12 Day Western Grandeur
AAT Kings 12 day guided Western Grandeur. See Australia’s rugged west coast; Perth, Broome, Port Headland, the National Parks, Monkey Mia & The Pinnacles.
INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS- Balga Mia Aboriginal Dreaming
- Explore the Pinnacles
- Visit Kalbarri National Park
- See ancient Stromatolites
- Meet Monkey Mia's dolphins
- Cape Range National Park
- Ningaloo Reef sub-sea viewer
- Open Cut Iron Ore Mine
- Karijini National Park
- Relax in tropical Broome
- INCLUDED Aboriginal cultural experience
PREMIUM HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS
Quality Touring
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Professional Team
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DATES & PRICES |
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| Tour Dates | |
| Departs on | Returns on |
| 2012 | |
| $4799 | |
| 01 May | 12 May |
| 12 Jun | 23 Jun |
| 24 Jul | 04 Aug |
| 04 Sep | 15 Sep |
| 2013 | |
| $4999 | |
| 30 Apr | 11 May |
| 11 Jun | 22 Jun |
| 23 Jul | 03 Aug |
| 03 Sep | 14 Sep |
| 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 Perth
On arrival in Perth you will be transferred to your hotel. This afternoon enjoy an orientation tour of Perth including beautiful Kings Park. Enjoy a welcome drink this evening with your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions.
Hotel: Travelodge Perth, Perth. D
Day 2: The Pinnacles
Travel 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. Visit Nambung National Park to view the mystical Pinnacles, formed by calci舀ed limestone thousands of years ago.
Hotel: All Seasons Geraldton, Geraldton. B D
Day 3: Kalbarri National Park
Visit Kalbarri National Park and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Murchison River Gorge from Hawks Head Lookout. Travel to Hamelin Pool to see the world’s best-known colony of Stromatolites then visit spectacular Shell Beach, formed by billions of tiny white seashells. Continue to Monkey Mia this afternoon.
Hotel: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, 2 nights. B D
Day 4: Monkey Mia
Watch for the famous dolphins that swim into shore. These wild mammals of the ocean swim into the shallows to mingle with people. (Note: As dolphins are wild their appearance cannot be guaranteed.) The rest of the day is at leisure. Perhaps take an optional sailing cruise to spot dugong and dolphins. B
Day 5: Carnarvon
We travel along the Coral Coast to Carnarvon, the fruit bowl of Western Australia, which is famous for itsbanana plantations.
Hotel: Fascine Lodge, Carnarvon. B D
Day 6: Ningaloo Reef
Travel to the quaint seaside town of Coral Bay and join a sub-sea viewer over the Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia’s largest coral reef. Observe the abundance of marine life that inhabit these tropical waters and marvel at the underwater world of coral gardens.
Hotel: Potshot Hotel Resort, Exmouth. B D
Day 7: The Pilbara
This morning visit Giralia Station, an area of outstanding biodiversity and a birdwatcher’s paradise. Travel inland to the mineral rich Pilbara region.
Hotel: Windawarri Lodge, Tom Price. B L D
Day 8: Karijini National Park
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. Journey into Karijini (formerly Hamersley Range) National Park. The park is the traditional home of the Banyjima Aboriginal people, who gave the park its indigenous name.Evidence of their early occupation dates back more than 20,000 years. 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 of the Pilbara landscape.
Hotel: Karijini Eco Retreat, deluxe eco tents with en suites, Karijini NP. B L D
Day 9: Karratha
Today we leave Karijini National Park and travel to Karratha, headquartersof the North West Shelf Project.
Hotel: All Seasons, Karratha. B D
Day 10: Broome
This morning we travel via Port Hedland, a major shipping outlet for the mineral-rich Pilbara region, then skirt the edge of the Great Sandy Desert before arriving in idyllic Broome. See Chinatown and Streeters Jetty where pearling luggers unload their fresh catch of oysters.
Hotel: Cable Beach Club Resort, Broome, 2 nights. B D
Day 11: Broome 'Free Time'
Today is at leisure to explore this tropical hideaway. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the 22 kilometres of pristine sand and swim in the turquoise blue water that is Cable Beach. Wander through Chinatown, home to some of the world’s finest pearl showrooms. This evening sit back, relax and watch the spectacular sunset over the Indian Ocean. Or you may like to take a camel ride alongCable Beach. Ask your Tour Directorfor details.B
Day 12: Depart Broome
Your tour concludes this morning after breakfast. You will be transferred to Broome Airport for your onward flight. B
