12 Day Western Experience
AAT Kings 12 day guided Western Experience. See Australia’s rugged west coast; Perth, Broome, Port Headland, the National Parks, Monkey Mia & The Pinnacles.
INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS- Relax in tropical Broome
- Karijini National Park
- Open Cut Iron Ore Mine
- Ningaloo Reef sub-sea viewer
- Cape Range National Park
- Meet Monkey Mia's dolphins
- See ancient Stromatolites
- Visit Kalbarri National Park
- Explore the Pinnacles
- Balga Mia Aboriginal Dreaming
- INCLUDED Aboriginal cultural experience
PREMIUM HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS
Quality Touring
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DATES & PRICES |
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| Tour Dates | |
| Departs on | Returns on |
| 2012 | |
| $4799 | |
| 18 Apr | 29 Apr |
| 30 May | 10 Jun |
| 11 Jul | 22 Jul |
| 22 Aug | 02 Sep |
| 03 Oct | 14 Oct |
| 2013 | |
| $4999 | |
| 17 Apr | 28 Apr |
| 29 May | 09 Jun |
| 10 Jul | 21 Jul |
| 21 Aug | 01 Sep |
| 02 Oct | 13 Oct |
| Red shaded dates are Guaranteed Departures | |
| Prices AUD | Land Content Only | |
| Single Supplement | $1299 | |
| Child 15 years and under | Save | $480 |
| Triple Share | Save | $240 |
| Concession Card Holders | Save | $75 |
| Note: Itinerary & departure dates may change from 01/04/14. Price is guaranteed upon payment of deposit. | ||
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive Broome
On arrival in Broome you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore or just simply relax. Enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director this evening.
Hotel: Cable Beach Club Resort, Broome, 2 nights. D
Day 2: Broome 'Free Time'
Enjoy a day at leisure exploring this tropical hideaway. Directly opposite the hotel is the magnificent Cable Beach, one of the most stunning beaches in the world, with 22km of white sand and clear tropical water. There are a number of options available and your Tour Director will be able to help you with suggestions. Stroll through Chinatown, home to some of the world’s finest pearl showrooms or perhaps take a camel ride at sunset on Cable Beach. B
Day 3: Karratha
We skirt the edge of the Great Sandy Desert, a desolate land of spinifex and sand hills. Travel through Port Hedland and continue to Karratha, headquarters of the North West Shelf Project.
Hotel: All Seasons, Karratha.B D
Day 4: The Pilbara
Today we leave Karratha and travel into Karijini National Park, with its deep gorges, secluded emerald rock pools and ice blue waterfalls.
Hotel: Karijini Eco Retreat, deluxe eco tents with en suites, Karijini NP. B D
Day 5: Karijini National Park
We continue to explore Karijini National Park. The startling landscape of spectacular gorges, waterfalls and rock pools, created by millions of years of erosion, provides a striking contrast to the stark red landscape of the Pilbara. Continue to Tom Price this afternoon. Enjoy a guided tour of the Pilbara Open Cut Iron Ore Mine. You will be amazed by the massive pit and see the huge machinery in action.
Hotel: Windawarri lodge, Tom Price. B L D
Day 6: North West Cape
Visit the Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine, the largest diamond mine in the world. Travel to El Questro cattle station.
Hotel: Potshot Hotel Resort, Exmouth B L D
Day 7: Ningaloo Reef - Carnarvon
Travel to Coral Bay and board a sub-seaviewer over the Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia’s largest coral reef, to observe the abundance of marine life that inhabits these tropical waters.We continue to Carnarvon, the fruitbowl of the west.
Hotel: Fascine Lodge, Carnarvon. B D
Day 8: Shell Beach - Monkey Mia
This morning visit Hamelin Pool to see a colony of ancient Stromatolites, the world’s oldest display of living fossils. Visit Shell Beach, which consists of millions of shells up to 10 metres deep. We continue to Monkey Mia.
Hotel: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort,2 nights.B D
Day 9: Monkey Mia
Spend time on the beach this morning at the Monkey Mia Reserve, nestled against the pristine waters of the Shark Bay Marine Park, where dolphins come into shore. These wild mammals of the ocean swim into the shallows to mingle with people. Feel the magic of interactingwith these magnificent creatures, a truly unforgettable experience. (Note: As dolphins are wild their appearance cannot be guaranteed.) The remainder of the day is at leisure. Why not spend some time at the Monkey Mia Visitor Centre, which contains informative, interactive displays. At the Amphitheatre the rangers conduct talks and slide shows. Ask your Tour Director for details on optional scenic flights and cruises to see dugong and dolphins. B
Day 10: Kalbarri - Geraldton
Travel through Kalbarri National Park visiting Hawks Head Lookout for marvellous bird’s eye views of the Murchison River Gorge. Also visit Red Bluff Lookout, where layers of sandstone form cliffs, which loom over the Indian Ocean. Enjoy a tour of Geraldton, located on the Batavia Coast, renowned for its many shipwrecks.
Hotel: All Seasons Geraldton, Geraldton.B D
Day 11: The Pinnacles
Travel today into Nambung National Park, home of the mystical Pinnacles.Continue to Yanchep National Park where you will enjoy an Aboriginal cultural experience in an authentic bush setting. Meet Aboriginal guides who will share with you their way of life in a traditional community and will treat you to the enchanting sounds of the didgeridoo and dancing. Continue to Perth to enjoy a final night dinner with your new-found friends.
Hotel: Travelodge Perth, Perth. B D
Day 12: Depart Perth
After breakfast enjoy a guided tour of the highlights of Perth. Drive alongside the Swan River and visit Kings Park, a natural bushland area covering over 400 hectares. Your will be transferred to Perth Airport to connect with your onward flight. B
INDIAN PACIFIC
Why not add a journey aboard the Indian Pacific to the beginning or end of this tour? Enquire for details.
