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CETACEAN EXPLORER

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Set

sail on Geographe Bay, where

you’ll spot secluded beaches

and fur seals sunbathing on the

rocks. Other local residents include penguins,

dolphins, and, if you go at the right time,

humpback and rare blue whales.

2. WONKY WINDMILL FARM & ECO PARK:

In

Yelverton, enjoy a variety of delicious

homemade treats, pick fresh fruit, and play

with the bunnies, ponies, and kangaroos.

3. KAYAKING:

Join a Capricorn Seakayaking journey and paddle out to Penguin Island, where you can view

a feeding of the black and white birds.

4. CAPE TO CAPE TRACK:

Hike a section of this famous trail, which follows the coast past cliffs and

beaches, across limestone ridges, and through delightful woodlands. You might even spot a cockatoo,

emu, or kangaroo along the way.

5. BUSSELTON JETTY:

Enjoy the view from the pier, then take to the water at one of the best snorkeling

spots in the state. It’s home to more than 300 marine species.

6. DAY CRUISE:

Cruise the Swan River and visit the prestigious Sandalford and Waters Edge estates,

complete with live entertainment, wine tastings, and a three-course lunch. Captain Cook Cruises offers

daily trips from the Barrack Street Jetty in Perth.

7. TRIKE TOUR:

For a unique spin, hook up with Swan Valley Trike Tours for a chauffeured three-wheeler

excursion! Check out Perth, or create your own customized to-do list.

8. HORSE AND BUGGY:

Enjoy a leisurely pace in one of Swan Valley Wagon Trails’ Clydesdale-drawn

carriages.Trot through wetlands in an open-sided wagon, and delight in the minty-pine aroma of stunning

eucalyptus trees.

9. SWAN VALLEY FOOD AND WINE TRAIL:

A good place to start is the Swan Valley Visitor Centre in

Guildford. Then head north to Henley Brook for dinner at the Black Swan Winery & Restaurant, where you

can dine alfresco overlooking the vineyard.

10. BREWERY HOPPING:

Put down the wine glass and let Beer Nuts Boutique Brewery Tours take you to a

variety of exceptional microbreweries throughout the Swan Valley. A highlight is the all-natural Mash

Brewing.

hy Go?

For bountiful sunshine, a grand sense of space, and a mild, Mediterranean-like climate. Whether you

want to explore Western Australia’s interior or spend the majority of your time along the coast, Busselton and Swan

Valley are two areas that are sure to please. The coastal town of Busselton is the gateway to a variety of water

activities, as well as the world-renowned Margaret River wine region. A short 25-minute drive inland from the state’s

capital city Perth, you’ll find the historic Swan Valley. Both also offer access to a host of unique attractions, glorious

beaches, fantastic parks, and fine dining.

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