Impression Of The Australian West Tour
 

Day 1 Perth to Geraldton

Journey north to discover the intriguing Pinnacles in the Nambung National Park.

Continue traveling north until you reach the mining and sheep farming town of Geraldton.

Overnight: Mantra Geraldton

Day 2 & 3 Geraldton to Monkey Mia

Uncover the amazing Murchison River in the Kalbarri National Park where deep gorges make a Z bend formation.

Adventure along the very rugged coastlines and watch as the red-brown cliffs fall steeply into the deep blue Indian Ocean.

Journey further north until you reach the diverse Person Peninsular, which is surrounded by many amazing towns such as Denham and Shark Bay.

Following a relaxing evening in Monkey Mia enjoy an entire day exploring the famous and diverse Peninsula.

Overnight: Monkey Mia Resort

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Day 4 Monkey Mia to Exmouth

Journey to the famous yet strange, Shell Beach, where instead of white sand lies billions of tiny white shells.

Visit Hamlin Pool where you are able to see Stromatolites, which to the eye look like hundreds or rocks lining the beach when in fact they are thousands of microorganisms, which have been bound together for hundreds of years.

Pass through Carnarvon and arrive at the home of crystal clear sea and white beaches otherwise known as Exmouth.

Overnight: Potshot Hotel

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Day 5 Exmouth

Experience the magnificent Ningaloo Reef from a glass bottom boat and enjoy a swim in the sparkling waters.

You may have the opportunity to see rare starfish, dugongs, water turtles and with some luck during season, the whale shark.

Overnight: Potshot Hotel

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Day 6 & 7 Exmouth to Mt Agustus

Drive along lonely farm tracks through the vast outback, passing many large sheep and cattle stations.

Lie under the starry sky at the historic Cobra Station and listen to stories of gold expeditions and the way of life in this remote area.

Explore Mount Augustus National Park and gaze in wonder at this gigantic mountain, discover unique Aboriginal paintings that are both unique to the Western Australian outback and are incredibly detailed and authentic.

Overnight: Cobra Station

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Day 8 Mt Augustus National Park to Newman

Adventure along remote tracks through the deserted outback land until you arrive at the small mining settlement of Newman.

Overnight: Seasons Hotel Newman

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Day 9 Newman to Karijini

Explore the amazing scenery of the Karijini National Park.

Uncover amazingly steep mountains, deep narrow gorges, high plains and dry rivers, which fall hundreds of metres into deep dark gullies.

Overnight: Karijini Eco Retreat

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Day 10 Karijini to Port Hedland

Journey through the Pilbara area and gaze at the unique basalt rock formations and mud plains.

View the tropical oasis of “Python Pool” with its characteristic date palms and spectacular rugged backdrop.

Continue through amazing landscapes with twisted coolibah trees until you reach the Iron Ore capital of Western Australia, the unique town of Port Hedland.

Overnight: Cooke Point Holiday Park

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Day 11 Port Hedland to Broome

Journey along the only stretch of coastline in Australia where the Great Sandy Desert reaches the ocean.

Drive along open roads until you arrive at the old pearling town of Broome.

Overnight: Mangrove Resort

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Day 12 & 13 Broome

Enjoy 2 days at your own leisure exploring the amazing sights of Broome.

Choose to visit the famous Cable Beach for either a romantic picnic on the beach or dip your toes into the crystal clear water, or choose to embark on a picturesque sunset camel ride (all at own expense).

Explore the historic town centre by visiting the unique Sun Pictures, built in 1916 and to this day is still a working out door cinema.

Choose to wander through the main street of Broome and discover an abundance of shops and restaurants

Overnight: Mangrove Resort

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Day 14 Broome to Fitzroy Crossing

Journey along the Great Northern Highway.

Make a detour to the amazing Geikie Gorge National Park and visit the historic Prison Tree, a huge hollow Boab Tree near the township of Derby that was used as a lock up for prisoners in the 1890s.

Overnight: Fitzroy River Lodge

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Day 15 & 16 Fitzroy Crossing to Mornington

Hike to the Windjana Gorge and listen to the local birdlife.

Explore amazing steep cliffs, magical waterfalls and clear rock pools.

Travelling along the Gibb River Road be given the opportunity to explore Bell Gorge.

Explore the amazing Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary, which covers about 3,000 square kilometres. Uncover some fantastic gorges and crystal clear swimming holes.

Overnight: Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary

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Day 17 Mornington to Mt Elizabeth

Battle the rough and rugged roads headed for the Mt Elizabeth Cattle Station, which stretches across a huge 200,000 hectares of land and is covered with gorges and creeks.

Learn about life and the people on the Mt Elizabeth Cattle Station, the family that owns and runs the station has done so since 1945.

Overnight: Mt Elizabeth Station

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Day 18 Mt Elizabeth to El Questro

Discover just how big these cattle stations are and just how remote and isolated this entire area is.

After crossing the Pentecost Ranges arrive at the unique cattle station and Gibb River Road icon, El Questro.

Overnight: El Questro Station

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Day 19 El Questro Station

If you though Mt Elizabeth was a big station wait until you explore the amazing 400,000 hectares of working cattle station at the El Questro Station.

Be given the opportunity to take a refreshing swim in the hot springs and discover fascinating areas on an exciting walk to the gorges.

Overnight: El Questro Station

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