Western Australia at its best: quokkas on Rottnest, caves and cellar doors in Margaret River, heritage Fremantle.
The trip in a nutshell
Everyone flies to the east coast. Western Australia has better beaches, emptier roads, the sunniest capital city in the country and a wine region that quietly out-punches most of what's on the other side of the continent.
This eleven-day trip bases you in heritage Fremantle — all limestone warehouses, harbour pubs and Sunday markets — for a ferry trip to Rottnest Island and its famously cheerful quokkas. Then it heads south to Margaret River for caves, coastline and a run of tastings: wine, nougat, chocolate and gin. It finishes with three nights in Perth itself.
Included along the way: a welcome dinner in Fremantle, the Ngilgi Cave tour, Busselton and Meelup Beach, a beach breakfast and Lake Clifton's thrombolites.
“Everything is arranged. Every flight, every transfer, every hotel, every big-ticket experience. All you have to do is turn up at the airport.”
Warders Hotel by Garde, Fremantle (3 nights, B&B) · Fremantle (2 nights, guided leg) · Margaret River (2 nights) · Duxton Hotel Perth (3 nights)
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The moments you'll remember
A ferry ride from Fremantle to car-free Rottnest — turquoise bays, white sand and the friendliest marsupial on Earth.
Convict-era limestone, the Sunday markets, the harbour and some of the best pubs in Western Australia.
An ancient limestone cave system near Yallingup, followed by a walk through coastal heath.
Margaret River's cellar doors and producers, with an optional dinner to finish.
Some of the clearest water and emptiest sand you will ever stand on.
Breakfast on the sand, then the thrombolites at Lake Clifton — living rock structures, 2,000 years old.
King's Park above the Swan River, the beaches at Cottesloe and Scarborough, and 3,200 hours of sunshine a year.
The guided leg starts with an introduction and a meal in Fremantle.
£3,339 against £4,638, with return flights, transfers and baggage included.
Where you'll go
Every stop below is included — with all internal flights, transfers and ground travel arranged for you.
4 stops, with every internal flight and transfer between them arranged for you.
PerthFremantleRottnest IslandMargaret River
Day by day
Tap any stage to open it. Meals included at each stage are marked in green.
Arrive in Western Australia and check into the Warders Hotel, a beautifully converted row of 1850s warders' cottages in central Fremantle. Time to find your feet, walk the harbour and hit the markets.
2 breakfastsWelcome meeting and group dinner in Fremantle, with an introduction to the week ahead.
Breakfast, dinnerFerry across to car-free Rottnest for a guided tour, beach time and the obligatory quokka photograph.
BreakfastThe drive down the coast to Margaret River, stopping at Busselton, Meelup Beach and the scenic lookouts along the way.
BreakfastThe Ngilgi Cave tour and a bushwalk, followed by local tastings — wine, nougat and gin — with an optional dinner.
BreakfastA beach breakfast, a chocolate tasting and the thrombolites at Lake Clifton before arriving in Perth for city views.
BreakfastThree nights at the Duxton. King's Park, the Swan River, Cottesloe Beach and the restored city centre — plus a free day for the Swan Valley if you fancy more wine.
Transfer to Perth Airport for your return flight.
Itinerary summarised from the operator's published programme and correct at the time of writing. Order of stages can vary by departure date — confirm the exact schedule for your date on the operator's site.
Photo tour
Photography from Wikimedia Commons contributors under Creative Commons licences — full credits here.
The detail
Everyone flies to the east coast, which is precisely the argument for this trip. Western Australia has better beaches, emptier roads, a superb wine region and the friendliest wildlife in the country — and this itinerary covers it at a relaxed pace for a reasonable price.
Before you fly
Airport parking, a night at the terminal, lounge access and travel insurance are all cheaper booked early — and on a 11-day trip, the parking alone is a serious line item.
On a four-week trip, airport parking is one of the biggest add-on costs of the whole holiday — and one of the few that gets cheaper the earlier you book.
Long-haul to Australia usually means an early or awkward departure. A night at the terminal beforehand turns a 3am start into a lie-in.
Before a 20-hour flight, three hours of quiet, free food and a proper seat is worth considerably more than it costs.
Non-negotiable on a trip this long and this far away. Check the medical cover limits and that your full trip length and any activities are included.
Skip the roaming charges. An Airalo eSIM gives you data the moment you land, and our referral link takes £2.50 off your first one.
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| Tour | Days | Australia | New Zealand | Cook Islands | From (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth, Rottnest & Margaret River You're viewing this | 11 | ✓ | — | — | £3,339 | View |
| Sydney, Alice Springs & Melbourne | 9 | ✓ | — | — | £3,429 | View |
| Sydney, Brisbane, Whitsundays & Cairns | 15 | ✓ | — | — | £3,499 | View |
| Sydney, Uluru & Melbourne | 13 | ✓ | — | — | £3,639 | View |
| Australia Bucket List Adventure | 15 | ✓ | — | — | £3,849 | View |
| Singapore & Queensland multi-centre | 16 | ✓ | — | — | £4,019 | View |
| NZ South Island & Stewart Island | 16 | ✓ | ✓ | — | £5,749 | View |
| Ultimate East Coast Explorer | 21 | ✓ | — | — | £7,249 | View |
Before you book
Departures run from October 2026 through to September 2028. Long-haul escorted tours of this length sell out early — the best-value departure dates and preferred room types typically go 9–12 months ahead, so it pays to secure your place sooner rather than later.
Return flights are included from your chosen UK airport. Regional departures are available on most dates, sometimes for a small supplement — you'll see the options for your date when you check availability.
Yes — this is a fully escorted small-group tour with a Travelsphere Holiday Director travelling with you throughout. They handle the logistics, the check-ins and the local know-how, so your job is simply to enjoy it. Groups are typically modest in size and overwhelmingly British.
British passport holders need an Australian ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) and an NZeTA for New Zealand where applicable — both are straightforward online applications. Your passport should have at least six months' validity remaining. Always check the latest FCDO and official government guidance before you travel.
A moderate amount. You should be comfortable on your feet for sightseeing, uneven ground at Uluru and Kakadu, and getting on and off coaches and boats. There is plenty of free time built in to rest, and most active elements are optional.
Very. Escorted touring is one of the friendliest ways to travel solo, and single rooms are available on request — check current availability and any supplement when you view the departure dates.
Live availability, departure dates from your local airport and current offers are on the operator's booking page. Deposits are low, the balance isn't due until much later, and every booking is ABTA and ATOL protected.
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