KALGOORLIE LEONORA ESPERANCE

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Enjoy a Leisurely Six Days Touring Western Australia’s amazing Goldfields Region In comfort! DEPARTURE DATES AND TOUR COSTS: Mondays 14 May, 15 October 2012 Pensioner free* pass $1795 Senior $1880 Adult $1965 Single supplement $385 * Pensioners must provide valid return free trip vouchers.

The sound of pick axe on flint and the hammer of the battery ram has long since passed but as you step back to a previous century, you’ll be transported from the history of early gold mining to today’s superpit era. Over six great days we’ll take you from old diggings with histories of success and failure to quaint, outback pubs run by locals with more than a story to tell. You’ll be guided on tours to historic mine sites and museums with plenty of interesting machinery to explore. And what’s more, because this is an escorted tour, you won’t need to fossic for meals – we’ve included them all. This is an extremely popular tour so avoid disappointment, be quick to book your seats on either of our 2012 departures!

MONDAY Day 1

PERTH-KALGOORLIE
All aboard the fabulous Prospector at the East Perth Rail Terminal as we prepare to depart for the 655km rail journey to Kalgoorlie. Morning tea is served at your seat as we travel through the scenic Avon Valley, and later a light luncheon. On arrival in to Kalgoorlie-Boulder we transfer to our hotel which is situated right opposite the station. The afternoon is free time before dinner at the hotel. RAILWAY MOTEL (L.D.)

TUESDAY Day 2
KALGOORLIE-LEONORAKALGOORLIE
After breakfast we join our road coach for a full day touring the historic Northern Goldfields regions. Our first stop is Menzies to see the beautiful stone town hall. We continue to Leonora for a brief tour of the town and then visit Gwalia to see the Sons Of Gwalia super pit. We enjoy lunch at the old Mine Manager’s residence and visit the old miner’s cottages built of corrugated iron and hessian. On our return to Kalgoorlie we stop at the historic Grand Hotel Kookynie with perhaps time for a beer and to inspect the old pressed metal ceilings of this once busy hotel. Further south we detour to the Niagara Dam. This dam was built to provide water for the steam locomotives during the gold rush period. It is modelled on the Mundaring Weir in Perth. Late afternoon we arrive back in to Kalgoorlie in time for dinner. RAILWAY MOTEL (B.L.D)

WEDNESDAY Day 3
KALGOORLIE-ESPERANCE
After breakfast we check out from our hotel to board our road coach for the journey to Esperance. We visit the historic town of Coolgardie, once a busy railway town for the junction of the Esperance rail line. Heading South we stop at the Norseman Historical Museum where locals have prepared a home style lunch including traditional billy tea and damper, in the grounds of the museum. Late afternoon we arrive in to Esperance and check in to our motel for dinner and accommodation for the next two nights. BAY OF ISLES MOTEL or BAYVIEW MOTEL (B.L.D.)

THURSDAY Day 4
ESPERANCE SIGHTSEEING
This morning we transfer to the jetty to board the Esperance Island Cruise vessel for an unforgettable three hour cruise around the islands. Over 100 islands form the Archipelago of the Recherche and we cruise close enough to view the seals, wild goats and multitude of bird life. We stop at Woody Island for morning tea and the opportunity to take an optional guided walk. On arrival back at the jetty, lunch is served in the Jetty Tearooms before our afternoon coach tour to the incredible Pink Lakes and the beautiful coast line of sandy white beaches, sheltered bays and coves. BAY OF ISLES MOTEL or BAYVIEW MOTEL (B.L.D.

) FRIDAY Day 5
ESPERANCE-KALGOORLIE
After breakfast, there is some free time to visit the shopping centre before we head north again to Kalgoorlie. We stop at Norseman for lunch at the Norseman Mine & Workers Club. Before arriving back in to Kalgoorlie we make a stop to see the huge open pit mine at Boulder. On arrival at our hotel there is time to freshen up before we board our coach to take us to one of Kalgoorlie’s historic pubs to enjoy balcony dining overlooking Hannan St, with farewell drinks included. After dinner we will enjoy a brief tour of the lights of the Golden Mile. RAILWAY MOTEL (B.L.D.)

SATURDAY Day 6
KALGOORLIE - PERTH
An early breakfast this morning and then it is time to board the Prospector for our return journey home. Morning tea and a light lunch are served at your seat before our early afternoon arrival in to the East Perth Terminal. (B.L.)

***** INCLUDED IN THE TOUR COST: *****
Return travel to Kalgoorlie aboard the ‘Prospector’ train THREE nights accommodation in Kalgoorlie and TWO nights accommodation in Esperance, all with private facilities ALL MEALS First class roadcoach travel Kalgoorlie- Leonora- Esperance Experienced local, coach captain/guide All sightseeing tours including ocean cruise at Esperance Porterage of one suitcase per person Services of your tour escort Kevin Pearce

Escorted by Kevin Pearce

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