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23 Day 9. Port Hedland, Great Sandy Desert, Broome. Travel through the Great Sandy Desert today. Later, enjoy a guided tour of the historic pearling town of Broome before spending time at leisure. Stay (Two Nights): Oaks Broome. BD Day 10. Broome. Today is yours to spend at leisure. Perhaps go for a stroll through town, head to the striking red rock faces of Gantheaume Point, or take a sunset camel ride along Cable Beach (own expenseˆ). B Day 11. Broome, Fitzroy Crossing. Leave the coast behind and head inland to the remote township of Fitzroy Crossing. Stay: Fitzroy Crossing, Fitzroy River Lodge. BD Day 12. Fitzroy Crossing, Geikie Gorge, Halls Creek. After breakfast, cruise the stunning Geikie Gorge, where flooding has had an unusual effect on the limestone walls. Then, journey to Halls Creek. Stay: Halls Creek, Kimberley Hotel. BD Day 13. Halls Creek, Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine, El Questro Wilderness Park. Tour Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine then journey through the heart of the Kimberley to El Questro Wilderness Park. Special Stay – Emma Gorge Resort in El Questro Wilderness Park. Stay (Two Nights): El Questro, Emma Gorge Resort, tented cabins with ensuites. BL, FD Day 14. El Questro Wilderness Park. Visit the natural thermal pools of Zebedee Springs and take a relaxing dip. Then, enjoy a guided cruise along stunning Chamberlain Gorge. Later, perhaps walk into Emma Gorge to swim under the beautiful droplet waterfall. A Taste of Western Australia – tonight, savour a delicious home- style dinner beneath a blanket of stars. B, FD Day 15. El Questro Wilderness Park, Lake Argyle, Ord River, Kununurra. Travel along the Gibb River Road to Lake Argyle before joining a wildlife cruise on the Ord River. Discover the river's fascinating ecological system. Stay: Kununurra Country Club. B ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY – TAKE A TRIP TO THE BUNGLE BUNGLE RANGE Fly over the Ord River and Lake Argyle to discover the Bungle Bungle Rangeˆ. Day 16. Kununurra, Katherine. Depart Kununurra today and pass through Timber Creek before arriving in Katherine. Stay: Ibis Styles Katherine. BD Day 17. Katherine, Darwin. Enjoy a cruise through the majestic Katherine Gorge. En route to Darwin, visit Adelaide River and the Australian war cemetery. In Darwin, 16 Day (TWN16) guests transfer to the airport. Remaining guests enjoy a Farewell Dinner. Stay: Novotel Atrium Darwin. B, FD Day 18. Darwin, Depart. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Darwin before transferring to the airport. B Perth The Pinnacles Monkey Mia Kalbarri NORTHERN TERRITORY Nitmiluk National Park Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine Katherine Darwin Shark Bay Coral Bay Kununurra Halls Creek Broome Tom Price Exmouth Karratha Ningaloo Reef Carnarvon Fitzroy Crossing Port Hedland El Questro Geikie Gorge Karijini National Park Kalbarri National Park Nambung National Park WESTERN AUSTRALIA 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 Coach No. of nights stay Unsealed road 1 1 1 1 1 View from Kings Park, Perth ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY – UPGRADE IN EL QUESTRO Stay at the exquisite El Questro Homestead. Replaces touring and accommodation at Emma Gorge Resortˆ. EARLYBIRD SPECIALS SEE PAGE 19 FOR DETAILS 2016/17 DATES & PRICES (A$) 18 Days – Perth to Darwin (TWN18) Twin Share Prices 2016 (per person) Breakfast & Feature Dinners Meals as indicated Apr. 23; May 11*; June 4, 22*; July 2, 16, 20*; Aug. 3*, 13, 27; Sept. 1*, 14*. $7,395 $7,895 2017 (per person) Breakfast & Feature Dinners Meals as indicated Apr. 23; May 11*, 14; June 1*, 4, 22, 22*; July 10*, 16; Aug. 1, 4*, 19*, 27; Sept. 1*. $7,395 $7,895 16 Days – Perth to Darwin (TWN16) Twin Share Prices 2016 (per person) Breakfast & Feature Dinners Meals as indicated Apr. 24; May 12*; June 5, 23*; July 3, 17, 21*; Aug. 4*, 14, 28; Sept. 2*, 15*. $6,895 $7,395 TOUR NOTES Indicates guaranteed departure. * Itinerary operates in reverse, from Darwin to Perth (TWS18/TWS16). See pages 24-25. Seniors Card holders and Aust./New Zealand pensioners deduct $75 per person. Please enquire for solo traveller prices. Departures after October 2016 are listed as a guide only and may follow a different itinerary. ˆSee page 41 for further details.