West Coast Discovery and Kimberley Coast Adventure

Departures & Pricing

Cabin grades, balcony upgrades and pre-cruise hotel options are quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Itinerary

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   Arrive Perth

   Be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a city sights tour of Perth, including a guided walk through Kings Park, perched on Mt Eliza. Take in the city views before a special Welcome Dinner.

   Enhance Your Journey – Rottnest Island Discovery

   Extend your time in Western Australia with a one-night stay at Discovery Resorts - Rottnest Island before your group tour. The island is a paradise of white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters and unique wildlife. Tour the island and enjoy free time to explore. Find out more:

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   Perth, Nambung National Park, The Pinnacles, Kalbarri

   Travel to the wheatbelt region of Western Australia and the southern gateway of Australia’s stunning Coral Coast, where you’ll witness the sublime beauty of Nambung National Park and see the limestone pillars of the iconic Pinnacles. Continue to the resort town of Kalbarri, situated at the mouth of the Murchison River overlooking the Indian Ocean.

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   Kalbarri Skywalk, Monkey Mia

   Enjoy the Kalbarri Skywalk this morning and take in incredible views of the spectacular gorge and surrounding area. Next, you’ll set out for the World Heritage-listed Shark Bay before continuing to Monkey Mia, where two Insider Experiences await.

   Insider Experience – Shark Bay Wildlife Cruise

   Unwind as you set sail on a wildlife cruise on Shark Bay, a World Heritage-listed marine wonderland. Glide across the turquoise waters in search of dugongs, sponging dolphins, manta rays and other rare and endangered marine life in their natural habitat.

   Insider Experience – Monkey Mia Seafood Feast

   Indulge in a delicious dinner of locally sourced seafood amid the beautiful coastal landscape of Monkey Mia. This experience is sure to delight even the most discerning foodie.

   Insider Experience – Stay at RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort

   Enjoy the stunning location of RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, where you can meet the friendly resident dolphins, uncover an underwater wonderland thanks to breathtaking snorkelling spots, or laze out on the sugar-white beach with your holiday read.

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   Monkey Mia, Exmouth

   Start today an opportunity to partake in the daily dolphin feeding experience at Monkey Mia (subject to appearance). With your feet on the sand, look on as wild dolphins swim up to the shore where they are hand fed by rangers. After your wildlife experience, head north and enjoy the coastal scenery as you travel from Monkey Mia to beautiful Exmouth.

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   Ningaloo Reef Marine Park, Exmouth

   Visit the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef Marine Park for today’s Insider Experience. Continue to Vlamingh Head for stunning views of Western Australia’s coastline and the North West Cape.

   Insider Experience – Ningaloo Reef Cruise

   Cruise the pristine, World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef and watch as tropical fish including potato cod, spangled emperor and lionfish swim among forests of colourful coral.

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   Exmouth, Karratha

   Head to Karratha, one of the largest and fastest growing towns in the north of Western Australia.

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   Karratha, The Pilbara, Karijini National Park

   Pass through the ancient landscapes of the Pilbara — spectacular, sparsely populated, and rich with evidence of the world’s oldest lifeforms and continuous living culture. Stop at Millstream Chichester National Park for a swim in the spring-fed waters of Deep Reach Pool, then continue to Karijini National Park.

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   Tom Price, Karijini National Park

   This morning, you’ll visit the remote mining town of Tom Price, nestled deep in the Hamersley Range. Here, enjoy a tour of the Tom Price mine before returning to Karijini. This afternoon, experience the beauty of the park on visits to the stunning oases of Joffre Falls and Dales Gorge, where crystal-clear water and vibrant rock amphitheatres provide a haven in the outback setting.

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   Karijini National Park, Port Hedland

   Explore Dales Gorge in Karijini National Park, where walking trails lead to the picturesque Fortescue Falls and the tranquil Fern Pool. Take in striking red rock landscapes, cascading water and a serene natural swimming spot nestled within the gorge. Afterwards, journey north across the fiery landscapes of the Pilbara to the coastal hub of Port Hedland.

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    Port Hedland, Great Sandy Desert, Broome

    Soak in more unique landscapes on the road today as you travel through the Great Sandy Desert before arriving in the historic pearling town of Broome.

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    Broome

    After breakfast at your hotel, you have the entire day to enjoy this spectacular location at leisure. Perhaps go for a stroll through town, head to the striking red rock faces of Gantheaume Point or set out for some optional touring (additional expense).

    Enhance Your Journey – Willie Creek Pearl Farm

    Set out on a tour of the picturesque Willie Creek Pearl Farm, which features a boat ride and viewing of live pearl harvesting.

    Enhance Your Journey – Broome Scenic Cruise

    Join an unforgettable journey through Yawuru Nagulagun/Roebuck Bay Marine Park, where you can relax with a glass of sparkling wine and indulge in gourmet platters as you soak in the stunning scenery.

    Enhance Your Journey – Aboriginal Culture Tour

    Join a cultural tour for a hands-on insight into the region’s rich Aboriginal culture. Discover the abundance of bush foods and medicine plants found in the area before a private didgeridoo performance.

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    Broome, Embark Ship

    Enjoy a morning at leisure in Broome before embarking your premium expedition ship, Heritage Adventurer, for your nine-night cruise. Get to know your fellow travellers at a relaxed dinner on board.

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    Lacepede Islands, Buccaneer Archipelago

    Today, you’ll set out on a Zodiac for a guided tour of the spectacular Lacepede Islands. A certified Important Bird Area for an abundance of marine birds and Western Australia’s most important green sea turtle breeding habitat, the quartet of islands are havens for a variety of wildlife and a joy to explore. Later, your ship cruises to the Buccaneer Archipelago, a beautiful cluster of more than 800 islands home to a broad range of unique wildlife.

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    Talbot Bay, Horizontal Falls

    An exciting day exploring the Kimberley by Zodiac awaits today after arriving in Talbot Bay. Enjoy an Insider Experience and explore the bay and Cyclone Creek as you wind your way past impressive rock formations on the lookout for the region’s amazing wildlife.

    Insider Experience – Horizontal Falls

    Enjoy viewing the incredible Horizontal Falls aboard a Zodiac in Talbot Bay, subject to tidal conditions. Forged by the bay’s impressive 12-metre tides as the water squeezes through a narrow gap between gorge walls, the powerful currents are a sight to behold.

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    Montgomery Reef, Doubtful Bay, Freshwater Cove

    After a special Insider Experience, cruise through Doubtful Bay on the lookout for whales, which are commonly seen during the season. Enjoy another Insider Experience at Freshwater Cove to end your day.

    Insider Experience – Montgomery Reef

    Soak in the amazing scenes aboard a Zodiac as Montgomery Reef dramatically rises out of the ocean as a result of the region’s strong tides. Cruise through narrow channels between the world’s largest inshore reef as you admire the spectacle and the incredible wildlife exposed by the cascading water.

    Insider Experience – Wandjina Rock Art

    Be led by a local Aboriginal guide through an incredible millennia-old Wandjina rock art site at Freshwater Cove.

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    Prince Frederick Harbour, Hunter River

    Arrive in Prince Frederick Harbour today and explore its lush mangrove ecosystems surrounded by impressive red sandstone cliffs. The harbour fosters an array of wildlife including saltwater crocodiles, mudskippers, kingfishers and white-bellied sea eagles. Next, reboard a Zodiac to discover the wonders of the Hunter River and the picturesque Naturalists Island.

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    Swift Bay

    Explore this labyrinth of islands, inlets and peninsulas, believed to be named by explorer Lieutenant Phillip Parker King after novelist Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver’s Travels. Set out on another exciting adventure with an Insider Experience today.

    Insider Experience – Swift Bay Aboriginal Rock Art

    See incredible galleries of ancient Wandjina and Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art, estimated to have been created between 5,000 and 13,000 years ago. These remarkable artworks can be seen in caves close to the water’s edge, and are primarily painted on rock overhangs.

    Enhance Your Journey – Mitchell Falls Scenic Helicopter Flight

    If you’d like to soar high above the Kimberley’s incredible landscapes, you can board a helicopter flight for a unique bird’s-eye view of the tiered waterfalls of the Mitchell Plateau (additional expense).

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    Ashmore Reef

    Arrive at Ashmore Reef Marine Park today and set out on a Zodiac tour of the seabird haven, where up to 100,000 birds breed each year. In addition to its prolific birdlife, Ashmore Reef’s clear tropical waters reveal a rich underwater world. Coral reefs, seagrass meadows, sandflats and lagoons support a vibrant array of marine life, including 255 species of reef-building coral — the highest number found on any reef along Western Australia’s coast.

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    Vansittart Bay

    Explore beautiful Vansittart Bay today, landing and experiencing its greatest sights. Venture out across the salt flats to see the US Air Force C-53 plane which famously crash landed here during World War II in 1942.

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    Koolama Bay, King George River, King George Falls

    Arrive in Koolama Bay this morning before joining a Zodiac cruise along the King George River, winding through towering red cliffs and passing by mangrove forests. You’ll also enjoy an Insider Experience at the river’s greatest attraction.

    Insider Experience – King George Falls

    Get up close and personal to the magnificent King George Falls, where the King George River tumbles 80 metres down from lofty sandstone cliffs. You’ll be able to experience its power as your Zodiac creeps close to the iconic waterfall.

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    Disembark Ship, Depart Darwin

    Arrive in Darwin this morning, where your tour ends after breakfast with a transfer to the airport.

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