11 Day Broome to Perth Coastal Explorer Safari

Day 1: Broome, Port Headland

Depart Broome this morning and take in the vast expanse of the Great Sandy Desert as you travel to Port Hedland. This well-established mining town is situated on Western Australia's stunning north west coast and is world renowned for its extensive exporting of iron ore.

Accommodation: Port Hedland, The Esplanade

Meals: D

Day 2: Millstream-Chichester National Park, Hamersley Gorge

Discover Millstream-Chichester National Park, one of the most pleasant stopovers in the state's north west. From here, head to Karijini National Park and Hamersley Gorge, a waterhole with a stunning backdrop. Continue to Karijini Eco Retreat, your home for the next two nights.

Accommodation: Karijini Eco Retreat

Meals: B, L, D

Day 3: Karijini National Park

Enjoy a day to discover the landscapes of Karijini National Park. Here, the ever-changing light, colours and reflections highlight the complex geological structures of the park. Spectacular gorges, waterfalls and rockpools provide refreshing scenery compared to the surrounding Pilbara. Visit Dales Gorge, Fortescue Falls and Oxers Lookout. Perhaps walk to stunning Joffre Falls, located near the Eco Retreat.

Accommodation: Karijini Eco Retreat

Meals: B, L, D

Day 4: Tom Price, Exmouth

Travel through the mining town of Tom Price and take in the impressive horizons of the Pilbara. Continue to Exmouth, on the North West Cape, where you'll enjoy two nights to explore this diverse region.

Accommodation: Exmouth, Novotel Ningaloo

Meals: B, D

Day 5: Cape Range National Park

Today enjoy a full day to explore Cape Range National Park, a spectacular place of rugged limestone ranges, breathtaking deep canyons and 50 km of pristine beaches.

Accommodation: Exmouth, Novotel Ningaloo

Meals: B, D

Day 6: Coral Bay, Ningaloo Marine Park

Journey to Coral Bay, located in Ningaloo Reef Marine Park. Ningaloo Reef is Australia's longest continuous fringing coral reef, and is the closest to land, 100 metres at it's closest. On arrival at Coral Bay, join a cruise aboard a glass bottom boat and view the colourful tropical fish and forests of corals that make up this reef.

Accommodation: Carnarvon, Fascine Lodge

Meals: B, D

Day 7: Hamelin Pool, Shell Beach, Seafood Feast

Visit Hamelin Pool to see the stromatolites, dome shaped structures that are the world's oldest known living organisms. Continue to Shell Beach, one of only two beaches in the world made up of billions of non-fossilised shells. Tonight enjoy a delicious seafood dinner.

Accommodation: Shark Bay, Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort

Meals: B, D

Day 8: Monkey Mia Wild Dolphins, Denham, World Heritage

This morning at Monkey Mia, perhaps see the famous wild dolphins that swim close to shore (subject to appearance). From here, continue to Denham, Australia's most westerly town situated along the Peron Peninsula. Enjoy time at leisure to explore this World Heritage-listed region.

Accommodation: Shark Bay, Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort

Meals: B, D

Day 9: Murchison River Region, Wooleen Station

Today veer away from the coast and travel inland to the Murchison River region - the only shire in Australia without a town. On arrival at Wooleen Station, enjoy a delicious home-style lunch. In the afternoon enjoy free time to wander around and explore this former sheep and cattle station, which is playing a leading role in preserving the unique ecology of the region. Gather again before dinner for sunset drinks on the expansive verandah of the homestead.

Accommodation: Wooleen Station, historic homestead or cottages, shared facilities

B, L, D

Day 10: Mullewa, Geraldton

Enjoy time at leisure this morning before journeying to Mullewa, situated on the mid-west 'Wildflower Way'. From July to September, stunning pink, white and yellow everlasting flowers carpet the plains in a spectacular display. Continue to Geraldton and visit the HMAS Sydney II memorial, a silver dome featuring 645 seagulls to represent each one of the lost Sydney sailors.

Accommodation: Geraldton, Ocean Centre Hotel, beachfront accommodation

B, D

Day 11: Pinnacles, Perth

Travel south to the heathland of Nambung National Park, home to the famous Pinnacles. These eerie limestone pillars rise up to six metres from the shifting yellow sands, resembling a landscape from a science fiction movie. Continue to Western Australia's capital, Perth, where your tour concludes on arrival.

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