Itinerary
Day 1 Tue: 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 Wed: 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 Thu: 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. (BL)
Day 4 Fri: Kununurra
See the Ord River Irrigation Scheme, Hidden Valley National Park and visit Kelly's Knob
Lookout. (B)
Day 5 Sat: Wyndham – 5 Rivers Lookout
This morning travel to Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve. Your Aboriginal hosts will welcome
you to the region in  a traditional
ceremony. 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 (see page 35). (B)
Day 6 Sun: 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 Mon: 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 Tue: 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 Wed: 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 Thu: Broome at leisure
Enjoy a day at leisure in tropical Broome. Directly opposite the hotel is Cable Beach. (B)
Day 11 Fri: Port Hedland
Skirt the edge of the Great Sandy Desert to Port Hedland, a major shipping outlet for
the mineral rich Pilbara region.
Accommodation: Mercure Inn, Port Hedland. (B)
Day 12 Sat: Newman
Today we leave Port Hedland and travel via Marble Bar to the town of Newman.
Accommodation: Seasons Hotel, Newman. (B)
Day 13 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. 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 Mon: 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 Tue: 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
inhabit 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 Wed: 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 Thu: 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: Mercure Inn, Geraldton. (B)
Day 18 Fri: 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: Mercure Hotel, Perth. (B)
Day 19 Sat: 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)
Aboriginal Cultural Experiences
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