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Treasures of the West Coast

  • Australia
  • Darwin to Perth • May - Aug 2025
  • 23 Day Itinerary
  • From $15,695 (AUD)
  • 26 Max.
  • Operated by one of our trusted partners
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Darwin to Perth • May - Aug 2025

The west coast of this wide, brown land features some of the most spectacular and rare landscapes in the world. Big skies, deep gorges, plains that stretch to the horizon and all the colours of the rainbow.

It is country tied deeply to ancient lore and generations of stories, and a place that will lay claim to your heart. From sultry Darwin, you’ll make your way down the coast. The prehistoric and incredibly beautiful Katherine Gorge will astound with its sparkling waters and deep sandstone cliffs, before you find yourself in rich farming country and the stunning El Questro Wilderness Park. Meet a traditional landowner and discover traditional culture and storytelling. Ride a camel along the famous Cable Beach or get up close with a friendly bottlenose dolphin in the turquoise waters of Monkey Mia before arriving in Perth.

Tour Highlights

  • Enjoy two night stays in Perth, Kalbarri, Exmouth, Broome and Darwin

  • Visit Nambung National Park and view the remarkable Pinnacles

  • Venture into Kalbarri National Park and visit the new Kalbarri Skywalk for spectacular views of Murchison River Gorge

  • An opportunity to see bottle-nose dolphins at Monkey Mia

  • Experience a coral viewing cruise on Ningaloo Reef

  • Explore the Pilbara and view some of the world’s most ancient landscapes

  • Look out for freshwater crocodiles as you cruise Geikie Gorge

  • Explore the largest lake in the Southern Hemisphere, Lake Argyle with a spectacular cruise on the Ord River

  • Take a dinner cruise through Katherine Gorge

  • Discover Yellow Water Billabong with a one night stay in the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park

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Kalbarri National Park

Kalbarri National Park

Bottle-nosed dolphins at Monkey Mia

Bottle-nosed dolphins at Monkey Mia

Sunset camel ride on Cable Beach, Broome, Western Australia

Sunset camel ride on Cable Beach, Broome, Western Australia

Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge

Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge

23 Day Itinerary

DAY 1: DARWIN

Welcome to Darwin, the cosmopolitan capital of the Top End. Despite surviving two cyclones and several wartime air raids, Darwin is distinguished by its relaxed lifestyle and proximity to the Northern Territory’s abundance of natural wonders. Crocodiles, culture and colourful characters abound as you explore the northernmost capital in Australia.

Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner and the first of two nights at the Hilton Hotel Darwin, which overlooks the picturesque Darwin Harbour.

Meals Included: Dinner
Stay: TBA – 2 nights

DAY 2: DARWIN

Cruise on the Adelaide River, home to the ‘jumping crocodiles’ or take a day trip to Litchfield National Park. Alternatively take the hop-on-hop-off bus around town or join the WWII Bombing of Darwin tour.

Meals Included: Breakfast

DAY 3: DARWIN - KAKADU

Discover the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park. Be amazed by the wildlife and Aboriginal art.  Cruise on the Yellow Water Billabong, spotting crocodiles and birdlife. Your overnight stay tonight is Kakadu.

Yellow Water is truly an experience you will never forget. – Wendy from Journey On Travel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Stay: TBA – 2 nights

DAY 4: KAKADU - KATHERINE

Optional flight – Take an optional flight over Kakadu National Park for a bird’s-eye view of the wetlands and rocky terrain (at additional cost, this needs to be booked with us prior to departure).

Travel today via Pine Creek to Katherine. Enjoy an overnight stay.

Your afternoon cruise through Katherine Gorge will transport you into the spiritual world of the Jawoyn people and their remarkable culture.

Meals Included: Breakfast

DAY 5: KATHERINE - KUNUNURRA

Explore the largest lake in the Southern Hemisphere, Lake Argyle, before joining your cruise down the spectacular Ord River. Relax tonight at Kununurra.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Stay: TBA

DAY 6: KUNUNURRA - EL QUESTRO

Optional flight – Take an optional flight over the Bungle Bungles for a bird’s-eye view of these massive sandstone structures (at additional cost, please book with us prior to departure).

Learn about Miriuwung country around Kununurra with our local Indigenous guide.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Stay: El Questro Emma Gorge – 2 nights

DAY 7: EL QUESTRO

Cruise through the Chamberlain Gorge or discover the traditional culture and history of El Questro.

Relax over evening drinks at the airstrip while capturing stunning views of the sunset over the Cockburn Ranges.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 8: EL QUESTRO - HALLS CREEK

Admire the striking colours of the massive Carr Boyd Ranges as you travel the Great Northern Highway to Halls Creek. Visit a local Indigenous gallery. Your overnight stay is Halls Creek.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: TBA

DAY 9: HALLS CREEK - FITZROY CROSSING

This afternoon, visit the Mimbi Caves and hear the dreamtime stories of the Gooniyandi people. A Kimberley experience 350 million years in the making. See the cave walls which are abundant with marine fossils and ancient rock paintings. Spend the night at the Fitzroy Crossing.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Stay: TBA

DAY 10: FITZROY CROSSING - BROOME

Continue on to Broome with its white sandy beaches and tropical waters. Today enjoy a cruise on the Ballena catamaran past Broome’s picturesque coastline. Enjoy a two night stay in Broome.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Stay: TBA – 2 nights

DAY 11: BROOME

Take a tour of Broome on a Harley-Davidson™ Trike or ride camels along the famous Cable Beach. Alternatively visit Willie Creek Pearl Farm.

Optional flight – Experience the incredible Horizontal Falls on an exhilarating seaplane flight (at additional cost and replaces the above activities. Please book prior to departure).

Meals Included: Breakfast

DAY 12: BROOME - PORT HEDLAND

Explore the Pilbara and view some of the world’s most ancient landscapes.

Discover the secrets of Port Hedland from your afternoon Port Hedland Harbour Cruise.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Stay: TBA – 1 night

DAY 13: PORT HEDLAND - NEWMAN

Put on your hard hat for a tour of the Mount Whaleback mine. Stay overnight at Newman.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 14: NEWMAN - KARRATHA

Explore the ancient gorges and waterfalls of Karijini National Park. Visit Fortescue Falls and the Dale and Joffre Gorges for astounding views. Later, view the spectacular Hamersley Range with its sheer walls of rock, layered in many colours. Stay overnight at Karratha.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Stay: TBA – 1 night

DAY 15: KARRATHA - EXMOUTH

Travel along the North West Coastal highway to Exmouth for a two night stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Stay: TBA – 2 nights

DAY 16: EXMOUTH

Start your day with a Ningaloo Reef coral viewing cruise before visiting historic Vlamingh Head Lighthouse for stunning views over Lighthouse Bay.

Enjoy a drink at the resort’s bar and watch the trawlers head out to begin their evening’s work.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 17: EXMOUTH - CARNARVON

Explore Coral Bay where the turquoise blue of the ocean meets the sandy bay at Ningaloo Reef. Visit the Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum, before arriving in Carnarvon for your overnight stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Stay: TBA – 1 night

DAY 18: CARNARVON - MONKEY MIA

Travel to Hamelin Pool to see the world’s best known colony of stromatolites. Enjoy two nights at Monkey Mia, home to Bottlenose dolphins.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Stay: TBA – 2 nights

DAY 19: MONKEY MIA

This morning, cherish the opportunity to see the dolphins under the supervision of a national park ranger.

Cruise through Shark Bay searching for dugong or sail into the sunset. Alternatively, dine on damper as you listen to stories of the Dreamtime.

Meals Included: Breakfast

DAY 20: MONKEY MIA - GERALDTON

See Shell Beach then continue to Kalbarri National Park and experience the new Skywalk for views of Murchison River Gorge. Your overnight stay is Geraldton.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Stay: TBA – 1 night

DAY 21: GERALDTON - PERTH

This morning visit the HMAS Sydney Memorial. Continue to the extraordinary Pinnacles for your visit to Nambung National Park. Enjoy your two night Special Stay in Perth.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Stay: TBA – 2 nights

DAY 22: PERTH

Journey to Rottnest Island for a chance to spot a quokka or partake in a food and wine trail through Swan Valley. Alternatively, enjoy a half day morning city explorer tour and cruise of Perth and Fremantle.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 23: PERTH

After breakfast, bid farewell to your new found friends, before returning home with many wonderful memories.

The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such the tour operator cannot guarantee the tour will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Tour Inclusions

  • Fully escorted small group land journey

  • 40 meals – 22 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 18 dinners

  • Expert Tour Director and knowledgeable local guides

  • All accommodation with a memorable stay at El Questro Wilderness Park

  • Return airport transfers

  • All tipping and gratuities

Tour Dates & Prices

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06/06/2025 29/06/2025 $15,695 per person twin share
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21/07/2025 13/08/2025 $15,695 per person twin share
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10/08/2025 02/09/2025 $15,695 per person twin share
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All pricing is on a per person twin share basis, unless otherwise noted ie: stated as a single. All prices based on cash payment – credit & debit card fees may apply. Deposits, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Please note that many of the prices shown on this website are not shown in real time. Whilst we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ slightly from the live prices in our booking system. All pricing and offers are subject to availability at time of booking. Whilst all information is correct at the time of publication, offers are subject to change. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Full Terms & Conditions of tour/cruise operators will be supplied on booking, or ask us for full Terms & Conditions at the time of enquiry.

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Darwin to Perth • May – Aug 2025

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Operated by one of our trusted partners

Duration

23 Day Itinerary

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