19 Day Premium Touring - West Coast Adventure
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| Spectacular sightseeing experiences | ||
| – Tour of Perth and Kings Park – Explore The Pinnacles – Yanchep National Park – Balga Mia Aboriginal Dreaming – Visit Kalbarri National Park – Meet Monkey Mia’s Dolphins – Ningaloo Reef Sub-Sea Viewer – Pilbara Open Cut Iron Ore Mine – Relax in Broome – Cruise Geikie Gorge |
– Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine – Cruise on Chamberlain Gorge – Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve – Visit Warriu Park – Hidden Valley National Park – Ord River Wildlife Cruise – Cruise on Katherine Gorge – Sightseeing Tour of Darwin – INCLUDED Aboriginal Cultural Experience |
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| Premium holiday inclusions | ||
| Transportation – Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, seatbelts, reclining seats, panoramic windows Professionally Escorted – Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver Dining Inclusions – Full Buffet Breakfasts (18) – Lunch (4) – Hotel Dinners (15) YOUR CHOICE |
Accommodation – Twin share rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels. 3 nights in Deluxe Eco Tents with ensuites Plus – Welcome Drink – All purpose travel wallet and map – Airport transfers (Day 1 from Perth Airport – flights to arrive prior to 1.00pm; Day 19 to Darwin Airport – flights anytime) – Hotel porterage included |
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| 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. Hotel: Travelodge Perth, 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. Hotel: All Seasons Geraldton, Geraldton. Day 3 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, formed by billions of tiny white seashells. Continue to Monkey Mia this afternoon. Hotel: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, 2 nights. 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. 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. Hotel: Potshot Hotel Resort, Exmouth. Day 6 Sun: The Pilbara This morning visit Giralia Station, a birdwatcher’s paradise. Travel inland to the mineral rich Pilbara region. Hotel: Windawarri Lodge, Tom Price. |
Day 7 Mon: Karijini National Park Enjoy a guided tour of the Pilbara Open Cut Iron Ore Mine. You will be amazed by the massive pit and see the huge machinery in action. 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. Hotel: Deluxe Eco Tents with Ensuites, Karijini Eco Retreat. Day 8 Tue: Port Hedland Today we leave Karijini National Park and travel to Port Hedland, a major shipping port. Hotel: Hospitality Inn, Port Hedland. Day 9 Wed: 80 Mile Beach – Broome Travel to 80 Mile Beach and parallel to the edge of the Great Sandy Desert, before arriving in idyllic Broome. See Chinatown and Streeters Jetty where pearling luggers unload their fresh catch of oysters. Hotel: Cable Beach Club Resort, Broome, 2 nights. Day 10 Thu: Broome 'Free Time’ Enjoy a day at leisure exploring this tropical hideaway. Directly opposite the hotel is Cable Beach, 22km of white sand. Perhaps take an optional camel ride along Cable Beach. Day 11 Fri: Derby – Fitzroy Crossing Travel to the port of Derby situated on the edge of King Sound. See the famous Boab Prison Tree used by the first police as an overnight holding cell, before arriving in the township of Fitzroy Crossing. Hotel: Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing. Day 12 Sat: Geikie Gorge 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. Hotel: Kimberley Hotel, Halls Creek. Day 13 Sun: Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine Visit the Lirrgarn 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. Hotel: Emma Gorge Resort, tented cabins with private facilities, 2 nights. EL QUESTRO HOMESTEAD Upgrade to the luxurious El Questro Homestead. 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. Day 15 Tue: Wyndham This morning we travel along the Gibb River Road to Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve. See the bird life of this region and learn about traditional lifestyles. Continue to Wyndham to the 5 Rivers Lookout. Visit Warriu Park to see the Dreamtime Statues and rock art mural. Visit the historic Durack Homestead then cruise the placid waters of the Ord River from Lake Argyle to Kununurra. Hotel: Country Club Hotel, Kununurra, 2 nights. Day 16 Wed: Kununurra Today we see the Ord River Irrigation Scheme, visit Hidden Valley National Park and Kelly's Knob Lookout. BUNGLE BUNGLES OPTION Scenic flight over the spectacular Bungle Bungles available today. Please enquire for details. Day 17 Thu: Katherine Cross vast cattle stations en route to Katherine. Hotel: Paraway Motel, Katherine. 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. Hotel: Holiday Inn Esplanade, Darwin. Day 19 Sat: Depart Darwin You will be transferred to Darwin Airport to connect with your onward flight. |
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19 days, Priced from A$6870 |
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| Prices AUD | Land Content Only | ||||||
| Single Supplement | $2055 | ||||||
| Child 15 years and under | Save | $1375 | |||||
| Triple Share | Save | $345 | |||||
| Friendly Fours | Save | $345 | |||||
| Concession Card Holders | Save | $75 | |||||
| Note: Itinerary & departure dates may change from 31/12/10. Price is guaranteed upon payment of deposit. | |||||||