Indian Pacific Adventure
22 days - Sydney to Darwin
Premium Escorted Tour - Tour code WRPD
Travel from Sydney to Darwin on the Indian Pacific
Adventure. Enjoy an Indian Pacific train trip, the National Parks,
Monkey Mia,
Broome, Darwin & more.
Daily itinerary
INDEPENDENT TOURING DAYS 1–4
Day 1 Sat: Sydney - Indian Pacific
On arrival in Sydney you will be transferred to Central Station to board
the Indian Pacific train.
Hotel: Gold Kangaroo Service, Indian Pacific, 3 nights. D
Day 2 Sun: Indian Pacific
Travel via Broken Hill to Adelaide today. The Indian Pacific departs early
evening and begins the journey west to Perth. Clients joining today will
be transferred to the Indian Pacific this afternoon (Tour Code: WRZD).
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 to your hotel. This afternoon
enjoy an orientation tour of Perth including beautiful Kings Park. Enjoy
a Welcome
Drink and dinner this evening.
Hotel: Travelodge Perth, 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, formed by calcified limestone thousands of years ago.
Hotel: All Seasons Geraldton, 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.
Hotel: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, 2 nights. B
Day 7 Fri: Monkey Mia
Early this morning watch for the famous dolphins that swim into shore and
mingle with the people. Interacting with these magnificent animals is a
truly unforgettable
experience. (Note: As dolphins are wild their appearance cannot be guaranteed).
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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.
Hotel: Potshot Hotel Resort, Exmouth. B
Day 9 Sun: The Pilbara
This morning visit Giralia Station, an area of outstanding biodiversity.
Travel inland to the mineral rich Pilbara region.
Hotel: Windawarri Lodge, Tom Price. BL
Day 10 Mon: Karijini National Park
This morning 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. BL
Day 11 Tue: Karratha
Today we leave Karijini National Park and travel to Port Hedland, a major
shipping port.
Hotel: Karratha International, Karratha. B
Day 12 Wed: 80 Mile Beach
Travel to 80 Mile Beach and parallel to the edge of the Great Sandy Desert
before arriving in idyllic Broome.
Hotel: Cable Beach Club Resort, Broome, 2 nights. B
Day 13 Thu: Broome 'Free Time'
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.
Hotel: 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. Watch for wildlife as the 30
metre high walls of the gorge tower above us. Travel to Halls Creek, situated
on
the edge of the Great Sandy Desert.
Hotel: Kimberley Hotel, Halls Creek. BL
Day 16 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.
BL
Day 17 Mon: El Questro
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: 5 Rivers Lookout
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.
Visit the historic Durack Homestead then cruise the placid waters of the
Ord River to Kununurra.
Hotel: 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: Katherine
Cross vast cattle stations en route to Katherine.
Hotel: Paraway Motel, Katherine. B
Day 21 Fri: Katherine Gorge
Cruise through Katherine Gorge this morning. Travel to Darwin, stopping at
the Adelaide River War Cemetery en route. Enjoy an orientation tour of
Darwin.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Esplanade, Darwin.B
Day 22 Sat: Depart Darwin
You will be transferred to Darwin Airport to connect with your onward flight.
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