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Great Southern Outback Tours
Things To Do Kalgan, Albany, Western Australia
Adventure and Outdoors Tours
Great Southern Outback Tours is a privately owned, bespoke outback touring company located in the beautiful Kalgan River Valley.
They offer off-the-beaten-track four-wheel adventures, discovering the glorious rural landscapes of Western Australia’s South East, from the rugged coastal cliffs of the Southern Ocean to the pioneering Goldfields and all points in between. They like to think that they do things a little differently.
It’s an extraordinary country out in the outback, with wide open spaces and clear nights offering an outstanding view of the stars. Tours have been created that combine a little bit of everything, from meeting local farmers and seeing amazing wildlife to contemplating both colonial and Aboriginal history and culture.
None of the well-trod tourist trail for you! There are a variety of tours available and tours go off-road and into the heart of rural communities, as that’s where the real stories are found.
Services
From $285 to $325
Ever wanted to know what the outback is really like? Experience the Great Southern Outback in style with their four-wheel drive escorted private day tours to a variety of outback locations in the Ongerup-Boxwood Hill areas.
Tour commences with pickup from the Albany Visitors Centre and they begin their journey with a quick stop at the indigenous fish traps at Oyster Harbour.
They make their next stop at Wellstead for a visit to the museum and morning tea.
They then travel along the Boxwood Hill-Ongerup Road visiting “Gondwana Link” properties which are important for reintroducing flora and fauna back into degraded farmland.
They continue onto Ongerup for lunch at the magnificent Yongergnow Malleefowl Centre to see the Malleefowl Sanctuary.
This country is known for the massive deforestation or clearing of the vast ecologically rich and diverse mallee scrub.
They then continue onto the amazing Stirling Ranges to take in the scenery and learn about the ranges and on their journey home, they stop for afternoon tea and wine tastings with a local wine producer in the Porongurup Range.
Disabled Access
$2095
The secret is out! Renowned for scenic waterways and a stunning coastline Perth is Australia’s sunniest city. Start your Down Under journey by joining us on a five day tour, starting from our sleek capital Perth and travelling to the Wheatbelt and Great Southern region, where an enchanting palette of country hues awaits you. Now includes 2 nights at the Premier Mill Hotel in Katanning.
Disabled Access
$450
Looking for an adventure and camp under the stars? Join the Holland Track Woodlands, Rocks and Trails Outback Wilderness Tour for 11 days of unique adventure.
Discover the lure of Wave Rock and experience Aboriginal culture on this one-of-a-kind tour. This four-wheel drive escorted private 11 tag-along tour promises and delivers an adventure in the footsteps of pioneers as you travel along the Holland Track and Holland Way into the vast depths of the outback.
Visit the iconic Wave Rock in Hyden, a magnificent, prehistoric rock formation. Take a walk to Hippo’s Yawn and Lake Magic and stay at the Wave Rock Resort.
Enjoy commemorative meals, camping under the stars and chalet accommodation. Join the “Public Silo Trail” to Pingrup and Newdegate. Experience Indigenous culture with the Ngadju Rangers and the “Emu Dance” around the campfire and the rugged and seemingly endless “Great Western Woodlands”. View wildflowers at their peak and wildlife spotting. Travel to Kulin and see the spectacular “Tin Horse Highway”. Learn the mining history from the 1890s and Kambalda – centre of the 1960s nickel boom. Visit the Malleefowl Centre at Ongerup for lunch followed by afternoon tea at a local winery in the Porongurup Range.
Disabled Access
$249
Want to immerse yourself in nature and leave your daily concerns behind? The Shire of Plantagenet, named after the Anjou region in France, offers gorgeous landscapes, quality produce and spectacular views.
They begin their journey travelling around the Anzac Centre, Fort and visit the Light Horse Memorial.
They then past Middleton Beach and view the scenery at Emu Point. Here guests will learn about Oyster Harbour and recovery programs for the sea grasses and the local oysters using artificial reef systems and the history of the early French and British navigators.
They continue onto the indigenous fish traps at Oyster Harbour where you will experience cultural sites over 6,000 years.
They then continue to the Porongurup Range where they view the landscapes and the Stirling Range in the near distance from a well-known winery before heading to Mount Barker to visit the Old Gaol, Police Station and Museum.
They then travel up Albany Highway to Gilberts Winery for tastings and lunch.
On their journey home, they stop over at the world’s largest Sandalwood Oil Distillery at Mount Romance where they learn about the sandalwood industry which was harvested widely throughout Western Australia.
Disabled Access
Family Friendly$79
Experience farm life on ‘The Grange on Kalgan’, which is a boutique farming and lifestyle property overlooking the peaceful Kalgan River just 22 kilometres from picturesque Albany.
They begin their journey travelling around the Anzac Centre, Fort and visit the Light Horse Memorial.
They continue past Middleton Beach and view the scenery at Emu Point. Here guests will experience and learn about Oyster Harbour and recovery programs for the sea grasses and the local oysters using artificial reef systems, the history of the early French and British navigators.
They then continue onto the Indigenous fish traps at Oyster Harbour where you will experience cultural sites over 6,000 years.
They are welcomed to an authentic farming and lifestyle property. Here guests will learn how the property has developed practices involving recycling, sustainability, solar energy and conserving and enhancing its local fauna and flora. View the free range chicken areas with peacocks, sheep, alpacas and ducks, organically grown produce, extensive landscaping and a prospector’s camp and diggings (reminiscent of the Eastern Goldfields).
Enjoy afternoon tea with a glass of wine available from the outdoor entertaining area.
Disabled Access
Family FriendlyFrom $635 to $729
Got a burning desire to gaze into an outback sky of diamonds in the night sky? Experience the Great Southern Outback in style with their four-wheel drive (4WD) escorted overnight tours to a variety of outback locations in the Ongerup-Boxwood Hill areas.
Tour commences with pickup from the Albany Visitors Centre and they begin their journey with a quick stop at the indigenous fish traps at Oyster Harbour.
They make their next stop at Wellstead for a visit to the museum and morning tea.
They then travel along the Boxwood Hill-Ongerup Road visiting “Gondwana Link” properties which are important for reintroducing flora and fauna.
They continue to Ongerup for an overnight stay and meal at the Hotel.
Next day they visit the Ongerup Museum and Wildflower Centre for morning tea with a visit to a local farming property followed by lunch at the magnificent Yongergnow Malleefowl Centre in Ongerup to see the Malleefowl sanctuary.
Then they continue onto the amazing Stirling Ranges to take in the scenery and learn about the ranges and on their journey home, they stop for afternoon tea and wine tastings.
Disabled Access
From $260 to $299
Ever wanted to walk in the footsteps of pioneer history?
Learn about John Holland and the famous ‘Holland Track’ to the Goldfields. Experience Aboriginal Noongar culture and learn about the quintessential ‘Aussie’ characters of Broomehill and adjacent townships.
Disabled Access
From $68 to $75
There is nothing like having a personal tour guide. Join, Wayne as he hosts a nature tour of ‘The Grange on Kalgan’, an authentic farming and lifestyle property.
Experience ‘first hand’ the many ecological sustainable practices on the property and enjoy the sounds of nature as it welcomes you to relax and unwind.
Disabled Access
$3715
The secret is out! Renowned for scenic waterways and a stunning coastline Perth is Australia’s sunniest city. Start your journey by joining us on a nine day tour, starting from our sleek capital Perth and travelling to Wave Rock, the Southern Wheatbelt, Albany and Ravensthorpe regions, where an enchanting palette of country hues awaits you.
Disabled Access
From $835 to $959
Got a burning desire to gaze into an outback sky of diamonds in the night sky? Experience the “Southern Edge” in style with our escorted overnight tours to a variety of outback locations in the Ongerup and Ravensthorpe regions.
Disabled Access
$949
Ever wanted to walk in the footsteps of pioneer history or follow the “Public Silo Trail” through parts of wheat and sheep country?
Learn about John Holland and the famous ‘Holland Track’ to the Goldfields and experience Aboriginal Noongar culture and rub shoulders with and learn about the quintessential ‘Aussie’ characters of Broomehill and adjacent townships.
Disabled Access
Family Friendly
