Itinerary
INDEPENDENT TOURING DAYS 1-3
Day 1 Sat: Arrive Sydney – Indian Pacific
On arrival in Sydney you will be transferred to Central Station and board the Indian
Pacific train.
Accommodation: Gold Kangaroo Service, Indian Pacific, 3 nights. (D)
Day 2 Sun: Indian Pacific
Travel via Broken Hill to Adelaide today. There is the opportunity to join an optional
sightseeing tour in Adelaide, before the Indian Pacific departs early evening and begins
the journey west to Perth. (BLD)
Day 3 Mon: Indian Pacific
Today you cross the vast Nullarbor Plain, where the train travels the world's longest
straight stretch of railway track. See unique landscapes unfold and spot a fascinating
array of wildlife from the comfort of the lounge or your cabin. (BLD)
Day 4 Tue: Indian Pacific - Perth
On arrival in Perth you will be transferred from the Station to your hotel. This
afternoon enjoy an orientation tour of Perth including beautiful Kings Park. Enjoy a
welcome drink this evening.
Accommodation: Mercure Hotel, Perth. (B) 
Day 5 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. Continue north to
Nambung National Park and view the mystical Pinnacles.
Accommodation: Mercure Inn, Geraldton. (B)
Day 6 Thu: Kalbarri National Park
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. This afternoon continue to Monkey
Mia.
Accommodation: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, 2 nights. (B)
Day 7 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). The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 8 Sat: Ningaloo Reef
Head north to Carnarvon where bananas and tropical fruits are grown. Travel to Coral
Bay and join a sub-sea viewer and cruise over the spectacular Ningaloo Reef.
Accommodation: Potshot Hotel Resort, Exmouth. (B)
Day 9 Sun: The Pilbara
This morning visit Giralia Station, an area of outstanding diodiversity. Travel inland
to the mineral rich Pilbara region.
Accommodation: Karijini Lodge, Tom Price. (BL)
Day 10 Mon: Karijini National Park
Journey into Karijini National Park. See spectacular gorges, waterfalls and rock pools.
Continue to Newman this afternoon.
Accommodation: Seasons Hotel, Newman. (BL)
Day 11 Tue: Mount Whaleback Mine
Join a guided tour of the Mount Whaleback Mine, the world's largest single open cut
iron ore mine. We then travel via Marble Bar to Port Hedland, a major shipping port.
Accommodation: Mercure Inn, Port Hedland. (B)
Day 12 Wed: 80 Mile Beach
Travel parallel to 80 Mile Beach and the edge of the Great Sandy Desert, before
arriving in idyllic Broome.
Accommodation: Cable Beach Club Resort, Broome, 2 nights. (B)
Day 13 Thu: Broome at leisure
Enjoy a day at leisure in Broome. (B)
Day 14 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 15 Sat: Geikie Gorge
This morning cruise through Geikie Gorge, formed by the waters of the Fitzroy River
tunnelling through the Napier Range. Travel to historic Halls Creek this afternoon.
Accommodation: Kimberley Hotel, Halls Creek. (BL)
Day 16 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 17 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 18 Tue: Wyndham
This morning travel along
the Gibb River Road to Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve. Continue to Wyndham to the 5 Rivers
Lookout. Visit Warriu Park to see the Dreamtime Statues. Continue to Kununurra.
Accommodation: Country Club Hotel, Kununurra, 2 nights. (B)
Day 19 Wed: Kununurra
Today we see the Ord River Irrigation Scheme, visit Hidden Valley National Park and
Kelly's Knob Lookout. (B)
Day 20 Thu: Ord River
Cruise the placid waters of the Ord River from Kununurra to Lake Argyle. Visit the
Durack Homestead, before continuing to Katherine.
Accommodation: Paraway Motel, Katherine. (BL)
Day 21 Fri: Katherine Gorge
Cruise through magical Katherine Gorge this morning. Travel to Darwin, stopping at the
Adelaide River War Cemetery en route. Enjoy an orientation tour of Darwin.
Accommodation: Darwin Central Hotel. (B)
Day 22 Sat: Depart Darwin
You will be transferred to Darwin Airport to connect with your onward flight. (B)
Aboriginal Cultural Experiences
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