On arrival in Perth you will be met by our experienced guide and transfer to your accommodation for the night. After freshening up we travel to beautiful Kings Park overlooking the city where we will meet a traditional Noongar land owner for a welcome to country ceremony and insight into the Noongar history. This afternoon we catch the ferry to Rottnest Island, a protected nature reserve and home to the furry Quokka, a small lovable marsupial. Overnight Rottnest

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This morning after breakfast we will have a full trip safety briefing before exploring Rottnest Island’s beautiful waters above and below on our glass bottom kayaks. Your guides will provide engaging commentary on the local marine environment as you paddle along, gazing at the world below. We then swap our kayaks for bikes as we cycle around this stunning island. We will have the opportunity to meet the lovable Quokka in their natural habitat. Late this afternoon return by ferry to Woodmans Point. Overnight Woodmans Point cabins

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This morning we wake in Rottnest and go for a morning walk amongst the Quokka's that live on the island before catching the ferry back to Fremantle. On arrival we embark on an engaging walking exploration of this fishing town, known as Freo to the locals. Fremantle is a port city known for its maritime history, Victorian architecture and remnants from Australia's days as a British penal colony. We will learn about the Batavia history at the local Maritime Museum, visit important indiginous sites of inerest and join a walking tour of Fremantle Prison, which housed convicts from the 1850s to 1991. Time depednant we can enjoy fish and chips for lunch on Freo's famous port. Later this afternoon we join our private vehicle for the drive to Dryandra Woodlands and set up our base at the Dyandra Woodlands Village Complex. Overnight Currawong Dorms

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Dryandra Woodland, is one of the worlds acknowledged biodiversity hot spots and one of the prime places in the South-West for viewing native wildlife. This protected area is a valuable nature conservation area featuring the largest remnant of original vegetation in the western Wheat belt. 24 mammal, 100 bird and 41 reptile species are all known to call Dryandra home, including Western Australia’s state mammal emblem, the numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus). Today we will immerse our self in an interactive conservation program trapping and monitoring marsupials for scientific investigation. Tonight we have the opportunity to see a number of rare native mammals in their natural setting on a nocturnal wildlife walk in the Barna Mia Sanctuary. Overnight Currawong Dorms

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This morning we wake to the sound of birds bringing in the morning. After breakfast we continue our Marsupial tracking program. We then drive South to the coastal town of Albany at the Southern tip of Western Australia. Albany has one of the most spectacular natural harbours in the world and a dramatic convict history. Our first stop is the award winning National Anzac Centre, one of Australia’s most important cultural pilgrimages. Located within Albany’s heritage listed Princess Royal Fortress, the centre overlooks the actual harbour from which over 41,000 men and women departed Australia for the Great War. We then travel to see how Albany is using alternative energy at the Albany Wind Farm. The farm consists of 12 giant wind turbines, each at a height of 100 metres from the base to the tip of the blades. The turbines generate around 75 per cent of clean, green electricity for the region. Overnight Camp Quaranup dorms

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Albany's Historic Whaling Station is the only experience of its kind in the world. He were can explore the intact whale processing factory and the fully restored whale chasing ship. The Cheynes Beach Whaling Company was the last whaling company to cease operations in Australia, closing in 1978. Opening in 1980 (known then as Whale World), it is now home to an interactive museum on whales and whaling. We will join local passionate experts on a behind the scenes exploration of the whaling factory to gain an informative overview of the stations operations. This afternoon we will plan and prepare for our trek, getting our supplies and have a full safety briefing. Overnight Camp Quaranup dorms

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The Bibbulmun Track is one of the world’s great long distance walk trails, stretching 1000km from Kalamunda in the Perth Hills, to Albany on the south coast, winding through the heart of the scenic South West of Western Australia. Today we walk one of the most stunning coastal sections from Peaceful Bay to Rame Head. The terrain on todays walk will take us along spectacular white sandy beaches, granite outcrops once connected to Antarctica and boardwalks through native shrubs and grasslands. Overnight The Cove group cabins Denmark

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Our walk today leaves the coast and heads north into ancient Karri and Tingle forest. The trail will take us through stunning native wildflower country. Much of the plant life in this forest is unique to the south-west of Western Australia. The giant Tingle trees are the star of the show, the trees only occur in this small area of the world and provide a window to the past. The imposing trees stand up to 180 feet tall with a red brown bark. The Tingles are surrounded by Jarrah and Karri forrest. On completion of the last section of our walk we arrive at the Valley of the Giants Tree-top Walk. The TTW is a suspended walkway high in the karri and red tingle tree forest between Denmark and Walpole. The walkway is positioned 40 metres above the ground in the spectacular heights of the tingle forest canopy. The surrounding Walpole Wilderness features a vast, natural and wild landscape encompassing tranquil forests, imposing granite peaks, peaceful rivers, wetlands and breathtaking beaches. We can study the forest and interpret the unique biodiversity and majesty of the Wilderness from our high vantage point. Overnight The Cove group cabins Denmark

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This morning we join one of the WOW Wilderness eco-interpreters for an informative 2 1/2 hour cruise on the beautiful and unique waterways of the Walpole and Nornalup Inlets Marine Park to the Nuyts Wilderness, WA's first Wilderness Zone. This is a wonderful way to see animals in their natural habitat and learn about the conservation efforts for this stunning area, the cruise is lead by local legend Gary Muir. After lunch afternoon we drive to the small town of Margaret River, known the world over for its viticulture and fresh produce. Overnight Fair Harvest Permaculture centre, camping

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Today we will explore and learn about Margaret Rivers alternative food, organic gardens and viticulture production with a series of hands on activities and farm visits including the organic food trail. This afternoon we will explore the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, the tallest lighthouse on mainland Australia. This historic lighthouse is situated at the most south-westerly point of Australia, at the tip of a spectacular peninsula - where the Southern and Indian Oceans meet. We take a trip through maritime history and learn how this famous landmark was constructed from local limestone in 1895, and is still a vital working lighthouse for vessels navigating the treacherous cape. Overnight Fair Harvest Permaculture centre, camping

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The region from Busselton to Augusta is one of Australia's most cave-rich areas with unique formations giving us a glimpse into prehistoric times. We will join a professional caves guide and explore a number of the caves learning about Megafauna fossils – giant creatures that roamed the forest 50 000 years ago, geological formations and local indigenous legends and folklore. We then travel through farmland into Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, arriving at the top of the Wilyabrup Sea Cliffs. These 30m high cliffs extend along the coast for about 500m and are popular with rock climbers and offer great elevated views along the coast. We will join an afternoon of abseiling and rock climbing activities in this spectacular setting. Overnight Fair Harvest Permaculture centre, camping

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This morning we pack up our gear for the 3 1/2 hour drive to Perth Airport for our flight to Melbourne.

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