Day 2 Fri: Katherine Gorge
Head south towards Katherine. Stop at the Adelaide River War Cemetery. In Nitmiluk National Park cruise the placid waters of the Katherine River through the towering cliffs of two gorges
Hotel: Paraway Motel, Katherine. B

Day 3 Sat: Ord River Cruise
Travel via Timber Creek and Victoria River Station across vast cattle stations into Western Australia. Visit the historic Durack Homestead then travel to Lake Argyle, Australia’s largest man-made lake. Cruise on the Ord River to Kununurra.
Hotel: Lakeside Resort, Kununurra, 3 nights. B

Day 4 Sun: Kununurra
See the Ord River Irrigation Scheme, Hidden Valley National Park and visit Kelly’s Knob Lookout. This afternoon travel to Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve. See the bird life of this region and learn about traditional lifestyles. Continue to Wyndham to the 5 Rivers Lookout. B

Day 5 Mon: 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. B

Day 6 Tue: Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine
Visit the Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine for a guided tour of the world’s largest diamond mine. Continue to Halls Creek.
Hotel: Kimberley Hotel, Halls Creek. BL

Day 7 Wed: Geikie Gorge
Travel to the remote township of Fitzroy Crossing. We enjoy a cruise through spectacular Geikie Gorge before continuing to coastal town of Derby.
Hotel: King Sound Resort, Derby. B

Day 8 Thu: Derby – Broome
See the port of Derby and the famous Boab Prison Tree, before continuing to the tropical resort town of Broome. See Chinatown and Streeters Jetty.
Hotel: Mercure Inn Continental, Broome, 2 nights. B

Day 9 Fri: Broome ‘Free Time’
Enjoy a day at leisure in tropical Broome. Perhaps take an optional camel ride along Cable Beach at sunset or learn about the local pearl industry. B

Day 10 Sat: Port Hedland
Skirt the edge of the Great Sandy Desert to Port Hedland, a major shipping outlet for the mineral rich Pilbara region. We continue to Karratha, headquarters of the North West Shelf Project.
Hotel: All Seasons Karratha, Karratha. B

Day 11 Sun: Karijini National Park
We travel East today through the oasis that is Millstream National Park. See Hamersley Gorge as we journey into Karijini National Park where spectacular gorges, waterfalls and rock pools provide a contrast to the red Pilbara landscape. Continue to Tom Price.
Hotel: Windawarri Lodge, Tom Price.BL

Day 12 Mon: North West Cape
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 Exmouth, situated on the boundary of Cape Range National Park and Ningaloo Marine Park.
Hotel: Potshot Hotel Resort, Exmouth. BL

Day 13 Tue: Ningaloo Reef
Travel to Coral Bay, a quaint seaside town and join a sub-sea viewer over the Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia’s largest coral reef. Observe the abundance of marine life that inhabit these tropical waters and marvel at the brilliant display of colourful coral formations.
Hotel: Hospitality Inn, Carnarvon. B

Day 14 Wed: Monkey Mia
Today we travel to Monkey Mia where dolphins come into shore. These wild mammals of the ocean swim into the shallows to mingle with people. (Note: As dolphins are wild their appearance cannot be guaranteed).
Hotel: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort. B

Day 15 Thu: Kalbarri
This morning visit Hamelin Pool to see the world’s best-known colony of Stromatolites. Stop at spectacular Shell Beach, formed from billions of shells up to ten metres deep. Later visit Kalbarri National Park to view the spectacular scenery of Murchison River Gorge from Hawks Head Lookout.
Hotel: All Seasons Geraldton, Geraldton. B

Day 16 Fri: The Pinnacles
In Nambung National Park view the spectacular mystical Pinnacles. Made from Limestone, these pillars provide an almost eerie landscape.
Hotel: Ambassador Hotel, Perth. B

Day 17 Sat: Depart Perth
After breakfast enjoy a guided tour of the highlights of Perth. You will be transferred to Perth Airport to connect with your onward flight. B

SPECTACULAR SIGHTSEEING EXPERIENCES

• Visit Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve and Warriu Park
• Enjoy a Tour of Tropical Darwin
• Cruise on Katherine Gorge
• Visit the Durack Homestead
• Enjoy a Cruise on the Ord River
• Hidden Valley National Park
• Cruise on Chamberlain Gorge
• Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine
• Cruise through Geikie Gorge
• Relax in Tropical Broome
• View Beautiful Ningaloo Reef
• Meet Dolphins at Monkey Mia
• Explore the Mystical Pinnacles
• Tour Perth and Kings Park