Tour Details
Journey through the Western Australia wheatbelt to Wave Rock, one of Australia’s most incredible natural monuments. Visit the historic township of York and view other significant formations of the area.
Price
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Adult : AUD $185
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Child (2 – 12 YRS) : AUD $110
Departure Time
Daily Apr & Sept-Mar
May-Aug: Tue, Wed, Fri & Sun
Departs: Daily 08 : 00am
Returns : 20 : 30pm (approximately)
Price Includes
- Driver & Guide
- Entrance fees
- Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off Service
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Live commentary on board
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Food & Drinks (Lunch Included)
Price Excludes
- Any Private Expenses
- Gratuities ( Optional)
Itinerary
1. YORK
Situated in the Avon Valley, York is one of Western Australia’s most picturesque towns with charming architecture. This town was the first inland European settlement in Western Australia, founded back in 1831. Be sure to take a short stroll along the main town strip and see many of the old buildings which are still in use today.
- Heading East, we enjoy morning tea (own expense) at historic York, the first township founded in the Avon Valley.
2. DOG CEMETERY
Here you will find owners loving memories of their faithful four legged companions. Stroll through the cemetery and see the elaborate headstones and touching messages.
- Visit the Dog Cemetery before arriving in Hyden.
3. HIPPOS YAWN
Another rocky outcrop in the area, named because of it’s resemblance of a hippopotamus yawning.
- We then visit Hippo’s Yawn, a rock formation which resembles a hippo yawning.
4. WAVE ROCK
East of Perth you will find Wave Rock, a giant surf like landform of multicoloured granite, appearing as if it’s about to crash in to the ground below. Wave Rock is over 2,700 million years old.
- See the spectacle of Wave Rock and the ancient Gnamma Holes. Whilst here visit either a Wildlife Park or view the unique Antique Lace Collection.
5. THE HUMPS & MULKA'S CAVE
Hear the Aboriginal legend of Mulka and view the imprints of his hands which can still be seen in the cave today.
- Leaving Wave Rock, we visit The Humps and Mulka’s Cave
7. WILDFLOWER VIEWING ( SEASONAL )
Stop to view wildflowers throughout the tour whilst they are in season. Varieties include the orange flowering Christmas Tree, Kangroo Paw, Banksia, Wattle and Everlastings.
- Wildflower viewing stops are made in season.
