If you are looking for something exciting to do while in Western Australia, don’t forget there are many exciting opportunities available to tourists just a short drive from Perth. Western Australia hosts many festivals and special events every year; here are some highlights for the remainder of 2019 and tours ready for 2020 that are all day trips in Perth:
Collie River Cruise Day Tour
Short drive from Perth to Eaton to board the “Elandra”. Cruise the Collie River where the dolphins, birdlife and many forms of wildlife unique to South Western Australia are abundant. Elandra explores many hidden spots, that other vessels cannot reach, taking passengers drifting by modern day mansions, then back through time. After the cruise enjoy lunch and free time in Bunbury WA’s third largest city with almost 70,000 people.
Christmas Fruit Picking Day Tour
Driving south on this short drive from Perth this morning heading along some beautiful National Park countryside we will be heading to Caraholly Orchard to pick our own Nectarines, Plums and Cherries, all the magnificent stone fruit in time for December’s Christmas feasts. On the drive home we will stop into the Pinjarra Bakery for a well-deserved gelato before heading back into Perth.
Manjimup Cherry Festival Day Tour
With an early start with the Day Tour departing Perth travelling to the picturesque town of Manjimup, set within the Jarrah / Karri Forests of the South West of WA, offers an authentic country destination with a rich experience to all who visit. Manjimup is the place to be during the cherry season. The town receives thousands of visitors during the annual Cherry Festival, providing the opportunity for the community of Manjimup to celebrate the cherry season and harvest. The Cherry Festival Carnival is held on the Saturday, including displays, markets & stalls and much more. In the afternoon there is free time to wander the Manjimup Timber Museum and historic gardens.
End of Year Christmas Mystery Day Tour
Less than two weeks short of Christmas day we celebrate the end of the touring year with a special Mystery Day Tour from Perth. Including a visit from jolly old bell chiming, big belly, big beard old mate Father Christmas, Morning Tea and Hotel Lunch. This is a great day tour to catch up with past traveling companions and enjoy summer in the Australian bush.
Summer Fruit Picking Day Tour
Driving south this morning from Perth for this unique Day Tour heading along some beautiful National Park countryside we will be heading to Caraholly Orchard to pick our own Nectarines, Plums and Cherries. At the Orchard they have a market selling a number of other local products and produce. On the drive home we will stop into the Pinjarra Bakery for a well-deserved gelato before heading back into Perth.
Penguin Island Wildlife Cruise Day Tour
A short drive from Perth down to Shoalwater for morning tea on the foreshore before we board our first ferry to transfer to Penguin Island. On the island we get up close with the penguins in the discovery centre and keep a look out for the other wildlife of the island. Later board a glass bottom boat for a cruise of the Shoalwater Bay wildlife sanctuary, taking in the rugged islands, nesting bird life and the rare Australian sea lions basking on the beach and frolicking in the water. Return to the mainland to wander the redeveloped Rockingham foreshore and City Centre.
