Itinerary
Day 1 Sat: Arrive Sydney - Indian Pacific
On arrival in Sydney you will be transferred to Central Station to board the
Indian Pacific train.
Accommodation: Gold Kangaroo Service, Indian Pacific, 3 nights. (D)
Day 2: Indian Pacific
Travel via Broken Hill to Adelaide today. There is the opportunity to join
an optional sightseeing tour in Adelaide, before the Indian Pacific departs
early evening and begins the journey west to Perth. (BLD)
Day 3: Indian Pacific
Today you cross the vast Nullarbor Plain, where the train travels the
world's longest straight stretch of railway track. See unique landscapes
unfold and spot a fascinating array of wildlife from the comfort of the
lounge or your cabin. (BLD)
Day 4: Indian Pacific - Perth
On arrival in Perth make your own way to the hotel. This afternoon enjoy an
orientation tour of Perth including beautiful Kings Park. Enjoy a welcome
drink this evening.
Accommodation: Seasons of Perth, Perth. (B)
Day 5: The Pinnacles
Travel to Yanchep National Park, where you will enjoy an Aboriginal cultural
experience. Meet Aboriginal guides who will treat you to the enchanting
sounds of the didjeridu. Continue north to Nambung National Park and view
the mystical Pinnacles. Accommodation: All Seasons Geraldton, Geraldton. (B)
Day 6: Kalbarri National Park
Visit Kalbarri National Park and enjoy the breathtaking views of the
Murchison River Gorge from Hawks Head Lookout. Travel to Hamelin Pool to see
the world's best known colony of Stromatolites, then visit spectacular Shell
Beach. This afternoon continue to Monkey Mia. Accommodation: Monkey Mia
Dolphin Resort, 2 nights. (B)
Day 7: Monkey Mia
Early this morning watch for the famous dolphins that swim into shore.
Interacting with these magnificent animals is a truly unforgettable
experience. (Note: As dolphins are wild their appearance cannot be
guaranteed). The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 8 Sat: Ningaloo Reef
Head north to Carnarvon where bananas and tropical fruits are grown. Travel
to Coral Bay and join a sub-sea viewer and cruise over the spectacular
Ningaloo Reef.
Accommodation: Potshot Hotel Resort, Exmouth. (B)
Day 9: The Pilbara
This morning visit Giralia Station, an area of outstanding diodiversity.
Travel inland to the mineral rich Pilbara region. Accommodation: Karijini
Lodge, Tom Price. (BL)
Day 10: Karijini National Park
Journey into Karijini National Park. See spectacular gorges, waterfalls and
rock pools. Continue to Newman this afternoon. Accommodation: Seasons Hotel,
Newman. (BL)
Day 11: Mount Whaleback Mine
Join a guided tour of the Mount Whaleback Mine, the world's largest single
open cut iron ore mine. We then travel via Marble Bar to Port Hedland, a
major shipping port.
Accommodation: All Seasons Port Hedland. (B)
Day 12: 80 Mile Beach
Travel parallel to 80 Mile Beach and the edge of the Great Sandy Desert,
before arriving in idyllic Broome. Accommodation: Cable Beach Club Resort,
Broome, 2 nights. (B)
Day 13: Broome at leisure
Enjoy a day at leisure in Broome. (B)
Day 14: Derby - Fitzroy Crossing
Travel to the port of Derby and see the famous Boab Prison Tree, before
arriving in the township of Fitzroy Crossing. Accommodation: Fitzroy River
Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing. (B)
Day 15 Sat: Geikie Gorge
This morning cruise through Geikie Gorge, formed by the waters of the
Fitzroy River tunnelling through the Napier Range.
Travel to historic Halls Creek this afternoon. Accommodation: Kimberley
Hotel, Halls Creek. (BL)
Day 16: Argyle Diamond Mine
Visit the Argyle Diamond Mine, the largest diamond mine in the world,
producing one third of the world's diamonds annually. Travel to the outback
cattle station of El Questro. Accommodation: Emma Gorge Resort, 2 nights,
tented cabins with private facilities, power and linen provided. (BL)
Day 17: El Questro
This morning cruise through Chamberlain Gorge, a fresh waterhole abounded by
tropical vegetation. At Emma Gorge Resort there is time to hike into Emma
Gorge. (B)
Day 18: 5 Rivers Lookout - Wyndham
This morning travel along the Gibb River Road to Parry Lagoon Nature
Reserve. Continue to Wyndham to the 5 Rivers Lookout. Visit Warriu Park to
see the Dreamtime Statues. Continue to Kununurra. Accommodation: Country
Club Hotel, Kununurra, 2 nights. (B)
Day 19: Kununurra
Today we see the Ord River Irrigation Scheme, visit Hidden Valley National
Park and Kelly's Knob Lookout. (B)
Day 20: Ord River
Cruise the placid waters of the Ord River from Kununurra to Lake Argyle.
Visit the Durack Homestead, before continuing to Katherine. Accommodation:
Paraway Motel, Katherine. (B)
Day 21: Katherine Gorge
Cruise through magical Katherine Gorge this morning. Travel to Darwin,
stopping at the Adelaide River War Cemetery en route. Enjoy an orientation
tour of Darwin.
Accommodation: Darwin Central Hotel. (B)
Day 22 Sat: Depart Darwin
You will be transferred to Darwin Airport to connect with your onward
flight. (B)
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