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From Perth to Broome Road Trip
Code	IP-PIOP
Duration	11 Days
Tour Price APR 2011 - MAR 2012	Adult: $2150
Apr 2012 - Mar 2013	$1545.00
Frequency	APR 11 10 MAY 11 03, 26 JUN 11 18 JUL 11 11 AUG 11 03, 26 SEP 11 18 OCT 11 11
Style	Road Trip
Transport	Safari Vehicle
Suitability	Open Age
Start	Perth
End	Broome

“Wander the quirky Pinnacles Desert, Meet friendly Dolphins at Monkey Mia, Experience Indigenous culture in Shark Bay, Snorkel among exotic marine life, Splash through Karijini National Park's refreshing gorges and waterfalls, Camp under the stars in the Aussie outback, Hang out in laid-back Broome.”

Day 1: Arrive Perth

Welcome to WA! Perth being the capital city is the perfect place to commence your holiday. You and your fellow travellers will arrive in Perth from all corners of the globe today, so there's no group activity planned. The noticeboard at your Perth accommodation provides many sightseeing and activity options should you arrive early. You'll also find information about our first group meeting, held this evening at approximately 5pm. Please make every effort to attend this meeting.

Overnight: Budget Hotel

Day 2: Perth to Kalbarri

This morning it's an early start as we will make our way north through the Swan Valley on our way to Nambung National Park, home of the famous "Pinnacles". Here a moonscape of coloured quartz, studded with fascinating limestone pillars makes a pretty bizarre picture! A definite Kodak moment! It's then further along the Coral Coast - a treasure trove of gorgeous beaches, exotic marine life, national reserves and the bluest ocean you'll see anywhere in the world. With the Indian Ocean to the west, we head to Kalbarri where we'll be staying on a farming station situated on the Murchison River. Here you'll find plenty of native wildlife, a run of over 40 horses and plenty of wide open spaces to enjoy.

Meals: L, D

Overnight: Big River Ranch Farmstay (Shared Facilities)

Day 3: Kalbarri to Monkey Mia

Today we head further north to Shark Bay and Monkey Mia, home of the wild dolphins. On route we will make a brief stop to see stromatolites – the beginners of life. Tonight we'll join an aboriginal cultural walking tour to discover the ancient wisdom of Gulgadagudu (Shark Bay) through Aboriginal eyes.

Meals: B, L

Overnight: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort

Day 4: Monkey Mia

Relax, enjoy the surroundings and wait for Monkey Mia's famous visitors to arrive. Since the early 1960s, a pod of wild bottle-nosed dolphins began what has now become a ritual. Every day a number of dolphins swim into the clear shallows of the bay to interact with humans. It shouldn't be missed and will be a real highlight of your trip. This afternoon you have time to try one of the many activities* available on land or sea!

Meals: B, D

Overnight: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort

Day 5: Monkey Mia to Coral Bay

This morning our drive takes us via the township of Carnarvon to Coral Bay. This is the perfect destination for anyone seeking relaxation, adventure or simply something different. Well known for its marine life, Coral Bay is a great place to see whale sharks, humpback whales, dugongs, manta rays, turtles and an abundance of fish species (seasonal). Enjoy the colourful coral formations from a scenic submersible craft this afternoon – a great way to kick off your visit to this awesome Bay!

Meals: B, D

Overnight: Campground Coral Bay

Day 6: Coral Bay

Today is a leisurely day to enjoy the wonders of Ningaloo Reef Marine Park. This is not only Western Australia's largest fringing coral reef, but one of the largest reefs worldwide that can be reached just by stepping off the beach. Awesome! Swim and snorkel in the crystal clear waters, do a once-in-a-lifetime manta ray swim* or get up close and personal with the largest fish in the ocean, the Whale Shark*! Everything is BIG in WA!!

Meals: B, D

Overnight: Campground Coral Bay

Day 7: Coral Bay to Karijini National Park

Today we head away from the coast, where we'll break for refreshment stops at Nanutarra Roadhouse and Paraburdoo before reaching the rugged, but beautiful Karijini National Park. Haunting in its red beauty and unbeatable for adventure, the park is famous for its sheer gorges, waterfalls and cool swimming holes. Our campsite here, deep in the Aussie Outback is special.

Meals: B, L, D

Overnight: Campground Karijini National Park

Day 8: Karijini National Park

Rise and shine early today so that we have plenty of time to explore this intriguing and spectacular National Park. We'll visit Joffre Gorge, Oxers Lookout, Weano Gorge and take a dip in this spectacular area. For the more adventurous, the challenging 'spider walk'. Tonight we'll swap stories back at camp.

Meals: B, L, D

Overnight: Campground Karijini National Park

Day 9: Karijini to 80 Mile Beach

Onto Port Hedland, a town built on the iron-ore boom of the 1960's. Here, iron-ore from some of the world's largest iron-ore mines is loaded onto the world's biggest ore carriers for international consumption. Port Hedland is also renowned for its Indigenous culture and history, long trains, big ships, salt piles and red dust. Our camp tonight is on the sweeping shores of 80 Mile Beach with views of the Indian Ocean.

Meals: B, D

Overnight: Campground 80 Mile Beach

Day 10: 80 Mile Beach to Broome

Back on the Great Northern Highway and a refreshment stop at the Sandfire Roadhouse before we continue on to cosmopolitan Broome. From its rough and tumble, romantic pearling history to the cosmopolitan character of Chinatown, to the turquoise waters, red sandstone cliffs and the endless expanse of white....the colours and moods of Broome will blow you away. You'll have the opportunity to experience world famous Cable Beach at sunset. Tonight you're free to explore this multi-cultural town at one of the many local cafes and restaurants.

Meals: B

Overnight: Roebuck Bay Caravan Park Campground

Day 11: Broome

Make the most of a sleep in this morning and time to recharge the batteries after your 11 day adventure. You are free to leave Broome at any time this day. If you have some free time, get out and about and explore this colourful town.

Meals: B

Driving Distances

From	To	Distance
Perth	Kalbarri	604km
Kalbarri	Monkey Mia	350km
Monkey Mia	Coral Bay	586km
Coral Bay	Karijini National Park	689km
Karijini	Eighty Mile Beach	421km
Eighty Mile Beach	Broome	457km