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Day 1 Sat: Arrive Sydney - Indian Pacific
On arrival in Sydney you will be transferred
to Central Station to board the Indian Pacific
train.
Accommodation: Gold Kangaroo Service, Indian
Pacific, 3 nights. (D)
Day 2: Indian Pacific
Travel via Broken Hill to Adelaide today. There
is the opportunity to join an optional sightseeing
tour in Adelaide, before the Indian Pacific
departs early evening and begins the journey
west to Perth. (BLD)
Day 3: Indian Pacific
Today you cross the vast Nullarbor Plain, where
the train travels the world’s longest straight
stretch of railway track. See unique landscapes
unfold and spot a fascinating array of wildlife
from the comfort of the lounge or your cabin.
(BLD)
Day 4: Indian Pacific - Perth
On arrival in Perth make your own way to the
hotel. This afternoon enjoy an orientation tour
of Perth including beautiful Kings Park. Enjoy
a welcome drink this evening.
Accommodation: Seasons of Perth, Perth. (B)
Day 5: The Pinnacles
Travel to Yanchep National Park, where you will
enjoy an Aboriginal cultural experience. Meet
Aboriginal guides who will treat you to the
enchanting sounds of the didjeridu. Continue
north to Nambung National Park and view the
mystical Pinnacles. Accommodation: All Seasons
Geraldton, Geraldton. (B)
Day 6: 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. This afternoon
continue to Monkey Mia. Accommodation: Monkey
Mia Dolphin Resort, 2 nights. (B)
Day 7: Monkey Mia
Early this morning watch for the famous dolphins
that swim into shore. Interacting with these
magnificent animals is a truly unforgettable
experience. (Note: As dolphins are wild their
appearance cannot be guaranteed). The rest of
the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 8 Sat: Ningaloo Reef
Head north to Carnarvon where bananas and tropical
fruits are grown. Travel to Coral Bay and join
a sub-sea viewer and cruise over the spectacular
Ningaloo Reef.
Accommodation: Potshot Hotel Resort, Exmouth.
(B)
Day 9: The Pilbara
This morning visit Giralia Station, an area
of outstanding diodiversity. Travel inland to
the mineral rich Pilbara region. Accommodation:
Karijini Lodge, Tom Price. (BL)
Day 10: Karijini National Park
Journey into Karijini National Park. See spectacular
gorges, waterfalls and rock pools. Continue
to Newman this afternoon. Accommodation: Seasons
Hotel, Newman. (BL)
Day 11: Mount Whaleback Mine
Join a guided tour of the Mount Whaleback Mine,
the world’s largest single open cut iron ore
mine. We then travel via Marble Bar to Port
Hedland, a major shipping port.
Accommodation: All Seasons Port Hedland. (B)
Day 12: 80 Mile Beach
Travel parallel to 80 Mile Beach and the edge
of the Great Sandy Desert, before arriving in
idyllic Broome. Accommodation: Cable Beach Club
Resort, Broome, 2 nights. (B)
Day 13: Broome at leisure
Enjoy a day at leisure in Broome. (B)
Day 14: Derby - Fitzroy Crossing
Travel to the port of Derby and see the famous
Boab Prison Tree, before arriving in the township
of Fitzroy Crossing. Accommodation: Fitzroy
River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing. (B)
Day 15 Sat: Geikie Gorge
This morning cruise through Geikie Gorge, formed
by the waters of the Fitzroy River tunnelling
through the Napier Range.
Travel to historic Halls Creek this afternoon.
Accommodation: Kimberley Hotel, Halls Creek.
(BL)
Day 16: Argyle Diamond Mine
Visit the Argyle Diamond Mine, the largest diamond
mine in the world, producing one third of the
world's diamonds annually. Travel to the outback
cattle station of El Questro. Accommodation:
Emma Gorge Resort, 2 nights, tented cabins with
private facilities, power and linen provided.
(BL)
Day 17: El Questro
This morning cruise through Chamberlain Gorge,
a fresh waterhole abounded by tropical vegetation.
At Emma Gorge Resort there is time to hike into
Emma Gorge. (B)
Day 18: 5 Rivers Lookout - Wyndham
This morning travel along the Gibb River Road
to Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve. Continue to
Wyndham to the 5 Rivers Lookout. Visit Warriu
Park to see the Dreamtime Statues. Continue
to Kununurra. Accommodation: Country Club Hotel,
Kununurra, 2 nights. (B)
Day 19: Kununurra
Today we see the Ord River Irrigation Scheme,
visit Hidden Valley National Park and Kelly's
Knob Lookout. (B)
Day 20: Ord River
Cruise the placid waters of the Ord River from
Kununurra to Lake Argyle. Visit the Durack Homestead,
before continuing to Katherine. Accommodation:
Paraway Motel, Katherine. (B)
Day 21: Katherine Gorge
Cruise through magical Katherine Gorge this
morning. Travel to Darwin, stopping at the Adelaide
River War Cemetery en route. Enjoy an orientation
tour of Darwin.
Accommodation: Darwin Central Hotel. (B)
Day 22 Sat: Depart Darwin
You will be transferred to Darwin Airport to
connect with your onward flight. (B)
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