Treasures of the West Coast
- Australia, Northern Territory, Western Australia
- Darwin to Perth • May 2023
- 23 Day Itinerary
- From $14,195 (AUD)
- 26 Max.
- Operated by one of our trusted partners
Darwin to Perth • May 2023
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
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Enjoy two night stays in Perth, Kalbarri, Exmouth, Broome and Darwin
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Visit Nambung National Park and view the remarkable Pinnacles
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Venture into Kalbarri National Park and visit the new Kalbarri Skywalk for spectacular views of Murchison River Gorge
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An opportunity to see bottle-nose dolphins at Monkey Mia
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Experience a coral viewing cruise on Ningaloo Reef
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Explore the Pilbara and view some of the world’s most ancient landscapes
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Look out for freshwater crocodiles as you cruise Geikie Gorge
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Explore the largest lake in the Southern Hemisphere, Lake Argyle with a spectacular cruise on the Ord River
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Take a dinner cruise through Katherine Gorge
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Discover Yellow Water Billabong with a one night stay in the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park
Gallery
Kalbarri National Park
Bottle-nosed dolphins at Monkey Mia
Sunset camel ride on Cable Beach, Broome, Western Australia
Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge
23 Day Itinerary
Welcome to cosmopolitan Darwin for a two night stay.
Meals Included: Dinner
Stay: TBA – 2 nights
Cruise on the Adelaide River, home to the ‘jumping crocodiles’ or take a day trip to Litchfield National Park. Alternatively, enjoy a sunset cruise on Darwin Harbour, take the hop-on-hop-off bus around town or the WWII Bombing of Darwin tour.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cruise on the Yellow Water Billabong, spotting crocodiles and birdlife.
This is truly an experience you will never forget. – Wendy from Journey On Travel
Your overnight stay tonight is Kakadu.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Stay: TBA – 2 nights
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).
Discover the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park. Be amazed by the wildlife and Aboriginal art. Your home for tonight is Katherine. Your dinner cruise through Katherine Gorge will transport you into the spiritual world of the Jawoyn people and their remarkable culture.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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
Stay: TBA
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.
Follow the Cockburn Range to the acclaimed El Questro Wilderness Park and your Special Stay for the next two nights at Emma Gorge.
Optional El Questro Homestead upgrade – Take the opportunity to upgrade your stay to the deluxe El Questro Homestead (at additional expense, must be booked prior to departure and will substitute accommodation and touring activities). Please note 2022 Homestead availability is very limited, please enquire for further details.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Stay: El Questro Emma Gorge, or upgrade to El Questro Homestead (limited availability)
Cruise through the Chamberlain Gorge or discover the traditional culture and history of El Questro. Alternatively, join a park ranger on a bird spotting walk.
Relax over evening drinks at the airstrip while capturing stunning views of the sunset over the Cockburn Ranges.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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
Cruise this afternoon on Geikie Gorge. Look out for sawfish, stingrays and Freshwater crocodiles. Spend the night at the Fitzroy Crossing.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Stay: TBA
Meet a traditional landowner at the remarkable Boab prison tree and hear his stories.
Continue on to Broome with its white sandy beaches and tropical waters. Enjoy an orientation tour, ending at Cable Beach for sunset. Enjoy a two night stay in Broome.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Stay: TBA – 2 nights
Take a tour of Broome on a Harley-Davidson™ Trike or ride camels along the famous Cable Beach. Alternatively, enjoy a cultural experience of Broome with an indigenous local or visit Willie Creek Pearl Farm.
Optional flight – Take the opportunity to experience the Horizontal Falls on an exhilarating seaplane flight (at additional cost and replaces Scenic Freechoice touring and activities. Please book prior to departure. Please note this is subject to availability and may be impacted by neap tides).
Meals Included: Breakfast
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
Put on your hard hat for a tour of the Mount Tom Price iron ore mine. Stay overnight in Karijini National Park.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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
Travel along the North West Coastal highway to Exmouth for a two night stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Stay: TBA – 2 nights
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
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
Stay: TBA – 1 night
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
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
See Shell Beach then continue to Kalbarri National Park and experience the new Skywalk for views of Murchison River Gorge. At Geraldton visit the HMAS Sydney Memorial before arriving at your overnight stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Stay: TBA – 1 night
Marvel at the extraordinary Pinnacles during your visit to Nambung National Park. Enjoy a two night Special Stay in Perth.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Stay: TBA – 2 nights
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
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
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Fully escorted small group land journey
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40 meals – 22 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 17 dinners
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Expert Tour Director and knowledgeable local guides
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All accommodation with a memorable stay at El Questro Wilderness Park
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Return airport transfers
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All tipping and gratuities
Tour Dates & Prices
| Departure Date | Return Date | Price Per Person From | |
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| 13/05/2023 | 04/06/2023 | $14,195 per person twin share | |
| $17,750 per person single |
Terms and Conditions
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Region
Darwin to Perth • May 2023
Operator
Operated by one of our trusted partners
Duration
23 Day Itinerary
Prices from
$14,195
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