Day 1 Wednesday 21st August August Fly to Darwin Meal on Flight/D

Today our Simes Bros coach will pick up at various locations throughout the Northern Rivers for transfer to Brisbane Airport. Your adventure begins when you are picked up in Darwin for an orientation tour of this northern city with its sparkling harbour and WWII history and a tropical outdoor lifestyle. Darwin is an adventurer’s paradise. Meet your fellow travellers at a special WELCOME Dinner! Day 2 Thursday 22nd August Darwin Free Day B Enjoy a free day in Darwin today. Perhaps take advantage of the hop on/hop off bus; visit the East Point Military Precinct Museum; see crocs up close at Crocosaurus Cove; feed the fish at Aquascene at Doctors Gully (these activities at own expense. This evening we visit Mindil Beach Markets with an array of stalls offering international cuisine, arts, crafts and entertainment. Watch the sun set over Darwin Harbour. Day 3 Friday 23rd August Darwin-Litchfield-Katherine BD This morning we pack our bags and visit Litchfield National Park, a must see if

you're in the Top End. Litchfield is home to several stunning waterfalls that cascade into crystal clear pools, iconic magnetic termite mounds and monsoon rainforests. We travel on to Katherine, our home for tonight. Day 4 Saturday 24th August Katherine-Kununurra BLD We have an early start this morning for our Nitmiluk Gorge Dawn Cruise. The colours of the early morning awaken as you emerge into the first gorge. See the mist rising above the smooth water’s surface, hear the wildlife stirring from the night and breathe the crisp clean air. This cruise will allow you to discover the unspoiled beauty of the morning - a truly memorable start to the day and a photographer’s dream. Later, sit back and enjoy the scenery as we travel along the Victoria Hwy, much of it adjacent to the mighty Victoria River, into the East Kimberley, Western Australia. On arrival in Kununurra we’ll have a look at the agricultural area made possible by damming the Ord River. Day 5 Sunday 25th August Lake Argyle & Ord River Cruise BLD We arrive at Lake Argyle Resort in time for lunch and then embark on a Lake Argyle Cruise, travelling to Kununurra along the magnificent Ord River, arriving at Lily Creek Lagoon to watch the beautiful sunset over the Lagoon. Day 6 Monday 26th August Kununurra-Wyndham-El Questro BD This morning we head to the north of Kununurra to see the amazing transformation the Ord River Scheme has made to this barren land, converting 18 000ha into farm land. We then travel to Wyndham, WA's most northerly town, and about as isolated as any town in Australia can be. It is also famously the meeting point of 5 rivers (the Durack, King, and Pentecost to the south, Forest to the west and Ord to the north). Emma Gorge, part of the 700 000 acre El Questro Station and nestled in the shadow of the fiery red cliffs of the Cockburn Ranges, is our home for tonight. This afternoon, take a dip in Zebedee Thermal Springs or relax around the Homestead. Day 7 Tuesday 27th August Emma Gorge-Argyle Diamond Mine-Halls Creek BLD We have another special day today, with a visit to the Argyle Diamond Mine. With only two years of operations left at the mine site, this tour is not to be missed. Here you can truly appreciate the beauty of the rare red, pink and blue diamonds which are found nowhere else in the world. Day 8 Wednesday 28th August Halls Creek-Fitzroy Crossing BD Today we pass through the massive Kimberley cattle stations on our drive to Fitzroy Crossing, the gateway to the Geikie Gorge National Park, a spectacular waterway with soaring weathered cliffs and abundant wildlife. Geikie Gorge is the home to the Balga (freshwater Barramundi), the rare Galwanyi (Leichhardt’s sawfish) and Baya Gawiy (Coach Whip stingray). Enjoy a boat tour on Geikie Gorge. Spend tonight at Fitzroy River Lodge. Day 9 Thursday 29th August Fitzroy Crossing-Windjana Gorge-Tunnel Creek-Derby-Broome BLD

We head off the bitumen this morning to Tunnel Creek which flows through a water worn tunnel beneath the limestone of the Napier Range, part of the 375 to 350 million-year-old Devonian Reef system. You can walk 750 metres through the tunnel to the other side of Napier Range, wading through several permanent pools and watching for bats and the stalactites that descend from the roof. Then we’re off to Windjana Gorge, a scenic gorge carved by the Lennard River, through the Napier Range, which exposes the ancient reef system, regarded by geologists as a classic feature of world geology. From here we travel to Derby, on the edge of the King Sound. Derby's claim to fame is having the highest tides of any Australian port- 11 metres of tidal difference. Late-afternoon, we arrive in Broome, an exotic pearling town at the western gateway to The Kimberley region of Western Australia, with a history and culture as vibrant as its landscape. Day 10 Friday 30th August Broome Orientation BLD This morning we discover spectacular Broome with our local guide. See ancient rocky outcrops, rugged landscapes and pristine coastline as well as some of Broome’s most iconic landmarks. Hear fascinating stories of Broome’s colourful past that have shaped the multi-cultural community it is today. Gain a unique insight into the fascinating process of modern cultured pearl farming. Learn how pearl technicians seed and harvest oysters and discover exactly what makes the perfect pearl. You’ll view live oysters suspended in their natural environment. Day 11 Saturday 31st August Broome Free Day BD The morning is free to either relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings or explore the town. Or perhaps take an optional tour to Cape Leveque and the Horizontal Falls. Day 12 Sunday 1st September Broome-Port Hedland BD Today we travel through the Great Sandy Desert, the second largest desert in Australia. This is very remote country with only a few roadhouses along the Great Northern Highway. On arrival in Port Hedland we’ll take a drive around this interesting port town. Day 13 Monday 2nd September Port Hedland-Tom Price -Karijini BD Today we visit The Pilbara region which has some of the world’s most ancient natural landscapes, dating back two billion years and stretching over 400,000 square kilometres. And yet the Pilbara is also known as the engine room of Australia - home to a massive mining industry in crude oil, salt, natural gas and iron ore. Be amazed by the enormity of Rio Tinto’s open cut iron ore mine, one of the world’s largest, on a tour which will take you into the heart of the mine site operation. Day 14 Tuesday 3rd September Karijini National Park BD Deep rocky canyons lead to peaceful plunge pools in the beautiful Karijini National Park. After a guided tour through Karijini National Park, we arrive at Karijini Eco Retreat. Day 15 Wednesday 4th September Karijini-Coral Bay BLD This morning we depart for Coral Bay with our packed lunch to eat along the way in this extremely remote part of the Pilbara. Day 16 Thursday 5th September Coral Bay-Carnarvon BLD BD We have a leisurely morning before embarking on our Ningaloo Reef glass-bottom boat cruise to discover the fire coral gardens, green sea turtle habitats, plenty of bommies, and a kaleidoscope of colourful fish. Or you may choose to include some snorkelling in the tour; immerse yourself amongst hundreds of tropical fish and view magnificent coral gardens, along with other amazing wildlife that calls our World Heritage Ningaloo Reef home. We then leave this beautiful bay to continue our journey to Carnarvon. Day 17 Friday 6th September Carnarvon-Hamelin Pool-Denham BD After morning tea we’ll view the ancient stromatolites at Hamelin Pool and admire the millions of tiny shells that form Shell Beach. We’ll continue on for lunch at Denham, Australia’s most westerly settlement and located on the stunning Shark Bay. Monkey Mia is our home for the next two nights. Day 18 Saturday 7th September Monkey Mia-Free Afternoon BD This morning meet the dolphins that have put this beautiful seaside spot on the map. Renowned as one of the best and most reliable places for dolphin interaction in the world, Monkey Mia is the only place in Australia where dolphins visit daily, not just seasonally. Researchers from across the globe come here to study these fascinating creatures. We return to Denham and the rest of the day is yours to relax or explore the spectacular world heritage-listed location of Shark Bay. Day 19 Sunday 8th September Denham-Geraldton BLD We continue our journey southwards, stopping Ross Graham Lookout which offers breathtaking views over the gorges within the Kalbarri National Park. Our lunch stop is at Kalbarri, a resort town at the mouth of the Murchison River and known for its seaside cliffs, estuary beach and wild pelicans. We pass by Hutt Lagoon Pink Lake (although it’s not always pink). We arrive in Geraldton in time to visit the HMA Sydney Memorial before booking into our accommodation. Day 20 Monday 9th September Geraldton-Perth BD We take a colour-filled road trip today along the Indian Ocean Drive, stopping along the way to gaze in awe at the largest collection of wildflowers on Earth and one of Australia’s most unique landscapes – the limestone pillars of the Pinnacles Desert in Nambung National Park and later gaze in wonder at the beautiful white sand dunes at Lancelin. This afternoon we book into our Perth accommodation. Day 21 Tuesday 10th September Perth-Brisbane Meal on Flight This morning we sadly pack our bags for the final time and prepare for the flight back to Brisbane where you will be met by our Simes Bros coach for transfer back to the Northern Rivers.

COST: $8,995 per person twin share $1,950 per person for sole use of room

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INCLUSIONS: All the amazing sights highlighted in red Flights to Darwin & from Perth Airport/hotel coach transfers Travel in luxury air-conditioned coach Fully escorted tour National Park entry fees All breakfasts and dinners