Day 1: Arrive Darwin
On arrival in Darwin you will be transferred to your hotel. This afternoon join a tour of the city. Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner with your Tour Director.
Hotel: Travelodge Mirambeena Resort, Darwin. D

Day 2: Katherine Gorge
Head south and stop at the Adelaide River War Cemetery. In Nitmiluk National Park cruise on the placid waters of the Katherine River through the towering cliffs of two gorges.
Hotel: Paraway Motel, Katherine. B D

Day 3: Ord River Cruise
Travel via Timber Creek and Victoria River Station across vast cattle stations into Western Australia. Visit the historic Durack Homestead then travel to Lake Argyle, Australia's largest man-made lake. Cruise on the Ord River to Kununurra. This permanent water supply has formed wetland areas, which have become havens for myriads of birds and a variety of marsupials that inhabit the islands in the lake.
Hotel: Lakeside Resort, Kununurra, 3 nights. B D

Day 4: Kununurra
See the Ord River Irrigation Scheme, Hidden Valley National Park and visit Kelly's Knob Lookout. This afternoon travel to Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve. See the birdlife of this region and learn about traditional lifestyles. Continue to Wyndham to the 5 Rivers Lookout. B D

Day 5: El Questro
This morning we briefly traverse the Gibb River Road on the way to El Questro Station. Cruise through Chamberlain Gorge, abounded by tropical vegetation. You will have some free time in this serene Wilderness Park. B D

Day 6: Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine
Visit the Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine for a guided tour of the world's largest diamond mine. Continue to Halls Creek.
Hotel: Kimberley Hotel, Halls Creek. B L D

Day 7: Geikie Gorge
This morning we'll have the opportunity to meet and talk with some local indigenous artists. Travel to the remote township of Fitzroy Crossing. Cruise through spectacular Geikie Gorge. During the wet season, the Fitzroy River rises over 16 metres, staining the limestone walls of the gorge and flooding the national park with seven metres of water. Watch for freshwater crocodiles, fruit bats and wallabies as the 30 metre high walls of the gorge tower above us.
Hotel: Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing. B D

Day 8: Fitzroy Crossing - Broome
See the famous Boab Prison Tree near the port of Derby, the oldest established town in the Kimberley before continuing to the tropical resort town of Broome.
Hotel: Mercure Broome, Broome, 2 nights. B

Day 9: Broome 'Free Time'
Enjoy a day at leisure. Perhaps visit Cable Beach for a stroll along the 22 kilometres of pristine sand and a swim in the turquoise blue water. This evening sit back, relax and watch the spectacular sunset over the Indian Ocean. B

Day 10: Karratha
Skirt the edge of the Great Sandy Desert to Port Hedland, a major shipping outlet for the mineral rich Pilbara region. We continue to Karratha, headquarters of the North West Shelf Project.
Hotel: All Seasons Karratha, Karratha. B D

Day 11: Karijini National Park
We travel east today through the oasis that is Millstream National Park. See Joffre Gorge as we journey into Karijini National Park where spectacular gorges, waterfalls and rock pools, created by millions of years of erosion, provide a striking contrast to the stark red of the Pilbara landscape.
Hotel: Tom Price Hotel Motel, Tom Price. B L D

Day 12: North West Cape
Visit Giralia Station, an area of outstanding biodiversity with many species of flora and fauna, some of which are unique to the station. Travel to Exmouth, situated on the boundary of Cape Range National Park and Ningaloo Marine Park.
Hotel: Potshot Hotel Resort, Exmouth. B L D

Day 13: Ningaloo Reef
Travel to Coral Bay, a quaint seaside town and join a sub-sea viewer over the Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia's largest coral reef. Observe the abundance of marine life that inhabit these tropical waters and marvel at the underwater world of coral gardens.
Hotel: Fascine Lodge, Carnarvon. B D

Day 14: Monkey Mia
Travel to Monkey Mia where dolphins come into shore. These wild mammals of the ocean swim into the shallows to mingle with people. (Note: As dolphins are wild their appearance cannot be guaranteed).
Hotel: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort. B

Day 15: Kalbarri National Park
This morning visit Hamelin Pool to see the world's best-known colony of Stromatolites. Stop at spectacular Shell Beach, formed from billions of shells up to ten metres deep. Later visit Kalbarri National Park to view the spectacular scenery of Murchison River Gorge from Hawks Head Lookout.
Hotel: All Seasons Geraldton, Geraldton. B D

Day 16: The Pinnacles
In Nambung National Park view the spectacular mystical Pinnacles. Made from limestone, these pillars provide an almost eerie landscape. Enjoy views from Kings Park on arrival in Perth.
Hotel: Ambassador Hotel, Perth. B D

Day 17: Depart Perth
After breakfast you will be transferred to Perth Airport to connect with your onward flight. B