20% Off Eco Tours, Hikes and Adventures! When you book on to any of our Eco Tours, Hikes and Adventures between 18 May and 31 October 2020. *T&C's apply. Use coupon code StayInSouthWest to redeem.
*Offer valid from 18 May 2020 to 31 October 2020.
Down Under Discoveries is a small family owned tour company offering a range of nature based experiences, eco tours, hikes & 4WD adventures to many unique attractions throughout Porongurup, Albany and the South West of Western Australia.
We love the outdoors & are deeply connected to country, to nature. We create with the vision of inspiring people to engage with the natural environment in hope that you too, will feel as though you are connected with this amazing country because there really is no place like it in the world.
Our Tours, Walks & Hikes are very much nature based for those reasons mentioned above. We prefer to get away from the hustle & bustle of a busy city & take you on an adventure showcasing some of the most beautiful places Western Australia has to offer & we can assure you that they will be extraordinary experiences you will treasure for a lifetime.
Tours depart from outside the Albany Town Hall at 217 York St, Albany
Pick up from hotels is available on request.
Down Under Discoveries is committed to providing you with an Experience that you will remember for many years to come. We can customize to suit your needs or join one of our ready made Experiences throughout Western Australia that Capture our Great Southern Land.
Explore the beauty of our rugged coast from Torndirrup National Park out to Frenchman Bay. Admire the giant wind turbines at the Albany Wind Farm, Be awed by the fierce ocean at The Gap and Natural Bridge, Step back into history at Mistaken Island (the old Quarantine Camp), Explore an intact whale processing factory and whale chasing ship at Albany Whaling Station, Visit Australian Native Animals and Wildflowers at the Australian Wildlife Park and Regional Wildflower Garden, and admire the views of the Salmon Holes, Jimmy Newells Harbour and Stony Hill.
Highlights:
- Be amazed by 12 of the largest wind turbines as we explore the Albany Wind Farm
- Enjoy a quick pitstop to Mistaken Island which, the first Quarantine camp in WA
- Visit Jimmy Newell Harbour, a beautiful natural inlet in Torndirrup National Park
- Visit the famous Salmon Holes, a notorious fishing spot in Albany
- Explore the worlds only complete whaling station
- Discover and meet the friendly native wildlife
- Wander along the wooden boardwalks of the Regional Wildlife Garden
- Enjoy an easy 500m loop walk of Stony Hill
- Explore The Gap and Natural Bridge
Price includes: All entry fees, morning and afternoon tea and lunch. Pick up and drop off and photos.
A full day tour exploring the amazing south coast from the Walpole Wilderness exploring the Mount Frankland Wilderness Lookout, to the Swarbrick Art Trail and Giant Tingle in the karri forest to walking through the Valley of The Giants and Ancient Forest, admiring rugged Conspicuous Cliffs and Greens Pool, marvelling at the unique Elephant Rocks and sampling fine wine, cheese, honey and chocolates.
Highlights:
- Explore Mount Frankland, one of 7 national parks in the 'Walpole Wilderness'
- Discover the Swarbrick Art Trail
- Walk beneath the site of a huge fire-hollowed red tingle tree, the Giant Tingle
- Experience the ancient beauty of the Valley of the Giants
- Marvel at the sheer rugged cliffs
- Sample Artisan wines, tasty hand made cheese, farmhouse preserves and tantalising fudge.
- Visit and experience mead, varietal honeys and honey ice cream at the internationally known and awarded Bartholomews Meadery
- Explore two of the main attractions in William Bay National Park, Green's Pool and Elephant Cove
- Tantalise your tastebuds with finely crafted chocolate products at Western Australia’s first licensed chocolate lounge
Price includes: All entry fees, morning and afternoon tea and lunch. Pick up and drop off and photos.
A full Day Eco Tour immersing yourselves in the essence of one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, the Porongurup Range. Join Down Under Discoveries as they take you behind the scenes on their unique 'Porongurup Meet Your Maker Eco Tour'. This is a special invitation to connect with the local culture, meeting local farmers, wine makers, environmental enthusiasts, blacksmiths, saddle-makers and history buffs. An authentic, immersive experience that is bound to provide you with memories that will last forever.
Highlights:
- Woodburn Homestead, Farm & Saddlemaker
- Meet the Ewes and Moos at Porongurup Pure
- Red Dirt Seeds
- Maleeya's Thai Cafe and Bamboo Nursery, Highland Cattle & Eucalyptus Arboretum
- Castle Rock Estate
- Lothlorien Studio
- Bollygum Dell
Price includes: All entry fees, morning and afternoon tea and lunch. Pick up and drop off and photos.
Departs Mondays & Thursdays from $120 per person.
Schedule Albany to Perth:
- 8:00am - Depart TRANSWA Bus Terminal Albany
- 8.40am - Depart TRANSWA Bus Bay Mount Barker
- 8.55am - Depart TRANSWA Bus Bay Kendenup T/O
- 10.55am - 5 min Stopover in Williams
- 12.55pm - Arrival Perth Airport Terminal 2
Schedule Perth to Albany:
- 2.00pm - Depart Perth Airport Terminal 2
- 4.00pm - 5 min Stopover in Williams
- 6.05pm - Arrive TRANSWA Bus Bay Kendenup T/O
- 6.20pm - Arrive TRANSWA Bus Bay Mount Barker
- 7.00pm - Arrival TRANSWA Bus Terminal Albany
