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Pilbara & West Coast Expedition

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 Trip Length
14 Days
 Trip Starts
Broome
 Trip Finishes
Perth
14 Day Pilbara & West Coast Expedition Itinerary (Outback Spirit)
Countries Explored: Australia
Trip Operator
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Trip Style
4WD Adventure
Accommodation
Mixed
Max. Group Size
26
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
PWCE

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Outback Spirit's 14 Day Pilbara & West Coast Expedition. Travel from Broome to Perth via the Pilbara and Coral Coast.

Itinerary

Upon your arrival at Broome airport you'll be met by your friendly and professional touring crew. Enjoy a town tour before checking in to the luxurious Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa. Enjoy a spectacular Indian Ocean sunset from the resort before your welcome dinner. Stay: Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa (D)

This morning we depart Broome and head south along the Great Northern Highway. Pass between the Great Sandy Desert and Eighty Mile Beach, arriving in Port Hedland later this afternoon. Stay: The Esplanade Hotel (B/L/D)

Port Hedland is home to Australia's largest tonnage port facility. This morning we visit the Port Hedland Seafarers Centre for an interesting behind-the-scenes look at the workings of the Port Hedland iron ore port. After a quick presentation we board one of the Seafarers launch service boats and circumnavigate the entire port, with insightful commentary from your local skipper. After the tour we depart Port Hedland for Newman and arrive late afternoon to check in to the Seasons Hotel. Stay: Seasons Hotel (B/L/D)

This morning we join a guided tour of the BHP Billiton Mt. Whaleback mine, the largest single pit open-cut iron ore mine in the world. We then depart for the breathtaking Karijini National Park & spend 2-nights at the Karijini Eco Retreat in unique tented cabins with ensuite bathrooms. Stay: Karijini Eco Retreat (B/L/D)

Today we explore some of the stunning gorges in Karijini National Park, the second largest park in Western Australia centred on the Hamersley Range. It's famous for its beautiful red gorges, stunning waterfalls and cool swimming holes. A system of walking trails leads us down to some of the best spots where you can take a dip in sparkling rock pools. After a picnic lunch we continue touring around other sections of the park, including Weano Gorge and Oxer lookout. We return to the retreat mid-afternoon and relax before dinner. Stay: Karijini Eco Retreat (B/L/D)

This morning we make our way up towards Karratha, a town established in 1968 to service and accommodate the iron ore miners in the Hamersley Ranges. En route we visit Tom Price before stopping off at the magnificent Millstream-Chichester National Park, which is characterised by rugged escarpments, tree lined rivers and pristine water pools. The run-off from the Hamersley Ranges flows via the Fortescue River into an underground aquifer that feeds the waterholes within the park. Millstream actually used to be a pastoral lease which ran for over 100 years.

This afternoon we enjoy visits to Deep Reach and Chinderwarriner Pools and the historic Millstream Homestead. Continue onto Karratha late this afternoon and spend the night at the Karratha International Hotel. Stay: Karratha International Hotel (B/L/D)

This morning we head out to the Burrup Peninsula to view ancient petroglyph engravings. Dating back to between 30,000 and 45,000 years, the collection of rock motifs include the oldest known depiction of the human face as well as extinct mega fauna and the now extinct Tasmanian Tiger. We'll also visit the North-West Shelf Visitors Centre in Dampier to learn about one of Australia's largest resource projects, where gas is drilled at offshore platforms 130km north of Dampier. This afternoon we head south towards one of the most pristine natural wonders in Australia, the Ningaloo Reef.

We arrive in Exmouth late afternoon and check in to the luxurious Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort, located right on Sunrise Beach. Enjoy premium ocean view rooms during your 3-night stay. Stay: Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort (B/L/D)

Ningaloo is an untouched 300km long fringing barrier reef that protects a shallow, brilliant white sandy lagoon of clear tropical waters. It is one of only a few places on earth where you are able to walk from the beach straight onto a coral reef. This morning we enjoy a half day discovery cruise on Ningaloo Reef. Learn about the diversity of marine life in the park and take the opportunity to snorkel in the park's pristine waters (accompanied by guides - equipment provided).

Note: Upgrade your half-day reef discovery cruise to a full-day whale shark cruise (additional cost). Enjoy a snorkelling experience like no other and swim with the majestic Whale Shark! Must be booked in advance - subject to availability. Enquire for details.

This afternoon we return to Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort. Enjoy time to stroll along the beach or marina before meeting in the award winning Mantaray's Restaurant for dinner. Stay: Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort (B/L/D)

Today we'll set off to discover Cape Range National Park, a spectacular place of rugged limestone ranges, breathtaking deep canyons & 50 kilometres of pristine beaches. The area is well known for the striking contrast of its turquoise waters, white beaches and red ochre landscape behind. This morning we'll enjoy one of the area's main attractions, the Yardie Creek Gorge cruise.

This ancient gorge has deep blue water, red limestone cliff faces and a wonderful array of birds and wildlife including the rare black-footed rock wallaby. There's also a walking trail to the top of the gorge (1.5km – good level of fitness required). The views down the creek and out to Ningaloo Reef are simply spectacular. After a picnic lunch we'll visit Milyering, the Cape Range National Park Discovery Centre. We then return to Exmouth for our final night at Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort.

Note: This afternoon there is an option to take a scenic flight over Ningaloo Reef. Spot whales, whale sharks, turtles and mantarays from the air and admire the spectacular scenery. (Additional cost). Stay: Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort (B/L/D)

This morning we depart Exmouth and journey south through Carnarvon on our way to Shark Bay and Monkey Mia. We arrive late this afternoon and check in to the Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort where we'll stay for the next 2 nights. Stay: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort (B/L/D)

The Shark Bay World Heritage Area was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in December 1991. It is only one of a handful of places on the list that satisfied all four natural criteria concerning its natural beauty, biological diversity, ecological processes and earth's history. Its seagrass meadows are the largest in the world and support a huge population of dugong, along with a variety of other marine life.

This morning we head down to the beach to meet the famous locals, a pod of wild dolphins that come in to the shallows and interact with people. (As the dolphins are wild, their appearance cannot be guaranteed). We then enjoy a catamaran sailing adventure in Shark Bay Marine Park, keeping an eye out for the bay's precious marine life including dugongs, dolphins, sharks, huge sea turtles and more. This afternoon can be spent at your leisure at the Resort. Stay: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort (B/L/D)

This morning we make our way back to the Highway via Denham and the Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery Centre. The centre utilises artefacts, specimens, models, photo galleries, illustrations and electronic media to inform visitors about the major features of Shark Bay, including Indigenous and European culture, maritime and pastoral history, the flora and fauna of the region and much more.

We'll also stop off at Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve, one of a few places in the world with marine Stromatolites, or ‘living fossils'. We also visit the Old Telegraph Station before heading south to Geraldton, arriving late-afternoon. We spend the night at the Ocean Centre Hotel on the beachfront. Stay: Ocean Centre Hotel (B/L/D)

This morning we depart Geraldton and head south to one of the most renowned landscapes in Australia, the Pinnacles. Here, thousands of limestone pillars rise from the shifting yellow sands, resembling a landscape from a science fiction movie. Enjoy a wander through these eerie formations before departing for Perth, arriving late afternoon to check in to the Crown Promenade. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner as we look back on our adventure along the West Coast of Western Australia. Stay: Crown Promenade (B/L/D)

This morning enjoy some free time before being transferred to the airport for your return flights. Bon Voyage! (B)

Trip Inclusions

Moments of Magic

  • Ningaloo - Encounter the diverse marine life of the world's largest fringing reef aboard a Ningaloo discovery cruise. Choose to accompany guides snorkelling for a closer look at this pristine marine habitat.
  • Mining - Visit Australia's largest tonnage port facility at Port Hedland and enjoy an informative harbour cruise. In Newman take a guided tour of BHP's spectacular Mt Whaleback mine, the largest single pit open-cut iron ore mine in the world.
  • Friendly Dolphins - Located in Shark Bay World Heritage Area, Monkey Mia is renowned for its friendly dolphin encounters. Join park rangers knee-deep on the water's edge and interact with these beautiful creatures.
  • Gorgeous Karijini - Enjoy one of WA's top 5 visitor experiences at the breathtaking Karijini National Park. Explore the park's red rocky gorges, waterfalls and swimming holes while staying in a unique tented cabin.

Tour Highlights

  • Journey from Broome to Perth via the Pilbara & Coral Coast
  • Explore the magnificent gorges of Karijini National Park
  • Admire World Heritage Listed Ningaloo Reef on a half day discovery cruise
  • Meet Monkey Mia's friendly dolphins and enjoy a Shark Bay marine cruise
  • Marvel at ancient petroglyph engravings on the Burrup Peninsula
  • Sail between the spectacular cliffs of Yardie Creek Gorge
  • Visit Millstream-Chichester NP with Deep Reach & Chinderwarriner Pools
  • Take a behind-the-scenes look at Australia's largest tonnage port facility in Port Hedland, including an informative harbour cruise
  • Enjoy a tour of BHP's Mt. Whaleback Mine at Newman
  • Explore the world-famous Pinnacles in Nambung National Park
  • Visit the mining town of Tom Price, the highest town in Western Australia
  • Spend 3-nights at the luxurious Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort

  • Small Group Size - 26
  • All meals including all breakfasts, lunches and dinners while on tour
  • All attraction, entry, cruise and national park fees
  • Travel aboard a 5-star all terrain Mercedes Benz Coach
  • 13 nights of exceptional hotel, resort & lodge accommodation
  • Services of a professional 2 person crew consisting of a Tour Driver and Tour Director
  • Outback Spirit Explorer Pack featuring handy travel items

  • Itinerary and inclusions subject to change
  • Prices are for land tour only, flights not included unless specified
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Prices & Dates

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Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Outback Spirit. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from Outback Spirit. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.

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