ESCORTED HOLIDAY - Sensational South West

11 nights ex ADELAIDE

Join Shirley Tamm on one of her Australian Escorted Holidays.

Departs ADELAIDE on 6th September 2012

INCLUSIONS:

» Rail travel in Gold Service on the Indian Pacific from Adelaide to Kalgoorlie
» 1 night in Kalgoorlie
» 2 nights in Esperance
» 2 nights in Albany
» 1 night in Pemberton
» 1 night in Margaret River
» 3 nights in Perth
» All touring and transfers as specified
» 12 Breakfasts, 9 lunches and 12 dinners
» Air travel from Perth to Adelaide

THU 6 SEP Adelaide to Kalgoorlie
This evening you will make your way to the Adelaide Parklands Station to board the Indian Pacific. Settle into your Gold Service cabin, then enjoy a pre-dinner drink in the lounge car before joining the rest of the group in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant for dinner. Overnight: Indian Pacific (D)

FRI 7 SEP Kalgoorlie
Continue across the Nullarbor today before disembarking the Indian Pacific at Kalgoorlie at 7.10pm. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight: Comfort Inn Midas, Kalgoorlie (BLD)

SAT 8 SEP Esperance
Explore Kalgoorlie this morning on a tour before continuing on through Norseman and to the township of Esperance. Overnight: Bay of Isles, Esperance, 2 nights (BLD)

SUN 9 SEP Esperance
Today explore this fascinating region including a half day Woody Island Cruise where you may see a range of sea animals. You will also have time to explore in the Cape Le Grand National Park with it’s spectacular beaches, granite rock outcrops and coastline. (BLD)

MON 10 SEP Wave Rock
Following breakfast, you will visit the magnificent Wave Rock and enjoy a picnic lunch before visiting the Stirling Range National Park and Bluff Knoll Overnight: Comfort Inn, Albany, 2 nights (BLD)

TUE 11 SEP Albany
This morning is free to explore Albany township for yourself. This afternoon you will see the sights of Albany before making a journey along the coastline to visit The Gap and Natural Bridge (BD)

WED 12 SEP Pemberton
Today you will enjoy a Wilderness Luncheon Cruise. This afternoon explore the Tree Tops on a Tree Top Walk and see the Ancient Empire and Pemberton Township. Overnight: Karri Valley Resort, Pemberton (BLD)

THU 13 SEP Margaret River
This morning visit the Beedelup Falls, Gloucester Tree, Augusta and the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse before lunch. Continue through the Boranup Forest and Prevelly Beach to Margaret River. Overnight: Australis, Margaret River (BLD)

FRI 14 SEP Perth
Today explore Margaret River, the Mammoth Cave, Wine Tasting at Leeuwin Estate, the Cheese Company, the Chocolate Company and the Busselton Jetty before continuing into Perth. Overnight: Novotel Langley, Perth, 3 nights (BLD)

SAT 15 SEP Perth
There is a full day tour of Perth today including visits to Kings Park Botanical Gardens, the Perth Mint and a cruise from Perth to Fremantle. Time to explore Fremantle and a visit to Cottesloe Beach. (BLD)

SUN 16 SEP Perth
Today is a full day at your leisure, to further explore Perth and even further afield. You may choose to enjoy some retail therapy in the city or do an optional tour to Rottnest Island (additional cost). (BD)

MON 17 SEP Perth to Adelaide
Enjoy breakfast at the Novotel Langley before being transferred to the Perth Airport for your flight back to Adelaide. Return home with wonderful memories and new friendships. (B)

AUD COST PER PERSON	ADULT	SENIOR	PENSIONER
Twin Share	$5899	$5505	$5395
Single Room	$6919	$6525	$6415

SHIRLEY TAMM is a well known travel identity and tour host who has been working in the travel industry for over 30 years. Most recently Shirley has worked for Great Southern Rail (The Ghan, Indian Pacific and the Overland) promoting the romance and enjoyment of rail travel on these iconic trains. Prior to this, she was State Manager for 14 years, with well known international coach company, Trafalgar Tours. Shirley easily develops relationships with people of all ages and has enjoyed escorting numerous groups of travelers both within Australia and overseas. With her passion for travel and wealth of knowledge you can be assured of a worry free and truly memorable holiday experience.

GENERAL INFO & BOOKING CONDITIONS
DEPOSIT of $500 per person is required at the time of booking.

FULL PAYMENT will be due 65 days prior to departure. Bookings made after this date, will require immediate payment. Credit card payment will incur a surcharge of 2% for Visa and Mastercard payments. Pensioner prices are valid for holders of either Centrelink Pensioner Cards or Commonwealth Senior Health Care Cards. Senior prices are valid for holders of Great Southern Rail Senior Cards. Application forms are available from your consultant for this card.

TRAVEL INSURANCE is recommended to cover the cost of cancellation due to illness, death in the family, etc.

MINIMUM TOUR NUMBERS are required for this tour to run at the advertised cost. If 20 passengers have not booked by 65 days prior to departure then it may be necessary to either cancel the tour or offer similar arrangements on an unescorted basis.

HOSTING ex Adelaide will occur should the numbers departing from Sydney exceed 15 passengers. Should the number be below this then hosting will begin from Adelaide.

SHARE STRANGER may be available if there is another traveller of the same sex who also wants to share with a stranger, however should no match be available the single price will apply.

CANCELLATION fees will apply. Once bookings are confirmed a cancellation fee of $500 per passenger will apply. Cancellation after the 20th of January, will incur a fee of $1000 per passenger plus any additional charges imposed by principals involved in operating the tour. Therefore, the cancellation fee may be up to the total cost. No itemisation of tour costs can be given.

REFUNDS are not available should you not utilise any sightseeing tours, accommodation, meals or other service listed as an inclusion in this tour.

RESPONSIBILITY The Australian Holiday Centre/ City Centre Travel is the tour organiser. We act only as an agent for passengers in the making of arrangements with carriers, hoteliers and others for the tour. As a result we cannot accept liability for any act or omission whatsoever, whether negligent or otherwise of those suppliers. We do not accept responsibility for any injury, damage, loss, delay, change of schedule or any other events which are beyond our control.