Western Grandeur

11 days - Broome to Perth (or vice versa)

Premium Escorted Tour - Tour code WBPP

Enjoy spectacular sightseeing in Darwin, Katherine, El Questro, Broome, Monkey Mia, Wave Rock & Perth

Daily itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive Broome

On arrival in Broome you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore or just simply relax. Enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director this evening.

Accommodation: Cable Beach Club Resort, Broome, 2 nights

Day 2 - Broome 'Free Time'

Enjoy a day at leisure exploring this tropical hideaway. Directly opposite the hotel is the magnificent Cable Beach, one of the most stunning beaches in the world, with 22km of white sand and clear tropical water. There are a number of options available and your Tour Director will be able to help you with suggestions. Perhaps take a spectacular scenic flight over the Buccaneer Archipelago or ride a camel at sunset on the beach. Stroll through Chinatown, home to some of the world's finest pearl showrooms. (B)

Day 3 - Karratha

Skirt the edge of the Great Sandy Desert, a desolate land of Spinifex and sand hills, en route to Port Hedland, gateway to the Pilbara. The port is a major shipping outlet for this mineral rich region. Continue to Karratha, headquarters of the North West Shelf Project.

Accommodation: Karratha International, Karratha. BD

Day 4 - The Pilbara

Today we leave Karratha and travel into Karijini National Park.

Accommodation: Deluxe Eco tents with Ensuites, Karijini Eco Retreat. B

Day 5 - Karijini National Park

We continue to explore 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 landscape of the Pilbara. Continue to Tom Price this afternoon. 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.

Accommodation: Windawarri Lodge, Tom Price. BL

Day 6 - North West Cape

Today visit Giralia Station, an area of outstanding biodiversity with many different species of flora and fauna. This afternoon travel to Exmouth on the boundary of Cape Range National Park and the Ningaloo Marine Park.

Accommodation: Potshot Hotel Resort, Exmouth. BL

Day 7 - Ningaloo Reef

Cruise Journey down the coast, admiring the fantastic coastal scenery of white sand and sparkling blue ocean. Travel to Coral Bay, a quaint seaside town, where you join a sub-sea viewer and cruise over the Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia's largest coral reef. Observe the abundance of marine life that inhabits these tropical waters and marvel at the brilliant display of colourful coral formations. Continue to Carnarvon, where tropical fruits are grown, then on to Monkey Mia.

Accommodation: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, 2 nights. B

Day 8 - Monkey Mia

Spend time on the beach this morning at the Monkey Mia Reserve, nestled against the pristine waters of the Shark Bay Marine Park, where dolphins come into shore. These wild mammals of the ocean swim into the shallows to mingle with people. Feel the magic of interacting with these magnificent creatures, a truly unforgettable experience. (Note: As dolphins are wild their appearance cannot be guaranteed.) The remainder of the day is at leisure. Why not spend some time at the Monkey Mia Visitor Centre, which contains informative, interactive displays. At the Amphitheatre the rangers conduct talks and slide shows. Ask your Tour Director for details on optional scenic flights and sailing cruises to see dugong and dolphins. (B)

Day 9 - Kalbarri - Geraldton

This morning visit Hamelin Pool to see a colony of ancient Stromatolites, the world's oldest display of living fossils. Visit Shell Beach, which consists of millions of shells, up to 10 metres deep. Travel through Kalbarri National Park visiting Hawks Head Lookout for marvellous bird's eye views of the Murchinson River Gorge. Also visit Red Bluff Lookout, where layers of sandstone form cliffs, which loom over the Indian Ocean. Enjoy a tour of Geraldton, located on the Batavia Coast, renowned for its many shipwrecks.

Accommodation: All Seasons Geraldton, Geraldton. B

Day 10 - The Pinnacles - Yanchep National Park

Travel today into Nambung National Park, home of the mystical Pinnacles. Continue to Yanchep National Park where 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.

Accommodation: Travelodge Perth, Perth. B

Day 11 - Depart Perth

After breakfast enjoy a guided tour of the highlights of Perth. Drive alongside the Swan River and visit Kings Park, a natural bushland area covering over 400 hectares. Your will be transferred to Perth Airport to connect with your onward flight. (B)

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