Hamersley Splendour

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 Trip Length
11 Days
 Trip Starts
Broome
 Trip Finishes
Perth
11 Day Hamersley Splendour Itinerary (Travelmarvel)
Countries Explored: Australia
Trip Style
Land Journey
Accommodation
4 Star
Max. Group Size
40
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
TWABP11

Overview

Read 3 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on Travelmarvel's 11 Day Hamersley Splendour. Journey along Western Australia’s pristine Coral Coast on this 11-day exploration to discover incredible natural wonders including Nambung National Park’s Pinnacles, the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef, and Monkey Mia’s resident dolphins.

Itinerary

Arrive in the pearling town of Broome and be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a special Welcome Dinner later this evening. Stay Two Nights: Oaks Cable Beach or similar (D)

Today is yours to spend at leisure in Broome. Perhaps go for a stroll through town, relax on the white sands of Cable Beach or set out for some optional touring (additional expense). (B)

Enhance Your Journey - Willie Creek Pearl Farm Set out on a tour of the picturesque Willie Creek Pearl Farm, which features a boat ride and viewing of live pearl harvesting.

Enhance Your Journey - Sunset Dinner Cruise Indulge in a charming Sunset Dinner Cruise aboard a tri-level catamaran, where you'll enjoy a four-course menu while cruising along Broome's postcard-perfect coastline.

Enhance Your Journey - Aboriginal Culture Tour Join a cultural tour for a hands-on insight into the region's rich Aboriginal culture. Discover the abundance of bush foods and medicine plants found in the area before a private didgeridoo performance.

Farewell Broome and travel through the vast Great Sandy Desert to Port Hedland, a bustling town surrounded by natural beauty. Stay: Hospitality Port Hedland (B/D)

Set off from Port Hedland today and journey inland over the remote and rugged landscapes of Karijini National Park. Karijini is Western Australia's second largest national park and is filled with sheer gorges and cascading waterfalls. Stay Two Nights: Karijini Eco Retreat (B/D)

This morning you'll visit the remote mining town of Tom Price, nestled deep in the Hamersley Range. Here, enjoy a tour of the Tom Price Mine before returning to Karijini. This afternoon, experience the beauty of the park on visits to the stunning oases of Joffre Falls and Dales Gorge, where crystal-clear water and vibrant rock amphitheatres provide a haven in the outback setting. (B/L/D)

Travelling west from Karijini National Park, you'll pass through the striking ancient outback landscapes of the Pilbara. Spectacular, sparsely populated, and containing evidence of both the world's oldest pre-historic lifeforms and oldest continuous living culture, the Pilbara is a privilege to explore. Admire the scenery during your journey to the scenic town of Exmouth. Stay Two Nights: Exmouth, Potshot Hotel (B/D)

Visit the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Marine Park for today's Insider Experience. Continue to Vlamingh Head for stunning views of Western Australia's coastline and the North West Cape. (B)

Insider Experience - Ningaloo Reef Cruise Cruise the pristine, World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef and watch as tropical fish including potato cod, spangled emperor and lionfish swim among forests of colourful coral.

Set out for World Heritage-listed Shark Bay and enjoy today's Insider Experiences. Stay: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort (B/D)

Insider Experience - Monkey Mia Seafood Feast Indulge in a delicious dinner of locally sourced seafood amid the beautiful coastal landscape of Monkey Mia. This experience is sure to delight even the most discerning foodie.

Insider Experience - Stay at Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort Enjoy the stunning location of Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, where you can meet the friendly resident dolphins, uncover an underwater wonderland thanks to breathtaking snorkelling spots, or laze out on the sugar-white beach with your holiday read.

Start today with a magical dolphin encounter at the daily feeding experience (subject to appearance). Enjoy the chance to stand on the sand within metres of these friendly creatures. Following today's sensational Insider Experience on the bay, visit Hamelin Pool to view some of the world's oldest living fossils. Later, continue to the sleepy seaside town of Kalbarri. Stay: Kalbarri Edge Resort (B/D)

Insider Experience - Shark Bay Wildlife Cruise Unwind as you set sail on a wildlife cruise on Shark Bay, a World Heritage-listed marine wonderland. Glide across the turquoise waters in search of dugongs, sponging dolphins, manta rays and other rare and endangered marine life in their natural habitat.

Enjoy the Kalbarri Skywalk this morning, taking in incredible views of the spectacular Murchison River Gorge and surrounding area. Travel to Nambung National Park to see the spectacular Pinnacles rise out of the desert sand. Then continue to Perth, where you'll enjoy a special Farewell Dinner. Stay: Pan Pacific Perth (B/D)

Insider Experience - Stay at Pan Pacific Perth Savour a fantastic stay at Pan Pacific Perth, a premium hotel that boasts a terrific central location overlooking the Swan River.

After a tour of Perth today, you'll transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Stay at RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort: Enjoy the stunning location of RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, where you can meet the friendly resident dolphins, uncover an underwater wonderland thanks to breathtaking snorkelling spots, or laze out on the sugar-white beach with your holiday read.
  • Ningaloo Reef Cruise: Cruise the pristine, World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef and watch as tropical fish including potato cod, spangled emperor and lionfish swim among forests of colourful coral.
  • Monkey Mia Seafood Feast: Indulge in a delicious dinner of locally sourced seafood amid the beautiful coastal landscape of Monkey Mia. This experience is sure to delight even the most discerning foodie.
  • Shark Bay Wildlife Cruise: Unwind as you set sail on a wildlife cruise on Shark Bay, a World Heritage-listed marine wonderland. Glide across the turquoise waters in search of dugongs, sponging dolphins, manta rays and other rare and endangered marine life in their natural habitat.

  • Itinerary, hotels and inclusions subject to change
  • Prices are for land only. Flights not included
  • Prices include airport transfers
  • This tour forms part of the 18-day West Coast Adventure (TWA18)

Trip Reviews (3) Most Recent 'Hamersley Splendour' Reviews

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Wet weather and lack of dress requirements in our itinerary precluded some activity 2 , NSW, Australia, Jun 2016
The group only consisted of eleven who mixed well. Pam & I (83 & 81) where the eldest. Did not consider the great distances between overnight stops and found that arriving late of a day did not allow much time for looking around, although there is not a lot to see in the Pilbura such as Tom Price village. Our disappointment was to travel 596 kms to ...read more see the Tom Price mine only having to leave without a visit due to heavy rain overnight to prevent flooding over the roads. Also had to leave Exmouth for the same reason. Would have liked to see the Iron Ore Trains unloading at Port Headland and the ore being loaded onto the ships instead of only observing the latter from a distance. We were not advised that it was necessary to walk in the small waves to board the glass bottom boats at Ningaloo Marine Park and to enter the water at Monkey Mia and we had no appropriate clothing. However despite the vast distances we did enjoy experiencing the size of this great country and catching up with old friends in Perth. At our age we would now prefer a holiday where we only unpack once without early morning starts.
Very good except there was a replacement guide 1 , QLD, Australia, Jul 2015
Our feedback is the trip was very good except there was very little commentary as it was a replacement guide and if this had been made public knowledge we could have been more understanding. We had a driver who had done this tour two years ago so he had some knowledge so that is really the only commentary we received. Surely this company has notes or ...read more some form of knowledge to pass to a replacement guide. Tom Price mines accommodation was very poor. We didn't even have hot water and it really no better than a backpackers . All other accommodation and food was really nice. Back to the beginning is most people go on a tour for the commentary. We were very happy with the service from you. Thank you.
A very tight schedule 2 , Australia, Aug 2013
A very tight schedule due to distances to be covered each day and early dusk. As a result we felt that we were just passing through and missing 'the feeling' of the various stop offs or no stop offs. No criticism and a difficult one due to the distances between accommodation.
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