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22 West Coast Adventure 18 or 16 Days | Perth | Monkey Mia | The Pilbara | Broome | El Questro | Darwin Day 1. Arrive Perth. Be met on arrival at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Take a guided walk of Kings Park, perched on Mt Eliza. Absorb the city views before returning to town for a special Welcome Dinner. Stay: Mercure Perth. FD Day 2. Perth, Nambung National Park, The Pinnacles, Kalbarri. Early this morning, 16 Day (TWN16) guests join the tour. Travel to Nambung National Park to see the limestone pillars of the Pinnacles. Continue to Kalbarri, overlooking the Indian Ocean. Stay: Kalbarri Edge Resort. BD Day 3. Kalbarri, Monkey Mia. Set out for World Heritage-listed Shark Bay. Visit the township of Denham, the most westerly town on the Australian mainland, then continue to Monkey Mia. Like a Local – unwind during a special sunset cruise on Shark Bay. A Taste of Western Australia – feast on a delicious array of specialties during a seafood dinner tonight. Special Stay – enjoy the beachfront location of Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort. Stay: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort. B, FD Day 4. Monkey Mia Dolphin Experience, Shell Beach, Carnarvon. Start today with a short stroll down to the shallows of Dolphin Beach to partake in the daily dolphin feeding experience (subject to appearance). Afterwards, head off to admire the billions of tiny Hamelin Cockle shells that form Shell Beach. Then, view the ancient stromatolites found at Hamelin Pool, before continuing to Carnarvon. Stay: Carnarvon Motel. BD Day 5. Carnarvon, Coral Bay, Ningaloo Reef Marine Park, Exmouth. Leaving Carnarvon this morning, travel to Coral Bay, the gateway to Ningaloo Reef Marine Park. Like a Local – cruise pristine Ningaloo Reef and watch as tropical fish swim among forests of colourful coral. Continue to Vlamingh Head with its famous kerosene-burning lighthouse for stunning views of Western Australia's coastline and the North West Cape. Later, head to Exmouth. Stay: Exmouth, Pot Shot Hotel. BD Day 6. Exmouth, The Pilbara, Tom Price. Travelling inland, you'll pass through the striking ancient Outback landscapes of the Pilbara during the journey to the remote mining town of Tom Price, nestled deep in the Hamersley Range. Here, enjoy a tour of the Tom Price Mine before dinner. Stay: Tom Price Hotel. BD Day 7. Tom Price, Karijini National Park, Karratha. Today, explore the dramatic landscapes of Karijini National Park, where gorges, waterfalls and rock pools provide a refreshing contrast to the red Pilbara terrain. Visit Dale and Fortescue falls and take in the views from Oxers Lookout, before continuing to the township of Karratha. Stay: Ibis Styles Karratha. BLD Day 8. Karratha, Port Hedland. Tour Karratha this morning before journeying over the fiery landscapes of the Pilbara. Visit Roebourne and the small ghost town of Cossack before arriving in Port Hedland. Famous for its mining, Port Hedland is home to Australia's largest tonnage port, exporting iron ore to all corners of the globe. Stay: Ibis Styles Port Hedland. BD See the striking red rock faces at Gantheaume Point, Broome YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES 17 nights in premium accommodation in superior hotels and stylish resorts Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director and an experienced Driver Luxury air-conditioned coach travel Special Welcome and Farewell dinners Airport transfers and porterage All sightseeing, cruises, excursions and entrance fees as specified 34 delicious meals – 17 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 10 dinners (D) and 5 Feature Dinners (FD) INSIDER EXPERIENCES Unwind on a sunset cruise on Shark Bay Enjoy a seafood dinner at Monkey Mia Stay at Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort Embark on a cruise over Ningaloo Reef Stay at Emma Gorge Resort in El Questro Savour a home-style gourmet dinner in El Questro Wilderness Park MORE HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS Marvel at the strange Pinnacles Meet the dolphins of Monkey Mia See the stromatolites of Hamelin Pool Visit Fortescue Falls, Dale Falls and Oxers Lookout in Karijini National Park Cruise through the Geikie, Chamberlain and Katherine gorges – www.travelmarvel.com.au –