| Itinerary |
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| DAY 1 |
Perth – Geraldton |
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• Head north hugging the Indian Ocean coast line visit
Yanchep National Park, experience the mystique of the
Pinnacles Desert & Nambung National Park, visit Waddi
Emu and Wildflower Farm.
Overnight
All Seasons Geraldton |
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| DAY 2 |
Geraldton - Kalbarri |
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• The awesome Australian beauty of the Kalbarri National
Park and its gorges are waiting to be explored.
• Explore Kalbarri coastal cliffs and the Murchison River’s
red gorges, perhaps visit the tropical and exotic parrot
habitat, look around the town.
Overnight
Kalbarri Palms Resort (Deluxe Room) |
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| DAY 3 |
Kalbarri – Shark Bay /Monkey Mia |
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• The Shark Bay World Heritage area is yours to discover
today with the rich abundance of unique sea life and land
forms. The 4WD into Francois Peron National Park is a
well rewarded adventure.
• Visit a Pearl Farm or take a sunset cruise.
Overnight
Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort (Garden Villa) |
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| DAY 4 |
Shark Bay - Ningaloo Reef |
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• Spend the morning greeting the families of wild, but
friendly bottle nose dolphins at Monkey Mia beach.
• Last goodbye to the dolphins before heading towards the
tropical fruit growing region of Carnarvon and then on to
the North West Cape and the brilliant Ningaloo Reef.
Overnight
Pot Shot Resort (Resort Room) |
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| DAY 5 |
Ningaloo Reef & Cape Range |
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• Paddle at the edge of the water and let the fish swim
around your legs. Step off the beach onto the enormous
coral reef. Spend the day snorkelling amongst some of the
460 species of fish.
• Swim with Whale Sharks or interact with other wildlife.
Enjoy a cruise on a glass bottom boat.
Overnight
Pot Shot Resort (Resort Room) |
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| DAY 6 |
Exmouth – Giralia |
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• The rugged Cape Range National Park is a 4WD
adventure playground.
• View the fabulous Exmouth Gulf from the peak of the
spectacular Charles Knife Canyon.
• Savor the outstanding welcome of this massive sheep
station.
Overnight
Giralia Station (Share facilities) [D] |
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| DAY 7 |
Giralia - Karratha |
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• After a generous station breakfast leave Giralia Station
for the mining town of Karratha (Aboriginal for ‘Good
Country’).
• Nearby Dampier and the spectacular Dampier Archipelago
makes for a refreshing dip and spectacular views.
Overnight
All Seasons Karratha. [B] |
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| DAY 8 |
Karratha - Millstream - Tom Price |
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• Into the red heart of the Australian outback - the Pilbara.
Then 4WD’ing off into the Chichester Range National
Park!
• Cool off in the palm and fern lined lily pond oasis of Millstream, before continuing past the largest private
railway in the world - look for the iron ore trains several
km long.
Overnight
Karijini Eco Retreat |
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| DAY 9 |
Explore the Pilbara |
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• Today one of the oldest landscapes on earth is yours
to discover. The enormous Hamersley Ranges include
the Karijini National Park - renowned for its spectacular
mountains, colourful gorges of dramatic folded ribbons of
rock, watercourses and plateau. At Oxer’s Lookout - stand
at the junction of four great gorges. Plenty of opportunity
to swim in great gorges.
• The perfect place to put your vehicle’s 4WD capabilities
to the test.
Overnight
Karijini Eco Retreat |
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| DAY 10 |
Tom Price - Newman |
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• 4WD past the Karijini and Station Country.
• Time again today to explore these natural wonders
and spectacular wildflowers in season. An area full of
fascinating geology and wildlife - with great spots for
swimming. View ancient aboriginal water holes.
Overnight
Seasons Hotel Newman |
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| DAY 11 |
Newman - Nallan Station |
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• Heading south today, to Nallan Station.
• This working station boasts some great scenery and is
situated close to the old gold mining town of Cue ‘Queen
of the Murchison’.
• Walga Rock has one of the largest arrays of Aboriginal
rock paintings.
Overnight
Nallan Station (Share facilities). [D] |
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| DAY 12 |
Nallan Station - Perth |
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• Back on the ‘black top’ via Lake Austin, Mt Magnet
and New Norcia township, established by Spanish
Benedictine monks in 1846. The brilliant living tableau
of Spanish buildings come as a surprise in the secluded
Moore Valley. [B]. |
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