Itinerary
Day 1 Tue: Arrive Perth
On arrival in Perth you will be transferred to your hotel. This afternoon enjoy an
orientation tour of Perth including beautiful Kings Park. Enjoy a welcome drink this
evening with your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions.
Accommodation: Mercure Hotel, Perth. 
Day 2 Wed: 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. Visit Nambung National Park to view the mystical Pinnacles, formed by
calcified limestone thousands of years ago.
Accommodation: Mercure Inn, Geraldton. (B)
Day 3 Thu: Kalbarri National Park - Monkey Mia
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, formed by billions of tiny white
seashells. Continue to Monkey Mia this afternoon.
Accommodation: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, 2 nights. (B)
Day 4 Fri: 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). Perhaps take an optional sailing cruise this
afternoon. (B)
Day 5 Sat: Ningaloo Reef
Head north to Carnarvon, travel to Coral Bay and join a sub-sea viewer and cruise over
the Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia's largest coral reef.
Accommodation: Potshot Hotel Resort, Exmouth. (B)
Day 6 Sun: The Pilbara
This morning visit Giralia Station, a birdwatcher's paradise. Travel inland to the
mineral rich Pilbara region.
Accommodation: Karijini Lodge, Tom Price. (BL)
Day 7 Mon: Karijini National Park
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 of the Pilbara landscape. Continue to Newman.
Accommodation: Seasons Hotel, Newman. (BL)
Day 8 Tue: Mount Whaleback Mine
Join a guided tour of the Mount Whaleback Mine, the world's largest single open cut
iron ore mine. Here, you will be amazed by the massive pit and see the huge machinery in
operation. We then travel via Marble Bar to Port Hedland, a major shipping port.
Accommodation: Mercure Inn, Port Hedland. (B)
Day 9 Wed: 80 Mile Beach
Travel parallel to 80 Mile Beach and the edge of the Great Sandy Desert, before
arriving in idyllic Broome. See Chinatown and Stretters Jetty where pearling luggers
unload their fresh catch of oysters.
Accommodation: Cable Beach Club Resort, Broome, 2 nights. (B)
Day 10 Thu: Broome at leisure
Enjoy a day at leisure exploring this tropical hideaway. Directly opposite the hotel is
Cable Beach, 22km of white sand and clear tropical water. Perhaps take an optional camel
ride along Cable Beach. (B)
Day 11 Fri: 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 12 Sat: Geikie Gorge
This morning cruise through Geikie Gorge, formed by the waters of the Fitzroy River
tunnelling through the Napier Range. Look out for crocodiles and sawfish. Travel to
historic Halls Creek this afternoon.
Accommodation: Kimberley Hotel, Halls Creek. (BL)
Day 13 Sun: 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 (see page 35). (BL)
Day 14 Mon: 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 15 Tue: Wyndham
This morning travel along the Gibb River Road 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 mural.
Accommodation: Country Club Hotel, Kununurra, 2 nights. (B)
Day 16 Wed: Kununurra
Today we see the Ord River Irrigation Scheme, visit Hidden Valley National Park and
Kelly's Knob Lookout. (B)
Day 17 Thu: Ord River
Cruise the placid waters of the Ord River from Kununurra to Lake Argyle. Visit the
Durack Homestead. Continue to Katherine.
Accommodation: Paraway Motel, Katherine. (BL)
Day 18 Fri: Katherine Gorge
Cruise through magical Katherine Gorge this morning. Travel to Darwin, stopping at
Adelaide River War Cemetery en route. Enjoy an orientation tour of Darwin.
Accommodation: Darwin Central Hotel. (B)
Day 19 Sat: Depart Darwin
You will be transferred to Darwin Airport to connect with your onward. (B)
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