Itinerary
- Day 1
Perth
You'll arrive in Perth and connect with your Travel Director for a tour of the city. Start by checking out the art galleries, then head to Kings Park and Botanic Garden, a sprawling 400-hectare space overlooking the Swan River. You'll see native plants and seasonal wildflowers around the Anzac Memorial. Gather with the group for dinner this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Perth)
Included Activities
- Perth city tour with Travel Director
- Kings Park and Botanic Garden visit
Landmarks Kings Park and Botanic Garden Anzac Memorial Swan River 
- Day 2
Perth to Geraldton
Head north to see two natural wonders. At Yanchep National Park, an Aboriginal guide shares Dreamtime stories and leads hands-on activities like tasting native bush tucker and trying the didgeridoo. After that, drive to Nambung National Park to see the Pinnacles, limestone structures reaching up to 3.5 metres high. The day ends in Geraldton where you'll visit the HMAS Sydney Memorial honoring sailors lost in WWII.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ocean Centre Hotel)
Included Activities
- Yanchep National Park - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with Aboriginal guide including Dreamtime stories, native bush tucker tasting, and didgeridoo experience
- Nambung National Park - Pinnacles viewing
- HMAS Sydney Memorial visit
Landmarks Yanchep National Park Nambung National Park The Pinnacles HMAS Sydney Memorial - Day 3
Geraldton to Monkey Mia
Travel south to Kalbarri National Park and take in views from the Kalbarri Skywalk above the Murchison River Gorge. If you're visiting during wildflower season (roughly August to October), acacia and banksia will be blooming. Continue on to Monkey Mia, where you'll stay for the next two days.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort)
Included Activities
- Kalbarri National Park - Kalbarri Skywalk viewing over Murchison River Gorge
Landmarks Kalbarri National Park Kalbarri Skywalk Murchison River Gorge - Day 4
Monkey Mia
Get up early to watch wild dolphins swim close to shore at Monkey Mia. National Park Rangers will explain the dolphins' feeding habits and introduce them by name. After that, have a leisurely breakfast overlooking the bay. The rest of the day is yours to do as you please, whether that's exploring the area or relaxing at your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Leisurely breakfast overlooking the bay), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort)
Included Activities
- Monkey Mia dolphin viewing with National Park Rangers explanation
- Breakfast overlooking the bay
Landmarks Monkey Mia - Day 5
Monkey Mia to Carnarvon
Drive to Hamelin Pool to see stromatolites, living fossils showing what life looked like 3,500 million years ago. Continue through Shark Bay, Australia's largest World Heritage site with over 1,000 kilometres of beaches. Stop at Shell Beach where white coquina shells create the entire landscape, piling up to 10 metres deep. Finish in Carnarvon to visit the Space and Technology Museum with its interactive exhibits and space suit displays.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hospitality Carnarvon)
Included Activities
- Hamelin Pool - stromatolites viewing
- Shark Bay UNESCO World Heritage Site visit
- Shell Beach visit
- Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum - interactive tour including space suit try-on and supercraft simulator
Landmarks Hamelin Pool Shark Bay Shell Beach Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum - Day 6
Carnarvon to Exmouth
Take a glass-bottom boat cruise at Coral Bay to see turtles, colorful coral, and roughly 500 fish species without getting wet. An on-board naturalist will guide you through this UNESCO World Heritage site. The waters here attract whale sharks (the world's largest fish) between March and August. Later, head to Vlamingh Head Lighthouse to admire the coastline before settling into your hotel in Exmouth.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort)
Included Activities
- Coral Bay glass-bottom boat cruise over Ningaloo Reef with on-board naturalist
- Vlamingh Head Lighthouse visit
Landmarks Ningaloo Reef Coral Bay Ningaloo Coast Vlamingh Head Lighthouse - Day 7
Exmouth
This full free day at Ningaloo Reef is yours to plan. You can join an optional snorkel tour with an ethical operator where you might encounter whale sharks and humpback whales (March to August). Or opt for a sunset cruise if you prefer staying dry. You could also walk the beach looking for dolphins. The choice is completely up to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort)
Optional Activities
- Snorkel over Ningaloo Reef with ethical operator (seasonal: March-August for whale sharks and humpback whales)
- Optional sunset cruise
- Beach stroll
Landmarks Ningaloo Reef - Day 8
Exmouth to Karratha
Take one last look at Exmouth's waters before heading north into the Pilbara region. This area is known for its red earth and vast mineral deposits. The landscape shifts as you travel toward Karratha, showing you the diverse terrain of Western Australia's far north.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Styles Karratha)
Landmarks Pilbara region - Day 9
Karratha to Tom Price - Karijini National Park
Venture into Karijini National Park, Western Australia's second-largest at 630,000 hectares. With a knowledgeable guide, you'll explore red escarpments, quiet gorges, and tall gums. The area holds billions of years of geological history. You'll discover hidden waterholes perfect for a refreshing swim as you navigate this vast landscape and see the enormous termite mounds.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tom Price Motel)
Included Activities
- Karijini National Park guided exploration including gorges, red escarpments, and waterholes
Landmarks Karijini National Park Tropic of Capricorn - Day 10
Tom Price to Port Hedland
Drive through the Pilbara's otherworldly landscape with red soil and dramatic rock formations. The terrain resembles Mars in some spots, glowing in the sun with mineral-streaked rocks. You'll pass through sparsely populated country until reaching the town of Port Hedland.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hospitality Port Hedland)
Landmarks Pilbara region - Day 11
Port Hedland to Broome
Skirt the edge of the Great Sandy Desert with flat, expansive vistas before reaching Broome. Explore the city's restaurants, Chinatown with its colorful streets, and learn about the local pearling history. Head to Cable Beach, a 22-kilometre stretch of sand where locals gather for sunset. The white sand and clear waters make it one of Broome's signature experiences.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cable Beach Club Resort)
Included Activities
- Broome city exploration
- Cable Beach visit for sunset
Landmarks Great Sandy Desert Cable Beach Chinatown, Broome 
- Day 12
Broome
You have a full free day to explore Broome at your own pace. Wander through town, check out pearl boutiques, or walk the length of Cable Beach. Spend time in Chinatown's vibrant atmosphere. If you're interested, there are optional experiences like visiting a pearl farm to learn how pearls are cultivated or taking a scenic flight to see the landscape from above.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cable Beach Club Resort)
Optional Activities
- Pearl farm visit with pearl cultivation demonstration
- Scenic flight over Broome landscape
Landmarks Cable Beach Chinatown, Broome - Day 13
Broome
Your 13-day journey through Western Australia comes to an end as you depart from Broome. Take time to reflect on everything from the ancient stromatolites and wild dolphins to the moonscape landscapes and tropical sunsets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
