TODAY IS ALL ABOUT FREO & FOOD 

Depart hotel 9.15am 

10am – we start today at the historic Fremantle Markets, treasure trove to everything from jewellery to truffles there is something for everyone to love. You will have 1 hour free time at the markets to wander and grab a coffee before our walking tour commences. 

11am – Fremantle – Culture, Street Art & Food Tour  (4 hours) 

Fremantle is Perth’s hip and historical cousin with streets full of heritage buildings, cafés, street art and amazing stories waiting to be shared. 

Starting from the markets we will wander the streets and explore the art and culture of this vibrant port town with our personal local guide who has all the goss and history on the  area. Along the way we will stop at several foodie destination for a day of grazing – Bars, cafes and delicatessens are on the list! All food is included. *Drinks are self pay on consumption. 

3.15 4.45 – Sound Healing at the Fremantle Yoga centre with Julian from Sound Alchemy, (a little afternoon nap!) Julian uses a variety of sound modalities and techniques in order to restore the body’s vibration to its natural harmony and balance. 

Each part of our body, including the chakras, resonates at different frequencies. A variety of sounds are played into and around the body in order to cleanse, tune and restore the person to their optimal state of vibration. We are made of light (energy) and sound (vibration), and the experiential process of sound healing reintegrates and recalibrates these aspects back into healthy alignment. 

5pm Return to Hotel – there are lots of great bars close by to the hotel so perhaps on our return and after a freshen up we can head off for a glass of wine and a relax after our big day of walking and eating.

 TODAY IS ALL ABOUT NATURE

10 am – Amaze Miniature Park (1 hour from Perth) 

Amaze Miniature Park formerly known as Abingdon Miniature Village was built in 2003 and is home to many English replica scale model buildings. 

This wonderful attraction has an extensive display of scale model miniature buildings and railways. Many of the models are replicas of well known historic buildings from Abingdon Village, parts of the United Kingdom and Germany. Set amongst four acres of beautifully manicured gardens it is a superb must see attraction to visit. Walking through the extensively landscaped gardens is like stepping back in time. The grounds provide you with a self-guided tour past the ornamental lake and miniature steam and diesel trains, canals, locks and barges to the town of Abingdon, the oldest continually inhabited town in England. Included in your entry is the enjoyment of a hedge maze, circular maze, secret garden, lakes, water features, and other activities. 

12pm – Edenvale Tea Rooms Pinjarra High Tea – The Edenvale Tea Rooms is set in the Edenvale Heritage Precinct and operates from the 1888 Homestead which is an award-winning heritage listed home of former Western Australia Premier, Sir Ross McLarty. 

The Edenvale Tea Rooms offer quality food in an indoor or alfresco setting among stunning gardens and heritage buildings that make up the Precinct including the Liveringa Art Gallery, Roger May Machinery Museum and Murray Arts & Crafts. 

2pm – Lake Clifton Thrombolites – Living rock-like structures known as thrombolites have formed on the edges of Lake Clifton and can be viewed from a boardwalk. 

The most striking things about the thrombolites are their limestone colour and rounded shape. The thrombolite-building micro-organisms are too small for the human eye to see and resemble the earliest forms of life on Earth. The discovery of modern examples helped scientists to understand the significance of micro-organisms in the environment and unravel the long history of life on Earth. 

5.30pm – Arrive to accommodation Abbey Beach Resort, settle in and meet for pre dinner drinks in the bar at 6.30pm.

 TODAY IS ALL ABOUT THE OCEAN 

7am – Gentle yoga class with Tammie on the grass bring your mat if you wish to participate. 

9am – Depart for the Margaret River Area for a day or art galleries and shopping Afterwards we will drive along the coast stopping along the way at Flutes Restaurant overlooking the river, modern Australian cuisine for lunch *self-pay. Then back to Busselton for our Jetty tour and paint and sip class! 

2pm – 2-hour Busselton Jetty Tour 

The Busselton Jetty is home to one of only six underwater observatories in the world!

4 – 6pm PROSECCO & PASTELS AT THE JETTY 

Would you like to create your own piece of Jetty art and have fun while doing it? “As soon as you start having a little wine, your hand releases and starts flowing better. It just helps with unleashing your inner artist.” This creative and fun art class includes sparkling wine, a delicious grazing board and all equipment plus you get to take home your artwork. 2 hours. 

Return to accommodation – Abbey Beach Resort

TODAY IS ALL ABOUT FOOD AND SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESS 

How about getting up a bit earlier and taking a stroll along the beach out the front of the hotel. 

9.30am Cape Naturalist Lighthouse Take a step back in time as you hear tales of ships wrecked off the formidable coastline, and the hardships of life as a lighthouse keeper. Learn about the maritime navigation systems used and the importance of the local ocean currents – used by humpback whales during migration and the breeding season. Discover more about our native flora and fauna.

11am – Ngilgi Cave Tour – Enjoy your visit to Ngilgi Cave with this tour led by an experienced informative guide. The semi-guided tour is approximately one-hour in duration and begins with an introductory talk from the cave guide while being led down into the first chamber or “The Amphitheatre.”

1pm – Immerse yourself in art and food at the art precinct along Yallingup’s Marrinup and Gunyulgup drives in Yallingup. Stop somewhere for a snack. Also explore some of the local yum yums such as Provedore Gourmet Foods and Miller’s Ice creamery 

3pm – 5pm Happs Pottery – clay experience, try your hand at pottery and buy a few treasures to take home. Myles Happ has been creating pottery for over 20 years and is now joined by son, Finn, who is also throwing pots. Both are passionate about their work with Finn contributing to the range with keep cups and workshops!  They have two local potters who come to work through the week – Maggie and Stoney, whose pots now grace their shelves! They make beautifully crafted vases and hanging mobiles and decorations. During this class you get to make your very own clay masterpiece which Finn will fire and post to you afterwards! How amazing to get a little memento of your time in WA once you return home xx

 TODAY IS ALL ABOUT WINE AND BEER OR WHALES 

Today you have two options as not everyone enjoys wine and beer and also some people get seasick so may not like the whale watching option. If neither of these take your fancy why not have a relaxing day at the resort, hire the bikes for a ride, grab a friend for a game of tennis or just relax by the pool. 

8am – Gentle yoga class with Tammie on the grass bring your mat if you wish to participate 

11am – Margaret River wine and Beer Tour – or 1.15pm – Whale Watching tour – Your choice 

Option 1 – Today we visit one of the world’s most innovative, award-winning wine and beer makers who are waiting to greet you amongst beautifully manicured settings across the Margaret River wine region. 

Option 2 – 1.15pm – Whale Watching Option (Please note you cannot guarantee you will see whales) 

Our tours will depart from the Busselton Jetty at 1:15pm. From there we will take you out into the pristine waters of Busselton to see these lovable giants up close. 

7pm – Dinner if we can fit it in and you ares still awake at the hotel!