1 hr $100 DAY 2: Morning Activity Duration Cost Take a full day tour to Lake Ballard with 8 hrs $130 Big Sky Red Earth Tours. The now famous Sir Antony Gormley sculptures at Lake Ballard represent over 50 of the residents of the town of Menzies. These carbonised steel figures are stretched across the white salt lake, take plenty of water with you and walk to view some or all of the figures. Then enjoy billly tea and bush camp oven damper with jam prepared by your Big Sky Red Earth Tours host. On the way back, call into an Outback Bush Pub, such as Ora Banda or Broad Arrow. DAY 2: Afternoon Activity Duration Cost Have dinner on Hannan s Street at The Palace Hotel Balcony Restaurant In the late 1890 s, Kalgoorlie s streets were a flurry of construction and development as the wealth generated in the gold mines was flaunted in grand and impressive architecture. The Palace Hotel, built in 1897, and designed to be the most luxurious hotel outside of Perth, stood tall amongst them and continues to be a landmark building in Kalgoorlie. One of the Palace Hotel s regular guests in its early days was Herbert Hoover, who as a 22 year old US mining engineer worked in the Goldfields for several years. During this time he reportedly fell in love with a barmaid at the hotel before leaving to marry his college sweetheart and continue his mining career in China, before rising to take the American Presidency in The elaborately carved mirror which stands in the foyer of the hotel was his parting gift to the Hotel where he spent much of his time when he was in Kalgoorlie. 2 hrs $60 The Golden Outback is a vast and diverse region, spanning across 54% of Western Australia. It stretches from the rugged red earth in the north, to the snow-white beaches in the south. Central to the Golden Outback is the mining hub of Kalgoorlie and the Goldfields. 11 Out & About in WA: Regional WA

9 Itineraries: Coral Coast: 2 Days DAY 1: Morning Activity Duration Cost Take an early morning flight to Learmonth, transferring or self-driving to Coral Bay. A snorkelers paradise, Coral Bay boasts calm, protected waters and hundreds of fish and coral species. Here, the reef spans two kilometres from the shore - an endless source of marine life. To explore further out, take a glassbottom boat trip or join a snorkelling tour. Spend the evening watching the sunset and dining at one of Coral Bay s great restaurants. Quad-Treks ATV Adventures with Coral Bay Tours, Turtle Adventure Trek and Snorkel. 2.5 hrs $230 Light lunch at Ningaloo Reef Café. 1 hr $20 DAY 1: Afternoon Activity Duration Cost Spend the afternoon enjoying the beach and water before finishing the day with a Sunset Tour. 2 hrs $65 Board a glass bottom boat, Nhanya-Ku, with Coral Bay Ecotours for a 2 hour sunset cruise. Enjoy nibbles and a relaxing drink in a beautiful, protected bay. Cruising across amazing coral formations and watching a spectacular sunset over the Ningaloo Reef. Overnight: Ningaloo Reef Resort. DAY 2: Morning Activity Duration Cost Ningaloo Safari Tours Yardie Creek Safari Cape Range National Park. 8 hrs $170 Cape Range National Park Travel through the Cape Range National Park to see native wildlife, including red kangaroos, euros, emus, bungarras and bustards. Learn about the area and take the opportunity to purchase gifts at DPaWs Milyering Discovery Centre. Enjoy a picnic hamper lunch under the shade of the Tamerisk trees before boarding the Ningaloo Safari Tours boat to cruise up Yardie Creek. See local wildlife including the giant Osprey nests and the timid black footed rock wallabies sunning themselves on the rocks. On to Turquoise Bay the perfect environment to snorkel and swim on the Ningaloo Reef. Afternoon tea before heading to the Vlamingh Head Lighthouse. Great photo opportunity from the panoramic vantage point of Lighthouse Hill. Overnight: Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort. The Coral Coast stretches along 1,100km of pristine coastline and is surrounded by vibrant wildflowers, wildlife and coral reefs teeming with exotic marine life. The World Heritage listed Ningaloo Reef is the world s largest fringing reef and one of the few places on the planet where you can swim with Whale Sharks. 13 Out & About in WA: Regional WA Out & About in WA: Regional WA 14

10 Our Suppliers Golden Outback Karlkurla Park Phone: Web: kalgoorlietourism.com/karlkurla-kalgoorlie Goldrush Tours Phone: Web: goldrushtours.com.au/ Goldfields Air Services Phone: Web: goldfieldsairservices.com/ Big Sky Red Earth Tours Phone: Web: bigskyredearth.com.au/ The Palace Hotel Balcony Restaurant Phone: Web: palacehotelkalgoorlie.com/balconybar-and-restaurant/ North West Broome Sightseeing Tours Phone: Web: thebroomeexperience.com.au/tours/ broome-sightseeing-tour.html Mangrove Hotel s Bay Club Phone: Web: mangrovehotel.com.au reservations@mangrovehotel.com.au Willie Creek Pearls Phone: Web: williecreekpearls.com.au reception@williecreekpearls.com.au Sunset Bar and Grill, Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa Phone: Web: cablebeachclub.com info@cablebeachclub.com Broome Hovercraft Phone: Web: broomehovercraft.com.au/ info@broomehovercraft.com.au Matso s Brewery Phone: Web: matsos.com.au/ eat@matsos.com.au Sunset Camel Ride Phone: Web: broomecamelsafaris.com.au/ bookings@broomecamelsafaris.com.au 18 Degrees Phone: Web: 18degrees.com.au/ hello18degrees@gmail.com South West Leeuwin Estate Phone: Web: leeuwinestate.com.au winery@leeuwinestate.com.au Lake Cave Phone: Web: margaretriver.com/members/lake-cave/ Lamont s Smiths Beach Phone: Web: lamonts.com.au/venues/smiths-beach/functions-weddings smithsbeach@lamonts.com.au Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse Phone: (08) Web: margaretriver.com/members/cape-naturaliste-lighthouse/ Voyager Estate Phone: Web: voyagerestate.com.au wineroom@voyagerestate Cape to Cape Phone: Web: capetocapetours.com.au/ info@capetocapetours.com.au The Other Side of the Moon Phone: Web: pullmanbunkerbayresort.com.au/dining_viewitem_221-en.html H8775@accor.com Geographe Maritime Charters Phone: Web: geographemaritime.com.au info@geographemaritime.com.au Laurance of Margaret River Phone: Web: laurancewines.com info@laurancewines.com Pullman Bunker Bay Resorts, Vie Spa Phone: Web: pullmanbunkerbayresort.com.au/en/spa.html H8775@accor.com 15 Out & About in WA: Regional WA Out & About in WA: Regional WA 16

11 Our Suppliers (continued) Margaret River Venison Farm Phone: Web: mrvenison.com/ Margaret River Chocolate Company Phone: Web: chocolatefactory.com.au/ Yallingup Cheese Company Phone: Web: yallingupcheese.com.au/ Vasse Felix Phone: (0) Web: vassefelix.com.au/ Bushtucker Tours Phone: Web: bushtuckertours.com/ The Common Phone: Web: thecommonbistro.com.au/ Coral Coast Coral Bay Tours Phone: Web: coralbaytours.com.au/ Coral Bay Ecotours Phone: Web: coralbayecotours.com.au/ Ningaloo Safari Tours Phone: Web: ningaloosafari.com/ Vlamingh Head Lighthouse Phone: Web: visitningaloo.com.au/vlamingh-head-lighthouse Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort Phone: Web: mantaraysningalooresort.com.au Disclaimer: Supplier prices correct at time of printing 17 Out & About in WA: Regional WA Out & About in WA: Regional WA 18

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