Lay-Day
Activities in Australia’s South West
(All
phone numbers have the prefix + 61 8)
Please
book your tours independently by August 31st
2001. If minimum number not reached (where indicated),
the tour may not proceed.
Both
full day and half day tours can either be booked through
Ultimate Tours (ph 9791 6887) or Bunbury Visitor Information
Centre (ph 9721 7922). If booking one of these tours,
please indicate that you are attending the ASFB Workshop/Conference
in Bunbury.
Full
Day Tours (Minimum
Number: 15 Maximum Number: 44)
Whales
& Dolphins Tour $143 per person
Departs
8.45 am, returns approximately 5.00 pm.
Travel
south to Dunsborough in air-conditioned comfort, taking
in the sights on the way through the South West Coastal
Region. Meet up with the friendly crew of the Naturaliste
Lady for an exciting trip watching the majestic whales
in the Indian Ocean. After light refreshments on board
head north to Bunbury for lunch before enjoying a unique
ocean cruise with the wild bottlenose dolphins in Bunbury’s
Koombana Bay. Find out more about the dolphins in the
Dolphin Discovery Centre, and have afternoon tea to round
off the day.
Wine
Cheese and Chocolates $80.50 per person
Departs
9.00 am, returns approximately 5.30 pm.
Travel
in air-conditioned comfort with Ultimate Tours to the
world famous Margaret River wine region. Visit Fonti’s
Cheese Factory for cheese and yoghurt tasting, then on
to the Chocolate Factory for a sweet treat. We then get
serious with wine tastings at two of the best wineries
before sitting down to a superb meal at Driftwood Estate
Restaurant. After lunch we visit another winery for an
afternoon wine tasting and take a look at some local pottery
before we head off for an ice cream at Simmo’s. We then
head back to Bunbury taking the scenic route through the
Ludlow Tuart Forest.
Half
Day Tours (Minimum Number: 12 Maximum
Number: 44)
Golf
& Dolphins Tour $66.50 per person
Departs
7.45 am, returns approximately 12.45 pm
Take
an early start with a round of 9 holes at the Sanctuary
Golf Resort for tee off at 8.15 am. Then take a well earned
morning tea before taking to Koombana Bay with an ocean
cruise with Naturaliste Charters to see the wild bottlenose
dolphins. Visit the Dolphin Discovery Interpretation Centre.
Club and cart hire available for extra cost.
Ferguson
Valley Wine Tour $47.50 per person
Departs
1.30 pm, returns approximately 5.00 pm
Travel
in air-conditioned comfort with Ultimate Tours to three
of the best wineries in the Bunbury and Geographe wine
region. Sit back, relax and sample some of the best W.A.
wines from the Ferguson Valley and Capel regions. Take
in some of the natural sights and places of interest throughout
the day such as the King Jarrah Tree and Wellington Mill.
There’s also a stop for a lazy afternoon tea at one of
the wineries.
Other
Options
For
abseiling, rock climbing, caving, bush walking, surfing,
canoeing, trekking, biking – ph Adventure Plus 9758 1913
(Augusta);
For
cave tours of the famous Jewel Cave (containing the largest
straw stalactite to be found in any tourist cave) – ph
Caveworks 9757 7411 (Margaret River);
For
a dive on the Swan ship wreck – ph Cape Dive 9756 8778
(Dunsborough);
To
visit the Eagles Heritage Raptor Wildlife Centre – ph
9757 2960 (Margaret River);
Have
a chilli or pumpkin beer at the Wicked Ale Brewery – ph
9755 2848 (Yallingup);
For
a safari with the Yallingup Camel Safaris – ph 9756 7637;
For
the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk – ph 9840 8263
(Walpole).
Progressive
Vineyard Lunch in the Margaret River Wine Region
(ph 9755 6250 Flutes & 9755 5242 Vasse Felix)
Approx.
cost $40 to $65
(Please
book both wineries and indicate whether for lunch or dessert)
Entrée
and main course at the Flutes of Brookland Valley vineyard
followed by dessert and stickies at the Vasse Felix Winery.
Be
a winemaker for a day at Amberley Estate (ph
9755 2288)
Approx.
cost $100 (Minimum Number: 15)
An
opportunity to blend your own wine under the guidance
of one of Amberley Estate’s winemakers. Included in the
price is a three course meal and wine. At the end of your
meal you will be presented with a bottle of wine, labelled
with your name and individual blend, that is yours to
take home.
