1D WaveRockWildflower&AboriginalCulture -Lunch- Concess- WR

Itinerary:

Valid for 01APR11-31MAR13:
1 Day Wave Rock, York, Wildflowers and Aboriginal Culture (with picnic lunch)
Tour Code: WR
A journey through the Western Australian wheat belt region to Wave Rock, truly one of Australia's most incredible natural monuments. During the day visit the historic township of York and view other significant geological formations of the area.

Heading east through the scenic Darling Ranges stop to enjoy morning tea (own expense) at historic York, the first township founded in the Avon Valley. Enjoy the wonderfully preserved turn of the century Victorian buildings and gain an insight into grand old pioneer days.

Continuing east, pass through sweeping wheat belt plains and stop en route at the famous Dog Cemetery, a tribute to Australian working sheep dogs. Later arrive at the small town of Hyden, home of Wave Rock. Before lunch, visit Hippo's Yawn an unusual natural rock formation shaped like a yawning hippopotamus, regarded by the local Aboriginal people as a special women's place. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the Wave Rock Wildflower Shop.

After lunch we join an Aboriginal cultural tour of Wave Rock. Walk around and on top of the rock as you hear of dreamtime stories and discover special Aboriginal sacred sites, including Gnamma Holes (water reservoirs) and learn about Aboriginal culture. Estimated at being an incredible 2,700 million years old, the rock has over time been sculptured by nature into the form of a huge breaking wave. Whilst here visit a Wildlife Park featuring Australian animals or alternatively view the unique Antique Lace Collection. Leaving Wave Rock, head off to view some other intriguing rock formations of the area including the Humps, a camel hump like granite rock and finally Mulka's Cave. The coach captain will explain the ancient Aboriginal cave paintings featured within it, telling the legend of the outcast Aboriginal, Mulka the Terrible.

Journey along back roads through the heart of the Western Australian wheat belt to the small farming town of Babakin. Here enjoy some country hospitality over an afternoon tea (own expense) with local town folk. During the wildflower season (September to November) some of Western Australia's best wildflowers can be seen in this area and roadside stops will be made to view some of the spectacular native wildflowers.
From here, sit back in comfort and contemplate the day's experiences before returning through the Darling Ranges with its elevated panoramic views of Perth's city lights with arrival in Perth at approximately 8.30 pm.

Note: Cultural beliefs and traditions may affect Aboriginal guide availability.