Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Darwin
On arrival in Darwin you will be transferred to your hotel. This afternoon
join a tour of the city. Enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director and
fellow travelling companions.
Accommodation: Darwin Central Hotel.
Day 2: Katherine Gorge
Head south towards Katherine. Stop at the Adelaide River War Cemetery. This
afternoon enjoy a cruise through spectacular Katherine Gorge.
Accommodation: Paraway Motel, Katherine. (B)
Day 3: Ord River Cruise
This morning visit the historic Durack Homestead, then travel to Lake
Argyle, Australia's largest man-made lake. Cruise on the Ord River to
Kununurra. Accommodation: Country Club Hotel, Kununurra, 2 nights. (B)
Day 4: Kununurra
See the Ord River Irrigation Scheme, Hidden Valley National Park and visit
Kelly's Knob Lookout. (B)
Day 5: Wyndham - 5 Rivers Lookout
This morning we travel to Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve. See the bird life of
this region and learn about traditional lifestyles. Continue to Wyndham to
the 5 Rivers Lookout. Visit Warriu Park to see the Dreamtime Statues and
rock art. This afternoon travel to the outback station of El Questro.
Accommodation: Emma Gorge Resort, 2 nights, tented cabins with private
facilities, power and linen provided. (B)
Day 6: El Questro
Cruise through Chamberlain Gorge, abounded by tropical vegetation. At Emma
Gorge Resort there is time to sit by the pool or to hike into Emma Gorge for
a refreshing swim. (B)
Day 7: Argyle Diamond Mine
Today visit the Argyle Diamond Mine for a guided tour of the world's largest
diamond mine. Continue to Halls Creek. Accommodation: Kimberley Hotel, Halls
Creek. (BL)
Day 8: Geikie Gorge
Travel to the remote township of Fitzroy Crossing. This afternoon enjoy a
cruise through spectacular Geikie Gorge.
Accommodation: Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing. (BL)
Day 9: Derby - Broome
Travel to the port of Derby and see the famous Boab Prison Tree, before
continuing to the tropical resort town of Broome. See Chinatown and
Stretters Jetty.
Accommodation: Cable Beach Club Resort, Broome, 2 nights. (B)
Day 10: Broome at leisure
Enjoy a day at leisure in tropical Broome. Directly opposite the hotel is
Cable Beach. (B)
Day 11: Port Hedland
Skirt the edge of the Great Sandy Desert to Port Hedland, a major shipping
outlet for the mineral rich Pilbara region. Accommodation: All Seasons Port
Hedland, Port Hedland. (B)
Day 12: Newman
Today we leave Port Hedland and travel via Marble Bar to the town of Newman.
Accommodation: Seasons Hotel, Newman. (B)
Day 13: Karijini National Park
We will enjoy a morning guided tour of the Mount Whaleback Mine, the world's
largest single open cut iron ore mine. Journey into Karijini National Park
where spectacular gorges, waterfalls and rock pools provide a contrast to
the red Pilbara landscape. Continue to Tom Price this afternoon.
Accommodation: Karijini Lodge, Tom Price. (BL)
Day 14: North West Cape
Today visit Giralia Station, an area of outstanding biodiversity with many
different species of flora and fauna, some which are unique to the station.
Travel to Exmouth, situated on the boundary of Cape Range National Park and
the Ningaloo Marine Park. Accommodation: Potshot Hotel Resort, Exmouth. (BL)
Day 15: Ningaloo Reef
Travel to Coral Bay, a quaint seaside town and join a sub-sea viewer over
the Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia's largest coral reef. Observe the
abundance of marine life that inhabits these tropical waters and marvel at
the brilliant display of colourful coral formations. Continue to Monkey Mia.
Accommodation: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, 2 nights. (B)
Day 16: Monkey Mia
Walk to the beach this morning where dolphins come into shore. These wild
mammals of the ocean swim into the shallows to mingle with people. (Note: As
dolphins are wild their appearance cannot be guaranteed.) (B)
Day 17: Kalbarri
This morning visit Hamelin Pool to see the world's best known colony of
Stromatolites. Stop at spectacular Shell Beach, formed from billions of
shells up to ten metres deep. Later, visit Kalbarri National Park.
Accommodation: All Seasons Geraldton, Geraldton. (B)
Day 18: The Pinnacles
In Nambung National Park view the spectacular, mystical Pinnacles. Continue
to Yanchep National Park where you will enjoy an Aboriginal cultural
experience. Meet Aboriginal guides who will share with you their way of life
in a traditional community. Continue to Perth. Accommodation: Seasons of
Perth, Perth. (B)
Day 19: Depart Perth
After breakfast enjoy a guided tour of the highlights of Perth. You will be
transferred to Perth Airport to connect with your onward flight. (B)
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