West Coast and Kimberleys Discovery - 20 days

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Day 1 Thur. Perth, Welcome Dinner.

On arrival transfer to your hotel. Tour the city, before this evening’s Welcome Dinner & Drinks.

Stay: Perth, Novotel Langley Hotel.

Day 2 Fri. Nambung National Park, Geraldton, Dine Around Dinner.

At 7.15 am today, 19 Day guests join tour. Visit Nambung National Park and the Pinnacles, then travel to Geraldton for a Dine Around Dinner.

Stay: Geraldton, Ocean Centre Hotel.

Day 3 Sat. Shark Bay, Freedom of Choice Touring, Seafood Dinner.

With our Freedom of Choice Touring, perhaps cruise Shark Bay in search of the rare dugong, learn about local Aboriginal tribes on a guided cultural walking tour (subject to availability) or enjoy an astronomy lesson on the beach tonight. This evening, enjoy a delectable seafood dinner.

Stay: Shark Bay, Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, overlooking the beach where wild dolphins come to the shore.

Day 4 Sun. Monkey Mia Dolphin Experience, Shell Beach, Stromatolites.

Walk along the white beach at Monkey Mia and see the local wild dolphins (subject to appearance). Visit Shell Beach, created by billions of tiny shells, and view the world’s oldest iving organisms, the stromatolites, at Hamelin Pool.

Stay: Carnarvon, The Fascine Lodge.

Day 5 Mon. Ningaloo Marine Park.

Travel to Coral Bay, gateway to Ningaloo Reef Marine Park. Cruise the beautiful coloured reefs, viewing soft coral and tropical fish. Then continue via Vlaming Head to Exmouth.

Stay: Exmouth, Pot Shot Hotel Resort.

Day 6 Tue. The Pilbara, Dampier.

Enjoy time today in the Pilbara region, with its impressive horizons and rocky landscapes. Explore the mining town of Dampier and visit the Woodside Petroleum North West Shelf Visitors Centre.

Stay: Karratha International.

Day 7 Wed. Millstream-Chichester National Park.

Stroll among native palms, ferns and lilies in this beautiful national park. Explore Hamersley Gorge with its unusual striations in the rock wall.

Stay: Tom Price, Windawarri Lodge (due to remote location, facilities are more basic).

Day 8 Thur. Karijini, Guided Mine Tour.

Discover the geological structures of Karijini (Hamersley Range) National Park. Stop at Dale and Fortescue falls and Joffre Gorge. At Newman, tour the site of the Mt Whaleback Iron Ore Mine, the world’s largest open-cut mining operation.

Stay: Newman, Seasons Hotel.

Day 9 Fri. Marble Bar, Port Hedland.

Visit Marble Bar, renowned as one of the hottest places in Australia, then continue to Port Hedland.

Stay: Port Hedland, All Seasons Hotel.

Day 10 Sat. Sandy Desert, Broome Tour.

Travel to Broome and tour the historic and natural features of this former pearling capital, including beautiful Cable Beach. Spend the evening at leisure at your luxurious resort.

Two Night Stay: Broome, Cable Beach Club Resort, right on beautiful Cable Beach.

Day 11 Sun. Broome, Freedom of Choice Touring, Ocean Sunset, Dine Around Dinner.

Choose from a hovercraft ride, a tour of the Pearl Lugger Museum or a sunset camel ride on Cable Beach. Tonight is a Dine Around Dinner at Cable Beach Club Resort.

Day 12 Mon. Boab Prison Tree, Windjana Gorge National Park, Fitzroy Crossing.

Visit Derby and see the unique Boab Prison Tree then continue via breathtaking Windjana Gorge to Fitzroy Crossing.

Stay: Fitzroy Crossing, Fitzroy River Lodge.

Day 13 Tue. Geikie Gorge Cruise, Halls Creek.

In Geikie Gorge National Park, join the local ranger for a guided cruise. Watch for freshwater crocodiles, fruit bats, wallabies, dingoes and many species of bird.

Stay: Halls Creek, Kimberley Hotel.

Day 14 Wed. Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine, El Questro.

Tour one of the world’s largest diamond mines, the Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine. Then travel into the heart of the Kimberley to El Questro Cattle Station, over a million acres of wilderness, which includes four river systems and numerous gorges.

Two Night Stay: El Questro, Emma Gorge Resort, in tented safari cabins with ensuite facilities.

APT UPGRADE! El Questro Homestead

Replace your Emma Gorge stay with two nights at luxurious El Questro Homestead, an exclusive retreat overlooking the Chamberlain River. Additional expense – please enquire.

Day 15 Thur. El Questro, Freedom of Choice Touring, Zebedee Springs, Emma Gorge.

Choose from our range of Freedom of Choice Touring activities. Perhaps enjoy a picnic hamper and relax in this amazing wilderness park, learn about bush tucker and local history or cruise through Chamberlain Gorge. Afterwards, travel to Zebedee Springs and walk through the lush vegetation or soak in the hot natural pools. Later, perhaps walk to Emma Gorge to view the droplet waterfall.

Day 16 Fri. Wyndham, Kununurra.

Rise early for a self-guided bird watching walk. Then travel to Wyndham and enjoy the lovely views from Five Rivers Lookout. Continue to Kununurra and tonight dine at Kelly’s Bar & Grill at your resort.

Two Night Stay: NEW! Kununurra, Country Club Resort.

APT EXCLUSIVE! Bungle Bungle 4WD & Walking Tour Plus Overnight Experience

Join a scenic flight into Purnululu National Park and tour the Bungle Bungle Range. Enjoy a picnic lunch then spend the evening watching the landscape change colour with sunset drinks and canapés. Stay overnight at APT’s exclusive Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge with ensuite facilities, then fly back to Kununurra the next morning. Replaces Day 16 touring.Additional expense – please enquire. Conditions apply.

Day 17 Sat. Kununurra Town Tour.

Today in Kununurra spend the morning at leisure. Then in the afternoon, take a guided sightseeing tour of the town, known as the gateway to the Kimberley.

APT UPGRADE! Bungle Bungle Full Day Tour

Take a scenic flight into World Heritage Purnululu (Bungle Bungle) National Park. Then enjoy a guided trek among the striped domes of the Bungle Bungle Range, learn about the history of the area and visit Cathedral Gorge. Then return by air to Kununurra. A picnic lunch is included. Seats limited, must be pre-booked. Replaces Day 17 touring.Additional expense – please enquire.

Day 18 Sun. Ord River Wildlife Cruise, Lake Argyle, Katherine.

Cruise the Ord River, with its wide variety of birdlife, as well as Lake Argyle, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest man-made lake. Then enter the Northern Territory and travel to Katherine. /p>

Stay: Katherine, Knotts Crossing Resort.

Day 19 Mon. Katherine Gorge

Guided Breakfast Cruise, Farewell Dinner. Nitmiluk National Park is renowned for its 13 gorges, formed by the Katherine River. Take a guided breakfast cruise along Katherine Gorge with commentary on Aboriginal art and wildlife. Then travel into Darwin where tonight you will indulge in a delicious Farewell Dinner.

Stay: Darwin, Novotel Atrium Hotel.

Day 20 Tue. Depart Darwin.

Today tour Darwin, including the Botanic Gardens, the Herbarium, and Fannie Bay. This afternoon transfer to the airport for your onward fight.

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