APT's tour and accommodation packages for Western Australia

21 or 19 Days Darwin to Perth.

Day 1: Fri. Darwin.

Welcome upon arrival in Darwin. Tour this tropical city, including the Botanic Gardens and Fannie Bay. Enjoy a delicious Welcome Dinner tonight.
Stay: Darwin, Novotel Atrium Hotel. (D)

Day 2: Sat. Wangi Falls, Katherine Gorge Guided Cruise, Rock Art.

Explore the beauty of Wangi Falls. Continue to Katherine and Nitmiluk National Park. Cruise between the towering sandstone walls of Katherine Gorge and view ancient Aboriginal rock art.
Stay: Katherine, Knotts Crossing Resort. (BD)

Day 3: Sun. Western Australia, Lake Argyle, Ord River Wildlife Cruise, Kununurra.

Cross the border into Western Australia, and the Kimberley. See Lake Argyle, the largest man-made lake in the southern hemisphere with 18 times the capacity of Sydney Harbour. Cruise the majestic Ord River. Keep an eye out for crocodiles and beautiful native birdlife.
Stay: Kununurra, Mercure Inn. (BD)

Day 4: Mon. Wyndham, El Questro Station.

Travel through gorge country to Wyndham, Australia's most northerly port. Enjoy breathtaking 360 degree views from Five Rivers Lookout. Travel to El Questro Station, in the heart of the Kimberley.
Two Night Stay: El Questro, Emma Gorge Resort, tented safari cabins with private facilities. (BD)
El Questro Homestead Upgrade - Stay two nights at the luxurious homestead, with gourmet meals, drinks and most activities included. Additional Cost.

Day 5: Tue. El Questro, Freedom of Choice Touring.

Choose a guided horse ride, join the History and Bushtucker Tour or cruise through Chamberlain Gorge to see Wandjina rock art. Later, walk to Zebedee Springs to soak in the hot pools. Enjoy a free afternoon - perhaps walk to Emma Gorge. (BD)

Day 6: Wed. Argyle Diamond Mine.

Tour the Argyle Diamond Mine, the largest of its kind in the world and responsible for one-third of the world's supply. Marvel at the rare pink diamonds on display.
Stay: Halls Creek, Kimberley Hotel. (BLD)

Day 7: Thur. Geikie Gorge Cruise.

Cruise the mighty Fitzroy River between the two-tone cliffs of Geikie Gorge. Explore the area with a local ranger and watch for the freshwater crocodiles and unique birdlife that inhabit the region.
Stay: Fitzroy Crossing, Fitzroy River Lodge. (BD)

Day 8: Fri. Windjana Gorge, Broome.

View ancient marine fossils in the limestone walls of Windjana Gorge, which was part of a coral reef during the Devonian Age. This area is regarded as an important world geology site and a great freshwater crocodile spotting location. In Broome, enjoy the evening to relax at the resort. Two Night Stay: Broome, Cable Beach Club Resort, right opposite famous Cable Beach. (B)

Day 9: Sat. Broome, Freedom of Choice Touring, Ocean Sunset, Dine Around Dinner.

Choose between a breathtaking hovercraft flight over the Roebuck Bay mudflats, a tour of the fascinating Pearl Luggers museum, an amazing sunset camel ride on Cable Beach or a visit the the Manbana Aquaculture Hatchery and Discovery Centre. Take in the sunset over magnificent Cable Beach before a delicious Dine Around Dinner tonight. (BD)

Day 10: Sun. Broome, Port Hedland.

Travel through one of the most sparsely populated areas in Australia as we skirt the Great Sandy Desert and Eighty-Mile Beach to reach the coastal town of Port Hedland, renowned for its turtle and whale-watching, sports fishing and iron-ore mining.
Stay: Port Hedland, Mercure Inn. (BD)

Day 11: Mon. Marble Bar, Newman.

Tour the mining town of Port Hedland, including the Observation Tower and the Cultural and Heritage Trail. Visit Marble Bar, renowned to be the hottest place in Australia and featured in the Guinness Book of Records. Continue on to Newman for a relaxing night's stay.
Stay: Newman, Seasons Hotel. (BD)

Day 12: Tue. Guided Mine Tour, Karijini.

At historic Newman, take a tour of the Mt Whaleback Iron Ore Mine, the largest open-cut mining operation in the world. Discover the striking gorges and emerald coloured rock pools of Karijini (Hamersley Range) National Park, where sheer walls of coloured rock and everchanging colours create a striking landscape. Stay: Tom Price, Karijini Lodge. (BD)

Day 13: Wed. Hamersley Gorge, Pilbara, Millstream-Chichester National Park.

An area of contrast and beauty and the traditional home of the Yinjibarndi Aboriginal people. Stroll among the native palms, ferns and lilies. View stunning Hamersley Gorge with its unusual striations and awe-inspiring waterfalls. Travel to Karratha - the Pilbara capital.
Two Night Stay: Karratha, Karratha International, luxury on the rugged west coast. (BLD)

Day 14: Thur. Karratha, Historic Cossack Township, Cossack Adventure Cruise.

Today, we join the Cossack Adventure Cruise. View seabird rookeries and cruise into the tidal waters of the Harding River Estuary. See Jarman Island, including the lighthouse and keeper's quarters, View the incredible 19th Century architecture of historic Cossack - home to the first pearling industry in Western Australia. (BD)

Day 15: Fri. Karratha, Exmouth.

Tour the North West Shelf Visitors Centre, view Red Dog Monument and the Saltworks at nearby Dampier. Cross the rugged ranges to the maritime park of Exmouth. This afternoon, there's time to explore the township. Stay: Exmouth, Pot Shot Hotel Resort. (BD)

Day 16: Sat. Coral Bay, Ningaloo Marine Park.

Journey to Vlaming Head, for stunning coastal views of this area. Travel to Coral Bay, gateway to the Ningaloo Reef Marine Park. Cruise the beautiful coloured coral reefs and view the unique fish in these tropical waters. Stay: Carnarvon, Gateway Inn. (BD)

Day 17: Sun. Shark Bay World Heritage Area, Dugong/Mermaid Cruise, Monkey Mia.

Cruise Shark Bay in search of the dugong, a relative of the walrus, and believed to have inspired the myth of the mermaid. The largest population of this mystical creature exists in Shark Bay, with over 10 000 dugongs feeding from the vast seagrass beds.
Stay: Monkey Mia, Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, right on the famous dolphin beach. (BD)

Day 18: Mon. Wild Dolphins, Dine Around Dinner.

Interact with wild bottle-nosed dolphins as they come close to shore (subject to appearance). Visit Shell Beach, one of two worldwide, consisting of billions of tiny shells. View ancient stromatolites at Hamelin Pool. In Geraldton, enjoy our exclusive Dine Around Dinner.
Stay: Geraldton, Ocean Centre Hotel, APT's exclusive beachfront accommodation. (BD)

Day 19: Tue. Pinnacles, Perth.

In Nambung National Park, explore among the eerie Pinnacles - one of Australia's best known landscapes and a favourite subject for photographers. Stroll through the thousands of limestone pillars rising up to six metres out of the yellow sands, creating a scene from a science-fiction film. 19 Day Passengers depart the tour upon arrival in Western Australia's capital, Perth.
Two Night Stay: Perth, Novotel Langley Hotel. (B)

Day 20: Wed. Freedom of Choice Touring.

Take a fascinating Aboriginal Heritage Tour on the Swan River, cruise to Fremantle, made famous by the America's Cup and spend the day wandering the port town, or visit beautiful Rottnest Island. Tonight, enjoy our delicious Farewell Dinner. (BD)

Day 21: Thur. Perth Tour, Kings Park.

Enjoy a morning tour of Perth. Take in panoramic city views from Kings Park - 400 hectares of unspoilt bushland and landscaped gardens. Airport transfer. (B)

Tour No: WSDP
Operates reverse direction, Tour no. WNPD.

Land content. Fully inclusive of all entrance fees, sightseeing, cruises, meals as specified and accommodation.

Seniors Card Holders and Aust./NZ Pensioners deduct $50 per person.