WA and Christmas Island

Day 1: Sunday 18^th August ‘24

All aboard! Today we make our way down to Melbourne Airport. Go through airport formalities and fly to Perth. We settle in for a two nights stay at The Hyatt Perth. (or similar)

 

Day 2: Monday 19^th August ’24  (B, D)

After Breakfast this morning! Today we spend an exciting day out exploring the Yanchep and Nambung National Parkes, Cervantes and the Mystical Pinnacles Desert and finally the beautiful Swan Valley. Explore north of Perth and take an exciting full-day tour by coach to the world renowned Pinnacle Desert, an amazing moon landscape. Stop at the Yanchep National Park, to see Koalas and Kangaroos. From there, take an easy paced walk through the fascinating landscape, giving you the opportunity to explore this mystical place, before journeying to one of Perth's coastal towns, Cervantes, to enjoy fish and chips, where you will also gain a greater understanding of the local fishing industry. After experiencing the wonders of two national parks, get a chance to sample some of the regions famed providores in the Swan Valley on this easy going day. We then return to our motel for dinner and a good sleep.

 

Day 3: Tuesday 20^th August 2024 (B, D)

This morning, following breakfast, we catch our flight from Perth to Christmas Island. Rising majestically from the tropical depths of the vast Indian ocean, and surrounded by azure waters lies a stunning Natural Wonder: its name alone is intriguing and stirs interest. We invite you to uncover the remarkable surprises of this island full of natural wonders: from the unique red crabs to rare and unusual birds and glorious deserted beaches. The island displays a curious amalgam of cultures, history and industry, emerging as a place where all these elements create a truly unusual travel experience. We stay at the Swell Lodge for the next three nights. Swell Lodge, located on Christmas Island, is one of Australia’s best kept secrets. This stunning property consists of just two modern, glass-fronted luxury eco-chalets overlooking the ocean and backing onto the jungle.

 

Day 4 -5: Wednesday 21^st & Thursday 22^nd August 2024 all (inclusive)

All stays at Swell Lodge are all-inclusive with airport pickups, daily guided activities tailored to suit your needs, Wi-Fi, Spotify, complimentary snorkel gear, all meals and unlimited drinks – even a private chef who comes to cook gourmet cuisine using fresh local ingredients right on your ocean deck. From the moment you step off the plane and meet your guide, all your needs will be taken care of. Your daily guided activities will depend on the length of your stay, but may include jungle walks to refreshing waterfalls, secluded beaches, lookouts, natural rock pools, blowholes, plenty of crabs, amazing birdlife, caves you can swim in, Parks bird feeding, cove snorkels – even a snorkel boat charter out to look for dolphins, giant trevally and in the right season, even whale sharks. Christmas Island is incredibly diverse and you’ll never run out of things to do!

 

Day 6: Friday 23^rd  August 2024 (B, D)

We enjoy our last breakfast at Swell Lodge and squeeze every moment out of our final day, before transferring to the airport for our flight to Perth. On arrival in Perth we check in to The Hyatt Perth for the next two nights.

 

Day 7: Saturday 24^th August 2024 (B, D)

We awake this morning, refreshed and ready to continue our adventure. Today we delight in the Rottnest Island Train & Tunnel Tour.  Rottnest Island is the "Emerald Isle in a Sea of Sapphire”, only 19km off the mainland coast promising to leave a lasting impression. Enhance your Rottnest experience with this unique offering of a historic train ride and a behind the scenes tour of Rottnest’s little known WWII fortifications. (Please note - Accessing the historic Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnels attraction involves multiple sections of stair and stone steps, up to 60 in total so an ability to manage steps is essential). We then return to our motel for a lovely dinner and a restful sleep.

 

Day 8: Sunday 25^th August 2024 (B)

This morning we make our way to the airport for our flight back to Melbourne. On arrival in Melbourne we will be met by a Cardwell’s representative who will return you to your respective destinations, after an enjoyable holiday.

$8,100 Per Person Twin Share