19 Day Darwin to Perth "The Last Frontier"

Day 1: Darwin (Thu)

Explore Darwin with a visit to the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens. Enjoy time to wander through the three unique collections of flora. Afterwards, continue to Fannie Bay and admire views of the Indian Ocean. Tonight, gather with your Tour Director, Driver and fellow travellers for a Welcome Dinner.

Accommodation: Darwin, Novotel Atrium Hotel or similar

Meals: D

Day 2: Adelaide River, Nabilil Sunset Cultural Cruise (Fri)

Travel to the township of Adelaide River and visit an Australian war cemetery. There are 434 servicemen and 63 civilians buried here, all of whom died as a result of Japanese bombing raids. This evening, head into Nitmiluk National Park and join the Nabilil Dreaming Sunset Cultural Cruise. Cruise down Katherine Gorge as the sun sets, listening to commentary on Aboriginal art, local plants and a wide range of wildlife while enjoying a delicious buffet dinner.

Accommodation: Katherine, Knotts Crossing Resort

Meals: B, D

Day 3: Lake Argyle, Ord River Wildlife Cruise, Kununurra (Sat)

This morning journey to Lake Argyle, the largest man-made lake in the southern hemisphere. From Lake Argyle, join what is reputed to be one of Australia's most scenic and fascinating cruises into the majestic Ord River. As you cruise, admire the peculiar Boab trees and wide variety of birds that can be seen. The river runs for 320 km and was named in honour of Harry Ord, former Governor of Western Australia. After the cruise, continue to Kununurra, your home for the next two nights.

Accommodation: Two Night Stay: Kununurra Country Club Resort

Meals: B, D

Day 4: Kununurra (Sun)

Spend the morning at leisure to discover the sights of Kununurra for yourself. In the afternoon, take a guided tour of the town and learn about the history of this isolated municipality.

Meals: B

Day 5: Wyndham, El Questro (Mon)

Travel to Wyndham, Western Australia's most northerly port and see views from Five Rivers Lookout. Afterwards continue to El Questro Wilderness Park, one of the world's most unique holiday destinations. Lying in the heart of the Kimberley and one of the last unspoilt frontiers, El Questro encompasses 405,000 hectares of stunning Kimberley wilderness. Much of this spectacular region has still not been explored and has never been settled - yet it is home to four river systems, from freshwater rivers to saltwater estuaries. Take time to discover scenic rivers and gorges and explore this huge park.

Accommodation: Two Night Stay: El Questro, Emma Gorge Resort, tented cabins with ensuite bathrooms

Meals: B, D

Day 6: El Questro, Freedom of Choice Touring (Tue)

Discover El Questro with our Freedom of Choice Touring options. Perhaps cruise Chamberlain Gorge, learn about bush tucker and take a historical tour of the wilderness park, or enjoy a picnic hamper and spend the afternoon at leisure. Afterwards, enjoy a walk through lush Zebedee Springs and maybe soak in the small thermal pools situated in a pocket of tropical Livistona and Pandanus palms. Later, the energetic may walk to Emma Gorge to view the stunning droplet waterfall. Tonight relax and watch the sun set over the dramatic Cockburn Range.

Meals: B, D

Day 7: Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine (Wed)

Take a guided tour through the renowned Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine, one of the largest in the world. Admire the exquisite coloured diamonds, particularly the rare and coveted pink diamond. Continue to Halls Creek, an old gold mining town and the centre of the region's cattle industry.

Accommodation: Halls Creek, Kimberley Hotel

Meals: B, L, D

Day 8: Geikie Gorge Cruise with Ranger (Thu)

Join a local ranger for a guided cruise through Geikie Gorge, famous for its limestone walls which are bleached as the result of seasonal flooding. This is one of Australia's most spectacular waterways and home to an abundance of wildlife, including crocodiles, fruit bats, wallabies, dingoes and many species of bird. Look out for stingrays that have adapted to this freshwater environment. Later, journey to Fitzroy Crossing, on the banks of the Fitzroy River.

Accommodation: Fitzroy Crossing, Fitzroy River Lodge

Meals: B, D

Day 9: Fitzroy Crossing, Broome (Fri)

This morning depart Fitzroy Crossing and travel to Broome, a relaxed coastal town in Australia's north west. Enjoy some time at leisure to stroll along the white sands past the turquoise waters of Cable Beach, relax in the luxury of your resort or perhaps head into Broome and explore the pearl showrooms that line the streets of Chinatown. Enjoy the evening at the resort.

Accommodation: Two Night Stay: Broome, Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa, right on Cable Beach

Meals: B

Day 10: Broome, Freedom of Choice Touring (Sat)

Discover spectacular Broome and Cable Beach today with Freedom of Choice Touring. Tonight enjoy a delicious Dine Around Dinner, with a choice a three dining options.

Meals: B, D

Day 11: Broome, Port Hedland (Sun)

Travel past the Great Sandy Desert and Eighty Mile Beach to Port Hedland, renowned for its turtle and whale-watching, fishing and mining.

Accommodation: Port Hedland, All Seasons Hotel

Meals: B, D

Day 12: Marble Bar, Newman (Mon)

Tour Port Hedland, including the Cultural and Heritage Trail. Visit Marble Bar - renowned as one of the hottest places in Australia, it has recorded 40 degree temperatures for periods of up to 160 days. This town takes its name from a large bar of striking red jasper along the nearby Coongan River. Continue to Newman.

Accommodation: Newman, Seasons Hotel

Meals: B, D

Day 13: Guided Mine Tour, Karijini (Tue)

In Newman, take a tour of the Mt Whaleback Iron Ore Mine. Then discover the gorges and rock pools of Hamersley Range, and visit Fortescue and Dale falls, as well as Oxers Lookout.

Accommodation: Tom Price Hotel or Windawarri Lodge

Meals: B, D

Day 14: Hamersley Gorge, The Pilbara (Wed)

View Hamersley Gorge with its striations and waterfalls. Travel to Karratha, the Pilbara capital.

Accommodation: Karratha International

Meals: B, L, D

Day 15: Karratha, Exmouth (Thu)

Tour the North West Shelf Visitors Centre, view Red Dog Monument and the Saltworks at Dampier. Cross the ranges to the maritime park of Exmouth. This afternoon, visit Vlamingh Head.

Accommodation: Exmouth, Pot Shot Hotel Resort

Meals: B, D

Day 16: Coral Bay, Ningaloo Marine Park (Fri)

Travel to Coral Bay, gateway to the stunning Ningaloo Reef Marine Park. Cruise the beautiful coloured reefs and view the forests of soft coral and tropical fish that can be seen along this 260 kilometre stretch. Journey to Vlamingh Head, with its famous kerosene burning lighthouse, for stunning views.

Accommodation: Carnarvon, Fascine Lodge

Meals: B, D

Day 17: Shark Bay, Freedom of Choice Touring (Sat)

Join your selected Freedom of Choice Touring activity. Perhaps cruise the deep waters of World Heritage-listed Shark Bay, searching for the rare dugong. Alternatively you might like to learn about local Aboriginal tribes on a cultural walking experience with an Aboriginal guide (subject to availability), or enjoy an astronomy lesson on the beach under the stars this evening. Tonight enjoy a delicious seafood dinner.

Accommodation: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort

Meals: B, D

Day 18: Monkey Mia, Wild Dolphins (Sun)

Walk along the beach of Monkey Mia and see the wild dolphins that come to shore (subject to appearance). Visit Shell Beach, one of only two beaches in the world consisting of billions of tiny non-fossilised shells. Later view the world's oldest living organisms, the stromatolites at Hamelin Pool. From here, continue to Geraldton.

Accommodation: Geraldton, Ocean Centre Hotel,

B, D

Day 19: The Pinnacles, Perth (Mon)

In Nambung National Park, stroll through the Pinnacles - thousands of limestone pillars rising from the sand. On arrival into Perth the tour concludes.

B