PERTH-EXMOUTH
Perth
Perth
Arrive in Perth and arrange your own transfer to hotel in central Perth for next 5 nights. Perth City, is renowned for its shopping, cafés, restaurants and entertainment venues. The neighborhood is home to Perth’s Chinatown and offers great coffee and brunch options, vintage stores, local fashion, homewares and small bars. William Street is bursting with young designers whose quirky stores will delight even the most discerning fashionista. You’ll find unique pieces that are fashion-forward, the perfect gift for someone who has everything or hard to find designer pieces from overseas. Northbridge is also home to Perth’s Cultural Centre which houses the the new WA Museum (currently under redevelopment and reopening in 2020), the State Theatre of Western Australia, the Perth Institute of Contemporary Art and the Art Gallery of Western Australia which houses the State Art Collection and showcases more than 1,000 pieces of national and international art.
See the city highlights of Perth including the Botanic Gardens at Kings Park, WACA cricket ground, historic Perth Mint, Swan Bell Tower, Royal Yacht club and St Georges Road before heading to Fremantle. Here take lunch at your leisure (own expense), peruse the shops and markets or soak up the charming sandstone buildings. Enjoy a 1 hour tram ride taking in many of the sights of Fremantle before joining the river cruise from Fremantle to Perth. Sample wines and enjoy complimentary tea and coffee as you enjoy the stunning views cruising back into Perth.
Visit spectacular Rottnest Island, the “Emerald Isle in a Sea of Sapphire”, only 19 kilometres off the mainland coast. Join the most comprehensive guided tour of the island allowing you to explore the stunning beauty of this A-Class natural reserve in air-conditioned comfort, taking in the amazing fauna and flora of the island, stunning beaches, woodlands and incredible salt lakes – commencing with a unique historic train ride. This 4-hour all-inclusive island tour takes in all of Rottnest’s must-see locations featuring the Wadjemup Lighthouse, Henrietta Rocks, Oliver Hill Gun Fortification and Tunnels and the majestic look-out point at the rugged Cathedral Rocks and Cape Vlamingh. All major habitats are covered on this amazing tour, including Rottnest’s cultural and historical heritage ranging from maritime and military history right up to future developments. Finish the day by exploring the island settlement or enjoy a drink at the Rottnest Quokka Arms Pub.
We travel south from Perth driving through farmland with grazing cattle and passing by coastal towns. Arriving at Busselton, known as the gateway to the Margaret River Region we stop for morning tea (own expense) at the iconic Busselton Jetty, the longest timber jetty in the southern hemisphere. Driving into the heart of the region we head to one of Margaret River’s oldest breweries for a gourmet platter lunch of local produce, with complimentary beer and cider tastings.
Following lunch, we continue south through the forest to an internationally renowned winery to taste some of their best award-winning wines, whilst gaining some industry insight on wine production with the opportunity to purchase. Next, it’s on to Mammoth Cave for a guided tour through this gothic cave with vast chambers that reveal fascinating information on the region’s flora and fauna. Continuing south, through the Boranup Forest of enormous Karri Trees we reach the most fascinating part of the region Augusta. Here at Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, marvel at the dividing point between the Southern and Indian Oceans, a rare phenomenon to view the meetings of the two Oceans.
Then we head North up to the township of Margaret River for a brief stop to stroll the main street. After a long by fantastic day giving, you a full taste of this wonderful region, we break at a restaurant en route for a light dinner (own expense) then it’s back to Perth arriving at approximately 9:30pm.
Today we enjoy a special day to the Kimberley region of Western Australia with flights to Exmouth in the north west of the state.
You will depart Perth at 6.00 am Arrive in Learmonth at 8.00 am
Get ready for the journey to your unique eclipse-viewing site in Exmouth, where you’ll will enjoy a cocktail while standing in the moons shadow and observing the total Solar Eclipse. This evening we will celebrate great eclipse in our hotel followed by farewell dinner.
Hybrid Solar Eclipse
Magnitude: 0.974
Duration: 2 hours, 55 minutes, 14 seconds
Duration of totality: 1 minute, 16.0 seconds
Partial begins: April 20, 2023 at 10:00:55 am
Full begins: April 20, 2023 at 11:27:00 am
Maximum: April 20, 2023 at 11:28:00 am
Full ends: April 20, 2023 at 11:28:16 am
Partial ends: April 20, 2023 at 12:57:09 am
Times shown in local time (AWST)
The flights will leave Learmonth at 5.15 pm. Arrive in Perth at 7.10 pm. This evening we will celebrate great eclipse in our hotel followed by farewell dinner.
After you check out of the hotel today, arrange your own transfer you to Perth Airport for your onward flights. We hope you enjoyed your time in amazing Australia
Per person in Double room: $ 5,295
Single Room: $ 6,795
Payment Schedule:
Fill out the Booking Form and e mail to info@eclipsetraveler.com or fax to +1 (888) 514-7070 along with your passport copies.
Cancellation Terms:
Cancellations must be in writing by email, fax, or mail. Cancellation Penalties are as follows:
Important Note:
Eclipse Traveler is in constant contact with local astronomers and meteorologists to find out the best location to view the Eclipse and reserves the right to do itinerary alterations due to local circumstances/ flight schedule changes and re-routing keeping the essence of the given program. We will let our guests know the changes to the itinerary if any in advance in a timely manner.
