Escape to the country and experience the Great Southern Outback in intimate, boutique small group safari style tours to a range of outback locations. We have some outstanding tour destinations which not only include short one day tours but also the 11 day Holland Track and Holland Way Tag-along tour (one of the great ‘WA Roadtrips”) to the Eastern Goldfields to experience the life of the miners!
Great Southern Outback Tours & Accommodation are a privately owned, bespoke outback touring company, located in the beautiful Kalgan River valley, near the port city of Albany.
They offer off-the-beaten-track 4WD adventures, discovering the glorious rural landscapes of WA’s south east, from the rugged coastal cliffs of the Southern Ocean to the pioneering Goldfields and all points in-between. Great Southern Tours like to think that they do things a little differently. It’s extraordinary country out there in WA’s outback, with wide open spaces and clear nights offering an outstanding view of the stars. They’ve created tours that combine a little 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! These tours go off-road and into the heart of rural communities, as that’s where the REAL stories are found.
The Grange on Kalgan is a unique family-run farm set in a fresh country setting located 22kms from the City of Albany where you can enjoy the stunning vistas, farm animals and landscaped gardens set in a delightful location overlooking the Kalgan River Valley. Relax, explore, discover and experience the Great Southern Outback – like never before.
A stay at the property has so much to offer at every turn and the unique private tours provide an adventure off the beaten track that you’ll remember forever!
Facilities
Air conditioning | Heating |
Balcony | Laundry |
BBQ facilities | Non smoking rooms |
Communal kitchen | Private bathroom |
Cooking facilities | Refrigerator |
Crockery/Cutlery | TV |
Dishwasher | WiFi |
Full Kitchen |
A unique heritage Farmstay experience which is located just 22kms from the city of Albany.
- One and two bedroom suites
- Pet friendly
- Complimentary glass of local wine on arrival
- Farm animal feeding
These Tag-along tours only operate from March through to end November
Come on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, on the Holland Track and Holland Way, which traverses through 500 kms of wide open space. Immerse yourself in the Australian outback of woodlands and granite rocks. Learn about the courageous trek of John Holland and his crew to enable prospectors and early pioneers to try their luck on the goldfields of Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie. Hear about the fortunes made on the Dundas Goldfield, the farming communities who developed the Wheatbelt region and the Indigenous connections to ‘booja’ for tens of thousands of years.
Ever wanted to know what the outback is really like? Experience the Great Southern Outback in style with our 4WD escorted private day tours to a variety of outback locations in the Ongerup-Boxwood Hill areas.
Discover the remarkable shared vision of private land owners, working to re-establish the ecology of degraded farming country to the pre-colonisation period as part of an overall vision to link the forests of the South West with the woodlands of the Goldfields.
Got a burning desire to gaze into an outback sky of diamonds in the night sky?
Experience the Great Southern Outback in style with our 4WD escorted overnight tours to a variety of outback locations in the Ongerup-Boxwood Hill areas.
View the incredible work completed by private land owners to re-establish the ecology of degraded farming country and return it like it was before the pre-colonisation period. Connect with a local farming community with an overnight stay and experience unique displays of local art and culture.
Minimum numbers apply.
Want to immerse yourself in nature and leave your daily concerns behind? The Shire of Plantagenet, named after the Anjou region in France, offer gorgeous landscapes and high quality local produce. Take in the ruggedly spectacular views and discover the hidden gems of the region as you unwind and relax.
Discover the Plantagenet and adjoining regions, learn about the early colonial days and the original custodians of the land. View stunning landscapes and meet local vignerons and taste some award winning wines.
Experience farm life on ‘The Grange on Kalgan’, which is a boutique farming and lifestyle property overlooking the peaceful Kalgan River just 22 kms from picturesque Albany.
Spend a half day on a small 12.5 acre property, which adjoins one of the oldest river systems on the planet. Learn about the landscape and view sustainable land management practices and discover the farming history of the region.
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 four 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.
Discover the Great Southern, the history of colonisation and the stories about the original custodians of the land the first nation’s peoples, European settlement and land development. Hear about the rivalry between the Swan River Colony established in Perth and the first colonial settlement at Albany in 1826.
Minimum numbers apply.
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.
Walk in the footsteps of industrious pioneers like John Holland and his crew and discover the true story behind the 500 km track forged through open spaces of incredible woodlands and around massive granite rocks in the outback. Discover how one man’s motivation to enable prospectors and early pioneers a quicker way to their fortunes changed the lives of many in the goldfields of Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie.
Ever wanted to walk in the footsteps of pioneer history or follow the “Public Silo Trail” thru 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.
Walk in the footsteps of industrious pioneers like John Holland and his crew and discover the true story behind the 500 km track forged through open spaces of incredible woodlands and around massive granite rocks through the outback hinterland to the Goldfields. Experience the fortunes of the early settlers, the demise of indigenous cultures against the backdrop of the incredible painted murals in local towns as part of the “Public Silo Trail” along with some stunning wildflowers.
There is nothing like having a personal tour guide. Join Wayne as he hosts a nature tour of ‘The Grange on Kalgan’, a 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.
Join your guide Wayne, as you are welcomed to an authentic farming and lifestyle property. This country is known for its unique ecological systems and tens of thousands of years of indigenous occupation.
Guests will experience and be taken on a guided tour of the property showing various points of interest and learn how the Grange on Kalgan has developed with eco responsible practices involving recycling, sustainable practices, solar energy, water conservation and conserving and enriching its local fauna and flora.
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.
Experience wildflowers, the PUBLIC silo large-scale art trails, local indigenous culture, museums and other hidden treasures of the southern wheatbelt and Ravensthorpe regions. Travel in the Fitzgerald River National Park with a well qualified local guide, experience local farming communities with overnight stays, unique displays of local art, visit Noongar Indigenous cultural sites, the Yongergnow Malleefowl Centre in Ongerup and work by private land owners to re-establish the ecology of degraded farming country including those associated with “Goodwana Link.” Visit the Stirling Range and Bluff Knoll with its captivating views. With overnight stays in Hopetoun and Ongerup the unique experience concludes at a Porongurup Range winery meeting the owner and winemaker for tastings. This venture offers many stunning memories!
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.
Discover the Wheatbelt and Great Southern with its history of European settlement and colonisation, the stories about the original custodians of the land the first nation’s peoples, visit Wave Rock with “The Humps” and “Hipppos Yawn,” see extraordinary wildflowers, the PUBLIC silo large-scale art trails in Newdegate, Pingrup, Ravensthorpe, Albany and Katanning, travel into the core of a biosphere reserve - the Fitzgerald River National Park with a local guide to experience nature at its best, learn about Broomehill and the gold prospectors who trecked along the Holland Track to the Goldfields and view other treasures like the Historical Whaling Station, Anzac Centre and Premier Mill Hotel all complimented with wine tastings at Walkers Hill Vineyard in Lake Grace!.This tour will leave some long lasting memories and life-long friendships