Perth 2-Day Tour: Busselton Jetty, Ngilgi Cave, Tree Top Walk

Two days through the South West: from jetty to cave to ancient forest

A private 2-day guided tour from Perth takes you to three South West landmarks — Busselton Jetty with its underwater observatory, Ngilgi Cave with Aboriginal history, and Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk among tingle forest — with accommodation in Manjimup, transport and entry fees included. The driver is local and flexible, stopping for photos along the way; meals and some site fees are at your own expense.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Busselton Jetty and Ngilgi Cave

• Leave Perth at 7:00am
• Arrive Busselton Jetty at 9:45am
• Take 10:00am train to Jetty end
• Visit Underwater Observatory
• Return by train to Busselton
• Lunch at client's choice in Busselton
• Travel to Ngilgi Cave
• Explore Ngilgi Cave formations
• Travel to Manjimup accommodation
• Check in and have dinner

Day 2 — Valley of the Giants and Walpole

• Depart Manjimup in morning
• Visit Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk
• Explore forest at ground level
• Travel to Walpole
• Lunch and free time in Walpole
• Begin return journey to Perth
• Comfort stops en route

The Experience

You leave Perth at 7am and arrive at Busselton Jetty by 9:45am, giving you time before the 10am train ride out along the jetty to the underwater observatory 1.8 km offshore. After the observatory, you return by train and choose where to eat lunch in Busselton before heading inland to Ngilgi Cave, where you arrive around 1:30pm. The cave has two chambers with natural formations, and the guide explains the Aboriginal legends connected to the site. By 5pm you're in Manjimup, where the accommodation is booked and paid in advance — dinner and breakfast there are on your own tab.

Day two starts with a drive south through the forest to Valley of the Giants near Walpole. You walk the elevated Tree Top Walk among ancient tingle trees, then explore the forest floor at ground level. After that, there's free time in Walpole for lunch (your expense) and a break in the town before the 5-hour return drive to Perth, with comfort stops along the way. The driver knows the South West countryside and will stop for photos if you ask.

What’s included

• Private transport throughout the 2 days.
• accommodation in Manjimup with booking and payment arranged in advance.
• entry to Busselton Jetty and the underwater observatory train.
• entry to Ngilgi Cave.
• entry to Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk.
• pickup from Perth at 7am on day one.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Perth Short Stay Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a private driver who knows the region and can stop for photos without a fixed itinerary — the flexibility and local knowledge suit travelers who prefer to explore at their own pace rather than follow a set schedule with a group.

Top questions

What time does the tour leave Perth and when do we get back?

The tour leaves Perth at 7am on day one. On day two, the return drive from Walpole to Perth takes approximately 5 hours, with comfort stops included, so arrival is typically late afternoon.

What's included in the price and what do I pay separately?

The tour includes private transport, accommodation in Manjimup, and entry fees to Busselton Jetty's underwater observatory, Ngilgi Cave and Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk. Meals in Busselton and Walpole, dinner and breakfast in Manjimup, and any additional site fees at Ngilgi Cave are at your own expense.

Is the driver a local guide who knows the area?

Yes, the driver is an experienced local with strong knowledge of the South West countryside. They speak English and can stop for photos along the way, though the tour is not a narrated commentary — it's flexible and built around what you want to see.

What is the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk like?

The Tree Top Walk is an elevated boardwalk among ancient tingle trees in the forest near Walpole. You walk at canopy level, then have the option to explore the forest floor at ground level afterward, giving you two perspectives of the same landscape.

What will I see at Ngilgi Cave?

Ngilgi Cave has two chambers with natural rock formations. The guide takes you through the cave and shares the Aboriginal legends connected to the site. Entry fees are paid on site when you arrive.

Can I choose where to eat lunch, or is it arranged?

Lunch is at your choice in Busselton on day one and in Walpole on day two. Both towns have options, and you have free time to find somewhere that suits you.