Festive Canal Christmas Light Cruise and the Dwellingup Forest
3 Days
1 to 3 December 2025

Relaxed
$1,410pptw
28 villabucks
Festive Canal Christmas Light Cruise and the Dwellingup Forest

Join us in early December for a joyful three-day escape featuring rich heritage, forest rail journeys, and a magical Christmas Lights Cruise through Mandurah’s sparkling canal precinct. Departing from Perth, this festive getaway blends scenic experiences, regional charm, and the spirit of the season.
Itinerary
Day 1. Rich Regional History and Heritage (LD)
We collect you from home and begin our festive journey south. Our first stop is Edenvale Heritage Precinct in Pinjarra, where morning tea awaits. Next, we explore the historic Fairbridge Village with a guided tour and a hearty lunch. Later, enjoy a visit to Ranger Red’s Zoo before settling into our Mandurah accommodation.
Overnight: Atrium Hotel, Mandurah
Day 2. Christmas Lights Cruise (BD)
This morning we venture into the Darling Ranges to the peaceful township of Dwellingup. Here, we visit the Forest Discovery Centre before boarding the vintage steam train to meander through the lush Dwellingup Forest on the Hotham Valley Railway. Enjoy lunch and some leisure time before the evening’s highlight—an enchanting Christmas Lights Cruise through Mandurah’s luxury canals. Sing along to festive carols as thousands of twinkling lights reflect across the water.
Overnight: Atrium Hotel, Mandurah
Day 3. Homeward Bound (BL)
We begin our final day with a visit to the Amaze Miniature Park, showcasing a delightful world in miniature. After a relaxing morning tea, we enjoy a farewell lunch overlooking the Murray River at Jetty’s Bar and Grill. From here, we make our way back to Perth, delivering you home with wonderful memories of your festive holiday.
Itinerary is subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. FreeCall 1800 066 272 for details.
Guide: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
eg. BLD indicates three meals included on that day of the itinerary.
PPTW is per person twinshare accommodation.
Image: City of Mandurah

Dates & Pricing
$1,410pptw
$190 single option
Highlights
• Mesmerising Mandurah Christmas Lights Cruise
• Step back in time at Fairbridge Village with a guided tour
• Discover miniature marvels at Amaze Miniature Park
• Explore the natural wonders of the Dwellingup Forest Discovery Centre
• Ride the vintage steam train through the scenic Hotham Valley
• Enjoy a fabulous farewell lunch by the Murray River
Inclusions
• Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA)
• 6 meals
• 2 nights’ accommodation
• Tours & attractions
• Professional villa Tour Leader & Coach Captain
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Dates & Pricing
Duration: 3 Days
Dates: 1 to 3 December 2025
Activity Level: Relaxed
$1,410pptw
$190 single option
Earn: 28 villabucks
Highlights
• Mesmerising Mandurah Christmas Lights Cruise
• Step back in time at Fairbridge Village with a guided tour
• Discover miniature marvels at Amaze Miniature Park
• Explore the natural wonders of the Dwellingup Forest Discovery Centre
• Ride the vintage steam train through the scenic Hotham Valley
• Enjoy a fabulous farewell lunch by the Murray River
Inclusions
• Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA)
• 6 meals
• 2 nights’ accommodation
• Tours & attractions
• Professional villa Tour Leader & Coach Captain
Itinerary
Day 1. Rich Regional History and Heritage (LD)
We collect you from home and begin our festive journey south. Our first stop is Edenvale Heritage Precinct in Pinjarra, where morning tea awaits. Next, we explore the historic Fairbridge Village with a guided tour and a hearty lunch. Later, enjoy a visit to Ranger Red’s Zoo before settling into our Mandurah accommodation.
Overnight: Atrium Hotel, Mandurah
Day 2. Christmas Lights Cruise (BD)
This morning we venture into the Darling Ranges to the peaceful township of Dwellingup. Here, we visit the Forest Discovery Centre before boarding the vintage steam train to meander through the lush Dwellingup Forest on the Hotham Valley Railway. Enjoy lunch and some leisure time before the evening’s highlight—an enchanting Christmas Lights Cruise through Mandurah’s luxury canals. Sing along to festive carols as thousands of twinkling lights reflect across the water.
Overnight: Atrium Hotel, Mandurah
Day 3. Homeward Bound (BL)
We begin our final day with a visit to the Amaze Miniature Park, showcasing a delightful world in miniature. After a relaxing morning tea, we enjoy a farewell lunch overlooking the Murray River at Jetty’s Bar and Grill. From here, we make our way back to Perth, delivering you home with wonderful memories of your festive holiday.
Itinerary is subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. FreeCall 1800 066 272 for details.
Image: City of MandurahNew Paragraph
Guide:
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
eg. BLD indicates three meals included on that day of the itinerary.
PPTW is per person twinshare accommodation.
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Tour Activity Levels
With such a diverse collection of travel options, we want to ensure you choose the right holiday for you.
Our tour activity levels are a guide to the required fitness level for each of our holidays.
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Relaxed
Suitable for travellers with lower mobility.
You will be required to embark/disembark coaches, trains and other transport via steps unaided. You must be able to carry your own luggage and walk short distances. Stairs may need to be negotiated at times. Travellers with walking aids (sticks and walkers) are welcome and those requiring accompanying assistance and/or carer may consider these holidays.
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Moderate
Required to walk confidently and unaided.
Expect guided walking tours of attractions with occasional inclines and stair climbs, some long days and multiple hotel changes during the holiday. Your accommodation may require access via stairs, a short walk to reach hotel facilities and have showers over baths. Travellers with walking sticks are welcome unless there is overnight rail or overnight cruising - please check with staff.
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Active
Requires some fitness. Involves longer days filled with activities, excursions requiring standing and walking for extended periods of time and nature-based activities. You will be required to walk confidently over uneven ground and surfactant at a timely pace.
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Highly Active
Requires good general fitness. Excursions will be over more difficult terrain and require a certain level of agility. You will be required to walk confidently for up to 3 hours over uneven surfaces including soft sand, rocky surfaces and creek crossing. Some itineraries will explore remote locations. No walkers allowed.
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Challenging
A high level of fitness is required. Tours have an emphasis on active pursuits and often explore remote locations which are challenging to access. You will be required to walk confidently for up to 6 or more hours per day and have experience in outdoor pursuits. No walkers allowed.
Your health, wellbeing and enjoyment of the holiday is very important to us. In order to protect the health and wellbeing of our staff and suppliers, electric scooters and buggies are not permitted on Villa tours.
Anyone providing care or assistance to others must be fit and able to provide the required support and care.