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WESTERN AUSTRALIA
West Coast Discovery
Detailed Tour Itinerary
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The cruise and/or tour map shown is provided as a guide only.
The actual route of the cruise or tour may vary.
Tour Summary
Tour name: West Coast Discovery
Tour code: EDP  
Days: 17  
Overview:

  
Varied Itinerary
Alternate Itinerary - EDP100910  Tour code: EDP.3
Tour Itinerary
Day 1Arrive Darwin
On arrival at Darwin airport, be met and transferred* to your hotel. Enjoy time at leisure.  (Please note: You will meet your Tour director and group on Day 2 in Katherine).
Overnight Stay: Darwin
Day 2Katherine (B,D)
This morning you will be transferred by coach to Katherine to join your group. Enjoy a guided cruise through spectacular Katherine Gorge with its immense red ochre sandstone walls. Continue travelling through Nitmiluk National Park and marvel at the towering red ochre sandstone walls as your local guide points out ancient Aboriginal rock art and unique wildlife.
Overnight Stay: Katherine
Day 3Lake Argyle - Ord River Cruise - Kununurra (B,D)
Cross the border into Western Australia and journey into the Carr Boyd Ranges before arriving at magnificent Lake Argyle, the largest lake in the southern hemisphere. Enjoy an exciting cruise on the Ord River to Kununurra where you will pass beneath immense gorge walls and view peaceful river scenery. Watch out for the region’s abundant wildlife and enjoy the sunset as you arrive in Kununurra.
Three Night Stay: Kununurra
Day 4Wyndham - Bungle Bungles Day Tour Opportunity (B)
This morning we journey out to Wyndham, Western Australia's most northerly town and take a photo with 20 metre long, three metre high saltwater crocodile, see the views from Five Rivers Lookout, and visit Warriu Park to see the Dreamtime Statues and rock art murals. We then visit Parry Lagoons Nature Reserve the best bird watching site in Western Australia. On the way back to town we visit The Hoochery distillery, Western Australia's only legal distillery producing Ord River Rum and other spirits. You will be taken on a 30 minute tour of a working still and the production area with time to stay on for a piece of famous Ord River Rum Cake and a Coffee or Tea.

Bungle Bungles Day Tour: Opportunity to replace today's touring with an exciting full day tour to the Bungle Bungle Ranges including a scenic flight and 4WD tour. Surcharge applies – $595 per person.Passengers must be fit and mobile to do walks as they cover some rough terrain.
Day 5El Questro Wilderness Park - Chamberlain Gorge Cruise (B,D)
Travel to the acclaimed El Questro Wilderness Park, a million acre park set in stunning outback Kimberley landscape. Enjoy a spectacular cruise through Chamberlain Gorge, a fresh waterhole bound by diverse flora and fauna and set beneath towering 60m tall sheer walled cliffs.
Day 6Argyle Diamond Mine Guided Tour - Halls Creek (B,L,D)
There is an opportunity this morning to take a scenic flight over the Bungle Bungle Ranges (own expense). Travel to the world's largest single producer of diamonds, the Argyle Diamond Mine, for a private guided tour of the open cut mine. Continue on to Halls Creek, the oasis of the Kimberley and once the hub of a gold rush in the late 1800’s.
Overnight Stay: Halls Creek
Day 7Geikie Gorge Cruise - Broome (B)
Continue to the Fitzroy River where you will cruise the exquisite Geikie Gorge with its unusual white banded walls. Keep your eye out for local wildlife including sawfish, stingrays and freshwater crocodiles. Travel to Broome, one of the last great unexplored wilderness areas on earth. Originally founded as a pearling port over a hundred years ago, Broome now boasts a multicultural population of many nationalities lured here by the promise of finding their fortunes. The pearling industry remains a vibrant part of Broome, proudly producing the world's finest pearls.
Two Night Stay: Broome
Day 8Broome at leisure (B,D)
Today is at your leisure to explore the tropical town of Broome or as an option we suggest you experience on of the many amazing extra sightseeing activities. At the end of the day join your fellow travellers and sit back, relax and enjoy a sunset drink whilst watching the spectacular sunset over Cable Beach, followed by a sumptuous dinner.
Day 9Broome - Port Hedland - BHP Tour (B,D)

Travel south and enter the resource-rich Pilbara region. At Port Hedland join a tour of the BHP Iron Ore port facility and learn about the history of the port and view the massive loading machinery.
Overnight Stay: Port Hedland
Day 10Karijini National Park (B,D)
Travel through the heart of the Pilbara to Karijini National Park renowned for its spectacular gorges and waterfalls. Stop at Dale and Fortescue Falls and Joffre Gorge for awe-inspiring views.
Overnight Stay: Karijini National Park
Day 11Mt Tom Price Mine - Exmouth (B,D)
Put on your hard hat and tour fascinating Mt Tom Price Mine. Travel to Cape Range National Park and view the mouth of Exmouth Gulf overlooking Ningaloo Reef.
Overnight Stay: Exmouth
Day 12Ningaloo Reef - Carnarvon (B,D)
Depart Coral Bay to cruise the waters of Ningaloo Reef. Board the sub-sea viewer and marvel at the multitude of colours in the marine life on the reef. Continue to Carnarvon.
Overnight Stay: Carnarvon
Day 13Shark Bay - Monkey Mia (B)
Travel to World Heritage listed Shark Bay, where we view the world’s oldest living organisms, the stromatolites, at Hamelin Pool. Visit Shell Beach, one of only two in the world, formed from billions of shells up to ten metres deep. Explore the Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery Centre, a informative display covering all of Shark Bay’s natural and cultural features.
Two Night Stay: Monkey Mia
Day 14Monkey Mia (B)
This morning discover Monkey Mia, where wild bottle nosed dolphins come close to shore (as dolphins are wild, their appearance can’t be guaranteed). Today is at leisure for you to explore thus magnificent world heritage listed area.
Day 15Kalbarri National Park - Geraldton (B,D)
This morning we head to Kalbarri National Park, famous for its extraordinary river gorge scenery. We stop at Hawks Head Lookout for a spectacular view of the Murchinson River Gorge. Visit the seaside town of Kalbarri before making our way to Geraldton. See the HMAS Sydney memorial, a beautiful silver dome commemorating the Sydney disaster.
Overnight Stay: Geraldton
Day 16The Pinnacles - Perth (B,D)
This morning we follow the coast through quaint fishing villages on your way to Nambung National Park, home of the fascinating Pinnacles. Made from limestone, these pillars provide an almost eerie landscape. Continue on to Perth. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Perth including the Swan River and surrounding suburbs. Enjoy the great views of Perth from magnificent Kings Park.
Overnight Stay: Perth
Day 17Perth (B)

This morning after breakfast your Western Australia adventure ends with a transfer* to the airport or railway station. We trust you enjoyed your Evergreen Tours experience!

*Check transfer entitlements with your Travel Agent. For passengers who have already received documentation - refer to your booking summary.
Tour itinerary is valid from 01/04/2010 to 31/03/2011 and is subject to change. Enquire for itinerary details that fall outside of these dates. If you have booked on a tour please refer to the itinerary provided in your tour documentation or on Tour Personaliser for any changes that have been made.


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