Monkey Mia Dolphins - 5 Days Tour

Tour Code: awa-wpmp

Highlights

FIRST CLASS HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS

  • Visit New Norcia, home of the Benedictine Monastery
  • Explore the Museum and Art Gallery
  • See the beautiful wildflowers (August to November)
  • Experience Kalbarri National Park
  • Marvel at the scenic coastline of the Peron Peninsula
  • Interact with the world famous Monkey Mia dolphins
  • See amazing Shell Beach
  • View the Hamelin Pool, home to the ancient Stromatolites
  • Explore the mystical 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 (4) (B)
  • Hotel Dinners (3) 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 prior from Perth Airport – flights to arrive anytime; Day 5 to Perth Airport – flights to depart after 8.00pm)
  • Hotel porterage included
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Itinerary

Day 1 Mon: Perth - Geraldton

Depart Perth at 8.00am. Travel to New Norcia, a small settlement revolving around the Benedictine Monastery, where we visit the Museum and Art Gallery. We then visit a wildflower farm with a unique collection of flowers, before continuing on to Geraldton. Enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director and fellow travellers this evening.

Accommodation: Mercure Inn, Geraldton.

Day 2 Tue: Kalbarri National Park

This morning venture to Kalbarri National Park to view the spectacular scenery of Murchison River Gorge from the vantage point of Hawks Head Lookout. Visit Red Bluff Lookout, before continuing to famous Monkey Mia.

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

Day 3 Wed: Monkey Mia

Early this morning watch for the dolphins that swim into shore. (Note: As dolphins are wild their appearance cannot be guaranteed.) The rest of the day is at leisure. Perhaps take an optional sailing cruise to spot dugong and dolphins. (B)

Day 4 Thu: Shell Beach

Visit Shell Beach, one of only two in the world, formed from billions of shells up to ten metres deep. Travel to Hamelin Pool to see the world's best known colony of Stromatolites, dating back to the beginning of life on earth. Continue south along the North West Coastal Highway to Geraldton.

Accommodation: Mercure Inn, Geraldton. (B)

Day 5 Fri: The Pinnacles – Perth

Today travel into Nambung National Park, home of the mystical Pinnacles. Heading south to Yanchep National Park, 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 this afternoon, arriving at approximately 6.00pm. You will be transferred to Perth Airport for your onward flight. (B)

Aboriginal Cultural Experience

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Prices & Dates

Tour Dates
Departs Returns
2005
A$1195
  23 May     27 May  
  27 Jun     01 Jul  
  08 Aug     12 Aug  
  15 Aug     19 Aug  
  05 Sep     09 Sep*
  12 Sep     16 Sep  
  19 Sep     23 Sep*
  26 Sep     30 Sep  
  03 Oct     07 Oct  
  10 Oct     14 Oct*
  17 Oct     21 Oct  
  31 Oct     04 Nov  
  14 Nov     18 Nov*
2006
A$1195
  02 Jan     06 Jan  
  30 Jan     03 Feb*
  27 Feb     03 Mar  
  20 Mar     24 Mar  
  22 May   26 May
  26 Jun   30 Jun
  07 Aug   11 Aug
  14 Aug   18 Aug
  04 Sept   08 Sept
  11 Sept   15 Sept
  18 Sept   22 Sept
  25 Sept   29 Sept
  02 Oct   06 Oct
  11 Oct   15 Oct
  16 Oct   20 Oct
  30 Oct   03 Nov
  13 Nov   17 Nov

* = Guaranteed Departure

Supplements

Adult Single Supplement   A$285
Triple Discount Save A$60
Child Discount Save A$240
Concession Card Holders Save A$25
Friendly Fours Save A$60
Meal Discount Save A$90