3 day south west tour

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 (SOLD OUT) MARCH 19, 2022

Join us on a 3 day, fully accommodated tour from Perth.

HISTORICAL SERIES: GEORGIANA MOLLOY

February 19 – 21

March 19 – 21

In 1829, as a young bride of 24, married to a pioneering sea captain,  Georgiana Molloy started a new life in Western Australia, helping to found the settlement of Augusta. She experienced incredible hardships but found great satisfaction in her study and identification of the unique flora of Western Australia. She became WA’s first and premier female botanist by way of the plant species she collected, detailed and sent off to an English acquaintance.

As part of our series of historical influencers of Australia we are delighted to share her history and her mark on the WA landscape with you. We visit many of the historical places she originally settled and learn more about her life story and that of her descendants.

This three day tour focuses on this amazing lady and her exploits but also encompasses a few other mystery weekend activities and locations.

Tour Cost

$980 per person, twin share.

Single supplement $120

Includes all meals, accommodation and attractions.

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Itinerary

DAY 1

Departing Perth, we travel south, calling along the way at Lake Preston to view the thrombolites, one of the oldest life forms on earth. From there, we check out a winery, explore one of the region’s fascinating caves and visit the sting rays at Hamelin Bay before our overnight stop at Augusta.

Overnight motel accommodation

Inclusions: Lunch and Dinner, motel accommodation, attraction entry fees

DAY 2

Today we concentrate on the life of Georgiana Molloy, from her arrival on the windswept beach of Flinders Bay, following her journey to the Vasse region. We read from her original diaries and travel through some 4wd tracks to access some of the locations mentioned in her journal. 

Overnight in Busselton.         

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, motel accommodation

DAY 3

This morning we continue to follow Georgiana’s trail, visiting one of her land grants and on to her final resting place. We also take a tour of the Cape Naturaliste light house before visiting Meelup Beach for the opportunity of a mid morning swim before lunch. In the afternoon, before returning to Perth, there is the opportunity to spend some time in Bussleton.

Inclusions: Breakfast,  Lunch, attraction entry fees