Last Frontier, Darwin to Perth

20 Days • Premier Escorted • Katherine Gorge • Lake Argyle • Broome • Kimberley • Pilbara • Coral Bay • Perth

  • Freedom of Choice Touring in El Questro, Broome and Monkey Mia
  • Nabilil Dreaming Sunset Dinner Cultural cruise on Katherine Gorge
Accommodation Centrally located hotels in key locations 
Tour Code WSDP 
Tour Duration 20 
Style Escorted Touring - Regional Experiences 
Premier Dining Includes 38 Meals
Tour Highlight View the eerie Pinnacles in the Nambung National Park

Itinerary

Explore the enormous El Questro Station in the KimberleyHand feed wild dolphins at Monkey MiaAPT Australia Map WSDP 1011 

Day 1 Thur. Darwin

Visit the Botanic Gardens and Fannie Bay. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Dinner.
Stay: Darwin, Novotel Atrium Hotel
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Day 2 Fri. Adelaide River, Nabilil Dreaming Sunset Cultural Cruise

Explore the town of Adelaide River, then head into Nitmiluk National Park to enjoy the Nabilil Dreaming Sunset Cultural Cruise along Katherine Gorge.
Stay: Katherine, Knotts Crossing Resort
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Day 3 Sat. Ord River Wildlife Cruise, Lake Argyle, Kununurra

Journey to Lake Argyle, and cruise along the Ord River.
Two Night Stay: Kununurra Country Club Resort
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Day 4 Sun. Kununurra

Spend the morning at leisure in Kununurra. In the afternoon, take a guided tour of the town and discover the history of this isolated municipality.

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Special Offer! Bungle Bungle Full Day 4WD and Walking Tour

Replace your Day 4 touring with a flight into Purnululu National Park. Tour by 4WD, trek along dry Piccaninny Creek and into Cathedral Gorge. Return to Kununurra. Limited seats, must be pre-booked. Additional charge. Contact Us for further details.

APT Exclusive! Bungle Bungle Tour Plus Overnight Experience

Replace your Day 4 touring with a scenic flight to Purnululu National Park. Then journey by 4WD to the Bungle Bungle Range and explore Echidna Chasm, Cathedral Gorge and Piccaninny Creek. Finish with drinks and canapés. Stay at APT’s Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge. Rejoin the tour at El Questro. Additional Charge. (Includes all meals. Conditions apply.) Contact Us for further details.

Day 5 Mon. Wyndham, El Questro

Travel to Wyndham, Western Australia’s most northerly port, and admire views from Five Rivers Lookout. Continue to El Questro Wilderness Park.
Two Night Stay: El Questro, Emma Gorge Resort, tented cabins with ensuite bathrooms
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APT Upgrade! El Questro Homestead

Upgrade your two night stay at Emma Gorge to the luxurious El Questro Homestead. Gourmet meals, drinks and most activities included. Additional

Day 6 Tue. El Questro, Freedom of Choice Touring

Today choose your touring activity. Then journey to Zebedee Springs and perhaps walk to Emma Gorge before watching the sun set over the Cockburn Range.

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Day 7 Wed. Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine

Tour the Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine, one of the largest in the world. Continue to Halls Creek.
Stay: Halls Creek, Kimberley Hotel
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Day 8 Thur. Geikie Gorge Cruise

Join a guided cruise between the cliffs of Geikie Gorge. Explore the area with a local ranger.
Stay: Fitzroy Crossing, Fitzroy River Lodge
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Day 9 Fri. Fitzroy Crossing, Broome

This morning depart Fitzroy Crossing and travel to Broome. Enjoy the evening at the resort.
Two Night Stay: Broome, Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa, right on Cable Beach
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Day 10 Sat. Broome, Freedom of Choice Touring, Dine Around Dinner

Discover Broome and Cable Beach with Freedom of Choice Touring. Choose a hovercraft flight over the Roebuck Bay mudflats, a tour of the Pearl Lugger museum or a camel ride on Cable Beach. Enjoy a Dine Around Dinner tonight.

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Day 11 Sun. Broome, Port Hedland

Travel past the Great Sandy Desert and Eighty Mile Beach to Port Hedland, renowned for its turtle and whale-watching, fishing and mining.
Stay: Port Hedland, All Seasons Hotel
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Day 12 Mon. Marble Bar, Newman

Tour Port Hedland, including the Cultural and Heritage Trail. Visit Marble Bar, known for its extreme temperatures. Continue to Newman.
Stay: Newman, Seasons Hotel
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Day 13 Tue. Guided Mine Tour, Karijini

In Newman, take a tour of the Mt Whaleback Iron Ore Mine. Then discover the gorges and rock pools of Hamersley Range, and visit Fortescue and Dale falls, as well as Oxers Lookout.
Stay: Tom Price Hotel or Windawarri Lodge
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Day 14 Wed. Hamersley Gorge, The Pilbara, Millstream-Chichester National Park

View Hamersley Gorge with its striations and waterfalls. Travel to Karratha, the Pilbara capital.
Stay: Karratha International
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Day 15 Thur. Karratha, Exmouth

Tour the North West Shelf Visitors Centre, view Red Dog Monument and the Saltworks at Dampier. Cross the ranges to the maritime park of Exmouth. This afternoon, visit Vlamingh Head.
Stay: Exmouth, Pot Shot Hotel Resort
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Day 16 Fri. Coral Bay, Ningaloo Marine Park

Travel to Coral Bay, gateway to Ningaloo Reef Marine Park. Discover the marine life as you cruise along the reef in a glass bottom boat.
Stay: Carnarvon, Fascine Lodge
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Day 17 Sat. Shark Bay, Freedom of Choice Touring, Seafood Feast

Join your selected Freedom of Choice Touring activity. Tonight enjoy a delicious seafood dinner.
Stay: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort
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Day 18 Sun. Monkey Mia, Wild Dolphins, Dine Around Dinner

Interact with the wild dolphins of Monkey Mia (subject to appearance). Visit Shell Beach, then see the stromatolites at Hamelin Pool. Finish in Geraldton with a Dine Around Dinner.
Stay: Geraldton, Ocean Centre Hotel, beachfront accommodation
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Day 19 Mon. The Pinnacles, Perth

In Nambung National Park, stroll through the Pinnacles - thousands of limestone pillars rising from the sand. Tonight, remaining guests enjoy a delicious Farewell Dinner and Drinks.
Stay: Perth, Novotel Langley Hotel
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Day 20 Tue. Perth

Take a morning tour. Then transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

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What's Included

Included Signature Experiences

  • Relax by stunning Cable Beach
  • Discover the Gorges of the Pilbara - Fortescue and Dale falls - as well as Oxers Lookout
  • Cruise World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef
  • Meet the dolphins of Monkey Mia

Finest Dining

  • 19 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) and 17 dinners (D)
  • EXCLUSIVE! Seafood Feast, Monkey Mia

APT Guaranteed Inclusions

  • Cruise the Ord River to see local wildlife
  • Explore Zebedee Springs, El Questro
  • Tour Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine
  • Cruise through ancient Geikie Gorge
  • Visit World Heritage-listed Shark Bay
  • See the stromatolites at Hamelin Pool

Outstanding Places to Stay

  • Unwind with two night stays at Kununurra, Emma Gorge Resort and Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa
  • Enjoy a night at Geraldton’s beachfront Ocean Centre Hotel
  • Three nights in the Pilbara region
  • Stay at Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort

Indian Pacific Rail Journey

  • Combine your West Coast Discovery with elegant train travel and discover the remote landscape of the Nullarbor Plain aboard the Indian Pacific
  • Cross the Australian continent from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy the luxury of Gold Kangaroo-Class (all meals included)
  • Additional accommodation in Perth may be required
  • Refer to tour code WCRLS
  • Contact Us for details

Other Touring Options

  • 12 Day Hamersley Splendour Broome to Perth tour, refer to tour code WCBP
  • 19 Day Last Frontier, Darwin to Perth, refer to tour code WSDPP
  • 20 Day West Coast Discovery Perth to Darwin, refer to tour code WNPD
  • Contact Us for further details

Tour Notes

  • Fully inclusive of all sightseeing, park fees, cruises, meals as specified and accommodation
  • Some departures include the Staircase to the Moon in Broome. Please Contact Us for details
  • Day 13 Remote location, basic facilities, single travellers may be required to share accommodation
  • Land Content only
  • At the time of making your booking, let APT’s experts secure you the best airfares available
  • Please Contact Us for further details

Additional Information