• 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Pinnacles (Nambung National Park)
• Abrolhos Islands by plane
• Kalbarri National Park
• Shark Bay World Natural Heritage Site with Shell Beach and stromatolites
• Monkey Mia dolphins
• Glass-bottom boat tour in Coral Bay / Ningaloo Reef
• Karijini National Park
• Overnight stays in Broome’s famous Cable Beach Club Resort, Broome
• Bungle Bungle Aerial Scenic Flight / 4×4 Tour / Walking Day Tour
• Ord River cruise
• Katherine Gorge
• Kakadu National Park with Yellow Waters and Aboriginal rock art

Itinerary

Day 1: Perth – Geraldton

After pick up from your hotel we are leaving Perth headed north along the coast towards Cervantes, the entrance to Nambung National Park. The Pinnacles are among the most visited natural wonders of the state. Thousands of limestone pillars rise out of a stark landscape of yellow sand. There is ample time to explore the area and to take some colourful photos from these amazing formations. These impressions of lights and colours will stay with you for many years to come. We head north along the coast via Jurien Bay and Leeman towards Geraldton, the sunniest town in W.A. A visit to Mount Scott gives you the opportunity of an outlook over the town of Geraldton and Grey’s Bay. Here is also the memorial for the victims of the sunken warship HMAS Sydney II. Our sightseeing tour concludes by visiting the architecturally interesting St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in the town centre.

Accommodation: Hospitality Motel, Geraldton

Day 2: Geraldton – Kalbarri (B)

The beautiful aerial scenic flight includes overflying the fascinating islands in the Pelsaert Group, the Easter Group and the Wallabi Group. In 1629, this was the scene of the famous mutiny of the Batavia. Back on dry land, we enter the Kalbarri National Park via Port Gregory. You can experience some of the most picturesque grazing land as well as the rough coastline. In the early evening, we will arrive in the “laid back village” of Kalbarri.

Accommodation: Kalbarri Edge Resort, Kalbarri

Day 3: Kalbarri – Monkey Mia (Shark Bay) (B)

After breakfast we will visit Kalbarri National Park for a second time where we enjoy the breathtaking view into the Murchison Gorge. Depending upon the season, our drive through the Kalbarri National Park to the World Heritage area of Shark Bay will be escorted by the famous wildflowers. In the afternoon, we arrive in Monkey Mia, home of the well-known dolphins. Nearly every day of the year they come to the shore to give you a unique experience that will never be forgotten. After dinner, a local Aboriginal will introduce us on a walk into the indigenous culture. Enjoy the dreamtime stories and the sound of the didgeridoo under the clear and bright night sky of Australia’s Outback Coast.

Optional: Monkey Mia Sunset Cruise

Enjoy the stunning sights of the sky’s continual change of colours reflected off the sea during this relaxing 1.5-hour cruise. Purchase a drink from our fully licensed Ocean Lounge Bar, or bring your own (BYO permitted). A tranquil way to end the day.

Accommodation: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, Shark Bay

Day 4: Monkey Mia (Shark Bay) – Carnarvon (B)

In the morning, you have the opportunity to come face-to-face with these famous dolphins. Before our first stop at Shell Beach, we pay homage to this World Natural Heritage area with a visit to the Shark Bay Interpretive Centre in Denham. We will stop again, this time at Hamelin Pool, where the world’s best-known colony of stromatolites can be admired. Typical „Outback Australian impressions” will accompany you on the drive to Carnarvon.

Accommodation: Hospitality Motel, Carnarvon

Day 5: Carnarvon – Coral Bay – Exmouth (Ningaloo Reef) (B)

After enjoying breakfast, our today’s destination will be beautiful Coral Bay. Here, we will encounter the 260 km long natural wonder of the Ningaloo Reef. Specialists say that the marine life of this reef is more abundant than that found at the Great Barrier Reef. As the reef is not far from shore, it can be readily discovered with the aid of a snorkel and flippers on an outing in a glass-bottom boat. The shallow water of the reef is home to various sea creatures, such as corals, unusual sea stars, crustaceans and over 500 species of different fish. In the afternoon, we take up our journey to Exmouth.

Accommodation: Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort, Exmouth

Day 6: Exmouth (Ningaloo Reef) (B)

Breathtaking views from Vlaming Head Lighthouse across North West Cape, beautiful Ningaloo Reef and gigantic antennas of the Naval Communication Station Harold E. Holt. During our short stroll in Mandu Mandu Gorge, we are looking out for some rare inhabitants, Black Footed Rock Wallabies. Turquoise Bay creates the perfect scenes for some relaxation, contemplation on the many impressions of the past days, and the temptation of the effervescent Indian Ocean for a refreshing swim. Late afternoon we return to our accommodation in Exmouth.

Accommodation: Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort, Exmouth

Day 7: Exmouth – Karijini National Park (B)

Today, we are driving north-east across the Pilbara region. The traditional owners called their land „bilypara“, which could be translated as “dry”. No wonder: This area, which is twice as large as Germany, half of it consisting of desert and red coloured crests. Today’s accommodation is to be found in the heart of Karijini National Park. What a fantastic atmosphere and a guaranteed good night’s sleep!

Accommodation: Karijini Eco Retreat, Karijini National Park

Day 8: Karijini National Park (B, L)

The rock formations of Western Australia’s second biggest National Park belong to the oldest ones in the world, the landscape is most impressive and colourful. The plateau, which is rich in iron ore and therefore colored intensively red brown, offers spectacular lookouts and many gorges with permanent water pools. We walk down through the changing vegetation of the iron-rich gorge walls to the park’s only permanent waterfall. Just a short distance from Fortescue Falls, you can swim in the refreshing, spring-fed Fern Pool. Finally, we visit the spectacular vantage point of the Oxer Lookout with its fantastic view of the four gorges joining each other.

Accommodation: Karijini Eco Retreat, Karijini National Park

Day 9: Karijini National Park – Port Hedland (B)

Until the departure today, we enjoy the unique atmosphere of the resort. Eventually, we depart Western Australia’s iron-ore region and head for Port Hedland, Australia’s busiest iron-ore shipping port. We might – if lucky – sight an endless iron-ore train wheeling into or out of the port.

Accommodation: Hospitality Motel, Port Hedland

Day 10: Port Hedland – Broome (B)

On our journey towards Broome, we travel along the edge of The Great Sandy Desert with its small and meagre vegetation. Most of Australia’s northern coastline is bordered by extensive mangrove forest. One important exemption is Eighty Mile Beach. Enjoy the beauty of this white sandy beach and turquoise water of the Indian Ocean, renowned for fishing and shell collecting. Stingrays, stonefish and sharks are in abundance and good reasons to stay ashore. We reach Broome – Australia’s pearling capital – in the early evening.

Accommodation: Cable Beach Club Resort, Broome

Day 11: Broome City Tour (B)

Having a population of about 15,000 people, Broome is the commercial and tourist centre of the Kimberley. Chinatown, the rather small downtown area with its Asian touch, is the focus of all urban activities. Sun Picture, the world’s oldest picture garden, is surrounded by lots of cafés, restaurants, galleries, souvenir shops, jewellery shops and pearl jewellery shops. Ultimately, Broome was and still is a world-renowned pearling centre. Whereas in the past, mother-of-pearl was the main reason and a big business, it is cultured pearl in modern days. Pearl diving has always been considered one of the most dangerous occupations, and one that has cost many lives. Evidence of this can be seen at the historic gravesites of the Chinese and Japanese Cemeteries. At Gantheaume Point, where red coloured sandstone rocks meet the deep blue ocean, a 130-million-year-old dinosaur’s footprint can be seen at a very low tide. In the pristine and warm water of the Indian Ocean around Broome, you’ll find pearls, which are among the most sought after worldwide. Up until 1930, this small fishing town had met three-quarters of the world’s pearling supplies and had become Australia’s pearling metropolis. By visiting one of only a few pearl farms open to tourists in the Kimberley, you are given an insight into the pearling industry and its history. The tour ends at famous Cable Beach. Go for a swim or stroll through Chinatown, and the rest of the day is leisure time!

Accommodation: Cable Beach Club Resort, Broome

Day 12: Broome – Fitzroy Crossing

Near Derby we visit its main attraction with a dark past, the Prison Tree. Aboriginal convicts used to be locked up the hollow trunk of the old Boab Tree. Nowadyas, the bulbous giant is protected and should no longer be entered out of respect for this place and history. We continue our leisurely journey along the Great Northern Highway towards Fitzroy Crossing, our destination for today.

Accommodation: Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing

Day 13: Fitzroy Crossing – Kununurra (B)

In the morning, we will visit Geikie Gorge National Park. Our cruise will take us through a 14 km long and up to 30 metres deep canyon, where we will have the possibility to observe freshwater crocodiles and to gaze and wonder at the remaining dry coral reef now present by the coloured limestone walls of the canyon. At lunch time, we will arrive in Halls Creek, where in 1885 gold was first found. We take a short detour to the so-called China Wall. The vertical, up to 5 m high wall of bright quartz is the result of erosion and looks like it was built by humans. Continuing our drive along the Great Northern Highway, between the Durack Range and the Carr Boyd Range, we head towards Kununurra, situated on the Ord River.

Accommodation: Kununurra Country Club Resort, Kununurra

Day 14: Kununurra – El Questro – Wyndham – Kununurra (B)

Early in the morning, drive to El Questro Wilderness Park, where we will discover one of the numerous gorges during a short hike. Along the Great Northern Highway, between the Durack Range and the Carr Boyd Range, we continue to Wyndham. Five Rivers Lookout in Wyndham, the northernmost town in Western Australia, offers spectacular views of the Ord, Forrest, King, Durack and Pentecost Rivers, the Gulf of Cambridge, and surrounding mangrove swamps and tidal flats. Depending on the season, we visit Marglu Billabong in Parry Lagoons Nature Reserve, a bird sanctuary for over 20,000 birds. The Grotto is the name of an idyllic swimming pool located at the beginning of a short but picturesque gorge. The pool, enclosed by steep rock walls, is fed by a 15-meter waterfall during the rainy season. Drive to Kununurra.

Accommodation: Kununurra Country Club Resort, Kununurra

Day 15: Kununurra – Ord River  (B)

Today we will be collected from your accommodation just before noon and taken by coach through Durack country to Lake Argyle. We will take a short break at the historic Durack Homestead Museum. This Museum was constructed as a replica of the original family Homestead and uses the original Homestead stone. We are viewing the enormous Lake Argyle from a scenic look-out. On our 55km boat ride back to Kununurra we experience spectacular landscapes as well as a rich flora and fauna. After admiring a colorful sunset at the end of the boat trip, we are brought back to the hotel.

Accommodation: Kununurra Country Club Resort, Kununurra 

Day 16: Kununurra – Bungle Bungle – Kununurra (B/L)

Today’s trip into the Bungle Bungle National Park is a highlight at its best. It gives you the great opportunity to experience a breathtaking view of unique rock formations from the air and on foot. From a small aeroplane, you enjoy gorgeous bird’s eye views of Lake Argyle, the Carr Boyd Range and enormous cattle farms. While approaching the airstrip amidst the Bungle Bungle National Park, the wonder world of these amazing limestone rocks opens up. By 4WD and on foot you reach Cathedral Gorge. Enjoy a picnic surrounded by fantastic rock sculptures reminiscent of beehives and let this unique atmosphere sink in. On the flight back to Kununurra, you get great views of the Argyle Diamante Mine and the rough embankments of the Osmand Range. This day will provide you with unforgettable memories that you will keep all your life.

Accommodation: Kununurra Country Club Resort, Kununurra

Day 17: Kununurra – Katherine (B)

Today we say goodbye to Kununurra and Western Australia. Soon after, we will pass the border to the Northern Territory. Leisurely drive along Victoria Highway to Katherine.

Accommodation: Knotts Crossing Resort, Katherine

Day 18: Katherine – Cooinda (Kakadu National Park) (B)

After breakfast, we start today’s touring day with a 2-hour cruise through the spectacular Katherine Gorge. A wonderful experience with beautiful views and the opportunity to admire Aboriginal rock art. Via the Kakadu Highway, we finally enter Kakadu National Park. Nourlangie Rock, a site of impressive Aboriginal galleries, presents a mix of up to 20,000-year-old rock art.

Accommodation: Gagudju Lodge Cooinda, Yellow Water

Day 19: Cooinda (Kakadu National Park) – Darwin (B)

An impressive boat cruise in Yellow Waters will give you the rare opportunity of viewing the many varieties of wildlife in their natural habitat. As this area is a beloved resting ground during the dry season, you will be both amazed and delighted to see such an abundance of bird types and observe crocodiles within such a close range. At Ubirr Rock – in the heart of the Kakadu National Park – you will find enough time today to wonder and gaze in caves and at rocks of Aboriginal rock art (the world’s oldest art gallery), and also to enjoy a wonderful panoramic view over Kakadu Park. A further stop at the Mamukala Wetlands will allow us to observe thousands of magpie-geese, a fantastic UNESCO World Heritage Site. We reach Darwin in the evening, where your unforgettable tour ends at your pre-booked accommodation.

Included Services:

• Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with a maximum of 12 people per vehicle
• Accommodation during the tour 18x in Hotels/Motels/Tented Safari cabins (wooden floor, real beds, ensuite)
• English-speaking guiding
• German-speaking guiding
• French-speaking guiding and other languages on request only

• Entry fees National Parks, World Heritage Areas, Abrolhos Island Tour by plane, Didgeridoo Dreaming Tour Monkey Mia, Shark Bay Interpretive Centre, Glass-Bottom-Boat cruise (incl. snorkelling gear), Willie Creek Pearl Farm, Day Tour Flight/4WD Bungle Bungle, Ord River Cruise, El Questron Wilderness Park, Katherine Gorge cruise, Yellow Water cruise

• Meals (18x B – Breakfast / 3x L – Lunch)
• Free drinking water 
• Comprehensive information kit in vehicles
• 24-hour English/German/French emergency assistance
• Satellite phone, 2-way radio and First-Aid kit including defibrillator on board

Optional Add-ons

Transfers

• Perth Private Airport Transfer (Product code: PEHC2C)
• Perth Taxi Airport Transfer (Product code: PU9B02)
  
• Darwin Taxi Airport Transfer (Product code: P0ZQPE)

Pre-Accommodation

• DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Northbridge – Double room (Product code: P47AXS)
• DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Northbridge – Single room (Product code: P03B8H)

Post-Accommodation

• Hilton Garden Inn Darwin – Double room (Product code: P1TXRG)
• Hilton Garden Inn Darwin – Single room (Product code: PJUVHQ)
  

Monkey Mia

• Sunset Cruise (1.5 hours) – Enjoy the stunning sky colors reflected on the sea. Drinks available at the fully licensed Ocean Lounge Bar. BYO permitted. (Can be added during the booking process)

Day Tours

• 1/2 Day City Tour: Perth & Fremantle (Product code: PT4KCN)
  
• 1 Day City Tour: Perth, Fremantle & Swan River (Product code: P091YV)
• 1 Day City Tour: Perth, Fremantle, Rottnest Island & Swan River (Product code: P9D0F1)
• 1 Day Quokka Delight – Rottnest Island Adventure (Product codes with: bike hire – PMDNUW, e-bike hire – PDLCZC, coach tour – PFU5UH)

Multi-Day Tour Extensions

• 3 Days Southern Experience Tour (Product code: PU8DEV)

Note

Minimum number of participants

This product is on request. We will confirm availability within the shortest possible time after we receive your order.

Waiting List

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Age

Unfortunately, children under the age of 13 cannot participate in this tour.