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ELEVEN DAY WEST COAST SAFARI - BROOME TO PERTH
Trip Code: SWA11R
Departs: Selected Dates
Meeting time: 5:00 PM
Return Time: Open
 

Adult Quad Share: $1915
Adult Twin Share $1955
Single: $2045
 

 

 

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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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* Please note that some activities within Australia’s national parks are dependent on weather and the observance of cultural traditions, therefore itineraries are subject to change.

**Our experienced guides will tailor all of the activities based on seasonal & cultural conditions throughout the year, to maximise your experience and enjoyment. Any deviation from this itinerary will be made with serious consideration and your best interests and safety our priority.

What you need to know:

Tour Code: SWA11R

Price Includes: All applicable park entrance fees, meals as indicated, accommodation, camping fees & equipment per the itinerary.

Maximum people: 18

Luggage: Our vehicles have limited space therefore please keep luggage to a minimum (i.e a small soft bag).

What to bring: Please check with your agent at time of confirmation. However, for most tours you will need the following: towel, water bottle, flash light, small pillow, toiletries and items of a personal nature, hat, sturdy walking shoes, sun screen, camera and film, warm clothing for night time in winter months and wet weather gear. Furthermore sleeping bags are required on this tour. You can hire them from the crew for A$25 per person or bring your own.

NOTE: Due to the remote regions explored on tour, passengers must have good health and fitness. Furthermore any passengers over the age of 60 must complete a suitability form prior to the commencement of the tour.

This tour is operated by our travel partners, APT Connections.

 

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