17 Day Fully Escorted Western Trail

Perth to Darwin Hotel Accommodated Tour

Tour Price

(per person, twin share)

2010 Departures
27 Jun	A$5,135
01 Aug	A$5,135
29 Aug	A$5,135
05 Sep	A$5,135
10 Oct	A$5,139
Single Supplement	A$1,435

2011 Departures
26 Jun	A$5,350
17 Jul	A$5,350
31 Jul	A$5,350
28 Aug	A$5,350
04 Sep	A$5,350
09 Oct	A$5,350
Single Supplement	A$1,435

Bold dates are guaranteed departures.

Departs

Perth

Finishes

Darwin

Tour Code

AK-MPPD

Overview

Miss nothing as you experience everything Western Australia has to offer. Enjoy a treasure trove of sights and activities from diamonds and pearls to crocodiles and dolphins. Visit the Bungle Bungles, El Questro, Katherine Gorge, the Pinnacles and Broome.

Itinerary

Sun: Arrive Perth

On arrival in Perth you will be transferred to your hotel. This afternoon join a tour of the city. Enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director and travelling companions.

Hotel: Ambassador Hotel, Perth.
Meals: D

Mon: The Pinnacles

In Nambung National Park view the spectacular mystical Pinnacles. Made from calcified limestone, these pillars were formed thousand of years ago. Continue to Geraldton on the Batavia Coast.

Hotel: All Seasons Geraldton, Geraldton.
Meals: BD

Tue: Kalbarri National Park

We travel this morning to Kalbarri National Park. Enjoy the views of the Murchison River Gorge from Hawks Head Lookout. Continue to Hamelin Pool to see the Stromatolites and then to Shell beach.

Hotel: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort.
Meals: B

Wed: Carnarvon

Early this morning we look for the dolphins that come into shore. These wild mammals of the ocean swim into the shallows to mingle with people. (Note: As dolphins are wild their appearances cannot be guaranteed).

Hotel: Fascine Lodge, Carnarvon.
Meals: BD

Thu: Exmouth

At Coral Bay we join a sub-sea viewer for a cruise over the Ningaloo Reef. Continue to Exmouth, situated on the boundary of Cape Range National Park and Ningaloo Marine Park.

Hotel: Potshot Inn, Exmouth.
Meals: BD

Fri: Tom Price

Pinnacles - Western Australia Today visit Giralia Station, an area of outstanding biodiversity with many different species of flora and fauna, some of which are unique to the station. Travel to Tom Price, in the heart of the Pilbara.

Hotel: Windawarri Lodge, Tom Price.
Meals: BLD

Sat: Karijini National Park

We travel into Karijini National Park where spectacular gorges, waterfalls and rock pools provide a contrast to the red Pilbara landscape. See Hamersley Gorge as we head west through the oasis that is Millstream National Park.

Hotel: All Seasons Karratha, Karratha.
Meals: BLD

Sun: Karratha – Broome

Our journey today takes us north, firstly into Port Hedland, a major shipping outlet for the mineral rich Pilbara Region. We then skirt the edge of the Great Sandy Desert before arriving in Broome.

Hotel: Mercure Inn Continental, Broome, 2 nights.
Meals: B

Mon: Broome ‘Free Time’

Enjoy a day at leisure exploring this tropical hideaway. You may wish to relax on magnificent Cable Beach, one of the most stunning beaches in the world, with 22kms of white sand and clear tropical water. Perhaps take a spectacular Scenic Flight over the Buccaneer Archipelago or ride a camel at sunset on the beach. Or stroll through Chinatown, home to some of the world’s finest pearl showrooms.

Meals: B

Tue: Fitzroy Crossing

We take one last look at Broome this morning before travelling to Derby, the oldest established town in the Kimberley, located on the tidal mud flats on the edge of the King Sound. See the famous Boab Prison Tree, believed to be around 1,500 years old and used by the police as an overnight holding cell. Continue on to Fitzroy Crossing.

Hotel: Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing.
Meals: BD

Wed: Geikie Gorge – Halls Creek

Cruise through spectacular Geikie Gorge. Watch for freshwater crocodiles, fruit bats and wallabies. Continue to Halls Creek,
on the edge of the Great Sandy Desert.

Hotel: Best Western Motel, Halls Creek.
Meals: BD

Thu: Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine

Today visit the Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine for a guided tour of the world’s largest diamond mine, producing one quarter of the world’s diamonds annually.

Hotel: Lakeside Resort, Kununurra, 3 nights.
Meals: BLD

Fri: Ord River Cruise

Wildflowers Cruise the placid waters of the Ord River, keeping a look out for the birdlife which inhabits this waterway, before arriving at Lake Argyle. We then visit the Historic Durack Homestead. See the Ord River Irrigation Scheme, Hidden Valley National Park and visit Kelly’s Knob Lookout. Travel to Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve. See the birdlife of this region and learn about traditional lifestyles. Continue to Wyndham to the 5 Rivers Lookout.

Meals: BD

Sat: El Questro

This morning we briefly traverse the Gibb River Road on the way to El Questro Station. Cruise through Chamberlain Gorge, abounded by tropical vegetation. You will have some free time in this serene Wilderness Park.

Meals: BD

Sun: Katherine

You will gain an appreciation of the vastness of this land as we leave Western Australia and start our journey eastwards into the Northern Territory.

Hotel: Paraway Motel, Katherine.
Meals: B

Mon: Darwin

We enter Nitmiluk National Park for a magical cruise through Katherine Gorge. Continue to the Adelaide River War Cemetery for a visit and inspection, before arriving in Darwin, the tropical capital of the Northern Territory. Enjoy an orientation tour of the city on arrival.

Hotel: Travelodge Mirambeena Resort, Darwin.
Meals: BD

Tue: Depart Darwin

You will be transferred to Darwin airport to connect with your onward flight.