West Coast and Kimberleys Discovery - 20 days

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Day 1 Thur. Perth, Welcome Dinner.
On arrival transfer to your hotel, then 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, guests on the 19 Day tour join the group.  The visit is to Nambung National Park and the Pinnacles, before travelling to Geraldton for a Dine Around Dinner.
Stay: Geraldton, Ocean Centre Hotel.

Day 3 Sat. Shark Bay, Freedom of Choice Touring, Seafood Dinner.
The Freedom of Choice Touring allows you flexibility in what you do, 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. Also this evening,  you can 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.
Today gives you the opportunity to stroll along the white beach at Monkey Mia, and hopefully see the local wild dolphins (subject to appearance). You can visit Shell Beach, created by billions of tiny shells, and view the world’s oldest living organisms, the stromatolites, at Hamelin Pool.
Stay: Carnarvon, The Fascine Lodge.

Day 5 Mon. Ningaloo Marine Park.
Head for Coral Bay, the gateway to Ningaloo Reef Marine Park. Cruise the beautiful coloured reefs, viewing the exotic marine life. Continue via Vlaming Head to Exmouth.
Stay: Exmouth, Pot Shot Hotel Resort.

Day 6 Tue. The Pilbara, Dampier.
Enjoy your time today, discovering the Pilbara region, with its impressive horizons and rocky landscapes. The mining town of Dampier is worth a visit as is the Woodside Petroleum North West Shelf Visitors Centre.
Stay: Karratha International.

Day 7 Wed. Millstream-Chichester National Park.
Walk among native palms, ferns and lilies in this beautiful national park and 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.
Learn about the geological structures of Karijini (Hamersley Range) National Park. Stop at Dale and Fortescue falls and Joffre Gorge. At Newman, you can tour the site of the world’s largest open-cut mining operation, the Mt Whaleback Iron Ore Mine.
 Stay: Newman, Seasons Hotel.

Day 9 Fri. Marble Bar, Port Hedland.
Visit Marble Bar, renowned as one of the hottest places in Australia, then head for Port Hedland.
Stay: Port Hedland, All Seasons Hotel.

Day 10 Sat. Sandy Desert, Broome Tour.
Today you travel to Broome and discover the historic and natural features of this former pearling capital, and experience the beauty of Cable Beach. Spend the evening relaxing 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.
Today you can choose from a hovercraft ride, a tour of the Pearl Lugger Museum or a romantic camel ride at sunset 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.
Travel to Derby  with its 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, you can join the local ranger for a guided cruise but watch for freshwater crocodiles.  There are also fruit bats, wallabies, dingoes and many species of bird to see.
Stay: Halls Creek, Kimberley Hotel.

Day 14 Wed. Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine, El Questro.
Tour the Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine, one of the world’s largest diamond mines, then travel into the heart of the Kimberley to El Questro Cattle Station, set in 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
You may choose to replace your Emma Gorge stay with two nights at luxurious El Questro Homestead, an exclusive retreat overlooking the Chamberlain River. Additional expense – please ask for details.

Day 15 Thur. El Questro, Freedom of Choice Touring, Zebedee Springs, Emma Gorge.
Choose from the Freedom of Choice Touring activities today. Perhaps you would like to take a picnic hamper and relax in this amazing wilderness park, learn about bush tucker and local history or cruise through Chamberlain Gorge. Later you could travel to Zebedee Springs and walk through the lush vegetation or soak in the hot natural pools. Perhaps you would prefer a walk to Emma Gorge to view the droplet waterfall.

Day 16 Fri. Wyndham, Kununurra.
It’s an early morning start for a self-guided bird watching walk. After this travel to Wyndham and enjoy the lovely views from Five Rivers Lookout. Continue on 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
You can also join a scenic flight into Purnululu National Park and tour the Bungle Bungle Range. You can 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 complete with ensuite facilities. Fly back to Kununurra the next morning. Replaces Day 16 touring. Additional expense – please enquire. Conditions apply.

Day 17 Sat. Kununurra Town Tour.
Today you spend the morning at leisure in Kununurra. In the afternoon, take a guided tour of the town, known as the gateway to the Kimberley.
APT UPGRADE! Bungle Bungle Full Day Tour
Today you can 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.  This replaces Day 17 touring. Additional expense – please enquire.

Day 18 Sun. Ord River Wildlife Cruise, Lake Argyle, Katherine.
Enjoy a cruise the Ord River, with its wide variety of birdlife, as well as Lake Argyle, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest man-made lake. Enter the Northern Territory and travel to Katherine.
Stay: Katherine, Knotts Crossing Resort.

Day 19 Mon. Katherine Gorge Guided Breakfast Cruise and a Farewell Dinner.
Nitmiluk National Park is renowned for its dramatic 13 gorges, formed by the Katherine River. A guided breakfast cruise along Katherine Gorge with commentary on Aboriginal art and wildlife will enthrall you. You 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 you have the opportunity to tour Darwin, including the Botanic Gardens, the Herbarium and Fannie Bay before heading to the airport for your onward fight.

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