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Day 1: Arrive Darwin
On arrival in Darwin you will be transferred
to your hotel. This afternoon join a tour of
the city. Enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour
Director and fellow travelling companions. Accommodation:
Darwin Central Hotel. 
Day 2: Katherine Gorge
Head south towards Katherine. Stop at the Adelaide
River War Cemetery. This afternoon enjoy a cruise
through spectacular Katherine Gorge.
Accommodation: Paraway Motel, Katherine. (B)
Day 3: Ord River Cruise
This morning visit the historic Durack Homestead,
then travel to Lake Argyle, Australia's largest
man-made lake. Cruise on the Ord River to Kununurra.
Accommodation: Country Club Hotel, Kununurra,
2 nights. (B)
Day 4: Kununurra
See the Ord River Irrigation Scheme, Hidden
Valley National Park and visit Kelly's Knob
Lookout. (B)
Day 5: Wyndham – 5 Rivers Lookout
This morning we travel to Parry Lagoon Nature
Reserve. See the bird life of this region and
learn about traditional lifestyles. Continue
to Wyndham to the 5 Rivers Lookout. Visit Warriu
Park to see the Dreamtime Statues and rock art.
This afternoon travel to the outback station
of El Questro. Accommodation: Emma Gorge Resort,
2 nights, tented cabins with private facilities,
power and linen provided. (B)
Day 6: El Questro
Cruise through Chamberlain Gorge, abounded by
tropical vegetation. At Emma Gorge Resort there
is time to sit by the pool or to hike into Emma
Gorge for a refreshing swim. (B)
Day 7: Argyle Diamond Mine
Today visit the Argyle Diamond Mine for a guided
tour of the world's largest diamond mine. Continue
to Halls Creek. Accommodation: Kimberley Hotel,
Halls Creek. (BL)
Day 8: Geikie Gorge
Travel to the remote township of Fitzroy Crossing.
This afternoon enjoy a cruise through spectacular
Geikie Gorge.
Accommodation: Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy
Crossing. (BL)
Day 9: Derby – Broome
Travel to the port of Derby and see the famous
Boab Prison Tree, before continuing to the tropical
resort town of Broome. See Chinatown and Stretters
Jetty.
Accommodation: Cable Beach Club Resort, Broome,
2 nights. (B)
Day 10: Broome at leisure
Enjoy a day at leisure in tropical Broome. Directly
opposite the hotel is Cable Beach. (B)
Day 11: Port Hedland
Skirt the edge of the Great Sandy Desert to
Port Hedland, a major shipping outlet for the
mineral rich Pilbara region. Accommodation:
All Seasons Port Hedland, Port Hedland. (B)
Day 12: Newman
Today we leave Port Hedland and travel via Marble
Bar to the town of Newman. Accommodation: Seasons
Hotel, Newman. (B)
Day 13: Karijini National Park
We will enjoy a morning guided tour of the Mount
Whaleback Mine, the world’s largest single
open cut iron ore mine. Journey into Karijini
National Park where spectacular gorges, waterfalls
and rock pools provide a contrast to the red
Pilbara landscape. Continue to Tom Price this
afternoon. Accommodation: Karijini Lodge, Tom
Price. (BL)
Day 14: North West Cape
Today visit Giralia Station, an area of outstanding
biodiversity with many different species of
flora and fauna, some which are unique to the
station. Travel to Exmouth, situated on the
boundary of Cape Range National Park and the
Ningaloo Marine Park. Accommodation: Potshot
Hotel Resort, Exmouth. (BL)
Day 15: Ningaloo Reef
Travel to Coral Bay, a quaint seaside town and
join a sub-sea viewer over the Ningaloo Reef,
Western Australia's largest coral reef. Observe
the abundance of marine life that inhabits these
tropical waters and marvel at the brilliant
display of colourful coral formations. Continue
to Monkey Mia. Accommodation: Monkey Mia Dolphin
Resort, 2 nights. (B)
Day 16: Monkey Mia
Walk to the beach this morning where dolphins
come 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.) (B)
Day 17: Kalbarri
This morning visit Hamelin Pool to see the world’s
best known colony of Stromatolites. Stop at
spectacular Shell Beach, formed from billions
of shells up to ten metres deep. Later, visit
Kalbarri National Park. Accommodation: All Seasons
Geraldton, Geraldton. (B)
Day 18: The Pinnacles
In Nambung National Park view the spectacular,
mystical Pinnacles. 
Continue to Yanchep National Park where you
will enjoy an Aboriginal cultural experience.
Meet Aboriginal guides who will share with you
their way of life in a traditional community.
Continue to Perth. Accommodation: Seasons of
Perth, Perth. (B)
Day 19: Depart Perth
After breakfast enjoy a guided tour of the highlights
of Perth. You will be transferred to Perth Airport
to connect with your onward flight. (B)
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