At a Glance
Private. Epic. Remote. Once-In-A-Lifetime.
Discover Western Australia’s wild South Coast on foot, with this action-packed 8-day package that features Albany’s wild coastline and the Bibbulmun Track, Margaret River’s Cape to Cape Walk and the region’s finest boutique lodges, food and wine and epic views that lie in between.
With car hire included out of Perth, set out to discover Albany’s best walks including Bald Head and the Bibbulmun Track on WA’s South Coast with a private guide over three days, and then join a guided Cape to Cape Walk. Over four exhilarating days, take on the best parts of the 123-kilometre Cape to Cape Track including spectacular coastal and forest scenery, a fascinating geology of cliffs, caves, headlands and rock formations, and an ever-changing display of vegetation and wildflowers.
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Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- 3 nights’ at The Beach House at Bayside in a King Balcony Room
- 4 nights’ at Smith Beach Resort in an Oceanfront View Villa
- 8 day car hire pick-up/drop off Perth
- 2 days of private guided walking at Bald Head near Albany and highlights of the Bibbulmun Track
- 4 days of private guided walking on the Cape to Cape Track
- Meals are specified in the itinerary
- Wine tasting and 4-course lunch atVoyages Estate (Day 7)
- Entry to the Tree-top Walk and all insurances/park licences
Itinerary
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Driving information: Perth to Albany: 418km/260mi | 5hr Collect your Avis car rental from Avis Perth Hay Street or Perth Airport and let the journey begin. Head south out of Perth along Albany Highway/State Route 30. The drive to Albany will take approximately 5 hours, however, you may break up the journey with stops in the towns of Williams, Kojonup and Mount Barker. Upon arrival in Albany, check into the region’s premier guest house, The Beach House at Bayside, your home away from home for the next 3 nights. After experiencing the wonderful care and service of the Beach House, you will understand why this award-winning team recently joined the Australian Tourism Awards Hall of Fame. Settle into your stylish and purpose-built room. Dinner is guest's own arrangement |
The Beach House at Bayside, Albany
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Bald Head Walk: 12.5km/8mi | 6.5hr | Grade 4: Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited. Terrain is steep and difficult in sections. Do not attempt to return via the beaches due to unseen hazards. After a continental and cooked a la carte breakfast in the dining room, meet your Walk Into Luxury host at 8:00am in reception for an exciting day at Torndirrup National Park. This wild and rugged coastal park is known for its spectacular wave-carved features including the Natural Bridge, The Gap and the Blowholes. Today, you will be walking the 12.5-kilometre (8mi) Bald Head Walk, voted one of the best day walks in Australia. The trail climbs and descends along the narrow ridge line of the Flinders Peninsula, a granite formation that juts out from the landscape into the sprawling Southern Ocean. Along with spectacular views of the granite cliffs, the views back to Albany and King George Sound are simply breathtaking. Enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking some of the most scenic coastline in Western Australia. After your walk, travel to a nearby section of the long distance Bibbulmun Track, one of the world’s great long distance walk trails, stretching 1000-kilometres from Kalamunda in the Perth Hills to Albany on the south coast. After a short stroll to take in the clifftop track and towering windmills. In the evening, return to The Beach House where you may dine in your room, or venture out into town (own arrangement). |
The Beach House at Bayside, AlbanyBreakfast, Lunch |
After another continental and cooked a la carte breakfast in the dining room, transfer to William Bay National Park, known for its turquoise green waters, white sandy beaches and towering granite rocks. This morning, you will be taking in the highlights of William Bay on short walks to Greens Pool, Elephant Rocks and to the rock formations lining the top of Tower Hill (part of the Bibbulmun Track). From the top, enjoy magnificent views over the National Park and Denmark coastline. Pack your swimmers if you would like to take a dip in Greens Pool. Almost completely sheltered from the waves of the Great Southern Ocean by the rounded rock boulders typical to the area, Greens Pool is rightfully recognised as one of Australia’s best beaches. Next, continue with your guide by vehicle to The Valley of the Giants Tree-top Walk (20-minute drive). This internationally recognised walk gives you a bird’s eye view of some of the biggest timber giants on Earth – Western Australia’s majestic tingle trees. Climbing 40-metres (130ft) into the forest canopy and meandering through the treetops for 600-metres (1970ft), the walk is the first of its kind, designed to maximise views and minimise impact. Time permitting, you will also stop at Conspicuous Cliffs on your way to lunch to admire the spectacular limestone cliffs and large surf that pounds against the shore of this pristine beach. |
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Lunch today is at the award-winning Pepper & Salt Restaurant. Situated among the rolling hills and sweeping vineyards of Denmark, Pepper & Salt is the brainchild of head chef Silas Masih, one of Western Australia’s best regional chefs. Lunch cost is not included. In the evening, return to The Beach House where you may dine in your room, or venture out into town. |
The Beach House at Bayside, AlbanyBreakfast |
Walking Distance: Cape Naturaliste to Smiths Beach: 16km/9.9mi | approx. 5-6 hours walking After one final continental and cooked a la carte breakfast in the dining room, say farewell to The Beach House and self-drive to the Margaret River Region. Flanked by national parks including towering forests, pristine coastlines and rugged granite outcrops, the Margaret River Region is the quintessential Western Australian holiday destination. At 11:30am, meet your guide at Smiths Beach Resort for a trail transfer to Cape Naturaliste. From the Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse in the north this section follows stunning coastline, secluded beaches, and easy to navigate trail southward through Yallingup. The first 3-kilometres (2mi) is all boardwalk and gently slopes down to Sugar Loaf Rock. There are beautiful wildflowers through this section in spring and wonderful views all year round. The rest of the trail takes you along white sandy beaches, sand dunes and clifftops. Your destination – Yallingup – is splendidly nestled on a ridge, surrounded by the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park with spectacular views out to the Indian Ocean. After the walk, check into Smiths Beach Resort and enjoy a three-course dinner at the award-wining restaurant Lamont's. |
Smiths Beach Resort (5*)Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Walking Distance: Smiths Beach to Moses Rock: 16km/9.9mi | 5-6hrs After a delicious hamper breakfast, it’s time for the walk you have been waiting for: the famous Cape to Cape. Stretching 123-kilometres from Cape Naturaliste to Cape Leeuwin, the Cape to Cape boasts spectacular coastal and forest scenery, a fascinating geology of cliffs, caves, headlands and rock formations and an ever-changing display of vegetation and wildflowers. Today’s walk will take you 16-kilometres (9.9mi) from Smiths Beach to Moses Rock. Crossing several brooks over the course of the day, the track passes by some of the most rugged granite-dominated landscapes of the entire track, including such highlights as Smiths Point, Canal Rocks and Quininup Falls. Another scenic day of walking the Leeuwin-Naturaliste coast. After your walk, the rest of the day is yours to do as much or as little as you like. Relax in your villa, pamper yourself at the Spa, or catch some rays at Smiths Beach. Dinner tonight is guest's own arrangement. |
Smiths Beach Resort (5*)Breakfast, Lunch |
Walking Distance: Redgate Beach to Boranup Forest: 14km/9mi | 4-6hrs Considered one of the best day walks on the Cape to Cape Track, today’s walk will take you 14-kilometres (9mi) from Redgate Beach to Boranup Forest. This stretch of the coast has it all: pristine turquoise bays and white sand beaches, limestone caves and jaw-dropping clifftop ocean views, and the giant Karri trees of the Boranup forest. Highlights of this walk include views of Contos Beach from the clifftops above, and the evolving landscape as the trail veers inland from the coast into the forest. After your walk, pick up where you left off yesterday with more leisure time at Smiths Beach Resort. Dinner tonight is guest's own arrangement. |
Smiths Beach Resort (5*)Breakfast, Lunch |
Walking Distance: Augusta Climops to Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse: 11km/6.8mi | 4hrs Cap off your Cape to Cape crusade with a beautiful 4 hour walk from Augusta Cliffs to Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse. The views are especially impressive on stormy days with heavy grey clouds and massive swells rolling in, making the cliffs look even more ominous. Between September and December, keep an eye out for migrating whales! The Cape to Cape Tack symbolically has the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse at the southern end and the Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse at the northern end, and now you ticked off both lighthouses! Having ticked off the highlights of the Cape to Cape Track, reward yourself with a sumptuous Origins Wine Tasting and 4-course lunch at the award-winning Voyages Estate. Voyager Estate is one of Australia’s most ambitious and innovative producers of world-class Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Voyager Estate wines are all Estate grown, and benefit from the unique qualities of theirMargaret River location. Visitors are invited to enjoy Voyager Estate in every way, exploring their gardens, vineyards and winery. After lunch, head back to Smith Beach Resort for one final afternoon of relaxation. |
Smiths Beach Resort (5*)Breakfast, Lunch |
After breakfast, check out hotel. When you’re ready, begin your return journey to Perth. Return your hire vehicle to Avis Perth Hay Street or Avis Perth Airport and commence your onward journey. * 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 from March to June and September to November. Peak season/holiday rates may apply. Please contact us for group bookings or private departures.
More Info
The start and finish point for this tour is Perth, Western Australia.
Perth Airport (PER) is served by over 30 scheduled airlines flying to over 50 destinations in Australia, Oceania, Asia, Africa and Europe.
Western Australia’s wild south coast is more temperate than the rest of the state. This region features a Mediterranean climate with cool wet winters and warm dry summer months. The hottest months are between December and March, but the warm conditions can last from October to May in Perth, Albany and the Margaret River.
The Cape to Cape Walk operates in March to June and September to November to give you the best chance of hiking in good conditions avoiding the peak holiday and bush fire season. If you like calm, fine days with light winds, consider hiking the Cape to Cape in Autumn or early June, which is generally less windy than Spring. If you want to enjoy whale watching from the clifftops as you walk, or to see the wildflowers that carpet the track in mid-late Spring, then September, October and November are the best months for you.
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.
