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We’ll take some time exploring the Centre and its surroundings before transferring back to the town centre for a free evening. The Centre looks out across King George Sound, offering a spectacular and symbolic view of where the convoys gathered and left.

Heading back into town, we’ll explore the Brig Amity, an 1826 convict ship that tells the tale of the first European settlement of the west coast of Australia, and the oldest surviving house in the state, the Patrick Taylor Cottage Museum, built in 1832.Įnjoy some free time to explore the town and have lunch at your leisure before heading to the award-winning National ANZAC Centre, which uses multimedia and interactive technology to tell the stories of and pay tribute to the Anzacs. We’ll begin with a visit to the Historic Whaling Station, where you can view an intact whale processing factory and fully restored whale-chasing ship. This morning, embark on a full-day exploration of the oldest colonial settlement in Western Australia, Albany. Overnight: Doubletree Northbridge, Perth (or similar) (B, L)

The evening is free for you to enjoy Perth at your leisure. Take some more free time to explore the island before our late afternoon ferry departure and coach transfer back to Perth. We’ll also enjoy a tour of the Oliver Hill Gun and Tunnel Fortification and have a light lunch before returning to the Main Settlement. The tour includes a ride on the iconic Captain Hussey train, a narrow-gauge railway built to service the military operation before World War Two, which showcases the beauty of the island’s south side on a 90-minute return journey. On this approximately 3.5-hour round trip we’ll take in all of the island’s must-see locations, cultural and historical heritage, and exquisite flora and fauna. On arrival in Rottnest, take some time to explore the main settlement before meeting our coach for our Grand Island Tour. After breakfast in the hotel this morning, transfer to the station for the short trip by train to Fremantle, the departure point for our Rottnest Island Ferry.
