Great Southern Outback Tours
Great Southern Outback Tours and Accommodation is a privately owned bespoke outback touring company located in the beautiful Kalgan River Valley near the Port City of Albany.
They offer small group very affordable safari-style off-the-beaten-track nature-based eco-tour adventures discovering the glorious rural landscapes of Western Australia’s southern coast from the rugged coastal cliffs of the Southern Ocean to the pioneering Goldfields and all points in between.
They have some outstanding tour destinations which not only include short 7 day tours but also the Wheatbelt to Goldfields Epic Outback Wilderness 15-Day Tour following the story of the “Holland Track” (one of the great ‘WA road trips”) to the Eastern Goldfields to experience the life of the miners along with the South West Edge – Margaret River, Wave Rock to Esperance and Avon Valley Wilderness Discovery Escape 12 Day Tour
The tours go off-road and into the heart of rural communities as that’s where the real stories are found.
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Wheatbelt Down Under Bremer Canyon 8 Day Tour
Discover the Wheatbelt, Great Southern and Avon Valley with its history of European settlement and colonisation, the stories about first nation’s peoples, visit Albany, Northam and multi-cultural Katanning against the backdrop of the incredible painted murals in local towns as part of the “Public Silo Art Trail” along with some stunning wildflowers.
Travel to Bremer Bay for a maritime journey visiting the Bremer Canyon to view Killer Whales and other marine life, learn about Broomehill and the gold prospectors who trekked along the Holland Track to the Goldfields and view other treasures like the Historical Whaling Station, National Anzac Centre, Premier Mill Hotel and Farmers Home Hotel all complimented with wine tastings at several locations!
The tour concludes with a superb fine dining experience at a Swan Valley vineyard so from cool climate to dry climate grape varieties!
Mountain Country Trails – Stirling and Porongurup Range and South Coastal Highlights 9 Day Tour
Experience the Great Southern Mountain Country in style with our escorted walking tours to a variety of locations including the Stirling Range and climbing Bluff Knoll, Mt Trio and Mt Hassell along with a 20+km walk through the amazing ranges followed by a walk up Castle Rock Skywalk along with enjoying the sights of the Port City of Albany with its amazing history!
A full day includes travelling to the National Anzac Centre, the Fort and the Historic Whaling Station Learn to view other treasures and also includes staying at the Premier Mill Hotel in Katanning – all complimented with wine tastings at several locations.
Guests also learn about Oyster Harbour and recovery programs for the sea grasses and local oysters using artificial reef systems and the history of the early French and British navigators as we continue onto the indigenous fish traps where you will experience a cultural site over 6,000 years.
We travel through the Porongurup Range to the Stirling Range and beyond to view beautiful artwork, incredible landscapes, learning about the early pioneers and gold prospectors who trekked along the Holland Track to the Goldfields from Broomehill along with the Mallefowl recovery program in Ongerup.
Wheatbelt to Goldfields Epic Outback Wilderness 15 Day Tour
Discover the Wheatbelt, Great Southern and Goldfields with its history of European settlement and colonisation, the stories about the original custodians of the land the first nation’s peoples, visit Wave Rock with “The Humps” and “Hippos Yawn” see extraordinary wildflowers at the “World Class” Ravensthorpe Wildflower Show, the PUBLIC silo large-scale art trails in Newdegate, Pingrup, Ravensthorpe, Albany and Katanning. Travel into the core of a biosphere reserve – the Fitzgerald River National Park with a local guide to experience nature at its best.
Learn about Broomehill and the gold prospectors and early pioneers who trekked along the Holland Track to the Goldfields and immerse yourself in the history of Coolgardie, Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Gwalia Ghost Town and the Norseman Goldfields of the 1890s. Also view other treasures like the Historical Whaling Station, National Anzac Centre and Premier Mill Hotel all complimented with wine tastings at Walkers Hill Vineyard in Lake Grace!
This tour will leave some long-lasting memories and life-long friendships so take time out from your busy schedule to experience a slice of the West Australian outback and relax as the history of this fascinating region is retold by your personal guide, history buff, Wayne Monks.
Wheatbelt Down Under – Discover Plantagenet, Mountain Country, South Coast and Avon Valley Splendou
Commence your journey joining us in Perth to experience the Great Southern and Avon Valley with Mountain Country and river valleys with stunning natural landscapes, colonial history and Indigenous cultures. Join us on a Mountain Country Drive Trail within the Shire of Plantagenet, named after the Anjou region in France, which offers rugged spectacular views and meet well known local Vignerons who offer high quality produce and a fine selection of unique local wines.
With overnight stays in the Port City of Albany along with Katanning and Northam with their amazing histories we visit the National Anzac Centre, Historic Whaling Station and Premier Mill Hotel and more!
We finish the tour with superb fine dining experiences at a Great Southern restaurant and winery along with a Swan Valley winery so from cool climate to dry climate grape varieties!
South West Gourmet Wine and Food Tour
From collaboration with McLeod Tours this tour commences from Perth and takes in the famous wine and food regions of Busselton, Augusta and Margaret River with 3 days of memorable experiences.
We start our journey by leaving Margaret River on an eleven (11) day tour to Katanning and Albany to saviour the Taste Great Southern Wine and Food Festival and then into the Southern Wheatbelt with additional overnight stays in Wave Rock and Northam.
This tour includes superb fine dining experiences at a range of restaurants in the Great Southern complimented with wine tastings at well known vineyards such as Walker’s Hill Vineyard in Lake Grace and concludes with a superb fine dining experiences at a Swan Valley vineyard so from cool climate to dry climate grape varieties!
Stirling and Porongurup Range Epic Mountain Country Trails Experiences and South Coast Highlights
Experience the Great Southern Mountain Country in style with our escorted drive and walking trails with overnight camping to a variety of locations including the Stirling Range and climbing Bluff Knoll, Mt Trio and Mt Hassell along with a 60+km walk through the amazing ranges followed by a walk up Castle Rock Skywalk along with enjoying the sights of the Port City of Albany with its amazing history!
A full day includes travelling to the National Anzac Centre, the Fort and the Historic Whaling Station Learn to view other treasures and also includes staying at the Premier Mill Hotel in Katanning – all complimented with wine tastings at several locations.
Guests also learn about Oyster Harbour and recovery programs for the sea grasses and local oysters using artificial reef systems and the history of the early French and British navigators as we continue onto the indigenous fish traps where you will experience a cultural site over 6,000 years.
We travel through the Porongurup Range to the Stirling Range and beyond to view beautiful artwork, incredible landscapes, learning about the early pioneers and gold prospectors who trekked along the Holland Track to the Goldfields from Broomehill.
South West Odyssey Killer Whale Expedition 9 Day Tour
Discover the South West with its massive karri forests, the Wheatbelt and Great Southern with its history of European settlement and colonisation, the stories about the original custodians of the land the first nation’s peoples, visit Albany and multi-cultural Katanning against the backdrop of the incredible painted murals in local towns as part of the “Public Silo Art Trail” and hear about the rivalry between the Swan River Colony established in Perth and the first colonial settlement at Albany in 1826.
Travel to Bremer Bay for a maritime journey visiting the Bremer Canyon to view Killer Whales and other marine life
Visit Wave Rock with “The Humps” and “Hippos Yawn” the PUBLIC silo large-scale art trails in Newdegate, Pingrup, Albany and Katanning, learn about Broomehill and the gold prospectors who trekked along the Holland Track to the Goldfields and view other treasures like the Historical Whaling Station, National Anzac Centre and Premier Mill Hotel all complimented with wine tastings at Walkers Hill Vineyard in Lake Grace!
Enjoy a health and wellness session and tour of a sustainable property within a very relaxing and restful country setting overlooking the Kalgan River Valley
This tour will leave some long lasting memories.
South West Odyssey Whale Watching Experience 8 Day Tour
Discover the South West with its massive karri forests, the Wheatbelt and Great Southern with its history of European settlement and colonisation, the stories about the original custodians of the land the first nation’s peoples, visit Albany and multi-cultural Katanning against the backdrop of the incredible painted murals in local towns as part of the “Public Silo Art Trail” and hear about the rivalry between the Swan River Colony established in Perth and the first colonial settlement at Albany in 1826.
Travel to Augusta for a maritime journey viewing Humpback Whales and other marine life
Visit Wave Rock with “The Humps” and “Hippos Yawn” see extraordinary wildflowers, the PUBLIC silo large-scale art trails in Newdegate, Pingrup, Albany and Katanning, learn about Broomehill and the gold prospectors who trekked along the Holland Track to the Goldfields and view other treasures like the Historical Whaling Station, National Anzac Centre and Premier Mill Hotel all complimented with wine tastings at Walkers Hill Vineyard in Lake Grace!
Enjoy a health and wellness session and tour of a sustainable property within a very relaxing and restful country setting overlooking the Kalgan River Valley.
This tour will leave some long-lasting memories and life-long friendships.
South West Edge – Margaret River, Wave Rock to Esperance and Avon Valley Wilderness Discovery Escape
Start our journey by leaving McLeod Tours in Margaret River and joining us with overnight stays in Albany and Katanning and then onto the Hopetoun, Ravensthorpe and Esperance regions along with Wave Rock in the Southern Wheatbelt visiting Frenchmen’s Peak and Cape Le Grande near Esperance with its white sandy beaches, visit Wave Rock with “The Humps” and “Hippos Yawn” see extraordinary wildflowers, the PUBLIC silo large-scale art trails in Newdegate and Pingrup etc along with the Fitzgerald River National Park before finally staying in Northam in the Avon Valley for a real country experience!
Also visiting the National Anzac Centre, Historic Whaling Station and Premier Mill Hotel and more all complimented with wine tastings at well known vineyards such as Walker’s Hill Vineyard in Lake Grace and we conclude the tour with a superb fine dining experiences at a Swan Valley vineyard so from cool climate to dry climate grape varieties!
Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
- Tourism Emission Reduction Commitment
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
- WA – Australia's Golden Outback