WESTERN AUSTRALIA ESCORTED TOUR
13 night escorted coach tour from £ 7295pp
UNTAMED PILBARA & WEST COAST
13 NIGHT ESCORTED COACH TOUR
diverse , dramatic landsacpes • blissfully blue marine parks • memorable wildlife encounters DAY 1 Fly to Perth
DAY 2 Perth On arrival , make your way to your airport hotel .
DAY 3 Perth / Broome
Return to the airport and fly onwards to Broome . On arrival , transfer to your hotel and the remainder of the day is at leisure . At sunset , follow locals to the sand on Cable Beach and salute the end of your first spectacular day in WA with your Travel Director .
DAY 4 Broome
A free day to choose how you explore . If you ’ re not content strolling Cable Beach or browsing boutiques , perhaps head deep into the Kimberley for a scenic flight or , veer off to a pearl farm ( both at extra expense ).
DAY 5 Broome / Port Hedland
The eye-opening colours of the Pilbara are today ’ s backdrop - rich red earth streaked with mineral deposits . Settle in Port Hedland , home to the world ’ s largest bulk export port .
DAY 6 Port Hedland / Tom Price
A frontier like no other , Karijini National Park is a place where gorges seem to cleave off the edge of the Earth , waterfalls tumble from escarpments and remote turquoise rock pools shimmer like precious gems . Witness red layered cliffs , quiet gorges , soaring gum trees , and distinctive termite mounds .
DAY 7 Tom Price / Karratha
Journey through rugged terrain back towards Karratha , known for its significant role in mining . Stop in at Ngajarli ( Deep Gorge ) and follow the trail to see incredible petroglyphs and learn about its indigenous history . Finally , pay a visit to the renowned Red Dog Statue .
DAY 8 Karratha / Exmouth
There are a few ( hundred ) miles of Pilbara region to cover on today ’ s journey to Exmouth the gateway to the Ningaloo Reef .
DAY 9 Exmouth
Choose how you wish to spend the day . Maybe snorkel ( with an ethical operator ) over Ningaloo Reef ( at extra expense ), where you may have whale sharks and humpback whales for company ( season depending ).
DAY 10 Exmouth / Carnarvon
You don ’ t need to get your hair wet to experience Ningaloo Reef as a Coral Bay glass-bottom boat cruise gets you within a whisker of turtles , colourful coral and fish . From staring at the sea to staring at the stars : your next port of call is the Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum , which played a role in the 1969 moon landing .
DAY 11 Carnarvon / Monkey Mia
While stromatolites might sound like something belonging in a cave , these ‘ living fossils ’ grow in the water at Hamelin Pool . Rock-like in appearance , they ’ re actually alive , and just one of the natural allures of World Heritage listed Shark Bay , which is also characterised by Shell Beach , formed from billions of coquina bivalve shells .
DAY 12 Monkey Mia
Sparkling turquoise water , powdery white sand and ochre dunes – Monkey Mia certainly dials up the experience with wild resident dolphins who famously swim to shore every morning to splash about in the shallows and interact with humans . It ’ s a hard act to follow . Perhaps choose an optional sunset cruise , or get some perspective of the bay on a scenic flight ( at extra expense ).
DAY 13 Monkey Mia / Geraldton
Kalbarri National Park is known for its gorges , towering coastal cliffs and rare wildlife that you can witness from the Kalbarri Skywalk , but there are also the wildflowers , which bloom and blanket much of the countryside in spring , transforming it into a floral wonderland . Arriving in Geraldton , pay homage to sailors lost off the WA coast during WWII at the HMAS Sydney Memorial .
DAY 14 Geraldton / Perth
Two final wilderness highs provide a fitting end to this journey of contrasts . Within Nambung National Park , the Pinnacles are a staggering collection of natural limestone structures that jut into the sky . It ’ s a spiritual place , as is nearby Yanchep National Park . Here , on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience , your Aboriginal guide ’ s stories tell how the land was created . You ’ ll also taste bush tucker and try the didgeridoo . Arriving in Perth you have a farewell dinner to enjoy with new friends .
DAY 15 Perth Transfer to the airport for your onward journey .
Exmouth
Carnarvon Monkey Mia
Geraldton
Karratha
Port Hedland
Tom Price
Perth
Broome
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Perth 1 night | Broome 2 nights | Port Hedland 1 night Tom Price 1 night | Karratha 1 night Exmouth 2 nights | Carnarvon 1 night Monkey Mia 2 nights | Geraldton 1 night Perth 1 night
Monkey Mia
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Departures : On specific dates . Please ask for details . Accommodation : In 3-4★ hotels .
Meals : Breakfast . Lunch is included on day 6 , dinner with wine is included on days 4-11 , and dinner on day 14 .
Tour price : The price shown for this escorted coach tour includes international flights to Broome and from Perth , arrival and departure transfers , accommodation , sightseeing as outlined and services of a Travel Director and Driver Guide ( from day 3 ).
AAT Kings First Choice tours include premium accommodation in central locations , a variety of meals plus unique dining experiences and sightseeing .
The itinerary is based on departures between Apr 25- Mar 26 and may vary for other dates .
92 AUSTRALIA visit your local travel agent or call 08444 937 900