Wonders of the Pilbara & West Coast
Broome
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The northern reaches of Western Australia unite some of the most diverse, and dramatic, landscapes in the country. From yawning red-rock gorges to blissfully blue marine parks, powdery white beaches to fiery orange sunsets, a colourful journey awaits. Your itinerary takes you from the below the surface of the sea at Ningaloo Reef, to soaring above it at Horizontal Falls, with Karijini, the Pinnacles and Monkey Mia just some of the postcode-perfect places in between.
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From 03/06/2025 to 03/08/2025
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Highlights.
Discover the fascinating underwater world of Ningaloo Reef with a local specialist on a Coral Bay cruise.
Launch into the sky at the Carnarvon Space Museum and discover the gallery’s collection with a passionate guide.
Your national park fees protect the places you visit, ensuring this fragile part of the world – and the First Nations communities that call it home – will be around for future generations to enjoy.
Your First Nations host in Yanchep National Park is on a mission to reveal its ancient history.
Dreamtime stories and bush-tucker tastings await.
Monkey Mia’s dolphins are wild – and wildly friendly.
They surf the waves to shore every morning to greet rangers and onlookers.
Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Ningaloo Coast and Shark Bay Shark Bay, Karijini, Nambung, Yanchep National Parks entrance fees Centrally located premium hotels Arrival and departure private airport transfersWater bottle Warm layers in cooler months Camera Comfortable walking shoes Sunglasses, sunscreen and hatFlights to and from the start/end of your trip are not included in the trip price.
Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12 noon into Perth AirportDay 13 – flights to depart anytime from Broome Airport Return arrival and departure airport to hotel transfers are included.
Extreme temperatures can be experienced in this remote region of Australia.
Guests should be made aware that this trip is recommended to guests with a moderate level of fitness.
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• Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide • 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Ningaloo Coast and Shark Bay.
• Shark Bay, Karijini, Nambung, Yanchep National Parks entrance fees • Centrally located premium hotels • Arrival and departure private airport transfers.
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Itinerary
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Day 1 Almost two weeks of adventures lie before you, the first a tour of Perth with your Travel Director. The vibrant Western Australian capital has a lot to offer. It's remarkably green, with 400-hectare Kings Park and Botanic Garden sitting pretty in the CBD. Two thirds of the grounds are reserved for native plants. Take a stroll through the park with your Travel Director and meet up again this evening for a Welcome Dinner.
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Day 2 It's time to go north to Yanchep National Park. Here, on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER(R) Experience, your Aboriginal guide's Dreamtime stories tell the tale of how the land was created. This tour is hands-on, so expect to taste bush tucker and try playing the didgeridoo. Think the day couldn't get any better? Within Nambung National Park, the Pinnacles create a moonscape that appears plucked from a sci-fi film, its staggering collection of natural limestone structures jutting into the sky. Arriving in Geraldton, pay homage to sailors lost off the WA coast during WWII at the HMAS Sydney Memorial.
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Day 3 Arriving at Kalbarri National Park, enjoy spectacular views from the Kalbarri Skywalk over the Murchison River Gorge. If you're here during wildflower season, expect acacia, banksia and caladenia in full bloom. And just when you thought the outlook couldn't get any better, you arrive at Monkey Mia.
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Day 4 Sparkling turquoise water, powdery white sand, ochre dunes - Monkey Mia knows how to dial up the drama. And then there are the wild resident dolphins, which famously swim to shore every morning to splash about in the shallows and mingle with humans. It's a hard act to follow. Perhaps choose a sunset cruise, or get some perspective of the bay on a scenic flight (both own expense). The afternoon is yours.
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Day 5 Prepare yourself for the 'living fossils' at Hamelin Pool, home to the most abundant colony of stromatolites in the world. The state's World Heritage listed Shark Bay is also characterised by Shell Beach, formed by billions of coquina bivalve shells. Your next port of call is the Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum. Did you know it played a role in the 1969 moon landing? Just one of the fascinating facts you'll learn from your passionate guide. The experience is interactive, so budding astronauts can opt to try on space suits and climb aboard a spacecraft simulator.
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Day 6 You don't need to get your hair wet to experience the sheer wonderment of Ningaloo Reef. A Coral Bay glass-bottom boat cruise gets you within a whisker of turtles, colourful coral and an embarrassment of fish. You won't know where to look, although your on-board naturalist will help guide your gaze. This is part of the World Heritage listed Ningaloo Coast, a popular hangout for larger-than-life migratory marine life including whale sharks and humpbacks. Before you settle into your plush Exmouth hotel, admire the curves of the coastline from Vlamingh Head Lighthouse.
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Day 7 Steel yourself for a few 'pinch-me' moments today. Opt to snorkel (with an ethical operator) over Ningaloo Reef. Time of year pending, you may have whale sharks and possibly humpback whales in your company. Nothing quite prepares you for the initial moment you glimpse these gentle giants up close. Or spend your day strolling the sand and cruising with dolphins at sunset. The choice is yours.
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Day 8 Take one last look over the Exmouth waters before continuing north to Western Australia's famous Pilbara region. Known for its rich cultural landscape, red earth and vast mineral deposits, the region's diverse landscape will fascinate you.
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Day 9 It took billions of years to create the geological wonders of Karijini: the striking red escarpments and the quiet gorges all enveloped by tall gums. You have a single day to explore, so bring your stamina and sense of adventure. You're heading deep into the national park, discovering hidden nooks and waterholes just begging you to swim in them.
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Day 10 At first glimpse of the Pilbara, you may well think you've been transported to Mars. The soil couldn't get any redder, the skies any wider, the rock formations any more dramatic, much of the countryside streaked with mineral deposits. People are few and far between until you reach the town of Port Hedland.
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Day 11 Skirting the edge of the Great Sandy Desert, your morning outlook is flat - almost as far as the eye can see, the sand eventually giving way to mountain ranges, and then multicultural Broome. This city delivers many surprises, from its eclectic restaurants to its long pearling history - the pristine waters produce some of the most prized pearl oysters in the world. The other standout attraction here happens at sunset. Follow locals to the sand on Cable Beach and salute your arrival in Broome.
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Day 12 Which direction should you choose to venture today? Head north deep into the Kimberley on an optional experience where the Horizontal Falls reveals the power of nature. Get some perspective of the tides here on a scenic flight, then feel the force of the water on a heart-starting cruise across the rapids. Or veer off to a pearl farm to witness the precision that goes into growing and harvesting these gems. Or simply enjoy Broome's tropical climes, strolling along 22-kilometre Cable Beach, hunting for dinosaur footprints and browsing boutiques.
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Day 13 How do you pick a favourite adventure from the last 13 days? You don't have to - let them all shine in equal measure in your memory.
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