Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Tours
The WA Visitor Centre in Perth has a wide selection of brochures and suggestions for tours all over the state. The tours
listed here are only a selection of what's available. Prices given are rates per person in twin share; there's usually an ex-
tra supplement for single accommodation. Students and YHA members often get a discount.
The hop-on, hop-off bus options are a popular way for travellers to get around in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Some ad-
venture tours include serious 4WD safaris, taking travellers to places that they simply couldn't get to on their own
without large amounts of expensive equipment.
AAT Kings Australian Tours
( 1300 228 546;
www.aatkings.com.au
)
A long-established and professional outfit
offering a wide range of fully escorted bus trips and 4WD adventures. At the time of writing it offered 17 tours in WA,
ranging from a five-day Perth to Monkey Mia trip ($1825) to a 20-day Perth to Darwin 'Western Discovery' ($8075).
Adventure Tours
( 1800 068 886;
www.adventuretours.com.au
) A wide range of WA tours, many with an off-the-
beaten-track focus for active and adventurous travellers. Accommodation may include hostels and camping, and tour
options include Perth to Broome ($2555, 14 days) and Monkey Mia, Kalbarri and the Pinnacles ($645, four days).
Outback Spirit
( 1800 688 222;
www.outbackspirittours.com.au
)
Luxury all-terrain explorations including a
Western Wildflowers Discovery tour ($5595, 15 days) and Pilbara, Karijini and Ningaloo Reef ($5995, 12 days).
Red Earth Safaris
( 1800 501 968;
www.redearthsafaris.com.au
)
Operates a six-day Perth to Exmouth minibus
tour ($745) with a two-day return trip ($200).
Train
The state's internal rail network, operated by
Trans-wa
( 1300 662 205;
www.transwa.wa.gov.au
)
, is limited to the
Prospector
(Perth to Kalgoorlie), the
AvonLink
(Perth to Northam) and the
Australind
(Perth to Bunbury). Transperth's
local train network reaches as far south as Mandurah.
