EARLY BIRD OFFER! 21-day Discover the Kimberley & West Coast Tour (Darwin to Perth)
Cruise on rivers and gorges, hike to waterholes, tour working mines, relax on pristine beaches and stay in safari-style accommodation. Discover the ocean at Broome, Coral Bay and Monkey Mia, and the stunning Outback landscapes of the Pilbara.
Choose This Trip If You'd Love To:
- Fly over the Bungle Bungles on an optional scenic flight
- Cruise the expansive Ord River, rich with native wildlife
- Witness an overwater sunset at Cable Beach Club Resort
- Explore vast El Questro and Karijini National Park
~ Quality accommodation
~ Travel by luxury coach
~ Experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
~ Airport transfers (see FAQ below)
Tour Highlights:
LOCAL CONNECTION - Discover the importance of sandalwood to Kununurra as you dine on local produce at the Sandalwood Factory.
INSIDER KNOWLEDGE - Take the Geikie Gorge Cruise and hear local stories on the formation of these lands, and spot freshwater crocodiles.
CULTURAL IMMERSION - Immerse yourself in outback farming lifestyle and be entertained by award-winning musician Tom Curtin at the Katherine Outback Experience.
SUSTAINABLE FOOTPRINTS - Sleep softly on the land in Eco Tents at Karijini National Park and Emma Gorge at El Questro Station.
Day 1 - Welcome to Darwin
After a sightseeing tour of the city, join your Travel Director for a Welcome Reception and dinner.
Hotel: Mantra on the Esplanade
Included Meals: Dinner with wine
Day 2 - Darwin – Katherine
Travel south, stopping at the poignant Adelaide River War Cemetery. In Nitmiluk National Park, take a cruise along the spectacular Katherine Gorge.
Hotel: Paraway Motel
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Day 3 - Katherine – Kununurra
Watch the landscape transform as you journey into Western Australia. Pause at the historic Durack Homestead Museum, and later cruise the Ord River with its abundance of wildlife and experience a magical sunset.
Hotel: Kununurra Country Club Resort, 2 nights
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Day 4 - Kununurra
Today you may choose an optional experience flight or a full-day 4WD tour of the Bungle Bungles. Or tour Kununurra with your Travel Director. Later, explore Mirima National Park. Dine this evening at a privately-hosted Be My Guest experience in the heart of Kununurra’s sandalwood plantations.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Be My Guest dinner
Day 5 - Kununurra – Emma Gorge
Tour an Ord River rum distillery before travelling on to the wildlife-rich Parry Lagoons (weather permitting). Continue to your safari-style tented cabins in the El Questro Wilderness Park.
Hotel: Emma Gorge Resort, Tented Cabin with private facilities, El Questro, 2 nights
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Day 6 - El Questro Wilderness Park
Cruise on Chamberlain Gorge, a tropical waterhole fringed by soaring escarpments. This afternoon join your Travel Director for a challenging hike to Emma Gorge.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Day 7 - Emma Gorge – Halls Creek
Tour the Argyle Diamond Mine with a local Indigenous guide, then continue south to the historic town of Halls Creek on the edge of the Great Sandy Desert.
Hotel: Kimberley Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with wine
Day 8 - Halls Creek – Fitzroy Crossing
Travel to remote Fitzroy Crossing today, stopping en route at a local art gallery with an opportunity to meet Indigenous artists. This afternoon, cruise through magnificent Geikie Gorge.
Hotel: Fitzroy River Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with wine
Day 9 - Fitzroy Crossing – Broome
Settle in for a drive to Broome. Enjoy a city tour before relaxing with a drink while the sun sets over the Indian Ocean.
Hotel: Cable Beach Club Resort, 2 nights
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 - Broome Free Time
Today is yours to explore this tropical hideaway. Perhaps enjoy a stroll and the sunset over pristine Cable Beach.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Day 11 - Broome – Port Hedland
The Pilbara region awaits you. Skirt the edge of the Great Sandy Desert on your way to Port Hedland.
Hotel: The Esplanade Hotel Port Hedland
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Day 12 - Port Hedland – Karijini National Park
Explore Karijini National Park, with its spectacular gorges and waterfalls. Pause at Fortescue Falls. Stay tonight in safari style eco-tents.
Hotel: Karijini Eco Retreat
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Day 13 - Karijini National Park – Karratha
Enjoy time at leisure before travelling to Tom Price for a tour of Rio Tinto’s massive open-cut iron-ore mine.
Hotel: ibis Styles Karratha
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Day 14 - Karratha – Exmouth
Today’s journey takes you to Exmouth. After a short tour on arrival, settle in to your resort just metres from the blue waters of beautiful Exmouth Gulf.
Hotel: Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort, 2 nights
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Day 15 - Exmouth Free Time
Explore the fascinating Exmouth area at your leisure. Enjoy an optional experience or relax by the hotel pool overlooking the Gulf.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Day 16 - Exmouth – Carnarvon
Cruise the turquoise waters of Ningaloo Reef at Coral Bay in a glass-bottomed boat. Then journey south to Carnarvon, and visit the town’s interactive Space and Technology Museum.
Hotel: Best Western Hospitality Inn Carnarvon
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Day 17 - Carnarvon – Monkey Mia
Travel to Hamelin Pool to see a unique colony of ancient stromatolites, and Shell Beach, formed from billions of tiny white shells. Continue to the pristine blue waters of Monkey Mia.
Hotel: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, 2 nights
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Day 18 - Monkey Mia Included Choice
Watch as the famed Monkey Mia dolphins swim into shore to be fed. Your Included Choice sightseeing experience offers an evening Indigenous experience or a relaxing bay cruise.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 19 - Monkey Mia – Geraldton
Venture into Kalbarri National Park to the Murchison River Gorge. During wildflower season the Park is alive with blooms. Later, explore Geraldton and visit the HMAS Sydney Memorial.
Hotel: Mantra Geraldton
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 20 - Geraldton – Perth
Visit the mystical Pinnacles, then continue to Yanchep National Park for a fascinating Aboriginal Cultural Experience. In Perth, join your Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza, Perth
Included Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day 21 - Farewell from Perth
Say goodbye to your fellow travellers when your holiday comes to an end after breakfast.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Early Bird Offer - book and pay in full by 31 Jan 2020 and SAVE UP TO 10% PER PERSON! *
Please note that prices are subject to availability at time of booking and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
Twin share usually $10,495 pp NOW from $9,446 pp / Solo usually $13,625 pp NOW from $12,263 pp
- 09-20 Jun 2020
- 07-27 Jul 2020
- 04-24 Aug 2020
- 15 Sep-05 Oct 2020
Don't want to pay the single supplement? Ask us how you can be matched with another traveller of the same gender!
Freecall our local travel team on 1300 414 198 for details or to book your holiday NOW!
- Mantra on the Esplanade
- Paraway Motel
- Kununurra Country Club Resort
- Emma Gorge Resort (tented cabin with private facilities)
- Kimberley Hotel
- Fitzroy River Lodge
- Cable Beach Club Resort
- The Esplanade Hotel Port Hedland
- Karijini Eco Retreat
- ibis Styles Karratha
- Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort
- Best Western Hospitality Inn Carnarvon
- Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort
- Mantra Geraldton
- Crowne Plaza, Perth
Flight Information:
Airport transfers are included in your package, please refer to the below timings
- Day 1 – Flights to arrive prior to 2:00pm into Darwin Airport
- Day 21 – Flights to depart anytime from Perth Airport
What to Bring:
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- Water bottle
- Warm layers in cooler months
- Swimwear and beach towel (if swimming)
Fitness Requirements:
- Moderate level of fitness required for most walks
- Walking on uneven surfaces is required to complete the walks, though there are alternate options available
- A good level of fitness is required to complete the Emma Gorge Walk
Travel at 60 booking conditions apply. Please enquire for more information.
*Early Bird Offer -Terms and Conditions
Guests receive a 10% discount on a AAT Kings operated First Choice Guided Holidays in Australia and New Zealand when booked and paid in full by 31 January 2020. First Choice from price includes a 10% discount. Discount applicable to tour portion only. Single travellers must pay single supplement fee. Valid for sale from 26 August 2019 till 31 January 2020. Valid for travel from 1 April 2020 – 31 March 2021. Blackout departure dates may apply. For new bookings only. Subject to availability and seasonal surcharge. Offer combinable with applicable discounts only - Kings Club Past Guest Discount of up to 5% available for guests who have previously travelled with Inspiring Journeys, AAT Kings or our family of brands. Further conditions apply. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
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