At a Glance
Discover the best of the Margaret River’s walks and wine with this 6-day, luxury, self-drive package that includes Rottnest Island, the Margaret River wine region and the iconic Cape to Cape Track.
Starting in Perth, take a scenic ferry over to Rottnest Island for a full day of fun and adventure. Jet off on a thrilling 90-minute loop of the island aboard the Eco Express adventure boat, hugging tight to the rugged coastline and keeping an eye out for New Zealand fur seals and majestic humpback whales. You’ll spend the rest of the day exploring the island by bike, discovering beautiful bays and beaches and, if you’re lucky, getting a selfie with the island’s happiest residents: the quokkas!
Head south to the Margaret River wine region and watch as the city and ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- Two nights’ accommodation at COMO the Treasury, Perth, on a twin share basis, including daily breakfast
- Three nights’ accommodation at Cape Lodge, Margaret River, on a twin share basis, including daily breakfast
- Two day private guided Cape to Cape Walk with gourmet packed lunches
- Adventure Rottnest Day Tour including scenic return ferry rides, exciting 90-minute adventure ride on the Eco Express, Rottnest Island admission fee, priority ferry boarding, beverage and snack & keepsake gift pack and Lunch
- Voyager "Estate Tour" including vineyard visit, barrel tasting in winery, underground cellar visit and hosted tasting of 6 wines and 4-course lunch
- 4-course Chef's Tasting Menu at Cape Lodge
Itinerary
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Your ultimate West Coast Walk & Wine experience starts with your arrival into the West Coast capital of Perth. Averaging over 3,000 hours of sunshine each year, Perth is home to 19 beautiful metropolitan beaches, botanical gardens, bush walking trails, marine parks and a vibrant city life. Spend the day exploring the city at your leisure. Take a stroll through the picturesque waterfront precinct of Elizabeth Quay. Drive down to bohemian Freemantle for fabulous artisanal food, great coffee and handcrafted beers. Laze around in Kings Park, one of the largest inner-city parks. Catch an Indian Ocean beach sunset. The choice is yours! You’ll stay the next two nights at COMO the Treasury. Occupying state buildings dating from the mid 19th-century, this 5-star hotel will wow you with two award-winning restaurants, a bar and world-renowned COMO Shambhala wellness therapies. (Please speak to us if you would like to augment your trip with optional extras such as a hire car, all-inclusive transport or pre or post trip tours). |
COMO the Treasury, Perth
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A full day of adventure awaits on Rottnest Island. Located just off the coast of Western Australia, Rottnest is Perth’s idyllic island playground. Departing from Barrack Street (2-minute walk from your accommodation), enjoy a scenic cruise along the Swan River out to Rottnest Island. Upon arrival, it’s straight into an exciting 90-minute adventure ride around the island aboard the speedy Eco Express. Look forward to craggy coastline, a visit to the New Zealand fur seals at Cathedral Rocks and the chance to spy majestic humpback whales, which migrate through these waters between September and November. It’s the ultimate thrill ride for nature lovers, with expert commentary along the way. |
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Back on dry land, hop on a bike to discover the rest of the island at your own pace. As you peddle along the well-marked tracks, you’ll uncover beautiful bays and beaches and picturesque picnic spots. If you’re lucky, you might even be able to snap a selfie with the island’s happiest residents: the quokkas. Enjoy lunch at a time that suits you at a local restaurant. You’ll return to Perth via scenic ferry in the late afternoon. |
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Enjoy a lazy morning in Perth before beginning the three-hour drive south to the Margaret River wine region. You’ll stay the next two nights at the illustrious Cape Lodge. Surrounded by its own vineyard and 40 acres of manicured parkland and ornamental lakes, Cape Lodge is likened to staying at a private country estate, yet with all the trappings and facilities of a world class private boutique hotel. |
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Settle into your luxurious Garden View room and spend the rest of the day lazing by the pool, wandering among the vines or otherwise exploring the grounds. In the evening, indulge in a sumptuous Four Course Chefs Tasting Menu created from the best of local and estate grown produce. |
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Walking information: 18km | Easy to Moderate (14km, 16km or 21km walks also available to suit your fitness level) After a gourmet breakfast, set out on your first full day hike along the famous Cape to Cape Track. Starting from Yallingup, pass over the granite headland at Torpedo Rock towards the fabled Smiths Beach, widely known among the surf community for its ability to hold huge swells in those clear waters. Continue on to Canal Rocks, where the Indian Ocean has carved curious crevasses and channels into the headland, leaving a network of patchy rocky islands. These channels can be observed from a raised wooden boardwalk that takes you out onto the rocks. Trek on past Rotary Lookout and Injidup beach before winding your way through coastal tea tree towards the wild southwest facing coast. Follow the dramatic limestone cliffs and granite fields and you will soon be rewarded with the grand finale of today’s hike: Moses Rock. This golden sandy beach is the perfect place to wash off the sweat! At the end of the day, you’ll transfer back to Cape Lodge for another well-deserved 4-course dinner. |
Cape Lodge, Margaret RiverBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Walking information: 12.5km | Moderate (Different walking distances also available to suit your fitness level) Pick up the Cape to Cape Track from the limestone ridge at Prevelly. From here, follow the line of the creek to Boodjidup, where you will find a long stretch of pristine white sand that leads all the way to Redgate Beach. Nestled between rocky outcrops, this spectacular sandy beach has a dark past that belies its beauty: the coastline was associated with some eighty shipwrecks in the late 1800s. Next, it’s time for one of the most iconic sections of the Track: the scenic coastal cliffs at Bob’s Hollow. The remnants of cave walls and roofs, these cliffs are one of Western Australia’s most popular rock climbing spots, offering fabulous views of nearby Contos Beach. |
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Cap off the walk with a stroll through the majestic Karri forest, home to the world’s third tallest hardwood, some over 60 metres in height. The sight of these enormous trees won’t be the only thing to amaze you: the forest is a feast for the senses teeming with wildflowers, orchids and fungi (in season), the fresh smell of Eucalyptus and the sounds of native birds. At the end of the day, you’ll transfer back to Cape Lodge for another well-deserved 4-course dinner. |
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Travel beyond the Cellar Door with an immersive exploration of Voyager Estate’s craft and terroir. The adventure begins with a guided walk through the Estate vineyards, where you’ll learn about organic farming methods, unique microclimate and maritime influence, all essential to the Estate’s distinctive style. Next, visit the winery, tasting wine straight from the barrel and gaining an insight into the philosophy that drives the winemaking craft. Once you’ve seen where the wine comes from, it’s time to return to the Cellar Door, where you’ll be guided through a selection of celebrated Margaret River varietals. After the tour, move into the Top-5 Western Australian-rated restaurant for a delectable 4-course, wine-paired lunch. Created by Head Chef Santiago Fernandez and his team, each dish is inspired by the wines while celebrating pristine local produce. NOTE: This itinerary is provided as an example only – prevailing conditions and local arrangements may cause variation. |
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Dates & Prices
Daily departure on request. Please contact us for private departures and group bookings. Single Supplement is available. Surcharge applies to festival/holiday season.
More Info
The start and finish point is Perth, Western Australia.
Perth and the Margaret River region have a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. February is the hottest month of the year, with an average high of 31.6 degrees Celsius, while July is the coldest month with an average low of 7.9 degrees Celsius. Perth has an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day, which equates to around 3,200 hours of annual sunshine, making it the sunniest capital in Australia.
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.
Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.
A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.
Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.
General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance
Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.
Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.
Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.
Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.
Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.
Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.
Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.
Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.
Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.
Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.
