The pristine natural beauty of the Australian Southwest is truly a joy to behold. Travelling from Albany to Fremantle, experience spectacular ocean views, soaring trees, lakeside vistas and rolling vineyards. This bespoke overland experience offers a unique pairing of pristine natural beauty with sumptuous cuisine and world-class wines to delight food-and-wine enthusiasts. After disembarking the ship, transfer to Torndirrup National Park to view breath-taking rock formations, then Visit Walpole-Nornalup National Park for a scenic and exhilarating 'Treetop Walk' through the 'Valley of the Giants'. Following lunch at a local restaurant, embark a boat for a wilderness eco-cruise on the National Park marine inlets. At the conclusion of your cruise, transfer to the Karri Valley Resort for check-in, dinner and an overnight stay. After breakfast the next morning, drive to the Margaret River region and visit the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse. From here, visit the Leeuwin Estate for a 'Wine Flight' food-and-wine-pairing experience. Your journey continues with a guided tour, wine tasting straight from the barrel and a four-course lunch at the Voyager Estate. Following your visit, head for a guided tour inside the Mammoth Cave, then transfer to the Cape Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. After breakfast on the final morning of your tour, check-out and take a scenic drive to Busselton, situated on Geographe Bay. Upon arrival, take a train-ride to the end of the jetty and visit the Underwater Observatory. After lunch at the Equinox Café, your Mid-Voyage Land Adventure concludes on Day Three with a transfer to the pier in Fremantle. Upon arrival, embark the ship.
Taste the Nature
Duration: 3 Days/2 Nights
Departs from: Albany
Re-join ship: Fremantle
Reserve by: At least 90 days prior to sailing
IMPORTANT NOTE
This Silver Shore Mid-Land Adventure requires advance booking through Silversea Reservations no later than 90 days prior to the sail date. Requests received after this date may be accommodated on a space-available basis, and the program price is subject to change. Payment in full is due at time of final payment. Bookings made within 120 days of sailing require full payment within seven days of booking or sooner, as specified by Silversea.
All Land Adventures are non-transferable and non-refundable for any reason within 90 days of sailing. A minimum number of participants is required to operate this program. Tickets are available in limited quantities, and participation cannot be guaranteed for those guests not booking well in advance. Cancellation fee, unless otherwise advised, 90 - 0 days prior to the initial sailing date: 100% of the program fare per person is due.
Visa Information:
Please check with your travel professional for details regarding visa requirements for Australia. It is the responsibility of each guest to obtain all appropriate visas before cruising.
Indulge your senses with the pristine natural beauty and exquisite flavours of southwestern Australia during this panoramic, two-night overland excursion.
DAY ONE - Friday, March 27, 2020 - Albany/Beedelup
Transfer to Torndirrup National Park to view breath-taking rock formations
After disembarking the ship, meet your guide and transfer to Torndirrup National Park. Upon arrival, take a stroll to a lookout for breath-taking views of dramatic land formations known as 'The Gap' and 'Natural Bridge'. The Gap plunges approximately 78 feet (about 24 metres) to the raging sea below, whilst the Natural Bridge resembles a huge granite suspension bridge spanning the torrent.
Visit Walpole-Nornalup National Park for a 'Treetop Walk' through the 'Valley of the Giants'
Next, travel the South Coast Highway to Denmark. Upon arrival, a visit is made to Walpole-Nornalup National Park. Take a scenic and exhilarating 'Treetop Walk' through the 'Valley of the Giants', which towers approximately 120 feet (about 36.5 metres) above the forest floor and offers a bird's-eye view of the ancient, old-growth trees.
Lunch at a local restaurant, and a wilderness eco-cruise on the National Park marine inlets
At the conclusion of your visit, a stop is made for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, embark on an approximately 30-minute wilderness eco-cruise on the National Park marine inlets. Along the way, marvel at the unspoilt natural splendour of your surrounds and look for the marine life that inhabits the area.
Transfer to your hotel in the majestic Karri Forest for check-in
Back on land, transfer to the majestic Karri Forest and head to the Karri Valley Resort, situated on the bands of picturesque Lake Beedelup. Upon arrival, proceed for check-in and some free time to freshen-up before dinner.
Dinner is at the resort.
Overnight in an ROH Room at the Karri Valley Resort - Beedelup
DAY TWO - Saturday, March 28, 2020 - Beedelup/Margaret River Region
Breakfast, a scenic drive to the Margaret River region and visit to the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
After breakfast at the resort, check-out and meet your guide for the scenic, approximately 1.5-hour drive to the Margaret River region. Upon arrival, your first stop is at the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, located on the headland of Cape Leeuwin, the most south-westerly point on the Australian mainland. This is the tallest lighthouse in Australia, and looks out to the great southern Indian Ocean.
Visit to the Leeuwin Estate for a 'Wine Flight'
Next, re-board your coach and travel further north to the Leeuwin Estate. Upon arrival, visit the extensive art gallery located onsite, then proceed for a taste sensation; Leeuwin Estate's 'Wine Flight'. This intimate food-and-wine-pairing experience is the perfect introduction to the Margaret River wine region.
Four-course lunch experience at the Voyager Estate
Leaving the Leeuwin Estate, your food and wine exploration continues with a stop at the Voyager Estate. Here, enjoy a four-course lunch prepared by the estate's world-class chefs. Following your gourmet experience, take a guided walking tour of the facility and taste a delicious wine straight from the barrel.
Guided tour inside the Mammoth Cave to see ancient fossilised remains of extinct animals
After lunch, re-board your coach and drive to the nearby Mammoth Cave. This awe-inspiring cave is a natural time capsule, and home to the ancient, fossilised remains of extinct animals. Lead by your guide, enter this massive limestone cave through bushland and via a gently-sloping boardwalk, and marvel at the fossils and your surrounds.
Transfer to the Cape Lodge
Following a day filled with wonderful sights, wine and cuisine, transfer to the Cape Lodge, your accommodation for the night. However, this isn't just your ordinary hotel; Cape Lodge is a private, country house hotel, restaurant and culinary retreat in the heart of the Margaret River region. Here, indulge yourself with luxurious country living, and more amazing food and drink.
Check-in and some free time to freshen-up before dinner
Upon arrival at the Cape Lodge, proceed for check-in and some free time to freshen-up before dinner.
Dinner is at the lodge.
Overnight in an ROH Room at the Cape Lodge - Margaret River Region
DAY THREE - Sunday, March 29, 2020 - Margaret River Region
Breakfast, check-out and a scenic drive to Busselton
After breakfast at the lodge, check-out, meet your guide and depart for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive to Busselton. This picturesque town is situated on Geographe Bay, and home to the longest, wood-piled jetty in the Southern Hemisphere; it extends almost 1.24 miles (about two kilometres) out into the bay.
Train-ride to the end of the jetty, and a visit to the Underwater Observatory
Upon arrival, take a small train-ride to the end of the jetty, where a visit is made to the Underwater Observatory.
Lunch at the Equinox Café, and a scenic drive to Fremantle
Following your visit, proceed for lunch at the Equinox Café. After lunch, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 2.5-hour drive to Fremantle.
Transfer to the pier and ship
Upon arrival in Fremantle, transfer to the pier and embark the ship.
Please note: This Mid-Voyage Land Adventure requires an extensive amount of walking, at times over uneven, rocky, sandy, grassy, and natural surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach, embark/disembark the boat, board/de-board the train and many steps at the sites visited. To a degree, walking is at the discretion of each guest. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guests with back and/or neck problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests prone to motion sickness, guests with a fear of heights, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to bring lightweight, comfortable clothing in layers with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, sun protection, a sweater or light jacket, raingear, insect repellent, a camera, and local currency for purchases from the ship. Although frequently encountered on this type of tour, wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. The tour sequence and itinerary may vary. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Only Australian dollars are accepted by all vendors; local ATMs are available in some locations visited.
Programme Includes:
- One-night stay in an ROH Room at the Karri Valley Resort - Karri Valley
- One-night stay in an ROH Room at the Cape Lodge - Margaret River Region
- Two breakfasts, three lunches and two dinners with drinks included
- 'Treetop Walk' through the 'Valley of the Giants'
- Lunch at a local restaurant - Denmark
- Wilderness eco-cruise on the National Park marine inlets
- 'Wine Flight' - Leeuwin Estate
- Tour, wine tasting and a four-course lunch - Voyager Estate
- Inside tour of the Mammoth Cave
- Train-ride to the end of the jetty at Busselton, and a visit to the Underwater Observatory
- Lunch at the Equinox Café - Busselton
- All sightseeing and transfers as per itinerary
Not Included:
Any meals and drinks not specified above, charges incurred by the airlines for excess or overweight luggage, gratuities to drivers and tour guides, laundry, telephone calls, cancellation insurance, and other personal items. All Land Adventures require a minimum number of participants in order to operate as described. If this minimum number is not met, Silversea reserves the right to offer the programme at a different rate based on private arrangements, or to cancel the specific departure. Silversea's published cruise cancellation policy will remain in effect. All Land Adventure fares are subject to change, and are not guaranteed until payment is received in full by Silversea. Onboard Spending Credit may not be applied to the purchase of this programme. All Land Adventures are non-transferable and non-refundable within 90 days of sailing. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by someone 18 years of age or older. All Land Adventures are owned by independent contractors and Silversea makes no representations and assumes no responsibility for the services provided by these operators. Land Adventures may be modified by the operators at their sole discretion.