2016/17 - TM Western Australia

37 Perth The Pinnacles Monkey Mia Kalbarri NORTHERN TERRITORY 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 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 WESTERN AUSTRALIA 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 King George River Bigge Island Vansittart Bay Montgomery Reef Cape Leveque Lacepede Islands 1 Buccaneer Archipelago Bonaparte Archipelago Horizontal Falls Coral Expeditions I 10 Coach No. of nights stay Cruise Unsealed road Nambung National Park Kalbarri National Park Karijini National Park Nitmiluk National Park Take a Zodiac ride to explore rivers and gorges Day 15. El Questro Wilderness Park, Lake Argyle, Ord River, Kununurra. Travel on the Gibb River Road to Lake Argyle before joining a wildlife cruise along the Ord River. Stay: Kununurra Country Club. B Day 16. Kununurra, Katherine. Pass through Timber Creek and arrive in Katherine. Stay: Ibis Styles Katherine. BD Day 17. Katherine, Darwin. Cruise Katherine Gorge. En route to Darwin, visit Adelaide River and the Australian war cemetery. Stay (Four Nights): Novotel Atrium Darwin. B, FD Day 18. Darwin. Tour Darwin and enjoy free time in the afternoon. B Days 19 & 20. Darwin. Explore Darwin at leisure and perhaps visit the botanical gardens or Museum and Art Gallery. B Day 21. Darwin, Embark Cruise. This morning, board your ship in Darwin. Meet your friendly crew at the Captain's Welcome Drinks. Stay (Ten Nights): aboard your boutique small ship, the Coral Expeditions I. BLD Day 22. King George River, Tranquil Bay. Today, discover the mighty King George River. Like a Local – cruise to the base of magnificent King George Falls. Later, explore the secluded beach at Tranquil Bay. BLD Day 23. Vansittart Bay, Jar Island. View the wreckage of the US Air Force DC3 plane that crash landed at Vansittart Bay during World War II. Later, expert guest lecturers will show you Jar Island's incredible ancient Bradshaw paintings, also called Gwion Gwion. BLD Day 24. Winyalken Bay. Travel ashore at Winyalken Bay and explore the sandstone caves of Hathaway's Hideaway. Later, take an optional scenic flight over spectacular Mitchell Falls (own expenseˆ). A Taste of Western Australia – tonight, enjoy a delicious gourmet Australian beach barbecue. BL, FD Day 25. Bigge Island, Careening Bay. Today, guest lecturers will guide you through Bigge Island's Aboriginal rock art. Explore Careening Bay and visit the iconic boab tree engraved with 'HMC Mermaid 1820'. BLD Day 26. Prince Regent River, King Cascades. Cruise the Prince Regent River. Like a Local – admire the breathtaking King Cascades, an unusual waterfall spilling over cake-like terraced rock formations. Enjoy a picnic lunch at Camp Creek and perhaps take a dip. BLD Day 27. Montgomery Reef, Doubtful Bay. Watch as Montgomery Reef rises out of the ocean when the tide falls. Later, cruise Doubtful Bay. BLD Day 28. Kuri Bay, Raft Point, Ruby Falls. Cruise Kuri Bay before travelling ashore at striking Raft Point where you'll visit a secluded Aboriginal rock art gallery. Later, explore Red Cone Creek and enjoy a leisurely swim at Ruby Falls. BLD Day 29. Buccaneer Archipelago, Talbot Bay, Horizontal Falls. Journey through the Buccaneer Archipelago to Talbot Bay. Like a Local – take a thrilling ride through Horizontal Falls, the result of one of the largest tidal changes in the world. Later, visit Silica Beach. BLD Day 30. Lacepede Islands. Cruise to the Lacepede Islands (subject to conditions), home to an abundance of marine birds. Tonight, say goodbye to your fellow travellers and crew at the Captain's Farewell Drinks. BLD Day 31. Depart Broome. After breakfast, disembark your ship and transfer to the airport. B EARLYBIRD SPECIALS SEE PAGE 19 FOR DETAILS 2016 DATES & PRICES (A$) 31 Days – Perth to Broome (TWNCP31) Twin Share Prices 2016 (per person) Twin Share Apr. 23; June 4; July 16; Aug. 27. $15,895 CRUISE UPGRADE Prices are based on a Cabin. See page 40 for Deck Plans. To upgrade, add per person: Stateroom $1,000 Upper Deck Stateroom $1,500 Deluxe Stateroom $1,800 TOUR NOTES Cruising itineraries are subject to change due to tidal conditions. Weather events may cause disruption to itineraries, especially in remote locations. See pages 42-43 for terms and conditions. Seniors Card holders and Aust./New Zealand pensioners deduct $75 per person. Please enquire for solo traveller prices. ˆSee page 41 for further details. Please note days 19 and 20 are unescorted. Days 1-18 of the tour form part of West Coast Adventure. See pages 22-23.

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