Tour Overview
Embark on the "Wildflower Wanderer" tour and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Western Australia. Begin your journey in Perth's lush Kings Park, home to the Western Australian Botanic Garden, and explore the vibrant wildflowers with a Local Expert Guide. Experience the breathtaking Kalbarri Skywalk and the surreal landscapes of The Pinnacles in Nambung National Park. Discover the historic Lynton Station and the ever-changing hues of Hutt Lagoon. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour and tasting at the Illegal Tender Rum Co. in Kalbarri. With comfortable accommodations and expert guidance, this tour offers a seamless exploration of Australia's unique flora and landscapes, ensuring an unforgettable adventure. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Perth
Location: Perth
Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Perth
Meals Included: Dinner
Meet your Travel Director and join a Local Expert Guide for a walk through Perth's lush Kings Park, where you'll discover WA’s spring blooms, whether cowslip orchids or kangaroo paws, the state’s national floral emblem. It’s remarkable to think that this inner-city patch of green is home to the Western Australian Botanic Garden, replete with more than 3,000 species of the state’s unique flora. This lush setting is a natural magnet for wildlife – keep watch for more than 70 bird species that reside here. This evening, join your Travel Director and fellow travelling companions for a Welcome Dinner.
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Day 2: Perth - Kalbarri
Location: Perth, Kalbarri
Accommodation Name: Kalbarri Edge Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast
Settle in for a few hours of hypnotic scenery on your tour from Perth as you make your way north to Kalbarri. The family-owned Illegal Tender Rum Co. has a few quenching distillations prepared for your arrival. Go behind the scenes to glimpse how this distinctive sugar-cane-based spirit is made, sampling award-winning spiced rum (among others) while you wander between barrels with the owners.
Day 3: Kalbarri National Park
Location: Kalbarri National Park
Accommodation Name: Kalbarri Edge Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast
Millions of years ago, the Murchison River carved its way through Kalbarri National Park, leaving behind echo-inspiring gorges of red-and-white banded sandstone as well as soaring coastal cliffs. It’s quite the sight, and best taken in from a height. Enter the Kalbarri Skywalk, a precipitous projection 25 metres beyond the gorge rim and a dizzying 100 metres above the river. Here you’ll be welcomed to Country by an Indigenous guide, explaining the stories behind the land on which you stand. On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, learn about bushfoods, medicine plants and the traditional uses of local flora. Hear stories about growing up on country and learn about the social history of the region from an Aboriginal perspective. Look around you – there’s plenty to eat in the Aussie bush, not to mention traditional medicines to cure what ails you.
Day 4: Kalbarri - Geraldton
Location: Kalbarri, Hutt Lagoon, Geraldton
Accommodation Name: Nesuto Geraldton Apartment Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Step back in time – all the way to 1853 – when you arrive at Lynton Station, a former convict depot and homestead composed of a collection of historic limestone buildings. Just as eye-opening is Hutt Lagoon, an enormous lake that is sometimes bubblegum pink, sometimes lilac, and occasionally even red. The high salinity here determines its hue at different times of year. Your last stop is the moving HMAS Sydney Memorial, high on the hill overlooking Geraldton; it pays homage to the ship’s crew who were lost when it went down off the West Australian coast.
Day 5: Geraldton
Location: Geraldton
Accommodation Name: Nesuto Geraldton Apartment Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Join a Local Expert Guide to explore the Midwest's breath-taking landscapes, home to over 12,000 wildflower species found nowhere else on the planet. Delve into the intriguing stories behind each species, from their names to their extraordinary uses. Gain insights into the edible and medicinal purposes of these floral wonders, adding a unique dimension to your wildflower experience. Explore Helen Ansell Art Gallery, where the vibrant paintings of native Western Australian flora and fauna come to life, and the little town of Mullewa, especially enchanting during wildflower season. At Coleseam Conservation Park, embark on an unforgettable journey through the park's most captivating sights, guided by expert narration that unveils the stories of its diverse species.
Day 6: Geraldton - Perth
Location: Nambung National Park, Perth
Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Perth
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Arriving at Nambung National Park, you may think you’ve been transported to the moon, so surreal is the desert landscape of limestone pillars that surrounds. Welcome to The Pinnacles, jutting out from shifting yellow sands. You’re walking amid history on today’s Pinnacles tour: these structures were created millions of years ago as seashells were broken down into sand and then eroded by water and wind into the dramatic spires that pierce the sky today. After a scenic drive back to Perth, join your Travel Director and fellow wildflower lovers for a Farewell Dinner.
Day 7: Farewell from Perth
Location: Perth
Meals Included: Breakfast
You’ve seen blooms around the state. But's now it's time to say farewell to your fellow flowers lovers on this flower-filled journey.
What's Included
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Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
Travel in comfort with a specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide, ensuring a smooth journey through Kalbarri and Nambung National Parks.
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Specialist wildflower guide in Geraldton and Mullewa
Delve into the diverse wildflower species of the Midwest with a Local Expert Guide in Geraldton.
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Kalbarri & Nambung National Parks entrance fees
Entrance fees to Kalbarri and Nambung National Parks are included.
What's Not Included
Flights to and from the start/end of your trip
Flights to and from the start and end of your trip are not included in the trip price.
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with a specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide, ensuring a smooth journey through Kalbarri and Nambung National Parks.
Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable accommodation with easy access to city centres, including stays at Crowne Plaza Perth, Kalbarri Edge Resort, and Mantra Geraldton.
Dining Summary
- 6 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
- 1 Dinner (D)
- 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)
Fitness Requirement
- Low level of fitness required.
Flexible Holidays
- From a jaw-dropping Skywalk to striated seaside cliffs, you’ll appreciate a day to explore Kalbarri. Continue your natural high walking barefoot along Geraldton’s sandy coves.
Flight information
- Flights to and from the start/end of your trip are not included in the trip price. Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12.30pm into Perth AirportDay 7 – flights to depart anytime from Perth Airport
Iconic Sites
- Get set for colour: botanicals in King’s Park, wildflowers in national parks and the bleached limestone towers of The Pinnacles.
Natural Wonders
- Eye-popping is one way to describe Hutt Lagoon, a high-salinity waterway that changes hue from bubble-gum pink to crimson red.
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat Water bottle Warm layers in cooler months Camera
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of wildlife can I expect to see in Kings Park?
In Kings Park, you can expect to see a variety of wildlife, including more than 70 bird species that reside in the park.
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What unique experiences are included in the Kalbarri National Park visit?
In Kalbarri National Park, you will experience the breathtaking views from the Kalbarri Skywalk, 100 meters above the Murchison River gorge. You will also be welcomed to Country by an Indigenous guide who will explain the stories behind the land, bushfoods, medicine plants, and the traditional uses of local flora. ...more ...less
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What is special about the Hutt Lagoon?
Hutt Lagoon is a high-salinity lake that changes color from bubblegum pink to lilac and occasionally even red, depending on the time of year.
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What can I learn from the Local Expert Guide in Geraldton?
In Geraldton, the Local Expert Guide will help you explore the Midwest's breathtaking landscapes, home to over 12,000 wildflower species found nowhere else on the planet. You will learn about the intriguing stories behind each species, including their names, uses, and the edible and medicinal purposes of these floral wonders. ...more ...less
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What is the significance of The Pinnacles in Nambung National Park?
The Pinnacles in Nambung National Park are surreal limestone pillars that were created millions of years ago as seashells were broken down into sand and then eroded by water and wind into the dramatic spires that pierce the sky today.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
You will enjoy comfortable accommodation with easy access to city centers, including stays at Crowne Plaza Perth, Kalbarri Edge Resort, and Mantra Geraldton.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a holiday with us is you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
It is important to adhere to departure times while on tour for the comfort of everyone on-board, and to make sure no one misses out on the planned experiences. The coach will not be able to wait for you, and in some instances, if you miss a departure time you will need to make your own way to the next destination to re-join the tour.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
AAT Kings operated Guided Holidays have competitive single supplement rates available if you prefer to confirm your own room. Or we can match you to share with a guest of the same gender at no extra cost. If we fail to match you, we will accommodate you in a single room at no extra cost.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 100 years
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
We will email your documents to you approximately four weeks before your departure date provided you have completed your pre trip registration using the My Travel Portal. If you’ve booked through a travel agent, your documents will be emailed directly to your agent.
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Low Deposit
AAT Kings requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of aat kings charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Wildflower Wanderer
7 Days Starting and ending in Perth, Australia
Visiting: Perth, Kalbarri, Kalbarri National Park, Hutt Lagoon, Geraldton, Nambung National Park
Tour operator:
Tour code:
WPKG26
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
20 - 48
Age range:
5-99
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Foodie and Wine Tours, Gardens & Nature Tours, History, Wildlife Tours