Today you will be met by our friendly and professional Tour Directors at the time and location specified above. Enjoy a brief town tour before checking in to the luxurious Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa. Enjoy a spectacular Indian Ocean sunset from the resort before your welcome dinner. Meals (D).
This morning we depart Broome and head south along the Great Northern Highway. Pass between the Great Sandy Desert and Eighty Mile Beach arriving in Port Hedland later this afternoon. Tonight we stay at the Hedland Hotel. Meals (B.L.D).
Port Hedland is one of the largest towns in the Pilbara, and due to the massive mining operations in the region the town is home to Australia's largest tonnage port facility. This morning we visit the Port Hedland Seafarers Centre for an interesting behind the scenes look at the workings of the Port Hedland iron ore port. After a quick presentation we board one of the Seafarers launch service boats and circumnavigate the entire port, with insightful commentary from your local skipper. After your tour we depart Port Hedland for Newman and arrive late afternoon to check in to the Seasons Hotel. Meals (B.L.D
This morning we join a guided tour of the BHP Billiton Mt. Whaleback mine, the largest single pit open cut ore mine in the world. We then depart Newman and head for the breathtaking Karijini National Park, spending two nights at the Karijini Eco Retreat. Ideally located in the depths of the park, the retreat is the only permanent accommodation in the area and underwent numerous upgrades in 2019. Here we stay in unique tented cabins with ensuite bathroom. Meals (B.L.D).
Today we explore some of the stunning gorges in Karijini National Park, Western Australia's second largest. Centred on the Hamersley Range, it’s famous for its beautiful red gorges, stunning waterfalls and cool swimming holes. First up is a visit to the eastern section of the park, including Dales Gorge and Fern Pool. A system of walking trails leads us down to some of the best spots where you can take a dip in sparkling rock pools. After a picnic lunch we continue touring around other sections of the park, including Weano Gorge and Oxer lookout. We return to the retreat mid-afternoon and relax before dinner. Meals (B.L.D).
This morning we head out to the Burrup Peninsula to view ancient petroglyph engravings which date back to between 30,000 and 45,000 years ago. We’ll also visit the North West Shelf Visitors Centre (entry subject to opening hours) in Dampier to learn about one of Australia’s largest resource projects, where gas is drilled at offshore platforms 130km north of Dampier. This afternoon we head south towards to one of the most pristine natural wonders in Australia, Ningaloo Reef. We arrive in Exmouth late afternoon and check in to the luxurious Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort, located right on Sunrise Beach. Enjoy premium ocean view rooms during your three night stay. Meals (B.L.D).
This morning we depart Exmouth and journey south through Carnarvon on our way to Shark Bay and Monkey Mia. We arrive late this afternoon and check in to the Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort where we’ll stay for the next two nights. Meals (B.L.D).
This morning we depart Geraldton and head south to one of the most renowned landscapes in Australia, the Pinnacles. Here, thousands of limestone pillars rise from the shifting yellow sands, resembling a landscape from a science fiction movie. Enjoy a wander through these eerie formations before departing for Perth, arriving late afternoon to check in to the Crown Promenade. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner as we look back on our adventure along the west coast of Australia. Meals (B.L.D).
This morning enjoy some free time before being transferred to the airport for your return flights. Bon Voyage! (B).
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At Outback Spirit, we’re continuing with what we’ve done for the past 22 years, which is connecting you – our guests – to Australia’s most remarkable landscapes, unique touring experiences and some very special communities. We’ve always made guest safety paramount – and we continue to do so with our experienced guides who are the best in the business and subtle changes to protect us in this new world of travel. Our journeys incorporate the finest accommodation available, specialised vehicles, fine food and wine and something we could all do with a little more of – and that’s perspective. When you realise you’re one of a handful of people to see exquisite rock art that’s thousands of years old, or you’re overlooking a rugged outback landscape once covered by sea, you gain a sense of perspective that prevails over everything else.