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Wildlife of Western Australia
Tour Code: AUS04A 14‑day journey through Western Australia’s most spectacular regions, combining world‑class birding, unique wildlife, rich botanical diversity, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant local culture.
£8,295
£7,395
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Summary
This 14-day holiday through Western Australia offers an unforgettable blend of wildlife, birding, botany, scenery, and culture – perfect for the all-round naturalist. Beginning in Perth, we enjoy a 2-night stay in the city, including a day trip to Rottnest Island, home to the charming Quokka and a variety of coastal birds. From here, we head inland for a 2-night stay in Dryandra Woodlands, where we’ll search for south-west endemics such as Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoo and Blue-breasted Fairy-wren, and hope to encounter iconic mammals including Numbat and Echidna. Evening visits to Barna Mia Sanctuary offer close views of rare marsupials like Bilby and Woylie.
Next, we travel south for a 2-night stay in the Stirling Range, a rugged mountain landscape internationally renowned for its botanical richness. Visiting during the height of the wildflower season, we’ll enjoy spectacular displays of orchids, banksias, and everlastings, alongside endemic birds and reptiles. Continuing to Cheynes Beach, we settle in for a 2-night stay exploring coastal heath for the elusive “Big Three” south-west birds – Western Bristlebird, Western Whipbird, and Noisy Scrub-bird – and keep watch for Honey Possum and migrating whales offshore.
Our final stop is the Margaret River region, where we enjoy a 3-night stay amid towering karri forests and world-class vineyards. Highlights include a whale-watching cruise off Cape Naturaliste, seabird spotting from limestone headlands, and a private tasting and three-course lunch at the celebrated Vasse Felix estate – a relaxed finale to this wonderful tour.
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Search for the elusive ‘Big Three’ of Cheynes Beach – Western Bristlebird, Western Whipbird, and Noisy Scrub-bird
- South-west endemics such as Western Spinebill, Western Thornbill, and Western Yellow Robin in scenic forested gorges en route to Dryandra
- Look for Blue-breasted Fairywren and Gilbert’s Honeyeater among the wandoo and mallee woodlands of Dryandra
- Enjoy Western Yellow Robin, Regent Parrot, and a dazzling array of orchids and wildflowers in the Stirling Range during peak bloom
- Explore an extraordinary diversity of habitats – from four types of eucalyptus forest to coastal heathlands and Ramsar-listed wetlands
- Scenic drive through the heart of Australia’s celebrated wine country, culminating in a private tasting and lunch at Vasse Felix
- Enjoy spectacular coastal birding and whale-watching along the south-west coast, including Cape Naturaliste and Cheynes Beach
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What's Included?
- Flights
- Accommodation:
Comfortable en suite tourist hotels and lodges throughout.
- Food:
All meals are included in the tour cost, starting with dinner on Day 2 and ending with breakfast on Day 13.
Dates & Prices
2026
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Why Naturetrek?
At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:
- The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
- Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
- Outstanding value and exceptional customer service
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