West Coast, Outback Stations & Pilbara

12 DAY SELF-DRIVE 4WD HOLIDAY

PACKAGE INCLUDES

• 4WD Hire, “no worries” unlimited kms, comprehensive insurance
• 11 nights accommodation, 4 meals
• DISCOVER WEST Explorer Kit (instructions, travelogue, maps etc)
• DISCOVER WEST Bonus Voucher Book

Take a closer look at the exclusive Self Drive Package Inclusions.

The great coast and outback adventure.

DAY 1 Perth – Geraldton
• 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

DAY 2 Geraldton - Kalbarri
• 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
Best Western Kalbarri Palms Resort (Deluxe Rm)

DAY 3 Kalbarri – Shark Bay /Monkey Mia
• 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)

DAY 4 Shark Bay - Ningaloo Reef
• 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
Ningaloo Novotel Resort

DAY 5 Ningaloo Reef & Cape Range
• 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
Ningaloo Novotel Resort

DAY 6 Exmouth – Giralia
• 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 (Shared facilities) [D]

DAY 7 Giralia - Karratha
• 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]

DAY 8 Karratha - Millstream - Tom Price
• 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

DAY 9 Explore the Pilbara
• 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

DAY 10 Tom Price - Newman
• 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

DAY 11 Newman - Nallan Station
• 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 (Shared facilities). [D]

DAY 12 Nallan Station - Perth
• 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].

Depts. Any Day. Vehicle delivered to hotel.

Group	Vehicle	Single	Twin Share	Triple Share	2x Twin
K	Large 4WD	3810	2045	1745	1514

Starting holiday costs per person. Cost (A$) seasonal surcharges may apply, low season costs shown.     Booking Code S625
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