AAT Kings - Wonders of the Pilbara & West Coast Itinerary

After meeting your Travel Director at your hotel this afternoon, set off on a tour of the city, visiting Kings Park and its Botanic Garden on the broad expanse of the Swan River. This evening, enjoy the company of your fellow travellers at a Welcome Reception and dinner.

Included Meals: Dinner with Wine

Accommodation: Perth - 1 Night

Travel north this morning along the stunning Western Australian coastline, stopping in Yanchep National Park for an Aboriginal cultural experience with a member of the local Nyoongar people. Continue along the coast past the seaside hamlet of Lancelin and see the marvellous Pinnacles, a stunning series of intriguing limestone formations. Explore the seaside township of Geraldton and visit the evocative HMAS Sydney memorial.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Geraldton - 1 Night

Travel to Hamelin Pool to discover a unique colony of stromatolites, described as the earliest record of life on earth. Close by is Shell Beach, formed from billions of tiny white cockles. Continue to the crystal blue waters and pristine beaches of Monkey Mia, your base for the next two nights.

Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner with Wine

Accommodation: Monkey Mia - 2 Nights

After a leisurely breakfast overlooking the tranquil turquoise waters of the bay, watch as the famous Monkey Mia dolphins swim into shore to be fed. (Note: As the dolphins are wild creatures, their appearance cannot be guaranteed.)

Later today, choose from two Included Choice sightseeing experiences. You may like to join an evening Indigenous experience, or unwind on a bay cruise.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Today you’ll make the scenic journey north to Carnarvon, visiting the town’s interactive Space and Technology Museum.

Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner with Wine

Accommodation: Carnarvon - 1 Night

Your destination today is Exmouth, in the spectacular Cape Range National Park. Cruise over World Heritage listed Ningaloo Reef in a glass-bottomed boat at Coral Bay, and visit Vlaming Head Lighthouse for stunning views over Lighthouse Bay. Tonight’s accommodation is just metres from the pristine waters of beautiful Exmouth Gulf.

Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner with Wine

Accommodation: Exmouth - 2 Nights

Today is yours for exploration of the Exmouth area at your leisure. Perhaps take an optional experience and swim alongside gargantuan Whale Sharks in the pristine waters of the Ningaloo Marine Park (April-July). Or stroll along the beach or relax by the hotel pool overlooking the Gulf.

Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner with Wine

Take one last look over the beautiful waters of Exmouth, before continuing your journey into Western  Australia's famous Pilbara region. Your travels today take you across striking contrast of the red landscape of  the Pilbara, known as the engine room of Australia. The town of Tom Price is primarily an iron ore mining  town and surprisingly the highest town above sea level in Western Australia at 747 metres.

Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner with Wine

Accommodation: Tom Price Hotel Motel - 2 Nights

Today you'll explore deep into Karijini National Park. The ancient geological formations of Karijini National Park with its red layered cliffs that line the spectacular gorges eroded over billions of years. The picturesque gorges, refreshing waterfalls and the emerald waterholes but there is also the beautiful gum trees and termite mounds that make up Karijini National Park. The National Park is truly an extraordinary landscape to explore.

Included Meals: Breakfast

This morning you’ll discover more of Karijini. Explore majestic Fortescue Falls at Dale’s Gorge, and perhaps take a walk to one of the park’s magnificent rock-pools. Later, take the road to Port Hedland, a natural deep-water harbour and hub for major resource activity. Tonight, enjoy dinner at your hotel.

Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner with Wine

Accommodation: Port Hedland - 1 Night

Head north this morning, skirting the fringes of the Great Sandy Desert and travelling on to the former pearling outpost of Broome, set on the Indian Ocean. This evening, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner overlooking famous Cable Beach.

Included Meals: Breakfast and Farewell Dinner

Accommodation: Broome - 2 Nights

Today is yours to explore this tropical hideaway. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the pristine sands of Cable Beach or wander through Chinatown and shop for pearls.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Say farewell to your fellow travellers when your holiday comes to an end this morning after breakfast.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Highlights

• Visit Perth’s Kings Park & its delightful Botanic Garden
• Immerse yourself in an Aboriginal Cultural Experience at Yanchep National Park
• Walk among the mystical Pinnacles
• Visit the evocative HMAS Sydney Memorial
• See the wild dolphins at Monkey Mia
• Explore Carnarvon’s unique Technology Museum
• Relax on a coral viewing cruise on Coral Bay
• Enjoy a guided tour of Rio Tinto’s Iron Ore mine
• See the amazing waterfalls in Karijini National Park
• Discover the majesty of the Hamersley Ranges
• Experience spectacular Cable Beach sunsets
• Included Choice Experiences in Monkey Mia

What’s included

• Quality accommodation
•  Experienced Travel Director & Driver Guide
•  Travel by luxury coach
•  Airport transfers (see flight information below)

Dining

• 12 Full buffet breakfasts
•  8 Dinners with wine
•  1 Farewell Dinner

Fitness Requirements

• Moderate level of fitness required for most walks
•  Walking on uneven surfaces is required to complete the walks, though there are alternate options available