Australia & New Zealand Adventure Holidays
Also departs from Perth
| Tour code: | WED |
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| Destination: | Western Australia |
| Departure Months: | Apr - Nov |
XPOSE YOURSELF!!
- Discover the best of Western Australia
- Take in Western Australia's world famous national parks
- Explore Ningaloo Reef, Monkey Mia, Kalbarri Gorge
TOUR OVERVIEW
The big one!!! Western Australia awaits you. Experience the untamed beauty of Australia's West Coast and enjoy the adventure of a lifetime, exploring some of the most isolated and scenic areas that Australia has to offer. This tour is the most comprehensive on the West Coast, visiting more attractions and spending more time at them. Don't sell yourself short doing Darwin to Perth on anything but this once in a lifetime tour.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Services of a professional tour leader
- All transportation by private 4WD and mini-bus adventure vehicles
- 9 nights camping | 3 nights bush camping | 8 nights hostel dorms (All camping equipment included except sleeping bag)
- Over 50 meals
- Kalbarri/Murchison Gorge
- Dolphins at Monkey Mia
- Ningaloo Reef & Coral Bay
- Tunnel Creek/Windjana Gorge
- Two days exploring the Bungle Bungles
- Katherine Gorge
- Entrance fees to all National Parks on the itinerary
- Hamersley Ranges & Millstream National Park
- Karijini National Park
- Turquoise Bay
- Cape Range National Park
- Eighty Mile Beach
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES (Paid Locally)
- Quad Bike Tour AU$85
- Abseiling AU$45
- Scuba Diving AU$90
- Snorkelling AU$10
- Glass Bottom boat AU$40
- Dolphin Cruise $AU70
- Bungles Bungles Helicopter Flight A$200
- Aboriginal Morning Walk AU$30
- Lake Argyle Cruise AU$30
FLEXIBLE ITINERARY
This tour is only for fit and active people, who can hike 5-9 kms a day over uneven terrain, often in high temperatures. Temperatures can be extreme i.e. very high during summer days and very cold during winter nights. Our local operator reserves the right to assess the fitness capability of passengers prior to tour departure. Tour is not suitable for children. Due to the remote nature of the Kimberley region we use bush camps with limited facilities on some nights. There is a STRICT LUGGAGE LIMIT of 15kgs per person, in a backpack or soft bag.
Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as road conditions, weather, local restrictions and group input may vary, no two trips will ever be the same. With the help of your tour leader and fellow trekkers you may modify certain nightstops and highlights to give a truly unique experience!
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Days: 1
Darwin to Victoria River
We begin our adventure travelling south down "The Track" (Stuart Hwy) to Edith Falls where we break for a refreshing swim and some time to get to know each other. Travelling further south we have a short stop at Katherine Gorge before heading west towards the Western Australian wilderness. We set up camp beside the Victoria River for our first night together.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner included
Accommodation: Bush Camp included
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Days: 2
Victoria River to Kununurra
Up early this morning as we cross the border into Western Australia. We visit the largest man made lake in Australia - Lake Argyle and explore the area before heading for the capital of the north - Kununurra and our overnight campsite.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Accommodation: Camping included
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Days: 3
Kununurra to the Bungle Bungles
Explore Kununurra, the town of the Ord River Scheme and the scenic Hidden Valley National Park. Then sit back and admire the awesome views of the Carr Boyd and Durack Ranges as we head to Turkey Creek. Next it's time to buckle up and hold on for the challenging 4WD trip into the Bungle Bungle (Purnululu) National Park for sunset over the Osmond Ranges and our camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Accommodation: Camping included
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Days: 4
Bungle Bungle National Park
We spend the full day exploring the unusual rock formations of the Bungle Bungle Ranges, visiting the unique Frog Hole, the breathtaking Echidna Chasm, and the magnificent Cathedral Gorge. There's also time for an optional scenic helicopter flight (at own expense) over the Bungles. We complete our day with another amazing sunset.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Accommodation: Camping included
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Days: 5
Bungle Bungles to Parry Farm
Leaving the Bungle Bungle NP we take a short break at Turkey Creek before travelling onto Wyndham and the Five Rivers Lookout. Overnight camp at Diggers Rest Cattle Station or Parry Farm.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Accommodation: Camping included
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Days: 6
Gibb River Road & Gorges
We tackle the punishing Gibb River Road stopping to visit the famous El Questro Station, take a walk in the beautiful Cockburn Range and swim under the waterfall in Emma Gorge. We cross the Pentecost River and travel through the spectacular ranges before heading to our overnight bush camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Accommodation: Bush Camp included
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Days: 7
Gibb River Road & Gorges
A day of swimming and hiking as we explore some of these striking gorges: Barnett, Manning, Galvins, or Adcock, depending on the time of year.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Accommodation: Bush Camp included
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Days: 8
King Leopold Range to Windjana Gorge
We enjoy an early hike and swim at Bell or Leonard Gorge before experiencing the splendour of the King Leopold Range travelling to Windjana Gorge. After lunch, we wade through the icy waters of the mysterious Tunnel Creek to explore the incredible limestone formations. We camp overnight at Windjana Gorge National Park.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Accommodation: Camping included
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Days: 9
Windjana Gorge to Broome
We view the abundant wildlife of Windjana Gorge including freshwater crocodiles and explore the 350 million year old fossilised reef wall rising 90 metres above the riverbed. Then we head for Derby, visiting the famous Boab Prison Tree before continuing on to Broome for sunset on beautiful Cable Beach.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included
Accommodation: Multi-share accommodation is included. Passengers may prefer to upgrade to ensuite twin/double/single (at extra cost).
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Days: 10-11
Broome
Two days of leisure in this historic northern pearling town. There is plenty to see and do in Broome, time to just relax or laze on the beach in idyllic weather conditions on the famous Cable Beach or view some of the old Pearling Luggers. We start our time here with a town tour to show you the sights.
Meals: Not included.
Accommodation: Multi-share accommodation is included. Passengers may prefer to upgrade to ensuite twin/double/single (at extra cost).
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Days: 12
Broome to Indee Station
Departing Broome we cross the Great Sandy Desert, calling in at the coastal oasis of Eighty Mile Beach where we may have time for a quick swim in the turquoise water and a chance to collect some unique seashells. We travel further south through Port Hedland checking out the enormous piles of iron ore and salt, before setting up camp at a remote sheep and cattle property, Indee Station. Tonight, sample some traditional Aussie damper baked in the hot coals of our campfire.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Accommodation: Bush Camp included
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Days: 13
Indee Station to Karijini National Park
This morning we make our way to the remote but spectacular Karijini National Park where we spend the next three days exploring the ancient gorges and swimming in emerald coloured rock pools. We begin our Karijini experience with a visit to the Karijini Cultural Centre before heading for Fortesque Falls where you will be rewarded with a refreshing swim.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Accommodation: Camping included
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Days: 14-15
Karijini National Park
The next two days are spent exploring, swimming and relaxing in the magnificent Karijini gorges. One of the oldest landscapes on earth - the region will amaze you. We will explore a number of gorges including Weano Gorge, Handrail Pool, Oxers Lookout, Hancock Gorge and Hamersley Gorge amongst others.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Accommodation: Camping included
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Days: 16
Karijini to Exmouth
Leaving Karijini, we call in at the unique mining town of Tom Price before travelling through the vast bush land and station country of the Pilbara region on our way to Exmouth and our accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Accommodation: Budget lodging included
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Days: 17
Exmouth
This morning we explore the Cape Range National Park. Take a dip or relax on the beach at picturesque Turquoise Bay and hike around the vertical red rock walls of the gorge for stunning views at Yardie Creek.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Accommodation: Budget lodging included
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Days: 18
Exmouth to Coral Bay
Spend the entire day snorkelling the famous Ningaloo Reef accessible from Coral Bay's white sandy beach. Alternatively, you can choose one of the many optional activities including quad biking, coral viewing cruises and scuba diving (at own expense).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Accommodation: Budget lodging included
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Days: 19
Coral Bay to Monkey Mia
Heading south we cross the Tropic of Capricorn and pass through the banana growing town of Carnarvon. We call in at unique Shell Beach before continuing on to Monkey Mia - famous for the wild dolphins that visit the beach daily.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Accommodation: Budget lodging included
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Days: 20
Monkey Mia to Kalbarri
Time this morning to visit with the dolphins before exploring some of the Shark Bay World Heritage area. We stop to view the stromatolites - the oldest living organisms in the world - before heading south for Kalbarri. Time permitting we will be able to view the Murchison Gorge and Natures Window this afternoon before arriving in this seaside resort town.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Accommodation: Budget lodging included
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Days: 21
Kalbarri National Park to Perth
Departing via the coastal gorges of the Kalbarri National Park, we head to the picturesque seaside town of Dongara before travelling south through the fascinating landscape of the Nambung National Park and checking out the famous Pinnacles. Then we make our way to Perth arriving in the early evening.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included
Tour ends at approx 17:00 - 18:00 hrs in Perth on day 21
This trek is a wilderness trip and includes bush camps and National Park camp sites. Facilities may be sparse though the scenery is outstanding. Swimming is available most days. We will use several different vehicles on this trip. Itinerary is made up of two individual tours; therefore you may travel with a different guide and passengers during each section.
TOUR: WED DARWIN TO PERTH departing from DARWIN
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