TWENTY ONE DAY PERTH TO DARWIN SAFARI
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Day 1 Perth to Horrocks
We enter the Nambung National
Park to explore the mysterious Pinnacles Desert and then discover some
massive sand dunes. There’s the opportunity to sand board down the
slopes, before continuing on through Geraldton to our accommodation.
(LD)
Day 2 Horrocks to Shark Bay
It’s a short drive to the
Kalbarri National Park where we explore Murchison Gorge, Nature’s Window
and
Z-Bend Gorge (it’s a steep
descent but well worth the effort). There’s also the option to abseil
here (own expense). After lunch we visit beautiful Shell Beach as we
travel towards Denham and Shark Bay. (BLD)
Day 3 Shark Bay to Coral Bay
After a short drive across the
Peron Peninsula we make our way down to the beach and the world famous
Monkey Mia dolphins – it’s a unique experience with some fantastic photo
opportunities. As we travel towards Carnarvon, we stop to view the
fascinating Stromatolites at Hamelin Pool. After a breaking our journey
at Carnarvon we continue along the highway to Coral Bay, the Jewel of
the North. (BLD)
Day 4 Coral Bay to Exmouth
Today is yours to explore Coral
Bay and the wonders of the Ningaloo Reef and its fantastic marine life.
You can go snorkelling, cruise on the glass bottom boat, take a quad
bike tour or even a joy flight over the reef (all at additional
expense). Today is a day to relax. Late afternoon and its time for the
short drive into Exmouth. (BLD)
Day 5 Exmouth
Today we explore Yardie Creek in
the Cape Range National Park, have a swim, snorkel or sunbathe at
beautiful Turquoise Bay and admire the view from historic Vlahming Head
Lighthouse. We return to our hostel late afternoon. (BL)
Day 6 Exmouth to Karijini National
Park
Heading inland through the vast
cattle stations of the Pilbara region, our destination is the oasis of
Karijini. This afternoon we pass through Tom Price, a little town known
for its iron ore mining, before reaching our camp overlooking the
magnificent Hamersley Range. (LD)
Days 7 & 8 Karijini National Park
Two full days of adventure is
the perfect amount of time needed to explore Karijini National Park and
its amazing gorges. Formed over 2,500 million years ago, the Hamersley
Ranges are some of the most unusual landforms on earth. Deep in the
gorges you’ll come across cascading waterfalls and fresh, still
waterholes – perfect for swimming. Dales Gorge, Fortesque Falls, Fern
Pool, Circular Pool, Weano Gorge and Hancock Gorge are just some of the
stunning areas we’ll get to. Definitely a highlight! (BLD)
Day 9 Karijini National Park to
Pardoo Station
We depart Karijini this morning
and travel towards the coast and the iron ore port of Port Hedland.
We have time for a quick town tour and marvel at the sheer size
of the iron ore industry. After lunch we continue on towards Pardoo
Station. (BLD)
Day 10 Pardoo Station to Broome
En-route to Broome we enjoy a
leisurely break and take in the glory of the stretching sands of the 80
Mile Beach. Enjoy a stroll along the beach and get some fantastic
photos, before heading into Broome. (BL)
Days 11 & 12 Broome
Two free days to either relax on
beautiful Cable Beach or there is plenty to see and do in Broome. You
can organise a tour out to one of the local pearl farms or view some of
the old pearling luggers. Relax, explore and enjoy Broome! (Meals on
these days are at own expense).
Day 13 Broome to Windjana Gorge
Out of Broome we stop briefly at
Willare Bridge, where a rushing torrent of water flows in the mighty
Fitzroy River (seasonal). From here we leave the bitumen behind as we
head for the Oscar Range and on to Tunnel Creek, where a 750 metre
tunnel passes under the Napier Range. The area has a rich bushranger
history – ask your guide for the true story! (LD)
Day 14 Windjana Gorge to Mt
Barnett
We explore Windjana Gorge
(there’s loads of freshwater crocodiles here!) before we hit the track
again to travel along the famous Gibb River. Depending on the time of
year, we may be able to explore Galvins or Adcock Gorge before setting
up camp at Manning Gorge. (BLD)
Day 15 Gibb River Road and Gorges
Today it’s time for swimming and
hiking in the Kimberleys! Explore the striking Manning Gorge and time
permitting, we head into Barnett Gorge. Your experienced guide will use
their local knowledge to determine the best gorges for you to explore.
We’re in for another night under the stars at our bush camp. (BLD)
Day 16 Gibb River Road to El
Questro Station
We pass through some ancient and
spectacular country as we travel along the Gibb River Road. Crossing the
Pentecost River, we reach the famous El Questro Station. We walk into
the beautiful Cockburn Ranges for a swim under the waterfall at Emma
Gorge before retiring for the night. (BLD)
Day 17 El Questro to Bungle
Bungles
Today sit back and admire the
awesome scenery of the Carr Boyd and Durack Ranges as we head to Turkey
Creek. We take a challenging 4WD trip into the Bungle Bungles (Purnululu
National Park) for sunset over the Osmond Ranges and our overnight bush
camp. (BLD)
Day 18 Bungle Bungle National Park
It’s a full day of exploration
today. The rock formations of the Bungle Bungles massif are remarkable
and we visit breathtaking Echidna Chasm and magnificent Cathedral Gorge.
There’s time to get another perspective of the Bungles by helicopter if
you choose (at own expense) before we head back to our overnight bush
camp. (BLD)
Day 19 Bungle Bungles to Kununurra
Region
It’s time for some 4WD action as
we wind our way out of the Bungle Bungles on our way to Kununurra. Time
permitting we will have the opportunity to explore the Hidden Valley,
just a stones throw from Kununurra township. (BLD)
Day 20 Kununurra Region to
Victoria River Region
Today we visit Lake Argyle, created by the Ord
River Dam. Lake Argyle is the biggest man-made lake in Australia and is
eighteen times bigger than Sydney Harbour! We spend some time here this
morning before crossing the state border into the Northern Territory to
reach camp near the Victoria River region. (BLD)
Day 21 Victoria River Region to
Darwin
We’re on the home run now! It’s
a short hop across to Katherine where we will stop at either Katherine
(Nitmiluk) Gorge, or take one last refreshing swim at Edith Falls. We
then make our final journey into Darwin. (BL)
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