APT Touring - West Coast Explorer

Arrive in Broome, where we meet you on arrival and transfer you to your hotel.  The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. This evening, a relaxed dinner gives you the chance to meet your fellow travellers. 

Staying Broome, Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa

Travel from Broome to Eco Beach and check into your resort. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Perhaps stroll the white sand beach or immerse yourself in the local flaura and fauna of the Kimberley on a bush walk, or simply cool off in the pool before a relaxing dinner this evening.

Staying Eco Beach Resort

Travel south, stopping at the famous Eighty Mile Beach, a stunning coastline that marks the end of the Great Sandy Desert. Keep an eye out for the migratory birds that call the wetland area home. Then, arrive at Port Hedland, a mining town renowned for its extensive exportation of iron ore.

Staying Port Hedland, The Esplanade Hotel

Travel to Marble Bar, a town that takes its name from the local Indigenous name for the river that runs through its centre. Marble Bar is infamously known as the hottest town in Australia. The town received its name after a stunning formation of jasper which settlers mistook for a huge bar of marble. Later, continue to Newman.

Staying The Lodge Newman

Explore the Pilbara mining region as you take a tour of Mt Whaleback Mine and learn about the world’s largest open cut iron ore mine. Afterwards, continue to your beautiful eco retreat in Karijini National Park, Western Australia’s second largest national park.

Staying Two Nights, Karijini Eco Retreat

Enjoy a full day to discover the contrasting landscapes of Karijini National Park where a vast range of flora and fauna thrives.

Signature Experience - Karijini National Park

Discover the contrasting landscapes of Karijini National Park.  See the rugged red beauty of Dales Gorge. Perhaps walk to stunning Joffre Falls, located near the eco retreat, or admire the rich red colours from Oxer and Junction Pool lookouts. Later, visit the 20-metre tumbling Fortescue Falls.

Today you will drive through the town of Tom Price and head to the North West Cape. Upon arrival in Exmouth, watch as the sun sets over the crystal-clear waters of Ningaloo Marine Park.

Staying Two Nights, Exmouth, Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort

Explore Cape Range National Park today as you board a cruise through the spectacular gorge walls of Yardie Creek. Afterwards, stop in Turquoise Bay, regularly voted as one of the best beaches in the world. Then, travel to see Vlamingh Head Lighthouse before returning for dinner at the resort.

Sit back and relax on board a glass-bottom boat as you gaze out to the crystal-clear waters of beautiful Ningaloo Marine Park. You’ll also have the opportunity to snorkel the World Heritage-listed reef, which is home to numerous marine species, including sea turtles. Later, continue to Carnarvon.

Staying Carnarvon, Best Western Hospitality Inn

Head for Hamelin Pool to see the amazing stromatolites, which are considered the world’s oldest living organisms. Continue to Shell Beach, then later, arrive at your resort, where you will enjoy a delicious dinner.

Staying Two Nights, Shark Bay, Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort

After your Signature Experience, perhaps explore pristine white sand beaches during an afternoon at leisure. Enjoy a sunset cruise before a seafood dinner at your resort.

Signature Experience – Dolphin Feeding Demonstration See the wild Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins of Monkey Mia that have visited the shallows for the last 50 years and watch as local rangers undertake a dolphin feeding demonstration (subject to appearance). 

Today will be spent travelling to Kalbarri National Park, which surrounds the lower reaches of the Murchison River. Arrive at your resort and settle in.

Staying Kalbarri Edge Resort

Today we explore Kalbarri National Park, including red buff lookout and pink Hutt Lagoon, located alongside the Coral Coast; with its inland gorges and spectacular cliffs. Continue to Geraldton to explore this port town and visit the HMAS Sydney II memorial.

Staying The Gerald Apartment Hotel or Similar

Travel to to Nambung National Park, a striking coastal desert region, home to the Pinnacles. Stop for lunch before continuing to Perth where you’ll enjoy a Farewell Dinner.

Enrich Your Experience – Abrolhos Island Flyer Perhaps join an optional breathtaking flight over the Abrolhos Islands, located 55km’s off the coast, Marvel at the scenic beauty of the Pelaert and Wallabi Groups from above as you glide over the azure waters. Experience the rich history of the Batavia wreck site and keep an eye out for seasonal whale sightings (own expense).

Staying Perth, The Ritz-Carlton

After breakfast, transfer to the airport.