Highlights
• See the dolphins at Monkey Mia
• Explore the breathtaking ancient landscapes of Karijini National Park
• Enjoy the unique location and comforts of Emma Gorge or Township Bungalows in the heart of the Kimberley
• Experience unsurpassed aerial flightseeing by private aircraft of the far northwest coastline, Bungle Bungle Range and Shark Bay Marine Park

This Itinerary is based on Tour code NW002 - NW001 operates in reverse

Day One - Perth
Arrive into Perth, a private transfer awaits to transport you to the hotel. Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Hotel or similar

Day Two - Perth / Monkey Mia
Your exclusive aircraft awaits to commence this extraordinary journey, heading north and landing at the world heritage listed Shark Bay Marine Park. Visit Hamelin Pools to view the world’s oldest organisms – stromatolites, which are a result of primitive life forms that first existed on earth 3.5 billion years ago. Returning to Monkey Mia to view the wild dolphins that have made the bay their home. Generations of wild dolphins have enjoyed regular human contact which has now become a part of their daily life. Accommodation: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort

Day Three - Money Mia / Cape Range National Park
Join your private aircraft for a spectacular flight around Shark Bay Peninsula to view the translucent salt lakes at Useless Loop, the Francios Peron National Park and Dirk Hartog Island. Land at Exmouth the gateway to one of Australia’s most unspoilt natural reefs. On arrival visit Shothole Canyon and Charles Knife Canyon, where the road follows the knife edge ridges of the range. Accommodation: Novotel Ningaloo Resort or similar

Day Four - Cape Range National Park / Ningaloo Reef
This morning is spent exploring the rugged Cape Range National Park. Cape Range is depicted by deep gorges in a relatively arid landscape keeping vegetation to a minimum except around the permanent water hole at Yardie Creek. Enjoy the view from the lookout by Vlamingh Head lighthouse, walk along Yardie Creek gorge to look for black footed rock wallaby, swim in the crystal clear waters of Sandy Bay, and learn more about the Marine and land based Parks at the Milyering Visitor centre. This afternoon is spent exploring the pristine Ningaloo Reef. This region is without a doubt one of the richest eco- tourism destinations in the world. The reef comes right into the shoreline and it is possible to walk over the water and snorkel over the coral. Within the shoreline you can also swim amongst an array of sea life including the famous benign whale shark, dugongs, manta rays and a perfusion of tropical fish. Reboard the aircraft this afternoon for a flight inland to the Hamersley Ranges to land at Paraburdoo. Accommodation: Novotel Ningaloo Resort or similar

Day Five - Karijini National Park
Reboard the aircraft this morning for a flight inland to the Hamersley Ranges to land at Paraburdoo. Spend a full day exploring Karijini National Park. The third largest National park in Australia is home to wide open gorges with spring fed waterfalls, narrow gorges and stunning lookouts. It is the magnitude of the gorges and sheer rocky faces that make this one of the most extraordinary in Australia. Highlights of today’s visit include Fortescue Falls; whilst the descent is steep it offers views of the only permanent falls in Karijini and Oxers lookout where four gorges meet providing a dramatic visual spectacle. Accommodation: Karijini Eco Resort

Day Six - Tom Price / Karratha
Visit the Tom Price mining projects and marvel at the magnitude of the operation. Your private aircraft awaits to transport you from the ancient rugged lands to the coastal township of Karratha. On arrival explore the nearby Burrup Peninsula, a prime example where modern technology meets ancient heritage, it is home to North West Shelf project, which pipes natural gas to the mainland, and the largest concentration of over 10,000 excellent examples of Aboriginal rock engravings dating back thousands of years. Accommodation: Karratha International or similar

Day Seven - Karratha / Broome
Your private aircraft heads further north to the pearling port of Broome. Established at the turn of the century this town came into prominence during the romantic days of the flourishing pearling industry. The architecture of the town has a strong Asian influence reflecting the culture of the pearl divers. A tour of the town and environs provides a fascinating insight into its remarkable history. Accommodation: Cable Beach Club Resort or similar

Day Eight - Broome
Spend the day relaxing and enjoying the superb facilities of Cable Beach Club Resort, take a walk along the endless sands or pop into town to browse through the tempting jewellery stores. The Choice is Yours! Accommodation: Cable Beach Club Resort or similar

Day Nine - Broome / El Questro
One of the highlights of this journey is spectacular aerial flightseeing over the Bonaparte and Buccaneer Archipelagos. This remote part of Australia can only truly be appreciated by air which provides a rare opportunity to view the dramatic red sands of the tiny islands which contrast with the vivid patterns of the turquoise ocean. Concluding at El Questro in the heart of the Kimberley. Accommodation: Emma Gorge Tented Camp

Day Ten - El Questro
Today is spend exploring this million acre property. El Questro maintains a herd of approximately 5,000 herd of crossbred Brahman and Shorthorn cattle and is based in the heart of the Kimberley. Within this massive property the rugged beauty of the kimberley abounds with spectacular waterways, deep gorges and abundant wildlife. Accommodation: Emma Gorge Tented Camp

Day Eleven - Bungle Bungles / Darwin
Departing from Kununurra this morning your private aircraft heads to darwin with a slight diversion to enjoy spectacular aerial sightseeing over Lake Argyle and the fascinating Bungle Bungle Range located in Purnululu National Park, the Bungle Bungles are an ancient sandstone massive, characterised by its tiger striped, beehive shaped domes. Landing in Darwin the balance of the day is spend at leisure to enjoy this northern city. Accommodation: Mantra On The Esplanade

Day Twelve - Homeward Bound
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast in the hotel before transferring to the airport to connect with your onward flight.

2010 Departure Schedule

Tour Code NW001 Tour Code NW002

Departs: Darwin 10 June Departs: Perth 21 June

Returns: Perth 21 June Returns: Darwin 02 July

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