ELEVEN DAY WEST COAST SAFARI - BROOME TO PERTH
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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: BROOME
Today’s your day to relax and recharge the batteries so
you can arrive today any time before the tour commencement at 4.30pm.
Enjoy the expanse of awesome Cable Beach, explore some of the many other
activities* available or just chill out, Broome style! The local
shopping precinct is full of shops and cafes, so it is also a good time
to restock. Tonight we’ll be heading down to Cable Beach for a picnic
dinner as the sun sets on the Indian Ocean.
OVERNIGHT Roebuck Bay Caravan Park Broome (Camping)
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2: BROOME TO 80 MILE BEACH
First up this morning we show you some key highlights,
including a visit to the historic Japanese Cemetery, Gantheaume Point,
and tour past the many pearling house’s in town. After a vehicle change
over leaving the grunt of the 4WD behind, we continue southwards and
join the Great Northern Highway. Today is one corker of a drive! A good
opportunity to catch a few zzz’s and recharge the batteries. 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 3: 80 MILE BEACH
TO KARIJINI NATIONAL PARK
Onto Karijini National Park via Port Hedland - a town
whose prosperity has been 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 renowned for its Indigenous culture and history, long
trains, big ships, salt piles and red dust. Inland we head to 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 & Dinner
DAY 4: 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 5: KARIJINI
NATIONAL PARK TO CORAL BAY
An early morning start gives us the opportunity for a
relaxing afternoon at 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). Great swimming, snorkelling* and scuba
diving* are available all year round.
OVERNIGHT Peoples Park Caravan Village (Camping) Coral
Bay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & 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 the biggest fish in the ocean the
Whale Shark*! (seasonal) Everything is BIG in WA!!!!!!
OVERNIGHT Peoples Park Caravan Village (Camping)Coral
Bay
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 7: CORAL BAY TO
MONKEY MIA
This morning enjoy the colourful coral formations from a
scenic submersible craft – a great way to start off the day. Our drive
then takes us via Carnarvon to Monkey Mia, home of the wild dolphins.
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. 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 (Lodges) Monkey Mia
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8: MONKEY MIA
Relax, enjoy the surroundings and wait for Monkey Mia’s
famous visitors to arrive. Since the early1960s, 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 9: MONKEY MIA TO
KALBARRI
Relax, enjoy the surroundings and wait for Monkey Mia’s
famous visitors to arrive. It can’t be missed and will be a real
highlight of your 21 days. This morning we will make a brief stop to see
stromatolites – the beginners of life. On to Kalbarri, gateway to
arguably one of the best National Parks in Australia. The park covers
186,096 hectares and offers some of the most spectacular scenery in
Western Australia. For the next two nights we’ll be staying on a farming
station situated on the Murchison River. Here you’ll find plenty of
native wildlife, horses and plenty of wide open spaces to enjoy. Tonight
we head to Finlays in Kalbarri - an absolute must when in the area and
highly recommended by the locals! 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: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 10: KALBARRI TO
PERTH
This morning it’s an early start as we will head south
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! Making our way
through the Swan Valley, with the Indian Ocean to the west, we head to
Perth the capital city of WA. We suggest you head out tonight to explore
Perth's colourful nightlife.
OVERNIGHT Goodearth Perth (budget hotel) Perth
Meal: Breakfast & Lunch
DAY 11: PERTH
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. This is where your journey with us
comes to an end and you are free to depart Perth at any time this day.
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