
Arrive Perth, Welcome Dinner. Overnight in Perth. (D).
Nambung National Park, Pinnacles, Dine Around Dinner. Overnight in Geraldton. (B, D).
Shark Bay, Freedom of Choice Touring, Seafood Feast. Overnight in Shark Bay.
Monkey Mia Dolphin Experience. Overnight in Carnarvon. (B, D).
Ningaloo Reef Marine Park. Overnight in Exmouth. (B, D).
The Pilbara, Dampier. Overnight in Dampier. (B, D).
Millstream-Chichester National Park. (B, L, D).
Tom Price Mine Tour, Karijini. Overnight in Newman. (B, D).
Marble Bar. Overnight in Port Headland. (B, D).
Sandy Desert, Broome Tour. Overnight in Broome. (B).
Freedom of Choice Touring, Dine Around Dinner. Overnight in Cable Beach. (B, D).
Broome, Fitzroy Crossing. Overnight in Fitzroy Crossing. (B, D).
Geikie Gorge Cruise. Overnight in Halls Creek. (B, D).
Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine. Overnight in El Questro Wilderness Park. (B, L, D).
Freedom of Choice Touring, Emma Gorge. Overnight in El Questro. (B, D).
Wyndham, Kununurra. Overnight in Kununurra. (B, D).
Lake Argyle, Ord River Wildlife Cruise. Overnight in Kununurra. (B).
Katherine Gorge Cruise. Overnight in Katherine. (B, D).
Darwin, Farewell Dinner. Overnight in Darwin. (B, D).
Depart Darwin. (B).
APT Upgrade! El Questro Homestead - £874 per person.
APT Exclusive! Bungle Bungle Tour and Overnight Experience - £633 per person.
APT Special Offer! Bungle Bungle Full Day 4WD and Walking Tour - £419 per person.
Departure Dates: Please call for details, remember to ask for the guaranteed departure dates.
Meal Inclusions:
WNPD: Breakfast x 19; Lunch x 2; Dinner x 17
On arrival in Perth you will be met and transferred to your hotel, then tour the sights of Perth including Kings Park. Tonight meet your fellow travellers at the Welcome Dinner.
Explore Nambung National Park and the Pinnacles rising above the shifting sands. Travel onto Geraldton for tonight's Dine Around Dinner.
Pick from today's Freedom of Choice Touring options which include a cruise on Shark Bay searching for rare dugongs; or a night astronomy lesson. This evening indulge in a seafood dinner.
Walk along the white beach of Monkey Mia and see the local wild dolphins that come to shore (subject to appearance). Visit Shell Beach one of only two beaches in the world created by billions of tiny shells. View the world's oldest living organisms, the stromatolites, at Hamelin Pool.
Travel to Coral Bay, gateway to the stunning Ningaloo Reef Marine Park. Cruise the beautiful reefs and view the forests of soft coral and tropical fish. Continue to Vlamingh Head for stunning view of Western Australia's coastline.
White gums form a stark contrast against the red earth of the mineral-rich Pilbara region with its impressive horizons and rocky landscapes. Explore the prosperous mining town of Dampier and visit the Woodside Petroleum North West Shelf Visitors Centre.
Discover Millstream-Chichester National Park, an area of contrast and beauty and the home of the Yinjibarndi Aboriginal people. The area's flora and fauna make it one of the most pleasant stops in the state. Explore Hamersley Gorge with its striking striations.
This morning join a guided tour of the Tom Price Mine and gain an insight into the miner's life. Continue to Karijini (Hamersley Range) National Park where gorges, waterfalls and rock-pools dominate the landscape. Stop at Dale and Fortescue Falls as well as Oxer Lookout for awe-inspiring views.
Visit Marble Bar renowned for its extreme temperatures and continue to the mining town of Port Headland, famous for its extensive exportation of iron ore overseas.
Travel to Broome and tour the historic township of this former pearling capital. Spend time at Cable Beach, undoubtedly one of the world's most stunning beaches and then enjoy relaxing for the rest of the evening.
Choose between a hovercraft flight over the Roebuck Bay mudflats, a Pearl Lugger museum tour or a sunset camel ride on Cable Beach. This evening is a Dine Around Dinner.
Enjoy a morning at leisure to further explore Broome before continuing to Fitzroy Crossing.
In Geikie Gorge National Park, join a local ranger for a cruise of the gorge with its striking bleached limestone walls.
Tour one of the world's largest diamond mines, the Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine. Travel deep into the outback to magnificent El Questro Wilderness Park.
APT Upgrade! El Questro Homestead.
Upgrade your two night stay at Emma Gorge to the luxurious El Questro Homestead overlooking the Chamberlain River. Gourmet meals, drinks and most activities included, supplement applies.
Explore El Questro during your selected activity, then journey to Zebedee Springs and perhaps soak in the natural pools. Later the energetic may walk to Emma Gorge to view the droplet waterfall. Later relax and watch the sun set over the Cockburn Range.
This morning go for a bird watching walk before travelling to Wyndham, Australia's most northerly port. Enjoy view from Five Rivers Lookout then travel onto Kununurra for a guided tour of the town. Tonight dine at Kelly's Bar and Grill.
APT Exclusive! Bungle Bungle Tour, plus Overnight Experience.
Join a scenic flight to Purnululu National Park, then journey by 4WD to the Bungle Bungle Range and walk into Echidna Chasm. Enjoy a picnic lunch then trek to Cathedral Gorge and Piccaninny Creek. Finish with drinks and canapés, stay at APT's exclusive Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge. Fly out of Purnululu National Park and rejoin the tour the next morning. Supplements apply.
Travel to Lake Argyle the largest man-made lake in the Southern Hemisphere, from here join a cruise along the Ord River, considered one of the best cruises in Australia. Travel back to Kununurra.
APT Special Offer! Bungle Bungle Full Day 4WD and Walking Tour.
Replace your day 17 touring with a scenic flight into Purnululu National Park. Tour by 4WD, trek along dry Piccaninny Creek and into Cathedral Gorge. Must be pre-booked, supplements apply.
Depart Kununurra this morning and journey to the Katherine in the Northern Territory. Visit Nitmiluk National Park and join the Nabilil Dreaming Sunset Cultural Cruise along Katherine Gorge with commentary on Aboriginal art, local plants and wildlife.
Departing Katherine travel to Adelaide River and visit an Australian war cemetery, continue to Darwin where this evening you'll enjoy drinks and a delicious farewell dinner.
Enjoy a morning tour of the city including a visit to the lush Botanic Gardens. Your tour concludes with a transfer to the airport.
PERTH -
Novotel Langley Hotel
GERALDTON -
Ocean Centre Hotel
SHARK BAY -
Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort
CARNARVON -
The Fascine Lodge
EXMOUTH -
Pot Shot Hotel Resort
DAMPIER -
Karratha International
MILLSTREAM-CHICHESTER NATIONAL ARK -
Tom Price, Windawarri Lodge*
* Due to remote location, facilities are more basic
NEWMAN -
Seasons Hotel
PORT HEADLAND -
All Seasons Hotel
BROOME -
Cable Beach Club Resort
FITZROY CROSSING -
Fitzroy River Lodge
HALLS CREEK -
Kimberley Hotel
EL QUESTRO -
Emma Gorge Resort, tented safari cabins
KUNUNURRA -
Country Club Resort
KATHERINE -
Knotts Crossing Resort
DARWIN -
Novotel Atrium Hotel
Trip Includes
Service of a Tour Director and Driver – Spacious luxury coaches with modern amenities - Airport transfers as per the itinerary - Meal plan as per the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner).
Trip Excludes
All flights (unless stated otherwise) - Laundry - Tips - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages including mineral water - Visas - Optional activities/extras – Holiday Insurance
Check In & Check Out Times
Normal check in time is 14:00, normal check out time is 12:00; this may vary in high season.
Trip Terms & Conditions
The price shown is per person based on two sharing per tour.
Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff between quote date and full and final payment date are payable by the client.
We will always try our best to book hotels as per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and during local festivals, as well for late bookings, it may be necessary to offer substitutes.
Prices are subject to availability and as such are for guidance only.
Freedom of Choice Touring
Freedom of Choice Touring, Freedom of Choice Dining and Dine Around Dinners are booked by your Tour Director whilst on tour. They are subject to availability, seasonal and operational factors and public holidays or festivals and the like.
Seat Allocation on Coach Tours
To ensure all passengers enjoy window seating, there is a daily seat rotation system during the tour.
Luggage Limits
For Premier Plus, Premier, Affordable and Regional Mini Stay tours, each passenger is entitled to take one piece of luggage. On all coach tours (rather than independent modules) of 3 or more days, a travel bag is issued upon boarding the coach. Maximum weight of all baggage is 20kg (44lbs). For Small Group Experiences and Safaris, touring is in 4-wheel drive or small vehicles with limited luggage capacity and flying (where applicable) is in light aircraft with very strict weight restrictions. Each passenger is requested to limit their luggage to one small/medium soft bag or suitcase weighing no more than 16 kilos (35lbs) if travelling by land and no more than 10kg (22lbs) if travelling by air.
Documentation
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents before departure. We regret that we cannot accept liability if you are refused entry onto any transport or into any country due to failure on your part to carry correct documentation. If failure to have all necessary travel and other documents results in fines, surcharges or other financial penalty being imposed on us, you will be responsible for reimbursing us accordingly.
Visa
British Passport holders require a Visa to enter Australia. For further info please contact the Australian High Commission or go to:
http://www.uk.embassy.gov.au/lhlh/Visas_and_Migration.html
Vaccination
Please check with your doctor or health professional on the type of vaccinations you may require to travel to Australia and ensure that you give enough time before departure to undergo any course of vaccination / medication required.
Key: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner. L=Lunch. 