02 Jul 2015
Tourism Western Australia and STA Travel have teamed up to offer some great deals for those looking to tick off their bucket list 'must dos' in Western Australia. Whether it's two weeks' or 12 months' travellers have to spare, there's never been a better time to explore the best of the west with return flights to Perth from £499, 25% off selected group tours and up to 54% off campervan hire.
From endless untouched beaches to the unexplored realms of the outback, Western Australia offers extraordinary experiences like no other. Whether you're looking to explore the lunar landscapes of the Pinnacles, go in reach of the larger than life whale shark, explore laneways of the cool cafes of Perth or ride into the sunset on an Aussie camel, there's something for everyone in Western Australia.
STA Travel's eight day Western Australia Discoverer tour is currently discounted by 25%. Now costing from just £974 per person, the tour which begins and ends in Australia's sunniest city, Perth, takes in Australia's Golden Outback and stunning South West. Along the way, travellers can visit one of Australia's largest gold mines, camp in a swag in Cape Le Grand National Park, learn of Aboriginal legends, go hiking, experience some of the world's best surf spots and sample the gourmet delights of the world-famous Margaret River Wine Region. With departures most months, the tour includes bed and breakfast accommodation, some meals, tours, transport and the services of a tour leader.
Also discounted by 25% is STA Travel's Best of the Coast - Western Australia tour. Packing in plenty of authentic Aussie experiences, this 10 day trip from Perth to Exmouth travels up the Coral Coast, combining the famous highlights and hidden gems along the way. From exploring the world's longest fringing reef and swimming with the world's largest fish (the whale shark), to taking canoe tours with Aboriginal guides and learning about their legends, this tour is jam packed with bucket list experiences. With departures most months, the tour now costs from £1,039 per person, to include bed and breakfast accommodation, some meals, tours, transport and the services of a tour leader.
For an opportunity to see multiple states, STA Travel's 19 day Aussie Wanderer tour is currently discounted by £144 per person. Combining Western Australia and the Northern Territory, this epic tour from Perth to Darwin showcases the best of Western Australia's booming capital city, explores the wonders of Coral Coast and takes in one of the most remote regions on Earth - the Kimberley. The tour, which departs from June to October, now costs from £1,572 per person, to include accommodation, transport and the services of a tour leader.
For those wanting more freedom and flexibility, STA Travel are currently offering up to 54% discount with Camperflex - STA's exclusive flexible campervan hire passes. Ideal for indecisive travellers or working holidaymakers who don't want to be restricted by an itinerary, CamperFlex allows travellers to simply buy a 30, 40 or 50-day pass and pick up their Mighty Highball campervan whenever they need it. Passes are valid for two people and last for 12 months from the first van hire. A 30-day pass now costs from £1,300, pick up is available in Perth.
Alternatively, travellers can currently benefit from free accommodation in Perth and Broome. STA Travel are offering three nights' for the price of two at the Sullivans Hotel in Perth (from £31 per night), and three nights' for the price of two at the Mercure Hotel in Broome (from £54 per night).
For further information, or to book visit www.statravel.co.uk or call 0333 321 0099. For further information on Western Australia, visit www.westernaustralia.com
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Terms and conditions
The 25% Western Australia Discoverer discount is valid on bookings made between 26 June - 31 July 2015, and valid for travel by 15 December 2015.
The 25% Best of the Coast - Western Australia discount is valid on bookings made between 26 June - 31 Jul 2015, and valid for travel by 15 December 2015
The £144 Aussie Wanderer discount is valid on bookings made between 26 Jun - 10 Aug 2015
Camperflex pass is available on Mighty vehicles only. Must be activated within 12 months of purchase and valid for 12 months from activation.
Hotels deals are valid until 7 August 2015 and valid for stays before 31 March 2016. Available on Standard & Deluxe rooms only.