Perth & Top End Explorer
Overview
Perth & Top End Explorer
Northwestern Australia is an exciting, unspoiled region and is renowned as one of the world's untouched wildernesses. Boasting exotic seaside towns with pristine sandy beaches, he breathtaking beauty of the Kimberley region, authentic indigenous cultural experiences and rare wildlife, birdlife and plant species, the northwest gives visitors the opportunity to experience the 'final frontier' and providers an unforgettable outback experience.
Our exceptional Perth and Top End holiday gives you the chance to experience the fascinating city of Perth before heading north to Broome, boasting one of the best beaches in the world, before joining an escorted tour of the Kimberley. Staying in unique locations along the way, including the cattle station of El Questro, you will learn about the unique lifestyle of this incredible part of the world.
Your holiday finished in Darwin, the tropical capital of the Top End and home to World Heritage-listed national parks.
What's Included:
- Return flights.
- 12 nights in hotels/tented accommodation and 3 in flight (accommodation as specified or similar).
- All domestic flights.
- Mixed meal plan basis.
- Selected sightseeing, touring and transfers.
Full Itinerary
Day 1 - 3: Perth
On arrival make your way to your centrally located hotel for your three-night stay. Perth has all the ingredients for a perfect Australian holiday. Walk along the banks of the Swan River or hop a ferry to Fremantle to explore the region's rich history.
Overnight - Comfort Hotel Perth City
Day 4: Broome
This morning fly to Broome and Cable Beach, a 22-kilometre stretch of soft white sand and warm turquoise waters. Here enjoy stunning sunsets and a maybe a camel ride along one of he most spectacular beaches in the world. The town itself is an oasis of colour, culture and eclectic characters and is proud of its rich history and pearling legacy.
Overnight - Oaks Broome
Day 5: Fitzroy Crossing
Leaving the coastline behind, head inland to the remote township of Fitzroy Crossing. Set on the banks of the Fitzroy River, this is a true outback town and the gateway to the Geiki Gorge National Park.
Overnight - Fitzroy River Lodge Meals - Breakfast & Dinner
Day 6: Geiki Gorge & Halls Creek
After breakfast, explore the stunning Geikie Gorge on a cruise, where annual flooding has created an unusual bleached effect on the limestone walls. Rejoin the Great Northern Highway for the journey to Halls Creek.
Overnight - Kimberley Hotel Meals - Breakfast & Dinner
Day 7 - 8 :El Questro Wilderness Park
Tour Argyle Diamond Mine, then continue through the heart of the Kimberley to the vast expanses of El Questro Wilderness Park. El Questro covers over one million acres and offers a range of activities including barramundi fishing, horse trekking and helicopter flights over the Bungle Bungle range.
Visit the natural thermal pools of Zebedee Springs, where you can take a relaxing dip. Then, enjoy a guided cruise along stunning Chamberlain Gorge. Later, perhaps hike into Emma Gorge and swim under a droplet waterfall. A Taste of Western Australia - on your last night, savour a delicious home-style dinner under the stars.
Overnight - Emma Gorge Resort (tented cabin with en suite) Meals - Breakfast & Dinner
Day 9: Lake Argyle & Kununnurra
Travel along the Gibb River Road to Lake Argyle, a man-made lake several times larger than Sydney Harbour. Later, join a wildlife cruise along the Ord River, keeping an eye out for crocodiles!
Overnight - Ibis Styles Hotel Meals - Breakfast
Day 10: Katherine
Depart Kununurra today and cross into the Northern Territory. Pass through the township of Timber Creek before arriving in Katherine.
Overnight - Ibis Styles Hotel Meals - Breakfast & Dinner
Day 11: Katherine Gorge & Darwin
Enjoy a cruise through majestic Katherine Gorge and keep an eye out for the vast array of birds, and en route to Darwin, visit Adelaide River and the Australian war cemetery. This evening enjoy the stunning sunsets in Darwin, capital of the tropical Top End.
Overnight - Novotel Atrium Darwin Meals - Breakfast
Day 12: Darwin - UK
Transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK. Alternatively extend your stay in Australia with a trip on the Ghan to the Red Centre and Uluru, or fly to Queensland, home to the Great Barrier Reef.
Hand Picked By
To say that Western Australia is vast is putting it mildly! It really is an incredible part of the world and its epic beauty has to be seen to be believed. This fabulous holiday combines stays in Perth, Broome and Darwin with a great escorted tour of the Kimberley region - absolutely the best way to explore this rugged outback.
Amy Probert
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