| 11 Day Western Grandeur |
| Premium Escorted Coach Tour starting in Broome and finishing in Perth |
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Tour Type: Premium Escorted
Duration: 11 Days
Tour Starts In: Broome
Tour Finishes In: Perth
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from: AU $3860 pp
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 Click Map To Enlarge Tour Description
Broome to Perth in 11 days on a luxury coach accompanied by an expert guide will encompass Aboriginal culture, coral reef viewing from a semi-submersible boat, expansive white sand beaches, wild animal encounters, remote Pinnacles, mining and pearling. A highlight is the striking colours of the waterfalls & rock pools of the Kalbarri National Park. Tour Inclusions:
- Full Buffet Breakfasts (10) (B)
- Lunch (2) (L)
- Hotel Dinners (7) (D)
- Welcome Drink
- All Purpose Travel Wallet & Map
- Airport Transfers (Day 1 Broome Airport, flights anytime. Day 11 Perth Airport, flights to depart after 1pm)
Tour Highlights:
- Relax in tropical Broome
- View the expanse of white sand at 80 Mile Beach
- Enjoy the impressive Pilbara landscape
- Guided Tour of the Pilbara Open Cut Iron Ore Mine
- View the Ningaloo Reef from a semi-submersible boat
- Journey into Cape Range National Park
- Meet the famous dolphins at Monkey Mia
- See the Stromatolites at Hamelin Pool
- Discover Kalbarri National Park
- Explore the eerie Pinnacles in Nambung National Park
- Share the Dreaming – Visit Balga Mia Aboriginal Camp and enjoy a didjeridu and dance performance in Yanchep National Park
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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. Stay: Cable Beach Club Resort (2 nights) (B) |
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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. Perhaps take a spectacular scenic flight over the Buccaneer Archipelago or ride a camel at sunset on the beach. Stroll through Chinatown, home to some of the world’s finest pearl showrooms. (B) |
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Port Hedland
Journey parallel to 80 Mile Beach and skirt the edge of the Great Sandy Desert, a desolate land of spinifex and sand hills. Arrive in Port Hedland, gateway to the Pilbara. The port is a major shipping outlet for this mineral rich region. Stay: All Seasons Port Hedland (B/D) |
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The Pilbara
Today we leave Port Hedland and travel into Karijini National Park with its deep red gorges, secluded emerald rock pools and ice blue waterfalls, for a night in our unique Ecot Tents with their own ensuites. Stay: Deluxe Eco Tents with Ensuites, Karijini Eco Retreat (B/D) |
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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. Stay: Rocklea Palms, Paraburdoo (B/L/D) |
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North West Cape
Today we continue the journey northwest and enjoy a visit to Giralia Station, an area of outstanding biodiversity with many different species of flora and fauna.
This afternoon travel to Exmouth on the boundary of Cape Range National Park and the Ningaloo Marine Park. Stay: Potshot Hotel Resort, Exmouth (B/L/D) |
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Ningaloo Reef
Journey down the coast, admiring the fantastic coastal scenery of white sand and sparkling blue ocean. Travel to Coral Bay, a quaint seaside town, where you join a sub-sea viewer and cruise over the Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia’s largest coral reef. Observe the abundance of marinelife that inhabits these tropical waters and marvel at the brilliant display of colourful coral formations. Continue to Carnarvon, where tropical fruits are grown, then on to Monkey Mia. Stay: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort (2 nights) (B/D) |
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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 interacting with 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 sailing cruises to see dugong and dolphins. (B) |
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Kalbarri - Geraldton
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. Travel through Kalbarri National Park visiting Hawks Head Lookout for marvellous bird's eye views of the Murchinson 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. Stay: All Seasons Geraldton (B/D) |
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The Pinnacles - Yanchep National Park
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 didjeridu and dancing. Stay: Travelodge Perth Hotel, Perth (B/D) |
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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.
You will be transferred to Perth Airport to connect with your onward flight. (B)
 The Indian Pacific Option: Why not add a journey aboard the Indian Pacific to the end of this tour? Step aboard and sit back, relax and watch the scenery go by or take advantage of all the great facilities available. Please enquire for details.
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Tour Prices
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