ELEVEN DAY WEST COAST SAFARI - PERTH TO BROOME
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HIGHLIGHTS
· Dinner at Finlays in Kalbarri
· Explore the Nambung National Park – Pinnacles
· Meet the dolphins at Monkey Mia
· Aboriginal Cultural Night Tour in Monkey Mia
· Explore the gorges of Karijini
· Explore colourful Broome
· Small group of 18 passengers
ITINERARY
DAY 1: PERTH
Welcome to WA! A huge state, well known for plenty of
sun, adventure, an awesome natural environment and friendly people – and
a truly Aussie experience. Perth being the capital city is the perfect
place to commence your holiday. You and your fellow travellers will
arrive in Perth from all corners of the globe today, so there’s no group
activity planned. The noticeboard at your Perth accommodation provides
many sightseeing and activity options should you arrive early. Maybe
check out Rottnest Island, take a trip to Fremantle or explore the parks
and waterways around Perth city. You’ll also find information about our
first group meeting, held this evening at approximately 5pm. Please make
every effort to attend this meeting.
OVERNIGHT Goodearth Perth (budget hotel)
DAY 2: PERTH TO
KALBARRI
This morning it’s an early start as we make our way
north through the Swan Valley on our way to Nambung National Park, home
of the famous “Pinnacles”. Here a moonscape of coloured quartz, studded
with fascinating limestone pillars makes a pretty bizarre picture! A
definite Kodak moment! It’s then further along the Coral Coast - a
treasure trove of gorgeous beaches, national reserves and the bluest
ocean you’ll see anywhere in the world. With the Indian Ocean to the
west, we head to Kalbarri where we’ll be staying on a farming station
situated on the Murchison River. Here you’ll find plenty of native
wildlife, a run of over 40 horses and plenty of wide open spaces to
enjoy. Tonight we head to Finlays in Kalbarri - an absolute must when in
the area! The unusual setting in an old ice works where at times,
includes occasional fireside ballads - Finlay’s on a balmy night is a
treat.
OVERNIGHT Big Ranch Farm Stay (basic farm quarters -
shared bathrooms) Kalbarri
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
DAY 3: KALBARRI TO
MONKEY MIA
Today we head further north to Shark Bay and Monkey Mia,
home of the wild dolphins. On route we will make a brief stop to see
stromatolites – the beginners of life. Tonight we’ll join an aboriginal
cultural walking tour to discover the ancient wisdom of Gulgadagudu
(Shark Bay) through Aboriginal eyes.
OVERNIGHT Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort Monkey Mia
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
DAY 4: MONKEY MIA
Relax, enjoy the surroundings and wait for Monkey Mia’s
famous visitors to arrive. Since the early 1960s, a pod of wild
bottle-nosed dolphins began what has now become a ritual. Every day a
number of dolphins swim into the clear shallows of the bay to interact
with humans. It shouldn't be missed and will be a real highlight of your
trip. This afternoon you have time to try one of the many activities*
available on land or sea!
OVERNIGHT Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort Monkey Mia
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 5: MONKEY MIA TO
CORAL BAY
This morning our drive takes us via the township of
Carnarvon to Coral Bay. This is the perfect destination for anyone
seeking relaxation, adventure or simply something different. Well known
for its marine life, Coral Bay is a great place to see whale sharks,
humpback whales, dugongs, manta rays, turtles and an abundance of fish
species (seasonal). Enjoy the colourful coral formations from a scenic
submersible craft this afternoon – a great way to kick off your visit to
this awesome Bay!
OVERNIGHT People’s Park Caravan Village (Camping) Coral
Bay
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 6: CORAL BAY
Today is a leisurely day to enjoy the wonders of
Ningaloo Reef Marine Park. This is not only Western Australia's largest
fringing coral reef, but one of the largest reefs worldwide that can be
reached just by stepping off the beach. Awesome!!! Swim and snorkel in
the crystal clear waters, do a once-in-alifetime manta ray swim* or get
up close and personal with the largest fish in the ocean, the Whale
Shark*! Everything is BIG in WA!!!!!!
OVERNIGHT Peoples Park Caravan Village (Camping) Coral
Bay
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 7: CORAL BAY TO
KARIJINI NATIONAL PARK
Today we head away from the coast, where we’ll break for
refreshment stops at Nanutarra Roadhouse and Paraburdoo before reaching
the rugged, but beautiful Karijini National Park. Haunting in its red
beauty and unbeatable for adventure, the park is famous for its sheer
gorges, waterfalls and cool swimming holes. Our campsite here, deep in
the Aussie Outback is special.
OVERNIGHT Karijini National Park (Bush Camping)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 8: KARIJINI
NATIONAL PARK
Rise and shine early today so that we have plenty of
time to explore this intriguing and spectacular National Park. We'll
visit Joffre Gorge, Oxers Lookout, Weano Gorge and take a dip in this
spectacular area. For the more adventurous, the challenging ‘spider
walk’. Tonight we'll swap stories back at camp.
OVERNIGHT Karijini National Park (Bush Camping)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 9: KARIJINI
NATIONAL PARK TO 80 MILE BEACH
Onto Port Hedland, a town built on the iron-ore boom of
the 1960’s. Here, iron-ore from some of the world’s largest iron-ore
mines is loaded onto the world’s biggest ore carriers for international
consumption. Port Hedland is also renowned for its Indigenous culture
and history, long trains, big ships, salt piles and red dust. Our camp
tonight is on the sweeping shores of 80 Mile Beach with views of the
Indian Ocean.
OVERNIGHT Eighty Mile Beach Caravan Park (Camping)
Eighty Mile Beach
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 10: 80 MILE BEACH
TO BROOME
Back on the Great Northern Highway and a refreshment
stop at the Sandfire Roadhouse before we continue on to cosmopolitan
Broome. From its rough and tumble, romantic pearling history to the
cosmopolitan character of Chinatown, to the turquoise waters, red
sandstone cliffs and the endless expanse of white....the colours and
moods of Broome will blow you away. You’ll have the opportunity to
experience world famous Cable Beach at sunset. Take a camel ride* on the
longest and most photographed camel train in the Kimberley. Tonight
you’re free to explore this multi-cultural town at one of the many local
cafes and restaurants.
OVERNIGHT Roebuck Bay Caravan Park (Camping) Broome
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 11: BROOME
Make the most of a sleep in this morning and time to
recharge the batteries after your 11 day adventure. You are free to
leave Broome at any time this day. If you have some free time, get out
and about and explore this colourful town.
Meals: Breakfast
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