Featuring Kalgoorlie, Esperance and Wave Rock
6 Days
26 to 31 May 2026
Moderate
$2,330 Free Pass; $2,380 Pension/Seniors Card; $2,430 Adult
47-49 villabucks
Featuring Kalgoorlie, Esperance and Wave Rock
Experience the contrasting rich red earth of the goldfields and some of Australia’s whitest sand on this holiday tour of Australia’s Golden Outback. Board The Prospector from Perth to Kalgoorlie and explore the hub of Western Australia’s gold mining region. Move south to Esperance where the rugged coastline and pristine beaches contrast with the arid outback, then drop by one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks, Wave Rock.
Itinerary
Day 1. Board The Prospector High-speed Train (D)
Your holiday begins with courtesy home collection as we prepare you for The Prospector. Relax on board and enjoy your high-speed train ride, passing through the vast Wheatbelt and into the rugged goldfields. On arrival in Kalgoorlie, enjoy a short tour before settling into your accommodation for the evening.
Overnight: Quality Inn Railway Motel, Kalgoorlie*
Day 2. Richest Square Mile on Earth (BD)
View the iconic KCGM Super Pit and be amazed by the size of the dump trucks as you look out for a blast. Continue to Paddy Hannan’s Statue, the Museum of the Goldfields and Hannan’s North Tourist Mine. Later, there is the option to visit the Goldfields War Museum or Broad Arrow Hotel with its famous game of two-up.
Overnight: Quality Inn Railway Motel, Kalgoorlie*
Day 3. Kalgoorlie to Esperance (BD)
Admire sweeping views across Lake Lefroy before travelling through Norseman, Salmon Gums and Grass Patch. Arrive in Esperance by late afternoon and enjoy time to relax at your accommodation before dinner.
Overnight: Hospitality Esperance, Esperance
Day 4. Cape Le Grand National Park (BLD)
Today discover the outstanding beauty of Cape Le Grand National Park. Walk along the dazzling white sands of Lucky Bay and explore Thistle Cove. Continue on to Esperance’s very own Stonehenge, a full-sized replica of the original. Enjoy lunch at the Esperance Bird and Animal Park Café before returning for an afternoon at leisure. Optional visits to the Esperance Museum or a coastal scenic drive are available.
Overnight: Hospitality Esperance, Esperance
Day 5. Esperance to Hyden (BD)
Travel through the coastal village of Hopetoun and the agricultural areas of Ravensthorpe and Lake King. Stop at Fitzgerald River National Park and enjoy morning tea at Barrens Beach. Continue to see the painted Hyden Silos, part of Western Australia’s PUBLIC Silo Art Trail, before arriving at Hyden.
Overnight: Wave Rock Motel, Hyden
Day 6. Wave Rock and Homeward Bound (BL)
This morning, marvel at Wave Rock, a natural granite formation standing 15 metres high and stretching 110 metres long. Journey through the Wheatbelt via the quirky Tin Horse Highway and enjoy a farewell lunch at Corrigin before returning to Perth, where we will see you safely home.
Itinerary is subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. Call 08 9754 2026 for details.
*Please note the Railway Motel is a two-storey property with showers over the bath. Ground floor rooms cannot be guaranteed.
**Please note that Super Pit tours may be subject to cancellation without prior notice due to the operational nature of the mine. In the event of a cancellation, we will arrange an alternative attraction.
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 Credit: Lake Ballard Tourism Western Australia
Dates & Pricing
$2,330 Free Pass; $2,380 Pension/Seniors Card; $2,430 Adult
$515 single option
Highlights
• Journey aboard The Prospector high-speed train
• Stand in awe at Kalgoorlie’s colossal Super Pit
• Explore Cape Le Grand National Park and Lucky Bay
• Visit Esperance’s full-sized Stonehenge
• Meet the animals at Esperance Bird and Animal Park
• Admire Hyden’s colourful PUBLIC Silo Art Trail
• Marvel at the world-famous Wave Rock
Inclusions
• Journey aboard The Prospector high-speed train
• Stand in awe at Kalgoorlie’s colossal Super Pit
• Explore Cape Le Grand National Park and Lucky Bay
• Visit Esperance’s full-sized Stonehenge
• Meet the animals at Esperance Bird and Animal Park
• Admire Hyden’s colourful PUBLIC Silo Art Trail
• Marvel at the world-famous Wave Rock
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Dates & Pricing
Duration: 6 Days
Dates: 26 to 31 May 2026
Activity Level: Moderate
$2,330 Free Pass; $2,380 Pension/Seniors Card; $2,430 Adult
$515 single option
Earn: 47-49 villabucks
Highlights
• Journey aboard The Prospector high-speed train
• Stand in awe at Kalgoorlie’s colossal Super Pit
• Explore Cape Le Grand National Park and Lucky Bay
• Visit Esperance’s full-sized Stonehenge
• Meet the animals at Esperance Bird and Animal Park
• Admire Hyden’s colourful PUBLIC Silo Art Trail
• Marvel at the world-famous Wave Rock
Inclusions
• Journey aboard The Prospector high-speed train
• Stand in awe at Kalgoorlie’s colossal Super Pit
• Explore Cape Le Grand National Park and Lucky Bay
• Visit Esperance’s full-sized Stonehenge
• Meet the animals at Esperance Bird and Animal Park
• Admire Hyden’s colourful PUBLIC Silo Art Trail
• Marvel at the world-famous Wave Rock
Itinerary
Day 1. Board The Prospector High-speed Train (D)
Your holiday begins with courtesy home collection as we prepare you for The Prospector. Relax on board and enjoy your high-speed train ride, passing through the vast Wheatbelt and into the rugged goldfields. On arrival in Kalgoorlie, enjoy a short tour before settling into your accommodation for the evening.
Overnight: Quality Inn Railway Motel, Kalgoorlie*
Day 2. Richest Square Mile on Earth (BD)
View the iconic KCGM Super Pit and be amazed by the size of the dump trucks as you look out for a blast. Continue to Paddy Hannan’s Statue, the Museum of the Goldfields and Hannan’s North Tourist Mine. Later, there is the option to visit the Goldfields War Museum or Broad Arrow Hotel with its famous game of two-up.
Overnight: Quality Inn Railway Motel, Kalgoorlie*
Day 3. Kalgoorlie to Esperance (BD)
Admire sweeping views across Lake Lefroy before travelling through Norseman, Salmon Gums and Grass Patch. Arrive in Esperance by late afternoon and enjoy time to relax at your accommodation before dinner.
Overnight: Hospitality Esperance, Esperance
Day 4. Cape Le Grand National Park (BLD)
Today discover the outstanding beauty of Cape Le Grand National Park. Walk along the dazzling white sands of Lucky Bay and explore Thistle Cove. Continue on to Esperance’s very own Stonehenge, a full-sized replica of the original. Enjoy lunch at the Esperance Bird and Animal Park Café before returning for an afternoon at leisure. Optional visits to the Esperance Museum or a coastal scenic drive are available.
Overnight: Hospitality Esperance, Esperance
Day 5. Esperance to Hyden (BD)
Travel through the coastal village of Hopetoun and the agricultural areas of Ravensthorpe and Lake King. Stop at Fitzgerald River National Park and enjoy morning tea at Barrens Beach. Continue to see the painted Hyden Silos, part of Western Australia’s PUBLIC Silo Art Trail, before arriving at Hyden.
Overnight: Wave Rock Motel, Hyden
Day 6. Wave Rock and Homeward Bound (BL)
This morning, marvel at Wave Rock, a natural granite formation standing 15 metres high and stretching 110 metres long. Journey through the Wheatbelt via the quirky Tin Horse Highway and enjoy a farewell lunch at Corrigin before returning to Perth, where we will see you safely home.
Itinerary is subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. Call 08 9754 2026 for details.
*Please note the Railway Motel is a two-storey property with showers over the bath. Ground floor rooms cannot be guaranteed.
**Please note that Super Pit tours may be subject to cancellation without prior notice due to the operational nature of the mine. In the event of a cancellation, we will arrange an alternative attraction.
Image Credit: Lake Ballard Tourism Western AustraliaNew 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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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.