2010 FARES AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS
MELBOURNE
FROM BRISBANE SYDNEY ADELAIDE
TWIN $6995 $6845 $6795
TRIPLE $6895 $6745 $6695
SINGLE $8295 $8145 $8095
EARLY BIRD SAVINGS
Deposit $800 90 days prior - SAVE $300
to departure
Senior/Probus Discount SAVE $100
OPTIONAL ADD ON TOURS
(1)Nights in Darwin + day tours.
(2)2 day Kakadu tour.
(3)Nights in Pereth + day tours
(4)Extended tours from Perth to Margaret River, South
West, Wave Rock, Esperance or Kalgoorlie.
Day 1: Home Port to Darwin
Depart Home Port by air for Darwin.
Arrive Darwin. Transfer to Holiday Inn.
Day 2: Katherine (B,D)
This morning you will be transferred by coach to
Katherine to join your group. Enjoy a guided cruise
through spectacular Katherine Gorge with its immense
red ochre sandstone walls. Continue travelling
through Nitmiluk National Park and marvel at the
towering red ochre sandstone walls as your local
guide points out ancient Aboriginal rock art and
unique wildlife.
Overnight Stay: Katherine
Day 3: Lake Argyle - Ord River Cruise -
Kununurra (B,D)
Cross the border into Western Australia and journey
into the Carr Boyd Ranges before arriving at
magnificent Lake Argyle, the largest lake in the
southern hemisphere. Enjoy an exciting cruise on the
Ord River to Kununurra where you will pass beneath
immense gorge walls and view peaceful river scenery.
Watch out for the region's abundant wildlife and
enjoy the sunset as you arrive in Kununurra.
Three Night Stay: Kununurra
Day 4: Wyndham - Bungle Bungles Day Tour
Opportunity (B)
This morning we journey out to Wyndham, Western
Australia's most northerly town and take a photo with
20 metre long, three metre high saltwater crocodile,
see the views from Five Rivers Lookout, and visit
Warriu Park to see the Dreamtime Statues and rock art
murals. We then visit Parry Lagoons Nature Reserve
the best bird watching site in Western Australia. On
the way back to town we visit The Hoochery
distillery, Western Australia's only legal distillery
producing Ord River Rum and other spirits. You will
be taken on a 30 minute tour of a working still and
the production area with time to stay on for a piece
of famous Ord River Rum Cake and a Coffee or Tea.
Bungle Bungles Day Tour: Opportunity to replace
today's touring with an exciting full day tour to the
Bungle Bungle Ranges including a scenic flight and
4WD tour. Surcharge applies $595 per
person.Passengers must be fit and mobile to do walks
as they cover some rough terrain.
Day 5: El Questro Wilderness Park - Chamberlain
Gorge Cruise (B,D)
Travel to the acclaimed El Questro Wilderness Park,
a million acre park set in stunning outback Kimberley
landscape. Enjoy a spectacular cruise through
Chamberlain Gorge, a fresh waterhole bound by diverse
flora and fauna and set beneath towering 60m tall
sheer walled cliffs.
Day 6: Argyle Diamond Mine Guided Tour - Halls
Creek (B,L,D)
There is an opportunity this morning to take a
scenic flight over the Bungle Bungle Ranges (own
expense). Travel to the world's largest single
producer of diamonds, the Argyle Diamond Mine, for a
private guided tour of the open cut mine. Continue on
to Halls Creek, the oasis of the Kimberley and once
the hub of a gold rush in the late 1800s.
Overnight Stay: Halls Creek
Day 7: Geikie Gorge Cruise - Broome (B)
Continue to the Fitzroy River where you will cruise
the exquisite Geikie Gorge with its unusual white
banded walls. Keep your eye out for local wildlife
including sawfish, stingrays and freshwater
crocodiles. Travel to Broome, one of the last great
unexplored wilderness areas on earth. Originally
founded as a pearling port over a hundred years ago,
Broome now boasts a multicultural population of many
nationalities lured here by the promise of finding
their fortunes. The pearling industry remains a
vibrant part of Broome, proudly producing the world's
finest pearls.
Two Night Stay: Broome
Day 8: Broome at leisure (B,D)
Today is at your leisure to explore the tropical
town of Broome or as an option we suggest you
experience on of the many amazing extra sightseeing
activities. At the end of the day join your fellow
travellers and sit back, relax and enjoy a sunset
drink whilst watching the spectacular sunset over
Cable Beach, followed by a sumptuous dinner.
Day 9: Broome - Port Hedland - BHP Tour (B,D)
Travel south and enter the resource-rich Pilbara
region. At Port Hedland join a tour of the BHP Iron
Ore port facility and learn about the history of the
port and view the massive loading machinery.
Overnight Stay: Port Hedland
Day 10: Karijini National Park (B,D)
Travel through the heart of the Pilbara to Karijini
National Park renowned for its spectacular gorges and
waterfalls. Stop at Dale and Fortescue Falls and
Joffre Gorge for awe-inspiring views.
Overnight Stay: Karijini National Park
Day 11: Mt Tom Price Mine - Exmouth (B,D)
Put on your hard hat and tour fascinating Mt Tom
Price Mine. Travel to Cape Range National Park and
view the mouth of Exmouth Gulf overlooking Ningaloo
Reef.
Overnight Stay: Exmouth
Day 12: Ningaloo Reef - Carnarvon (B,D)
Depart Coral Bay to cruise the waters of Ningaloo
Reef. Board the sub-sea viewer and marvel at the
multitude of colours in the marine life on the reef.
Continue to Carnarvon.
Overnight Stay: Carnarvon
Day 13: Shark Bay - Monkey Mia (B)
Travel to World Heritage listed Shark Bay, where we
view the world's oldest living organisms, the
stromatolites, at Hamelin Pool. Visit Shell Beach,
one of only two in the world, formed from billions of
shells up to ten metres deep. Explore the Shark Bay
World Heritage Discovery Centre, a informative
display covering all of Shark Bay's natural and
cultural features.
Two Night Stay: Monkey Mia
Day 14: Monkey Mia (B)
This morning discover Monkey Mia, where wild bottle
nosed dolphins come close to shore (as dolphins are
wild, their appearance can not be guaranteed).Today is
at leisure for you to explore thus magnificent world
heritage listed area.
Day 15: Kalbarri National Park - Geraldton
(B,D)
This morning we head to Kalbarri National Park,
famous for its extraordinary river gorge scenery. We
stop at Hawks Head Lookout for a spectacular view of
the Murchinson River Gorge. Visit the seaside town of
Kalbarri before making our way to Geraldton. See the
HMAS Sydney memorial, a beautiful silver dome
commemorating the Sydney disaster.
Overnight Stay: Geraldton
Day 16 The Pinnacles - Perth (B,D)
This morning we follow the coast through quaint
fishing villages on your way to Nambung National
Park, home of the fascinating Pinnacles. Made from
limestone, these pillars provide an almost eerie
landscape. Continue on to Perth. Enjoy a sightseeing
tour of Perth including the Swan River and
surrounding suburbs. Enjoy the great views of Perth
from magnificent Kings Park.
Overnight Stay: Perth
Day 17: Perth to Home Port (B)
This morning after breakfast your Western Australia
adventure ends with a transfer to the airport for your
flight Home or railway station if you choose to return
on the Indian Pacific Train. (extra fare) We trust you
enjoyed your World Discovery Tours experience!
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