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Wonders of the West Coast & Kimberley

4.5/5 Based on 2 Reviews No Booking FeesDedicated Travel Advisor
Fully Guided Coach Group Scenic
Our Price From 13,817 Per Person
Exclusive Savings 2,681 Per Person
 Trip Length
21 Days
 Trip Starts
Perth
 Trip Finishes
Darwin
21 Day Wonders of the West Coast & Kimberley Itinerary (AAT Kings)
Countries Explored: Australia
Our Price From 13,817 Per Person
Exclusive Savings 2,681 Per Person
 Trip Length
21 Days
 Trip Starts
Perth
 Trip Finishes
Darwin
21 Day Wonders of the West Coast & Kimberley Itinerary (AAT Kings)
Countries Explored: Australia
Trip Style
First Choice
Departures
Accommodation
4 - 4.5 Star
Max. Group Size
49
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
WPBD
Trip Style
First Choice
Departures
Accommodation
4 - 4.5 Star
Max. Group Size
49
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
WPBD

Overview

Read 2 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on AAT Kings 21 Day Wonders of the West Coast & Kimberley. Three weeks of natural drama awaits on this unrivalled road-trip, covering two states, dozens of gorges, a wonderland of waterfalls and countless encounters with wildlife. Fancy swimming with whale sharks, spotting crocs and meeting dolphins? Then there are the World Heritage Sites, national park trips and blazing sunsets. The ultimate in Northern Territory and Western Australia tours, it’s a journey that puts life in perspective – in the best possible way...read more.
Read 2 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on AAT Kings 21 Day Wonders of the West Coast & Kimberley. Three weeks of natural drama awaits on this unrivalled road-trip, covering two states, dozens of gorges, a wonderland of waterfalls and countless encounters with wildlife. Fancy swimming with whale sharks, spotting crocs and meeting dolphins? Then there are the World Heritage Sites, national park trips and blazing sunsets. The ultimate in Northern Territory and Western Australia tours, it’s a journey that puts life in perspective – in the best possible way...read more.

Itinerary

The Western Australian capital is colourful in more ways than one. There are alleys lined with eye-popping street art and installations, an homage to the state's creatives. And wildflowers and natives blanketing 400-hectare Kings Park and Botanic Garden, set on a pretty bend of the Swan River. At the middle of it all is the Anzac Memorial, a spot as humbling as it is serene. Discover the sights on a tour, then head to dinner to meet your fellow adventurers. They'll be best mates in no time. (D) Stay: Crowne Plaza, Perth

Talk about starting on a high. First stop is Yanchep National Park, where your Aboriginal guide decodes native plants and tells Dreamtime stories of how the land was created. Prepare to get hands-on, tasting bush tucker and even playing the didgeridoo. Well, trying to play it… Just as scene-stealing and spiritual are Nambung National Park's Pinnacles, a staggering collection of natural limestone structures, jutting into the sky - up to 3.5 metres high. Some 30,000 years ago, the sea receded and left deposits of shells. Over time, coastal winds removed the sand, leaving behind this surreal moonscape.

Arriving in Geraldton, pay homage to the 645 Australian sailors who were lost off the WA coast during WWII at the HMAS Sydney Memorial. Then discover the rest of the seaside town at your own pace, cycling to the red-and-white striped lighthouse, wandering the foreshore or visiting the cathedral. (B) Stay: Mantra Geraldton

Prepare yourself for the ‘living fossils' at Hamelin Pool, home to the most abundant colony of stromatolites in the world. These astounding creatures show us what life was like 3,500-million years ago, when there was no other complex life on Earth. You're officially in the state's World Heritage listed Shark Bay, the largest of its kind in Australia with more than 1,000 kilometers of beaches. Not all of them sandy - welcome to Shell Beach.

Here, the snow-white colour comes from billions of tiny coquina bivalve shells, up to 10 metres deep and stretching for 70 kilometers. And just when you thought the outlook couldn't get any better, you arrive at Monkey Mia. (B/D) Stay: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort (2 Nights)

If you didn't fall in love with the gin-clear waters, powdery sand and rusty-red dunes of Monkey Mia last night, you certainly will today. Meet the wild resident dolphins that turn up to the shore every morning to interact with humans. They arrive in a pod, and splash about in the shallows, before dancing off to catch a few waves. When it's time to tear yourself away, the afternoon is yours, at leisure. Sign up to see yet more dolphins on a sunset cruise, perhaps? Or enjoy a bird's-eye perspective of Shark Bay on a scenic flight. (B)

From this thriving marine ecosystem to overhead attractions, your next stop is the Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum. Did you know it played a role in the 1969 moon landing, and was instrumental in the space race? These are among the gallery's claims to fame, as you'll discover touring the collection. Your visit here, with passionate guides, is interactive and educational, so prepare to channel your inner Neil Armstrong and try on space suits before climbing aboard a supercraft simulator. (B/D) Stay: Best Western Hospitality Inn Carnarvon

Don't want to get your hair wet? You're in luck. Today's cruise in a glass-bottomed boat allows you to glimpse the World Heritage listed Ningaloo Coast, and its extraordinary marine life, in comfort. Gliding around Coral Bay, your guide will point out colourful corals, turtles and playful fish - more than 500 species call this protected patch of ocean home.

This pocket of the state is also blessed with Cape Range National Park, where immense gorges and waterfalls characterize the countryside. But your focus here should be firmly on the ocean, whether you're swimming in it or cruising above it, or gazing over it from Vlamingh Head Lighthouse. (B/D) Stay: Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort (2 Nights)

Depending on the time of year, Ningaloo Reef is home to both whale sharks and humpback whales. Thanks to the region's ethically minded operators, you can now opt to snorkel with both. There's nothing quite as humbling as spotting these enormous creatures in the wild. But if you prefer to stay dry, there are still ways to take in the coastline. Book an optional sunset cruise and you may well see a humpback breaching and blowing, dolphins in your wake. The decision is all yours today. We wouldn't blame you for simply strolling along the sand… (B/D)

There are a few (hundred) kilometers of Pilbara to cover between Exmouth on the coast and inland Karijini National Park. A frontier like no other, Karijini is a place where gorges seem to cleave off the edge of the Earth, waterfalls tumble from escarpments and remote turquoise rock pools shimmer like precious gems. The wilderness is wilder, the colours brighter, the air clearer. If you didn't know any better, you'd think someone had taken the glasses off your nose and cleaned them for the first time.

Even darkness doesn't temper the natural drama. You're miles from the nearest town, and in the absence of light pollution you can look forward to dazzling stargazing, even from bed in your safari-tent. (B/D) Stay: Karijini Eco Retreat (2 Nights)

Bring your stamina and your camera - today's Karijini tour weaves deep into the national park. It took billions of years to create the geological wonders you see: the red layered cliffs, the quiet gorges, the soaring gum trees and distinctive termite mounds. It covers a staggering 630,000 hectares just north of the Tropic of Capricorn in the Hamersley Range, making it WA's second-largest national park. Its location also makes it steamy - if you packed your swimsuit, cooling off under waterfalls and drifting about in waterholes comes highly recommended. (B/D)

The eye-opening colours of the Pilbara region are your backdrop today - rich red earth streaked with mineral deposits. It's sparsely populated, but you will find people in the major hub of Port Hedland. There are plenty of local characters to meet over dinner at your hotel, which gets busy when musicians begin to play. Before you leave, head to a lookout to spot migrating humpback whales and snubfin dolphins cruising along the coast, season pending (B/D) Stay: Hospitality Port Hedland

The reason Broome was born is because of pearls - the waters here grow some of the best oysters in the world, as you'll discover on a city tour. The ‘pearl rush' saw fortune-seekers from around the world descend. And many never left, making Broome one of the most multicultural destinations in Australia. Today, the city is just as well known for its sizzling Indian Ocean sunsets, best enjoyed from a vantage on, or near, Cable Beach. This stretch of sand is long. So long that it can accommodated 4WDs, camels and foot-traffic. Perch here, or head to a waterside café. Order a drink, and settle in. (B/D) Stay: Cable Beach Club Resort (2 Nights)

Today is yours to explore. Stay in town and shop for pearls, wander the coast on the lookout for dinosaur footprints. Or simply enjoy Broome’s tropical climes, strolling along 22-kilometre Cable Beach. (B)

Things are bigger in Broome, including the footprints. Some 125 million years ago dinosaurs left their mark along the coast. Glimpse their stomping ground before venturing toward Fitzroy Crossing, a remote town and the gateway to Danggu (Geikie) Gorge. This remarkable part of the Kimberley was formed by the Fitzroy River carving the Napier Range. This all happened in Devonian times, some 350 million years ago. It's a fertile home to everything from freshwater crocs to fruit bats and wallabies, which will gaze at you from the top of the 30-metre-high cliffs that surround.

That's not the only reason to look up - keep watch for white-bellied sea eagles and rare, purple-crowned fairy wrens. It's a fertile home for creatures big and small, from freshwater crocs to fruit bats. (B/L/D) Stay: Fitzroy River Lodge

Dive deep into First Nations culture on a visit to an art gallery, a community venue supporting Aboriginal creatives in the Fitzroy Crossing region. Your destination for the night is Halls Creek: small in population, but big in personality. Like your last port, Aboriginal Songlines are strong. These communities have lived on the edge of the Great Sandy Desert for millennia. European influence is more recent, thanks to a brief gold rush which revealed the potential of the land for cattle stations. (B/L/D) Stay: Kimberley Hotel

When the Argyle Diamond Mine was in operation, it produced more than 95% of the world's pink diamonds. Oh, the carats that have come out of here! It stopped mining these rare (and dazzling) gems at the end of 2020, but you can still visit the immense site with an Aboriginal guide. Which means you not only go behind the scenes of operations, but also learn about the significance of the land - the traditional Barramundi Dreaming site - to Aboriginal communities.

From here you're on the epic Gibb River Road, a wild adventure that traverses 660 kilometers across the Kimberley. You're getting a taster en route to El Questro Wilderness Park, backdropped by the rusty red Cockburn Ranges. Hidden among the pandanus and palms are a string of slick safari-style tents. Which means you can gaze at the stars while you drift off to a chorus of frogs and cicadas. (B/L/D) Stay: Emma Gorge Resort, Tented Cabin with private facilities (2 Nights)

No alarm-clock necessary: nature wakes you here. The Kimberley's sounds follow you across the mighty Pentecost River to Chamberlain Gorge, a dreamy fresh waterhole where wallabies and crocs play (not with each other). Your boat is dwarfed by the gorge's soaring 60-metre escarpments, a brilliant shade of orange in the morning sun. Days in this part of WA can heat up.

This afternoon's remedy? A splash in the resort's pool, perhaps, or a dip in a waterhole within Emma Gorge. The latter is a challenge to reach - you will work up a sweat hiking there. But diving in at the end is worth the effort. Be sure to be back on your patio in time for sundowners. (B/D)

Kununurra appears to have been dropped in the middle of nowhere, born through the Ord River Irrigation Scheme. It now waters crops like sugarcane, turned into lip-smacking rum at family-owned Hoochery Distillery. Go behind the scenes with the owners; there's time for a tasting, or sit down to a slice of delicious rum cake - your morning tea sorted.

See what life was like in the region for early pioneers at the Durack Homestead Museum, which was meticulously moved and recreated before the land it formerly sat on was flooded as part of the Irrigation Scheme. The same project not only helped water the countryside but created Lake Argyle. A sunset cruise here, surrounded by tens of thousands of freshwater crocs and an embarrassment of birds, is something you won't forget in a hurry. (B) Stay: Kununurra Country Club Resort (2 Nights)

Today is one of decisions: An optional early-morning flight over (or 4WD tour of) the beehive rock formations of the Bungle Bungles in World Heritage listed Purnululu National Park? Or a wander with your Travel Director through Mirima National Park, known as the ‘mini-Bungles' for its resemblance to its more well-known neighbour. Both experiences reveal the mind-boggling geology of this part of the world. Regardless, sunset should be enjoyed atop Kelly's Knob. Follow the lead of locals, who hang out here on a nightly basis - because there's no such thing as a ‘bad' sunset. (B/D)

Say goodbye to WA and hello to the NT, your introduction to the state the vast pastoral lands that characterise the outback here. Locals come with plenty of country swagger, as you'll discover when you meet the horseman and award-winning musician Tom Curtain for an afternoon of knee-slappin' fun on a working station. Tom's quite the entertainer, and regales visitors with songs and stories during his Katherine Outback Experience. It's not a show or a tour, but an immersive adventure. One that is real, raw, and side-splitting at times. (B/D) Stay: Paraway Motel

Nature takes over at Nitmiluk National Park on Jawoyn land. The history and culture of the Traditional Landowners comes into full focus as you set off on a cruise through dramatic Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge. Remarkably, this is one of 13 gorges carved through the national park, and at every bend in the river, the sun casts its soaring sandstone cliffs a different colour.

Your northern sojourn begins with yet more insights into the region's historic events - the huge impact WWII had here is remembered in a war cemetery on the banks of the Adelaide River. It's a sombre affair. More reminders of WWII await in sultry Darwin, where a city tour showcases architectural style as well as the events that have shaped it over the years. (B/D) Stay: Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront

It's hard to believe this epic adventure has come to an end. Three weeks of incredible memories to take home with you.

The Western Australian capital is colourful in more ways than one. There are alleys lined with eye-popping street art and installations, an homage to the state's creatives. And wildflowers and natives blanketing 400-hectare Kings Park and Botanic Garden, set on a pretty bend of the Swan River. At the middle of it all is the Anzac Memorial, a spot as humbling as it is serene. Discover the sights on a tour, then head to dinner to meet your fellow adventurers. They'll be best mates in no time. (D) Stay: Crowne Plaza, Perth

Talk about starting on a high. First stop is Yanchep National Park, where your Aboriginal guide decodes native plants and tells Dreamtime stories of how the land was created. Prepare to get hands-on, tasting bush tucker and even playing the didgeridoo. Well, trying to play it… Just as scene-stealing and spiritual are Nambung National Park's Pinnacles, a staggering collection of natural limestone structures, jutting into the sky - up to 3.5 metres high. Some 30,000 years ago, the sea receded and left deposits of shells. Over time, coastal winds removed the sand, leaving behind this surreal moonscape.

Arriving in Geraldton, pay homage to the 645 Australian sailors who were lost off the WA coast during WWII at the HMAS Sydney Memorial. Then discover the rest of the seaside town at your own pace, cycling to the red-and-white striped lighthouse, wandering the foreshore or visiting the cathedral. (B) Stay: Mantra Geraldton

Prepare yourself for the ‘living fossils' at Hamelin Pool, home to the most abundant colony of stromatolites in the world. These astounding creatures show us what life was like 3,500-million years ago, when there was no other complex life on Earth. You're officially in the state's World Heritage listed Shark Bay, the largest of its kind in Australia with more than 1,000 kilometers of beaches. Not all of them sandy - welcome to Shell Beach.

Here, the snow-white colour comes from billions of tiny coquina bivalve shells, up to 10 metres deep and stretching for 70 kilometers. And just when you thought the outlook couldn't get any better, you arrive at Monkey Mia. (B/D) Stay: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort (2 Nights)

If you didn't fall in love with the gin-clear waters, powdery sand and rusty-red dunes of Monkey Mia last night, you certainly will today. Meet the wild resident dolphins that turn up to the shore every morning to interact with humans. They arrive in a pod, and splash about in the shallows, before dancing off to catch a few waves. When it's time to tear yourself away, the afternoon is yours, at leisure. Sign up to see yet more dolphins on a sunset cruise, perhaps? Or enjoy a bird's-eye perspective of Shark Bay on a scenic flight. (B)

From this thriving marine ecosystem to overhead attractions, your next stop is the Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum. Did you know it played a role in the 1969 moon landing, and was instrumental in the space race? These are among the gallery's claims to fame, as you'll discover touring the collection. Your visit here, with passionate guides, is interactive and educational, so prepare to channel your inner Neil Armstrong and try on space suits before climbing aboard a supercraft simulator. (B/D) Stay: Best Western Hospitality Inn Carnarvon

Don't want to get your hair wet? You're in luck. Today's cruise in a glass-bottomed boat allows you to glimpse the World Heritage listed Ningaloo Coast, and its extraordinary marine life, in comfort. Gliding around Coral Bay, your guide will point out colourful corals, turtles and playful fish - more than 500 species call this protected patch of ocean home.

This pocket of the state is also blessed with Cape Range National Park, where immense gorges and waterfalls characterize the countryside. But your focus here should be firmly on the ocean, whether you're swimming in it or cruising above it, or gazing over it from Vlamingh Head Lighthouse. (B/D) Stay: Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort (2 Nights)

Depending on the time of year, Ningaloo Reef is home to both whale sharks and humpback whales. Thanks to the region's ethically minded operators, you can now opt to snorkel with both. There's nothing quite as humbling as spotting these enormous creatures in the wild. But if you prefer to stay dry, there are still ways to take in the coastline. Book an optional sunset cruise and you may well see a humpback breaching and blowing, dolphins in your wake. The decision is all yours today. We wouldn't blame you for simply strolling along the sand… (B/D)

There are a few (hundred) kilometers of Pilbara to cover between Exmouth on the coast and inland Karijini National Park. A frontier like no other, Karijini is a place where gorges seem to cleave off the edge of the Earth, waterfalls tumble from escarpments and remote turquoise rock pools shimmer like precious gems. The wilderness is wilder, the colours brighter, the air clearer. If you didn't know any better, you'd think someone had taken the glasses off your nose and cleaned them for the first time.

Even darkness doesn't temper the natural drama. You're miles from the nearest town, and in the absence of light pollution you can look forward to dazzling stargazing, even from bed in your safari-tent. (B/D) Stay: Karijini Eco Retreat (2 Nights)

Bring your stamina and your camera - today's Karijini tour weaves deep into the national park. It took billions of years to create the geological wonders you see: the red layered cliffs, the quiet gorges, the soaring gum trees and distinctive termite mounds. It covers a staggering 630,000 hectares just north of the Tropic of Capricorn in the Hamersley Range, making it WA's second-largest national park. Its location also makes it steamy - if you packed your swimsuit, cooling off under waterfalls and drifting about in waterholes comes highly recommended. (B/D)

The eye-opening colours of the Pilbara region are your backdrop today - rich red earth streaked with mineral deposits. It's sparsely populated, but you will find people in the major hub of Port Hedland. There are plenty of local characters to meet over dinner at your hotel, which gets busy when musicians begin to play. Before you leave, head to a lookout to spot migrating humpback whales and snubfin dolphins cruising along the coast, season pending (B/D) Stay: Hospitality Port Hedland

The reason Broome was born is because of pearls - the waters here grow some of the best oysters in the world, as you'll discover on a city tour. The ‘pearl rush' saw fortune-seekers from around the world descend. And many never left, making Broome one of the most multicultural destinations in Australia. Today, the city is just as well known for its sizzling Indian Ocean sunsets, best enjoyed from a vantage on, or near, Cable Beach. This stretch of sand is long. So long that it can accommodated 4WDs, camels and foot-traffic. Perch here, or head to a waterside café. Order a drink, and settle in. (B/D) Stay: Cable Beach Club Resort (2 Nights)

Today is yours to explore. Stay in town and shop for pearls, wander the coast on the lookout for dinosaur footprints. Or simply enjoy Broome’s tropical climes, strolling along 22-kilometre Cable Beach. (B)

Things are bigger in Broome, including the footprints. Some 125 million years ago dinosaurs left their mark along the coast. Glimpse their stomping ground before venturing toward Fitzroy Crossing, a remote town and the gateway to Danggu (Geikie) Gorge. This remarkable part of the Kimberley was formed by the Fitzroy River carving the Napier Range. This all happened in Devonian times, some 350 million years ago. It's a fertile home to everything from freshwater crocs to fruit bats and wallabies, which will gaze at you from the top of the 30-metre-high cliffs that surround.

That's not the only reason to look up - keep watch for white-bellied sea eagles and rare, purple-crowned fairy wrens. It's a fertile home for creatures big and small, from freshwater crocs to fruit bats. (B/L/D) Stay: Fitzroy River Lodge

Dive deep into First Nations culture on a visit to an art gallery, a community venue supporting Aboriginal creatives in the Fitzroy Crossing region. Your destination for the night is Halls Creek: small in population, but big in personality. Like your last port, Aboriginal Songlines are strong. These communities have lived on the edge of the Great Sandy Desert for millennia. European influence is more recent, thanks to a brief gold rush which revealed the potential of the land for cattle stations. (B/L/D) Stay: Kimberley Hotel

When the Argyle Diamond Mine was in operation, it produced more than 95% of the world's pink diamonds. Oh, the carats that have come out of here! It stopped mining these rare (and dazzling) gems at the end of 2020, but you can still visit the immense site with an Aboriginal guide. Which means you not only go behind the scenes of operations, but also learn about the significance of the land - the traditional Barramundi Dreaming site - to Aboriginal communities.

From here you're on the epic Gibb River Road, a wild adventure that traverses 660 kilometers across the Kimberley. You're getting a taster en route to El Questro Wilderness Park, backdropped by the rusty red Cockburn Ranges. Hidden among the pandanus and palms are a string of slick safari-style tents. Which means you can gaze at the stars while you drift off to a chorus of frogs and cicadas. (B/L/D) Stay: Emma Gorge Resort, Tented Cabin with private facilities (2 Nights)

No alarm-clock necessary: nature wakes you here. The Kimberley's sounds follow you across the mighty Pentecost River to Chamberlain Gorge, a dreamy fresh waterhole where wallabies and crocs play (not with each other). Your boat is dwarfed by the gorge's soaring 60-metre escarpments, a brilliant shade of orange in the morning sun. Days in this part of WA can heat up.

This afternoon's remedy? A splash in the resort's pool, perhaps, or a dip in a waterhole within Emma Gorge. The latter is a challenge to reach - you will work up a sweat hiking there. But diving in at the end is worth the effort. Be sure to be back on your patio in time for sundowners. (B/D)

Kununurra appears to have been dropped in the middle of nowhere, born through the Ord River Irrigation Scheme. It now waters crops like sugarcane, turned into lip-smacking rum at family-owned Hoochery Distillery. Go behind the scenes with the owners; there's time for a tasting, or sit down to a slice of delicious rum cake - your morning tea sorted.

See what life was like in the region for early pioneers at the Durack Homestead Museum, which was meticulously moved and recreated before the land it formerly sat on was flooded as part of the Irrigation Scheme. The same project not only helped water the countryside but created Lake Argyle. A sunset cruise here, surrounded by tens of thousands of freshwater crocs and an embarrassment of birds, is something you won't forget in a hurry. (B) Stay: Kununurra Country Club Resort (2 Nights)

Today is one of decisions: An optional early-morning flight over (or 4WD tour of) the beehive rock formations of the Bungle Bungles in World Heritage listed Purnululu National Park? Or a wander with your Travel Director through Mirima National Park, known as the ‘mini-Bungles' for its resemblance to its more well-known neighbour. Both experiences reveal the mind-boggling geology of this part of the world. Regardless, sunset should be enjoyed atop Kelly's Knob. Follow the lead of locals, who hang out here on a nightly basis - because there's no such thing as a ‘bad' sunset. (B/D)

Say goodbye to WA and hello to the NT, your introduction to the state the vast pastoral lands that characterise the outback here. Locals come with plenty of country swagger, as you'll discover when you meet the horseman and award-winning musician Tom Curtain for an afternoon of knee-slappin' fun on a working station. Tom's quite the entertainer, and regales visitors with songs and stories during his Katherine Outback Experience. It's not a show or a tour, but an immersive adventure. One that is real, raw, and side-splitting at times. (B/D) Stay: Paraway Motel

Nature takes over at Nitmiluk National Park on Jawoyn land. The history and culture of the Traditional Landowners comes into full focus as you set off on a cruise through dramatic Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge. Remarkably, this is one of 13 gorges carved through the national park, and at every bend in the river, the sun casts its soaring sandstone cliffs a different colour.

Your northern sojourn begins with yet more insights into the region's historic events - the huge impact WWII had here is remembered in a war cemetery on the banks of the Adelaide River. It's a sombre affair. More reminders of WWII await in sultry Darwin, where a city tour showcases architectural style as well as the events that have shaped it over the years. (B/D) Stay: Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront

It's hard to believe this epic adventure has come to an end. Three weeks of incredible memories to take home with you.

Trip Inclusions

  • The Argyle Diamond Mine once produced 95% of the world's rare pink diamonds. Visiting with an Aboriginal guide is eye-opening and educational.
  • We've known the family behind Hoochery Rum Distillery for eons. They'll take you behind the scenes and show you how they make award-winning spirits.
  • Your First Nations host in Yanchep National Park is on a mission to reveal the ancient history of this pocket of WA. Dreamtime stories, bush-tucker tastings and didgeridoo sessions await.
  • Every step you take, every move you make... will help protect the national parks you visit for future generations, whether on land or in the water.

  • Specialist Team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
  • Local Specialists (Guides)
  • Centrally located premium hotels

  • 19 Full Breakfasts
  • 3 Lunches
  • 15 Dinners with Wine
  • 1 Farewell Dinner
  • 1 Be My Guest Dinner

  • Warm layers in cooler months
  • Camera
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
  • Water bottle

  • Day 1: Flights to arrive by 12 noon into Perth Airport
  • Day 21: Flights to depart any time from Darwin Airport

  • Emma Gorge Hike - High level of fitness required. This hike is considered ‘difficult' and only guests with a high level of fitness will be able to complete this hike. There are sections of the track that you will need to be able to climb up cliff faces, cross rugged creek beds and scramble over rocks on all fours.

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Prices are for land/cruise and internal flights as specified only. Flights not specified are not included.

  • The Argyle Diamond Mine once produced 95% of the world's rare pink diamonds. Visiting with an Aboriginal guide is eye-opening and educational.
  • We've known the family behind Hoochery Rum Distillery for eons. They'll take you behind the scenes and show you how they make award-winning spirits.
  • Your First Nations host in Yanchep National Park is on a mission to reveal the ancient history of this pocket of WA. Dreamtime stories, bush-tucker tastings and didgeridoo sessions await.
  • Every step you take, every move you make... will help protect the national parks you visit for future generations, whether on land or in the water.

  • Specialist Team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
  • Local Specialists (Guides)
  • Centrally located premium hotels

  • 19 Full Breakfasts
  • 3 Lunches
  • 15 Dinners with Wine
  • 1 Farewell Dinner
  • 1 Be My Guest Dinner

  • Warm layers in cooler months
  • Camera
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
  • Water bottle

  • Day 1: Flights to arrive by 12 noon into Perth Airport
  • Day 21: Flights to depart any time from Darwin Airport

  • Emma Gorge Hike - High level of fitness required. This hike is considered ‘difficult' and only guests with a high level of fitness will be able to complete this hike. There are sections of the track that you will need to be able to climb up cliff faces, cross rugged creek beds and scramble over rocks on all fours.

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Prices are for land/cruise and internal flights as specified only. Flights not specified are not included.
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Perth to Darwin with AAT Kings 1 , VIC, Australia, Jul 2019
This was a long journey but AAT Kings had it well paced with breaks every couple of hours and several 2 night stops. There is some magnificent coastal scenery with many connections to the early Dutch explorers. Some locations such as Coral Bay have coral in much better condition than Queensland's Great Barrier Reef. Inland there is red earth and some ...read more of Australia's most impressive gorges. There were numerous side trips off the main highway to sites of scenic and historical significance. First nation guides were used whenever they were available. There was an extensive tour of the Argyle diamond mine in the Kimberley. The tour included drives through the agricultural areas around Carnarvon and the Ord River. It was great to see how successful agriculture has become in these areas. Included meals and accommodation throughout were of a high standard. Global Journeys booking process operated very smoothly, and our consultant Jemma was very helpful.
Fabulous West Coast adventure   5 , Vic, Australia, Jun 2017
Overall - I am sooo glad I finally booked this trip - it was extremely enjoyable and well organised.

I wish to highly commend our tour director Delma Coulson for her combination of friendliness, professionalism, knowledge, fun, helpfulness and care. I was one of the younger travelers and one of the few still working (at 66yrs!) There was a mix ...read more of couples and singles and most of the time we all got on just fine - and there are at least a couple of people I will keep in touch with.

Although it would make the trip longer - it would have been great to spend a bit longer at some of the stops - e.g. Karajini I would have loved to be able to do some walks. Would have loved if a bit more indigenous experience was woven in somehow - but enjoyed what there was. Would have liked an extra night in Perth so we could spend more time in Kings Park and Yanchep.

The accommodation overall was great - small issues in a couple of places (Darwin Mantra - kettle hidden at the back of a bottom shelf in a cupboard (??) and a hand-held shower in the bath which collapsed when I tried to use it. If you have a group of of almost all senior travelers this is not OK - and I pointed this out to the hotel). Karajini, El Questro, Monkey Mia, Cable Beach and Ningaloo especially were fabulous. All beds were OK despite me having a bad back, and most places had free Wifi.

For me the least enjoyable activities were the visit to Carnarvon Space Museum - I found it very ho-hum, and the visit to Tom Price. Highlights were many - but especially had a fabulous day on a catamaran from Monkey Mia looking for dugongs etc; Had an amazing day swimming with whale-sharks (and one swam right under me!!). A very hot but wonderful day flying and walking into the bungle bungles. Many sunsets and some sunrises - espy at Monkey Mia - this was better than the dolphin feeding as I saw dolphins, turtles, pelicans etc close to shore as the sun rose with few people around!! The afternoon/sunset cruise on the Ord river was wonderful,

Most of the meals were OK to very good, but was disappointed in the dinner at the Sandalwood factory, and in the Farewell dinner in Darwin. I fell in love with Boab trees, snappy gums and salmon gums, enjoyed the geckos in my tent at El Questro, but was a tiny bit disappointed not to see or hear a dingo at Karijini - although I awoke to the most wonderful bird chorus. The photograph is one of my favourites - at sunrise at Monkey Mia - I love the dog on the small boat!!

Thank you for all your help in organising this trip - I had a wonderful time !!!
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