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Day 1: Perth - Lynton Station
We depart Perth and
make our way to W.A.'s unique Pinnacle Desert. After walking through this
desert of limestone spiers, we travel to the city of Geraldton. Here we go
sand boarding on the huge white sand dunes before continuing north on our
way to historic Lynton convict settlement, now run as a typical Aussie
wheat and sheep farm. Overnight Accommodation Lynton Station.
(L/D)
Day 2:
Lynton Station - Nanga Bay
Today we explore coastal
and inland regions of Kalbarri National Park including the coastal gorges
and "The Loop" seeing abundant wildlife and spectacular scenery.
We travel north to Shark Bay and the Stromatolites before continuing to
the coastal sheep station of Nanga Bay. Overnight Accommodation Nanga Bay.
(B/L/D)
Day 3: Nanga Bay - Warroora Station This morning we
visit the dolphins of Monkey Mia, one of a few places in the world
dolphins from the “wild” come to meet people. The morning is spent
interacting with these amazing creatures (Dolphin appearance not
guaranteed). Take the opportunity to go sailing in the Bay. We bid the
dolphins farewell, as we travel to Shell Beach, before continuing north
via Carnarvon to our overnight station stay. This sheep station is
situated on a 50km secluded stretch of the Ningaloo Reef. This evening
enjoy “camp oven cooking” by the campfire. Try our damper! Overnight
Warroora Station. (B/L/D)
Day 4:
Coral Bay
- Exmouth
This morning we leave Warroora, taking in some of the
sights of the track, often sighting kangaroos, emus and other
wildlife. Arriving at our destination Coral Bay, the point at which
Ningaloo Reef is closest to the shore making it one of the most accessible
Coral Reefs in the world. With over 450 species of fish and 250 species of
coral as well as manta rays, dugong and dolphins inhabiting, these
sheltered waters, it is a must to snorkel, or take a glass bottom boat
tour. Mid afternoon we travel north past
Cape Range National Park to the northern end of Ningaloo and the town of
Exmouth. Overnight Exmouth. (B/L/D)
Day 5: Exmouth Today
we explore Exmouth, Cape Range and the Ningaloo Reef. We can snorkel the
clear waters of the Ningaloo Reef, drift aimlessly over the coral of
Turquoise Bay, or swim from a pure white coral beach and view the
extensive wildlife of the Cape Range including the rare black footed Rock
Wallaby on an optional cruise.Today you have the time to join a Dive Boat
for a day of diving this magnificent Reef, or chase the elusive Whale
Shark! Overnight Accommodation Exmouth. (B/L/D)
Day 6:
Exmouth - Karijini Depart Exmouth and travel
through outback sheep and cattle stations to the Ashburton River and
Beazley River. After lunch we continue through the ancient mountains of the
Hamersley Ranges with their spectacular rock formations and outback
scenery on our way to our first camp in the amazing Karijini. Overnight
camp Auski. (B/L/D)
Day 7:
Karijini Today we head for the
amazing Karijini N/P for an adventurous day trekking gorges such as: Weano
Gorge, Hancock Gorge, Joffre Gorge and Knox Gorge. After lunch we travel
to Dales Gorge and do an amazing trek through the bottom of the gorge to
Fortescue Falls and Fern Pool. Overnight camp Auski. (B/L/D)
Day 8:
Karijini - Pardoo Following
the Hamersley Ranges we make our way to Port Hedland, the mining hub of
Western Australia. Here we see the huge Iron Ore Port and the Mile long
trains that supply the ore. From Port Hedland we travel north to Pardoo.
Overnight camp at Pardoo. (B/L/D)
Day 9: Port Hedland
- Broome After a
morning swim at 80 Mile Beach we head north to Broome. This is a direct
run along highway number 1 and into Broome. We arrive with time for a town
tour of Broome and sunset on Cable Beach. (B/L)
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