This tour is conducted at a medium-fast pace. Some long travel days may be required to complete this itinerary and you will typically spend two nights at each destination, with some one night stays required. This trip includes a mix of sightseeing and free time to explore at your own pace. You will be required to move about unassisted, including getting on and off vehicles, walking up and down stairs and some activities will be conducted on uneven or steep terrain. You will be required to handle your own luggage.
On these packages you will travel from city to city on your own, exploring at your own pace. We have arranged transportation in most cases and day tours for you to see the destination. Enjoy the time and flexibility to linger longer or pick up the pace and see as much as possible. The choice is yours.
✓ Incredible sightseeing, visit Kakadu National Park, Katherine Gorge, visit Cape Leveque and the Dampier Peninsula, travel the Kununurra and cruise the Ord River, fly to the Bungle Bungles and the Purnululu National Park, explore the Western capital of Perth, travel to the Coral Coast and witness Manta Rays
✓ 20 nights’ accommodation in 3-4 star hotels
✓ Included flights from Darwin to Broome, Broome to Kununurra, Kununurra to Perth, Perth to Exmouth
✓ Meals as per the itinerary
✓ Cruise the Ord River
✓ Fly to the Bungle Bungles and visit Purnululu National Park
✓ Swim with Manta Rays on the Coral Coast
✓ Included sightseeing as per itinerary
✓ Enjoy the flexibility of independent travel
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Welcome to Darwin!
Today you can arrive at any time. Please make your way to your accommodation. Darwin airport is located within 10kms from your accommodation. A taxi ride generally costs between $25 - $30.
Check-in: Hotel check in is from 3pm. If you arrive prior to this, you are welcome to leave your luggage with hotel reception and explore your surroundings until check-in becomes available. The hotel may grant early check-in, however this is strictly subject to availability and at the hotel’s discretion.
Today your escorted tour begins for the next 3 days (Guide services finish day 4 upon return to Darwin).
You will need to make your way the short distance to the starting point of your Kakadu experience.
Today you’ll see prehistoric creatures up-close as your local guide entices the crocodiles to leap out of the water. Then you’ll travel into Kakadu National Park. Covering more than 20,000 square kilometres, World Heritage listed Kakadu. The combination of mangrove fringed coastal areas, expansive flood plains, lowland hills, and open woodland and forest habitats, make Kakadu one of the most diverse landscapes you’ll ever experience. It’s home to a myriad of animals, hundreds of bird species and thousands of different insects and plants. Enjoy lunch in Kakadu National Park before a stop at the Bowali Visitor Centre. Continue to Ubirr, where you’ll climb up through the ancient Aboriginal rock art galleries, believed to be 20,000 years old, to the lookout for a view over the surrounding wetlands.
Today you’ll be mesmerized as you wander around the Nourlangie Rock art site. It has provided shelter to the indigenous people for many thousands of years, and while taking shelter, the rock evolved into a canvas that illustrates the traditional owner's very deep spiritual culture. With your Driver Guide, you’ll have the opportunity to see many different forms of Aboriginal rock art paintings. The Bininj people are the traditional custodians of Kakadu and now you’ll visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre where you will be introduced to their way of life. Later, join your local guide for a cruise on Yellow Water Billabong, Kakadu’s most famous wetland. The picturesque yellow waters are home to thousands of saltwater crocodiles and up to 60 species of colourful birdlife. This afternoon we travel to Katherine, the third largest town in the Northern Territory, stopping at Leliyn (Edith Falls) along the way.
Enjoy a morning cruise through Katherine Gorge, a stunning network of thirteen gorges carved from billion-year-old sandstone. You’ll be at its heart among freshwater crocodiles wonderful birdlife and amazing scenery. Later, view the displays at the Nitmiluk Visitor Centre, where you may purchase artefacts handmade by the Jawoyn people. Return to Darwin, stopping at historic gold mining town of Pine Creek and the poignant Adelaide River War Cemetery.
Your guided tour of Kakadu and Kathrine concludes on arrival back in Darwin. You will be dropped at a central location, from here make your own way back to your hotel.
Today, make your own way back to Darwin airport. The return trip will cost around $25-30 in a taxi. Upon arriving at the airport, board your flight to Broome.
Welcome to Broome! On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. You may like to visit Sunset Bar & Grill famous for their cocktails overlooking the waterfront at Cable Beach.
Today is a free day to take in Broome or enjoy an optional tour of the surrounding sights.
To join the tour, make your way to Matsos Brewery bus stop. Enter into the fascinating eco system of Broome's mangrove forest guided by Bart Pigram. Aside from being a bountiful source of bushfood for the Yawuru people for thousands of years, the mangroves provide a sheltered habitat for fish, crabs, molluscs, and the occasional saltwater crocodile. Scour the mangroves for tasty morsels, see remnants of (Asian) fish traps and hear stories from a bygone era of Broome's pearling days. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure.
Today you will be collected from your hotel to journey deep into the heart of pristine wilderness on a tour from Broome. Experience the Horizontal Falls and more via return scenic flights and fast boat cruise. Be amazed by the incredible forces of one of the world’s largest tidal movements. Be amazed by the incredible forces of one of the world’s largest tidal movements. Your highly experienced skipper navigates your boat back and forth through the Horizontal Falls. Have your camera ready as your one-hour return flight takes off from Cockatoo Island, flying low across the Horizontal Falls for an aerial perspective of your day in the Kimberley.
Tour departs: approx 5.30am
Tour concludes: approx 11.15am
Includes: Hotel pick up and drop off, return scenic flights, Kimberley cruise & breakfast
Today includes a full day guided tour of Cape Leveque with hotel collection and drop off included. The Dampier Peninsula is a delight for travellers seeking a real Kimberley experience that is culturally rewarding in a beautiful environment. As we journey up the Cape Leveque Road, travellers will learn all about the areas fascinating place in Australia’s history. Enjoy morning tea in the Beagle Bay Aboriginal Community, home to the Sacred Heart Church and its glimmering pearl shell altar. Returning south we discover Cape Leveque (locally known as Kooljaman). Enjoy time to relax on the pristine beaches and spectacular coastline the cape is renowned for.
Today at the appropriate time you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight to Kununurra.
Kununurra is the gateway town to the East Kimberley, and a great base if you'd like to explore some of Western Australia's most remarkable natural attractions.
On arrival in Kununurra, board your included transfer to your hotel for check-in.
The following itinerary applies between the months of June & August:
Today you will be collected from your accommodation at 9.00am before boarding your boat from the marina. Cruising this spectacular waterway, you will marvel at the spectacular scenery, wildlife, flora and fauna found along the way and maybe even spot a crocodile! Relax a while as we stop at one of our Riverside Camp’s for a buffet lunch, before we then have you cruising up to the Ord Top Dam – an incredible sight when finding yourselves at its water line base on the Lake Kununurra side!
Boarding a coach you will drive across the Ord Top Dam and a stop at a scenic lookout. As we leave the Lake Argyle township, stop at the historic Durack Homestead Museum. The Museum was constructed as a replica of the original family Homestead and uses the original Homestead stone. Reboarding the coach, return to your accommodation in Kununurra through Durack country, arriving at approximately 3.30pm.
The following itinerary applies in the months of April, May & September:
Today you will be collected from your accommodation at 11.30am and taken by coach through Durack country to Lake Argyle. As we near Lake Argyle, we will take a short break at the historic Durack Homestead Museum. This Museum was constructed as a replica of the original family Homestead and uses the original Homestead stone.
Reboarding the coach, you will drive a short distance to Lake Argyle Resort before viewing the enormous Lake Argyle from a scenic look-out. Crossing the Ord Top Dam wall, you will see the Ord Hydro-Power Station before boarding your boat for a scenic journey back to Kununurra. Marvel at the spectacular scenery, wildlife, flora and fauna found along the way, including the elusive freshwater crocodile! Enjoy afternoon tea at our riverside camp before heading back to Kununurra. Take in a colourful East Kimberley sunset before docking back at the Marina and re-boarding your coach for your accommodation, arriving at approximately 6.00pm
Inclusions note. During the months of April, May & September you will enjoy an included afternoon tea instead of a buffet lunch.
Today you’ll be collected from your hotel before boarding a scenic flight that takes you on an unforgettable adventure over the Bungle Bungle Range, Lake Argyle, the Argyle Diamond Mine and the Ord River Irrigation Area. You will also fly over the stunning Carr Boyd and Osmand Ranges, the Ord and Bow Rivers. Reaching Purnululu National Park, you will land at the remote and unsealed Bellburn Airstrip, where you are met by a tour guide and an air-conditioned 4WD bus. From the Airstrip, your guide will drive further into the Park, to begin the guided walk throughout the famous eroded towers and black and orange banded beehive domes of the Bungle Bungle Range. This walk is of moderate intensity, and is about 3-kilometres in distance. Follow your guide into Cathedral Gorge, where towering cliffs open up to form a space with incredible natural acoustics. Whilst in the Gorge, enjoy a tasty picnic-style lunch whilst relaxing in one of the most beautiful spots in the park. After a short rest, walk along the dry creek bed of Piccaninny Creek, before returning to Bellburn Airstrip. You will then board your return scenic flight to Kununurra, with views of the Argyle Diamond Mine along the way.
The sandstone massif of the Bungle Bungle Range is almost 50 times the area of Uluru – there are more stunning features and spectacular landforms to see in this half hour scenic flight than you would imagine possible.
View the hidden red rock gorges of the north-west tip, Piccaninny Gorge from end to end and the unique beehive formations that have contributed to the listing of Purnululu National Park as one of Australia’s World Heritage areas.
Today you will be collected from your hotel and transferred to the airport to board your flight.
On arrival in Perth, make your own way to your hotel for the next 3 nights. Taxi costs from the airport range from $40-50 each way. Alternatively the airport bus drops customers in central CBD locations from approximately $10 per person with the use of a transit card which can be purchased at the Smarte Carte desk on the ground floor for the terminal.
Today, enjoy a free day at leisure to explore the city of Perth.
Travelling south we stop for morning tea (own expense) at the iconic Busselton Jetty, the longest timber jetty in the southern hemisphere. Indulge in a lunch of local Margaret River product with complimentary
beer and cider tastings at one of Margaret River’s oldest breweries. We continue south and visit a local winery, taste some of the very best wines of the region whilst gaining some insight into the industry. Next we head out to explore Mammoth Cave on a guided tour. Pass through the stunning Boranup Forest and be awestruck at the size of these massive Karri Trees. Afterwards, visit Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse the dividing point between the Southern and Indian Oceans.
Heading back towards Margaret River make a brief stop in the township where you have free time to stroll the main street. We break at a restaurant for a light dinner (own expense) before returning home to Perth, arriving back at approximately 9.30pm.
Today, enjoy a free day at leisure to explore the city of Perth
Leaving Perth we head through the Perth Hills and escarpment and enter farming country. Heading east we enjoy morning tea (own expense) at historic York, the first township founded in the Avon Valley. From there we travel the Wheat belt Highway through agricultural towns of Corrigin and Kondinin; through outback farming country – giving a glimpse of Australian county life. Visit the Dog Cemetery before arriving in Hyden. We then visit Hippo’s Yawn, a rock formation which resembles a hippo yawning. Following this we take a break for an Aussie country style lunch at the Wildflower Shop. Following lunch we journey on to see the spectacle of Wave Rock and the ancient Gnamma Holes. Whilst here, visit either a Wildlife Park or view the unique Antique Lace Collection. Leaving Wave Rock we visit The Humps and Mulka’s Cave. We return to Perth via a different route and stop at a quaint country town for afternoon tea (own expense). Wildflower viewing stops are made in season. Arrive in Perth at approximately 8.30pm.
Today, make your own way to the airport to board your flight to Exmouth. Taxi costs to the airport range from $40-50 each way.
On arrival, you will be transferred to Coral Bay to check in to your hotel.
This morning you will be collected from your hotel to embark on a full day Manta Ray Interaction Cruise. Experience this unique opportunity to snorkel up close with the resident population of these amazing creatures. Cruise includes a certified Divemaster or Instructor guiding you at the dive sites, spotter plane used to search for the Manta Rays, lunch and refreshments throughout your tour including tea, coffee and fresh water. All of your equipment is supplied including wetsuit, mask, snorkel and fins.
Today is a free day at leisure to enjoy the Western coast.
Today you will be collected from your hotel and transferred to your Exmouth hotel. On arrival the rest of the day is at leisure.
Today you will be collected and taken on a Ningaloo Safari Tour, a nature based experience designed to showcase this area’s natural beauty on an outback safari and is the most comprehensive one day tour of Cape Range National Park. It's a tour of remarkable diversity encompassing canyon country, beautiful beaches, an exclusive boat trip up Yardie Creek and snorkelling in the Turquoise Lagoons of the Ningaloo Reef.
Today is a free day at leisure to enjoy the Western coast
Each year between mid-March and July these slow-moving, gentle, filter-feeding giants migrate past Ningaloo Reef. The world’s biggest fish can grow to lengths of 12 metres or more and has a healthy appetite in order to sustain its immense size. Fortunately for most sea-dwellers (and for us) they feed primarily on plankton and krill, taking in huge gulps of water and filtering out their microscopic meal. Tour includes hotel transfers, morning tea, snorkelling gear, wetsuit and lunch.
Today is a free day at leisure to enjoy the Western coast.
Unfortunately all good things come to an end. You will be collected from your hotel and transferred to the airport to board your flight at the appropriate time.
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Book now, change later with our Flexible Date Change option. You may select this $99pp option at time of purchase, giving travellers the flexibility to change your date without penalty (subject to availability, less third party costs incurred, plus any applicable surcharges for the new date selected).
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Cooling off period
If you change your mind within 7 days of making your booking online, you can request a refund of your initial deposit payment as part of our cooling off period.
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Deposit & Payments
Booking Process
Booking On Request:
To enhance your journey, we are offering guests a choice of the following optional activities (prices are per person):
Optional tours can be selected once you have finalised your tour purchase and paid your deposit. When completing your Passenger Booking Form, you will be asked if you would like to add Optional Tours, where any applicable cost will be added to your final balance. If you choose not to select them at this time, you can choose to add them later by logging in to your Account online or speaking with your Dedicated Support Agent for assistance.
Please note that you must select your Optional Tours no later than 65 days before departure, after which you will be required to purchase them on tour. Please keep in mind that anything purchased on-tour is subject to availability. We appreciate your understanding.
COVID-19
Due to COVID there maybe disruptions to standard operating schedules of particular components of this itinerary. Should a component be effected a substitute will be confirmed prior to departure.
Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.
As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.
This particular tour is categorised as a “3”.
3 – Moderate Tour: A good level of fitness and mobility is required, as this tour includes a moderate level of physical activity and is considered a medium-fast paced tour. You should be able to walk up and down stairs and able to walk reasonable distances of approximately 2 kilometres per day or more with ease. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability. If you have any form of walking aids, other than a walking stick or hiking poles, then this tour is not suitable.
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard.
Single Supplement
Single supplement is $2,672 per person in addition to the twin-share price.
Triple Share
Not available.
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Final documentation including, e-tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
Group Size
This is an independant itinerary. On these packages you will travel from city to city on your own, exploring at your own pace. We have arranged transportation in most cases and day tours for you to see the destination.
Children
Children must be 5 years old or above and share a room with parents at all times. Children are charged the same price as adults.
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