After departing Perth, we make a quick stop at Kings Park where Mt Eliza gives spectacular views of the Swan River and City of Perth. We then head north along the scenic Indian Ocean Drive to one of the most renowned landscapes in Australia, the “Pinnacles.”

Located in the Nambung National Park, thousands of huge limestone pillars rise from the shifting yellow sands of the Pinnacles Desert. After lunch We will travel through the historic towns of Dongara and Greenough, the home of the famous leaning trees before checking into your hotel at Geraldton where we spend the night. We arrive in time to wander along the newly developed foreshore.

Ensuite Hotel Room - Geraldton (B,L,D)

Departing Geraldton we visit the HMAS Sydney Memorial and pay a moving tribute to the sailors who lost their lives on HMAS Sydney during World War II (you will learn more about this in Shark Bay). Not only is this a unique memorial, it is also a fantastic vantage point to view the wider City of Geraldton and Champion Bay.

Heading north we pass through undulating farmland and the “flat top” hills of the historic farming and mining town of Northampton, where we make a brief stop. We continue on to Hutt Lagoon and the Pink Lakes of Port Gregory, the site of one of the earliest shore based whaling stations in Australia.

We then continue North along the coast where we will have views of the southern end of the treacherous Zuytdorp Cliffs that stretch in an almost unbroken line for 300 km and were the site of so many early Dutch shipwrecks. You can easily see why this is known as the “Shipwreck Coast”. We arrive at Kalbarri, the mouth of the Murchison River, for dinner.

En-suite Hotel Room - Kalbarri (B,L,D)

This morning we head into the Kalbarri National Park with our first stop being to walk in the clouds as we visit the newly built Sky Bridge. This provides an incredible view of the Murchison River valley below and the display gives insight into the recent history of the Nanda people. We then continue to Natures Window where we see the gorges up close.

After a lunch stop we enter the Shark Bay World Heritage Listed Area. Rare and abundant flora and fauna, along with world class examples of Earth’s ecological processes are what qualify Shark Bay for World Heritage status. Add the incredible colours of red sand dunes against turquoise waters and you have a truly remarkable place.

We will make a couple of stops along the way to admire this incredible region before arriving at Monkey Mia.

En-suite Chalet - Monkey Mia Resort, (B,L,D)

After a glorious sunrise over the tranquil waters of Disappointment Reach you will be ready to enjoy one of Australia’s best known up-close wildlife experiences. Here you can stand within metres of wild bottlenose dolphins which visit the shores every morning. We then enjoy a catamaran sailing adventure in Shark Bay Marine Park, keeping an eye out for the bay’s precious marine life including dugongs, dolphins, sharks and huge sea turtles.

After lunch we make the short drive to the historic pearling port of Denham. From here you can see Dirk Hartog Island on the horizon, the place of the first recorded European arrival on West Australian soil.

The afternoon can be spent at your leisure at the Resort including swimming and beach walking. You may like to do the easy Wulyibidi Yaninyina trail with incredible birdlife and views.

En-suite Chalet - Monkey Mia Resort, (B,L,D)

After the previous relaxing day we continuing our journey northwards along the Western Australian coast, but not before we visit some further attractions in Shark Bay. Not to be missed is the short stroll along the elevated board walk at Eagle Bluff that has impressive views over the sparkling waters of Freycinet Inlet, and we may even be lucky to spot sharks swimming in the shallow waters.

A little further south we make a brief stop at Shell Beach where you can walk and marvel at the seemingly endless white stretch of beach composed entirely Shark Bay cockle shells. This shell beach is 70km long and 10m deep. Shell bricks used to be quarried from the beach.

We then continue to Carnarvon for our overnight stay.

Carnarvon is famous for its “upside down river,” the Gascoyne, where under the dry sands abundant fresh water is found that irrigate the lush tropical plantations in the rich alluvial soils along its banks.

Upon arrival at Carnarvon we will visit the Carnarvon Space & Technology Museum that played a key role in the manned moon landings in the 70’s. The museum with its satellite dishes, relics and authentic displays has something for everyone.

En-suite Hotel Room - Carnarvon (B,L,D)

Today we leave behind the Coast and head to the Outback!

We will make a quick stop at the tiny outback town of Gascoyne Junction before making our way to the Kennedy Range, where we will have lunch at Honeycomb Gorge.

The dirt roads continue as we make our way to the largest rock, or inselberg, in the world, Mt Augustus. Known as Burringurrah to the Wajarri people, this sandstone mountain rises 715m above the surrounding landscape and dominates the horizon from over 50km away.

We arrive for dinner at our accommodation and a well-earned rest.

En-suited Cabin, Mount Augustus Tourist Park (B,L,D)

Today we explore Mt Augustus or Burringurrah as it is known to the Wajarri people.

We will complete the 49 km Mt Augustus Loop Drive and make many stops including Cattle Pool, part of the Lyons River. We will do some short, easy hikes through the day. Keep an eye for the red kangaroos, euros and bungarras (perenties). For keen birdwatchers we hope to see spinifex pigeons, crimson chats, sacred kingfishers, blue-winged kookaburras and mulga parrots.

At the end of the day we enjoy a sunset drink and barbecue overlooking the rock.

En-suited Cabin, Mount Augustus Tourist Park (B,L,D)

We take the outback roads back to the coast towards Exmouth.

We will discover the eastern side of the Cape Range National Park which is a spectacular place of rugged limestone ranges, breath taking deep canyons on the Exmouth Peninsula and with views to Exmouth Gulf.

Our first stop is the Charles Knife Canyon drive that takes us on a steep winding road up to the top of the range. Located at the top is a lookout that has spectacular views into the canyons and seawards to Exmouth Gulf to the east. On top of the range we will visit the historical Wapet Oil Well No. 3 site where oil was first discovered in Australia.

Arriving at the popular tourist town of Exmouth we will check in to our hotel where we’ll stay for the next 3 nights.

En-suited Hotel Room, Potshot Resort, Exmouth (B,L,D)

Today we explore the western side of the Cape Range National Park, driving south along the Ningaloo Coast, the second World Heritage Listed area of our tour.

We will drive as far south as Yardie Creek where we take a short walk along Yardie Creek Gorge for spectacular views and hopefully see rock wallabies.

After a picnic lunch we will go to Turquoise Bay, one of Australia’s top beaches. You can simply enjoy a swim in the shallows or admire the beauty of the crystal clear waters, protected by the fringe reef.

En-suited Hotel Room, Potshot Resort, Exmouth (B,L,D)

There is so much to do in and around Exmouth we have included a free day. This allows you to enjoy something just for you or take some time to relax and catch up on some laundry.

We can help arrange a full day Whale Shark Tour (from $620pp) or a half day Glass Bottom Boat ($99pp) with optional snorkelling to get up close to the Ningaloo Reef. Alternatively , the Aquarium and Discovery Centre is a short walk from our accommodation.

En-suited Hotel Room, Potshot Resort, Exmouth (B,L,D)

Today we set off to head for one of Western Australia’s most remarkable National Park’s, Karijini.

We mark our way past the Ashburton River and through the Hamersley Ranges. We are now in the Pilbara.

We arrive at our accommodation in time for a well-earned rest and a two night stop.

En-suited Safari Tent, Karijini Eco Retreat, Karijini National Park (B,L,D)

Today is a full day exploring the wonders of Karijini National Park. This will include a number of walks, swimming spots and sights throughout the area. We will visit Joffre Falls Lookout and Fortescue Falls. For the more adventurous there will be trails to walk and crystal clear swimming holes to take a refreshing swim.

We call into the Visitor Centre to learn more of the history and geology of this ancient region.

En-suited Safari Tent, Karijini Eco Retreat, Karijini National Park (B,L,D)

As we leave behind Karijini we have some great stops, including Hamersley Gorge, before heading back to the coast. We make our way through the heart of the Pilbara to Millstream-Chichester National Park, with an opportunity to have a swim.

We continue our journey through historic Roebourne before arriving at Point Samson.

En-suited Chalet, Samson Beach Chalets, Point Samson  (B,L,D)

In the morning we set off to explore the Karratha surroundings. This includes a stop at the restored ghost town of Cossack, the birthplace of WA’s pearling industry.

We continue onto Dampier where we visit the Red Dog statue before going to Murujuga National Park on the Burrup Peninsula. This National Heritage Listed site has over 1mln petroglyphs (rock engravings) dating as old as 50,000 years.

We then continue our journey north to Port Hedland where we join an Twilight Port Tour to learn more about the port and how important the region is to the Australian economy.

En-suite Hotel Room - Port Hedland (B,L,D)

Today will see us leave the Pilbara behind and reach the Kimberley as we head north along the North West Coastal Highway.

Along the way we will stop at the southern end of 80 Mile Beach at Cape Keraudren. Here the famous Rabbit Proof Fence once met the ocean.

We continue north, skimming the edge of the Great Sandy Desert before reaching Eco Beach in time for a well-earned drink watching the iconic Kimberley Sunset.

Settle in for your relaxing 2 night stay.

En-suite Cabin - Eco-Beach Resort (B,L,D)

Today you will bid farewell to those completing their journey in Broome. You will have the day to relax and further explore Eco Beach.

En-suite Cabin - Eco-Beach Resort (B,L,D)

This morning you will be transfered to your hotel in Broome where you will spend the next 3 nights. You will have the afteroon to explore Broome. Today is unaccompanied.

En-suited Resort Accommodation - The Continental or Similar, Broome (B)

Today you have the whole day to explore Broome at your leisure. Perhaps you want to delve into the unique history of Broome, catch the Cable Beach Sunset or simply lounge by the pool. Today is unaccompanied.

En-suited Resort Accommodation - The Continental or Similar, Broome (B)

Today you have the morning to relax or further explore Broome before meeting the new tour group for dinner at the resort restaurant.

En-suited Resort Accommodation - The Continental or similar, Broome (B,D)

This morning we head north to the Dampier Peninsula, stopping to learn the indigenous culture and history of the communities. We stop at Lombadina for a guided cultural tour, giving us a unique opportunity to experience the local and traditional ways of life of the community and their salt water heritage.

Cygnet Bay is our overnight stop, where we will also enjoy a guided pearl farm tour and dinner overlooking the bay.

En-suited Safari Tent - Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm (B,L,D)

We head south down the Dampier Peninsula and make our way to Derby. We get our first views of boab laden savannahs, so you know you are somewhere different!

The seaplane flight departs from Derby Airport to Talbot Bay. This afternoons activities include a boat ride through the Horizontal Falls and up the surrounding creeks, having swim, learning about the area, shark feeding or just sit back and relax watching the sunset.

Talbot Bay – Houseboat (Shared bathroom facilities) (B,L,D)

An early start to view the sunrise across Talbot Bay. You return to Derby with a scenic flight over the Buccaneer Archipelago.

We visit Derby, including the Prison Boab Tree and the historical jetty before making our way onto the Gibb River Road.

Continuing through Wunaamin Miliwundi Conservation Park, we settle in for our two night stay.

Ensuite Safari Tent - Wilderness Lodge (B,L,D)

Today is a day of exploring Dalmanyi (Bell Gorge) in the Wunaamin Miliwundi Conservation Park. We take the opportunity to walk and swim in this magical Kimberley gorge and admire the beauty.

We return back to the Wilderness Lodge for a relaxing evening.

Ensuited Safari Tent - Wilderness Lodge (B,L,D)

Today we depart the Conservation Park and back track a little west, before heading south to take a walk through Bandilngan (Windjana Gorge) with the Lennard River flowing, spotting flora and fauna along the way. Keep an eye out for freshwater crocodiles.

Further along, we stop for our next adventure walking through a large tunnel that has been carved through the limestone of the Napier Range, known as Dimalurru (Tunnel Creek). We learn about the deep tragic story of Jandamarra, a Bunuba man who fought a 3 year long resistance against European colonisers.

Tonight we stay on the banks of Martuwarra (Fitzroy River).

En-suited Hotel Accommodation - Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing (B,L,D)

Continuing on with our journey, we stop at Mimbi Caves on the southern end of the Napier Range for an Indigenous Guided Tour where we learn about the culture of the Gooniyandi people.

We stay in Halls Creek, home of Western Australia’s first, although brief, gold rush. We look at the town settling into our accommodation for the evening.

En-suited Hotel Accommodation - Halls Creek (B,L,D)

Venturing back onto the dirt tracks, we take the windy road over the Osmond Range into the World Heritage Area (Purnululu National Park).

Today is spending the majority of our day exploring Purnululu National Park. We walk into Cathedral Gorge and Piccaninny Creek to view the magnificent striped bee hive domes.

Following the Bungles Massif we head to the northern end of the park to walk and explore Echidna Chasm. This narrow path has walls as close as 1m wide and the sandstone gorge towers as much as 200m above.

We now make our way to Bellburn Airport for our scenic helicopter flights over the Bungle Bungles.

We enjoy our night under the stars and with a campfire in the park.

En-suited Safari Tent or Cabin (B,L,D)

We depart the park and make our way out along the dirt windy road back to the highway. Skirting around to the eastern end of the Gibb River Road, we sight the Cockburn Ranges and the Pentecost River.

Our overnight stop is either El Questro or Home Valley to prepare us for a day of exploring the East Kimberley.

Ensuited Accommodation - Emma Gorge Resort or Home Valley (B,L,D)

A relaxing soak in the thermal waters of Zebedee Springs is a must of any visit to El Questro so after breakfast we make our way here.

For lunch we visit the main hub of El Questro ‘The Station’ to view the township in its glory.

This afternoon we make our way to Kununurra; the largest town in the East Kimberley. Here we visit Ivanhoe Crossing and the Diversion Dam of the Ord River.

We have a three night stay in Kununurra.

En-suited Hotel Accommodation - Kununurra Country Club or similar, Kununurra (B,L,D)

Enjoy some free time in town, before taking a scenic boast cruise on the Ord River and viewing Lake Argyle. This ecosystem is home to an abundance of bird life with over 300 species in the Kimberley. You will also spot freshwater crocodiles. We will learn about the history and making of Ord River Irrigation system.

We stop at the Durack Homestead to learn about the history of the family before returning to Kununurra.

En-suited Hotel Accommodation - Kununurra Country Club or similar, Kununurra (B,L,D)

Today you may choose to spend a slower day in Kununurra before the final leg of the journey or you may choose to join a Mitchell Falls Explorer with Shoal Air. This incredible day trip sees you take a scenic flight to Mitchell Plateau before taking a 4WD to the airstrip where you will chopper into the falls before hiking out and flying home. This is at your own expense with approximate pricing $1600 per person.

Alternatively, we can spend the day with various activities in and around Kununurra, including Ivanhoe Crossing and the Diversion Dam of the Ord River and some free time in town.  We will take a short drive to Wyndham with the Five Rivers Lookout and panoramic views of the  Cambridge Gulf.

En-suited Hotel Accommodation - Kununurra Country Club or similar, Kununurra (B,L,D)

We farewell Western Australia, adjust our clocks and welcome Northern Territory.

Passing through cattle country, Timber Creek and Victoria River we arrive into Katherine, where the outback meets the tropics.

We take an informative cruise on Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) before settling into our town accommodation for the evening.

En-suited Accommodation - Katherine (B,L,D)

Taking the Stuart Highway north we head to the picturesque Leliyn (Edith Falls) for a walk and swim. We then travel via Pine Creek, known for its historic gold mining.

Passing on to the Kakadu Highway, we head north passing by the township Jabiru. Kakadu has seven unique habitats which we see some of these on our journey into the park.

We have a two night stop in the National Park, close to a billabong with an abundance of birdlife.

En-suited Accommodation - Cooinda Lodge, Kakadu National Park (B,L,D)

Exploring the World Heritage Listed National Park. we continue to see the different habitats.

A visit to Cahill’s Crossing is a must to spot for a croc!

Other places of interest during the day will include Ubirr, Noulangie Art Site and Warradjan Cultural Centre.

Finishing our day with a relaxing wildlife sunset cruise on Yellow Water Billabong, we return to our accommodation for a meal using local produce.

En-suited Accommodation - Cooinda Lodge, Kakadu National Park (B,L,D)

We depart on the Arnhem Highway heading towards Litchfield National Park. We cross two major rivers of the area, South Alligator River & Mary River.

Arriving into Litchfield National Park, we visit the magnetic termite mounds all standing grand and facing east / west. Next stop is Florence Falls standing at 64 metres. A walk to the base of the falls earns you a well deserved swim! Wangi Falls is a beautiful spot, with a short walk to the swimming hole with the rocks and water falls cascading.

After exploring this magnificent park, we head north to Darwin. Checking in to our accommodation on the Esplanade, we enjoy a farewell dinner chatting about the memories of this great adventure together.

En-suited Hotel Accommodation - Hilton Garden Inn, Darwin (B,L,D)

Your tour concludes after you enjoy breakfast at your leisure. (B)