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 manyyears 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 architecturallyinteresting 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 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 available to discover with the aid of snorkel and flippers on an outing in a glass-bottom- boat. The shallow water of the reef is the homeland to various sea creatures, such as corals, unusual sea stars, crustaceans and over 500 species of different fishes. 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 in a north-easterly direction across the Pilbara region. The traditional owners called their land „bilypara“, which could be translated with “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 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 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 on 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 touristic 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 known pearling centre. Whereas in the past, mother of pearl was the main reason and 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 fact can be seen at the historic gravesites of the Chinese Cemetery and Japanese Cemetery. 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 worldwide. Up until 1930 this small fishing town has met three quarters of the world’s pearling supplies and has 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, the rest of the day is leisure time!

Accommodation: Cable Beach Club Resort, Broome

Day 12: Broome – Fitzroy Crossing (B)

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 metesr 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 being 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 colourful 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 breath-taking view on unique rock formations from the air and on foot. From a small airplane you enjoy gorgeous bird’s eye views on 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 reminding of bee-hives 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 (B)

After today’s breakfast, this fantastic tour will come to an end. The day is at your leisure until your airport transfer. Relax at the pool in the beautiful hotel complex or walk to the nearby centre of Kununurra.

INCLUDED SERVICES:

• Transport in air-conditioned vehicle (max. 12 passengers)
• Accommodation during the tour 16x in Hotels/Motels/Tented Safari cabins (wooden floor, real beds, ensuite)
• English-speaking guiding
• German speaking guiding
• French speaking 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 Interpretative Centre, Glass-Bottom Boat cruise (incl. snorkelling gear), Willie Creek Pearl Farm, Day Tour Flight/4WD Bungle Bungle, Ord River Cruise, El Questro Wilderness Park
• Meals (16x Breakfast (B)/ 3x Lunch (L))
• Free drinking water 
• Comprehensive information kit in vehicles
• 24h English/German/French emergency assistance
• Satellite telephone, 2-way radio and First Aid kit inclusive defribrillator on board

Optional Add-ons

Transfers

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

Pre-Accommodation

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

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: Broome (on request)
• 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

Note

Minimum number of groups

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

Waiting list

If one date in which you would like to travel are not available yet, please apply on our waiting list. We will contact you as soon as possible.

Age

Unfortunately, Child under 13 years cannot participate on this tour.