Western Grandeur - Broome to Perth

Highlights

FIRST CLASS HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS

• Relax in tropical Broome
• View the expanse of white sand at 80 Mile Beach
• Enjoy the impressive Pilbara landscape
• Learn of the operations of an iron-ore mine in Newman
• View the Ningaloo Reef from a semi-submersible boat
• Journey into Cape Range National Park
• Meet the famous dolphins at Monkey Mia
• See the Stromatolites at Hamelin Pool
• Discover Kalbarri National Park
• Explore the eerie Pinnacles in Nambung National Park
• Share the Dreaming – Visit Balga Mia Aboriginal Camp and enjoy a didjeridu and dance performance in Yanchep National Park

Transportation

• Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, reclining seats, seat belts and large panoramic windows

Professionally Escorted

• Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver

Dining Inclusions

• Full Buffet Breakfasts (10) (B)
• Lunches (2) (L)
• Hotel Dinners (7) YOUR CHOICE

Accommodation

• Twin share rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels

Plus

• Welcome drink
• All purpose travel bag and map
• Airport transfers (Day 1 from Broome Airport – flights to arrive anytime; Day 11 to Perth Airport – flights to depart after 1.00pm)
• Hotel porterage included

Itinerary

Day 1 Wed: Arrive Broome

On arrival in Broome you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore or just simply relax. Enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director this evening.

Accommodation: Cable Beach Club Resort, Broome, 2 nights.

Day 2 Thu: Broome at leisure

Enjoy a day at leisure exploring this tropical hideaway. Directly opposite the hotel is the magnificent Cable Beach, one of the most stunning beaches in the world, with 22km of white sand and clear tropical water. There are a number of options available and your Tour Director will be able to help you with suggestions. Perhaps take a spectacular scenic flight over the Buccaneer Archipelago or ride a camel at sunset on the beach. Stroll through Chinatown, home to some of the world's finest pearl showrooms. (B)

Day 3 Fri: Port Hedland

Journey parallel to 80 Mile Beach and skirt the edge of the Great Sandy Desert, a desolate land of spinifex and sand hills. Arrive in Port Hedland, gateway to the Pilbara. The port is a major shipping outlet for this mineral rich region.

Accommodation: Mercure Inn, Port Hedland. (B)

Day 4 Sat: Newman

Today we leave Port Hedland and travel via Marble Bar to the town of Newman.

Accommodation: Seasons Hotel, Newman. (B)

Day 5 Sun: 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. Here, you will be amazed by the enormity of the massive pit and see the huge machinery in operation. Journey into Karijini National Park. The startling landscape of spectacular gorges, waterfalls and rock pools, created by millions of years of erosion, provides a striking contrast to the stark red landscape of the Pilbara. Continue to the isolated town of Tom Price this afternoon.

Accommodation: Karijini Lodge, Tom Price. (BL)

Day 6 Mon: North West Cape

Today we continue the journey northwest and enjoy a visit to Giralia Station, an area of outstanding biodiversity with many different species of flora and fauna. This afternoon travel to Exmouth on the boundary of Cape Range National Park and the Ningaloo Marine Park.

Accommodation: Potshot Hotel Resort, Exmouth. (BL)

Day 7 Tue: Ningaloo Reef Cruise

Journey down the coast, admiring the fantastic coastal scenery of white sand and sparkling blue ocean. Travel to Coral Bay, a quaint seaside town, where you join a sub-sea viewer and cruise over the Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia's largest coral reef. Observe the abundance of marinelife that inhabits these tropical waters and marvel at the brilliant display of colourful coral formations. Continue to Carnarvon, where tropical fruits are grown, then on to Monkey Mia.

Accommodation: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, 2 nights. (B)

Day 8 Wed: Monkey Mia

Spend time on the beach this morning at the Monkey Mia Reserve, nestled against the pristine waters of the Shark Bay Marine Park, where dolphins come into shore. These wild mammals of the ocean swim into the shallows to mingle with people. Feel the magic of interacting with these magnificent creatures, a truly unforgettable experience. (Note: As dolphins are wild their appearance cannot be guaranteed.) The remainder of the day is at leisure. Why not spend some time at the Monkey Mia Visitor Centre which contains informative, interactive displays. At the Amphitheatre the rangers conduct talks and slide shows. Ask your Tour Director for details on optional scenic flights and sailing cruises to see dugong and dolphins. (B)

Day 9 Thu: Kalbarri – Geraldton

This morning visit Hamelin Pool to see a colony of ancient Stromatolites, the world's oldest display of living fossils. Visit Shell Beach, consisting of millions of shells, up to 10 metres deep. Travel through Kalbarri National Park visiting Hawks Head Lookout for marvellous bird's eye views of the Murchinson River Gorge. Also visit Red Bluff Lookout, where layers of sandstone form cliffs which loom over the Indian Ocean. Enjoy a tour of Geraldton, located on the Batavia Coast, renowned for its many shipwrecks.

Accommodation: Mercure Inn, Geraldton. (B)

Day 10 Fri: The Pinnacles – Yanchep National Park

Travel today into Nambung National Park, home of the mystical Pinnacles. Continue to Yanchep National Park where you will enjoy an Aboriginal cultural experience in an authentic bush setting. Meet Aboriginal guides who will share with you their way of life in a traditional community and will treat you to the enchanting sounds of the didjeridu and dancing. Continue to Perth.

Accommodation: Mercure Hotel, Perth. (B)

Day 11 Sat: Depart Perth

After breakfast enjoy a guided tour of the highlights of Perth. Drive alongside the Swan River and visit Kings Park, a natural bushland area covering over 400 hectares. You will be transferred to Perth Airport to connect with your onward flight. (B)

Aboriginal Cultural Experience

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Prices & Dates

Some tours depart on a different day of the week than the one indicated in the itinerary.