11 Day Hammersley Splendour: Perth to Broome

Departs 2008	Cost
Perth: April 11, May 30, Jun 6, Jul 4, 18, Aug 1, Sep 19, Oct 3	Twin $3795pp OR Single share $4930

Explore the stunning coast of WA from the city lights of Perth to wide beaches of Broome. Enjoy 11 days as you walk amongst the eerie Pinnacles of Nambung National Park, encounter the wildlife of Monkey Mia's bottlenose dolphins and visit the waterfalls of Hamersley Gorge. Also available as a 13 day option

Itinerary

Day 1: Fri. Nambung National Park, The Pinnacles, Geraldton, Dine Around Dinner.
Depart Perth for Nambung National Park, experience the eerie splendour of the Pinnacles, thousands of sandstone pillars rising from the desert sands. Travel to Geraldton and tonight enjoy a Dine Around Dinner. Choose from Italian, Thai or seafood restaurants.Stay: APT EXCLUSIVE! Geraldton, Ocean Centre Hotel, beachfront accommodation. Dx1

Day 2: Sat. Shark Bay, Freedom of Choice Touring, Seafood Dinner.
Cruise the deep waters of beautiful World Heritage-listed Shark Bay, searching for the rare dugong. Otherwise, learn about local Aboriginal tribes on a cultural walking experience with an Aboriginal guide (subject to availability). This evening indulge in a Seafood Dinner, exclusive to APT!Stay: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort. Overlook the beach where dolphins come to shore. Bx1 Dx1

Day 3: Sun. Monkey Mia Dolphins, Shell Beach.
Take the opportunity to interact with wild bottle-nosed dolphins (subject to appearance) as they come to shore in this stunning area. Visit Shell Beach, one of only two beaches in the world created by billions of tiny shells. Later view the world's oldest living organisms, the ancient stromatolites at Hamelin Pool.
Stay: Carnarvon, Gateway Inn.Bx1 Dx1

Day 4: Mon. Ningaloo Marine Park Cruise.
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 Vlaming Head, with its famous kerosene burning lighthouse, for stunning views of Western Australia's coastline and the North West Cape. Have your camera ready to take some spectacular photos.Stay: Exmouth, Pot Shot Hotel Resort. Bx1 Dx1

Day 5: Tue. The Pilbara, Dampier, Karratha.
Enter the mineral-rich Pilbara and tour the mining town of Dampier. Visit the Woodside Petroleum North West Shelf Visitors Centre for an insight into the area's history.Stay: Karratha International.Bx1 Dx1

Day 6: Wed. Millstream-Chichester National Park.
This is an area of contrast and beauty and the traditional home of the Yinjibarndi Aboriginal people. Stroll among the native palms, ferns and lilies. Explore Hamersley Gorge with its unusual striations.Stay: Tom Price, Windawarri Lodge. Remote location, single travellers may be required to share accommodation. Basic facilities.Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 7: Thur. Karijini Gorges, Guided Mine Tour.
Discover the contrasting landscapes of Karijini (Hamersley Range) National Park where ever-changing light, astonishing colours and reflections highlight the complex geological structures. Spectacular gorges, waterfalls and rock pools provide refreshing scenery compared to the red Pilbara terrain. Stop at Dale and Fortescue Falls and Joffre Gorge for awe-inspiring views. At Newman, tour the Mt Whaleback Iron Ore Mine, the largest open-cut mining operation in the world.Stay: Newman, Seasons Hotel.Bx1 Dx1

Day 8 Fri. Marble Bar, Port Hedland.
Visit Marble Bar, renowned as one of the hottest places in Australia. Marble Bar has recorded periods of up to 160 days where the temperature has consistently reached over 40 degrees. This town takes its name from a large bar of striking red jasper which traverses the nearby Coongan River. Continue to the mining town of Port Hedland, situated on the Western Australian coast and renowned for its extensive exporting of iron ore overseas. Stay: Port Hedland, All Seasons Hotel.Bx1 Dx1

Day 9: Sat. Sandy Desert, Broome Tour.
Travel to Broome, taking in the vast expanse of the Great Sandy Desert. Tour the historic township of this former pearling capital. Spend time at Cable Beach, undoubtedly one of the world's most stunning beaches - a pure white band bordering a brilliant blue ocean. Spend your evening at leisure and unwind at your luxurious beachfront resort.Two Night Stay: Broome, Cable Beach Club Resort, the only hotel right on Cable Beach.Bx1

Day 10: Sun. Broome, Freedom of Choice Touring, Ocean Sunset, Dine Around Dinner.
Choose between a hovercraft flight over the Roebuck Bay mudflats, a Pearl Lugger museum tour or a sunset camel ride on Cable Beach. Take in a famous Cable Beach sunset before our Dine Around Dinner. Food lovers will be spoilt for choice, with plenty of world-class epicurean delights on offer.Bx1 Dx1

Day 11: Mon. Broome, Home
After breakfast, your tour concludes with a transfer to Broome airport for your flight home. Bx1