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21 Day Perth to Darwin Tour - Perth to Darwin Tour
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The 21 Day Perth to Darwin Tour tour has plently of adventure and it is a perfect backpacker tour departing from Perth in Western Australia. This tour enables you to experience some of Western Australia, Australia and just some of the wonderful features which our country has to offer.
An an option, you can also choose to join another tour to participate in, when this tour finishes in Darwin. You are then offered additional discounted tours which not only expands your backpacking adventure in Australia, but also saves you more money to explore more.
| Tour Code: | WEPD21 |
| Tour Package Cost : | View or Download 2010 / 2011 Tour Price List 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011 View or Download 2010 / 2011 Tour Price List 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010 AU$3225 Upgrade Accommodation: 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010 Twin/Double per person AU$440 Single AU$830 Accommodation upgrade includes: 3 x nights ensuite motel (Broome) 4 nights x hostel accommodation (private room/share facilities). On request basis only. Discounts available when making a tour reservation online |
| Payment Types : |  Credit Card & Direct Deposit (EFT) available |
| Tour Departs: | Perth Departs from Perth Wellington Street Tourist Coach Stand 7.20am 13 April 2009 - 16 October 2009 Mon and Fri |
| Tour Finishes: | Darwin Once you have arrived in Darwin, you may want to go on a tour to another destination. Simply select the option below to view tours which depart from Darwin. |
| Max People: | 21 persons on this tour. |
| What to Bring: | Sturdy walking shoes (ankle high), hat & sunscreen, towel & toiletries, swimming gear, warm clothing in winter, water bottle, torch, insect repellent, camera & film, pillow, sleeping bag (can be purchased for $30) 15kg luggage limit |
| Vehicles Used:: | Toyota Coaster mini-bus - (max 22 seats) or Mitsubishi Rosa mini-bus (max 24 seats) - front facing air-conditioned vehicle. |
| Hikes Involved:: | Hikes up to 6-8kms per day |
| Tour Accommodation: | Permanent Campsites - have permanently erected tents, permanent cooking facilities and purpose-built fire pits, screened eating areas, share showers and toilets. Bush Camps - no facilities other than those that are carried on the vehicle. Passengers sleep in swags (Aussie bedroll). The tour will stop along the way at roadhouses for clients to have a shower etc. Note: You will need to arrange your accommodation for when this tour completes in Darwin. |
| What's Included: | Experienced guide; meals as indicated; camping fees & equipment; National Park fees and three nights dorm accommodation in Broome (or upgrade to ensuite twin/double/single). |
| Meals Included: | All meals included in this tour are indicated at the end of each day B = Breakfast | L = Lunch | D = Dinner |
| Places of Interest: | During this tour, you will visit the following areas: Pinnacles, Kalbarri National Park, Monkey Mia, Coral Bay, Ningaloo reef, Karijini National Park,Hamersley Ranges, Broome, Cable Beach, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Gibb River Road, Kimberley Gorges, Bungle Bungles, Kununurra, Lake Argyle, Edith falls |
| Notes: | This tour also operates in reverse from Darwin to Perth. |
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ATTENTION: This tour is only for fit and active people, who can hike 5-9kms a day over uneven terrain, often in high temperatures. Temperatures can be extreme i.e. very high during summer days and very cold during winter nights. Adventure Tours reserves the right to assess the fitness capability of passengers prior to tour departure. Tour is not suitable for children. Due to the remote nature of the Kimberley region we use bush camps with limited facilities on some nights. There is a STRICT LUGGAGE LIMIT of 15kgs per person, in a backpack or soft bag.
Tour Day 1 - Perth to Kalbarri
We depart Perth and head north through market gardens and vineyards to join up with Highway 1 on our way to Nambung National Park and the fascinating Pinnacles Desert. From here we continue on to Kalbarri and our overnight accommodation. (LD) (H)Tour Day 2 - Kalbarri to Denham
After an early rise we have a short drive to Murchison Gorge in Kalbarri National Park. This afternoon it's time to make our way toward Monkey Mia, stopping at the beautiful Shell Beach and then onto Denham for our overnight stop. (BLD) (H)Tour Day 3 - Denham to Warroora
After a short drive across the Peron Peninsula we make our way down to the beach and the world famous Monkey Mia dolphins. Heading further north we visit the stromatolites and then on past Carnarvon. We finish the day by driving off the highway and out to Warroora sheep station. (BLD) (SS)Tour Day 4 - Warroora to Coral Bay & Exmouth
Today is yours to explore Coral Bay and the wonders of the Ningaloo Reef and its fantastic marine life. Today is a day to relax. Late afternoon we drive the short distance to Exmouth. (BLD) (H)Tour Day 5 - Exmouth
A full day to explore Exmouth. After breakfast it's time to jump on the bus and head out to Turquoise Bay and Yardie Creek in the Cape Range National Park. We return to our hostel late afternoon. (BL) (H)Tour Day 6 - Exmouth to Karijini National Park
We head inland today towards the oasis that is Karijini. We will take on extra provisions in the iron ore mining town of Tom Price this afternoon before setting up our camp overlooking the magnificent Hamersley Range in time for a spectacular sunset. (BLD) (BC)Tour Day 7 & 8 - Karijini National Park
The Hamersley Ranges were formed over 2,500 million years ago and are some of the most unusual landforms on earth. From cascading waterfalls found deep in the gorges to fresh still pools ideal for swimming, we experience it all. Some of the gorges are so narrow that you can touch both sides at once. (BLD) (C)Tour Day 9 - Karijini National Park to Eighty Mile Beach
We leave the oasis of Karijini behind and today we will pass through the mining port of Port Hedland on the way to Eighty Mile Beach. A town tour of Port Hedland will have you marveling at the way the iron ore industry works. (BLD) (BC)Tour Day 10 - Eighty Mile Beach to Broome
Relax and enjoy a leisurely morning. You may prefer to swim or take a stroll along this massive expanse of virgin beach before we head into Broome. (BL)*Three nights multi-share accommodation is included. Passengers may prefer to upgrade to ensuite twin/double/single (at extra cost). (H)
Tour Day 11 & 12 - Broome
Two days of leisure in this historic northern pearling town. There is plenty to see and do in Broome, time to just relax or laze on the beach in idyllic weather conditions on the famous Cable Beach or view some of the old Pearling Luggers. We start our time here with a town tour to show you the sights. (B) (H)Tour Day 13 - Broome to Windjana Gorge
After leaving Broome we stop briefly at Willare Bridge to gaze in awe at the size of this river and the amount of water that flows in the mighty Fitzroy River during the wet season, continuing on we leave the bitumen behind as we head for the Oscar Range and on to Tunnel Creek, a 750 metre tunnel that passes under the Napier range rich in bush-ranger history: just ask your guide for the true story. (LD) (BC)Tour Day 14 - Gibb River Rd and gorges
After spending a few pleasant hours exploring Windjana Gorge with its abundance of freshwater crocodiles it's time to hit the track again as we travel along the famous Gibb River road to Bells Gorge where we have the chance for a refreshing swim. We then set up camp for the night. (BLD) (C)Tour Day 15 - Gibb River Road & gorges
A great day of swimming and hiking as we explore some of the Kimberley's striking gorges - maybe Barnett, Manning, Adcock or Galvans depending on the time of year. Overnight bush camp. (BLD) (C)Tour Day 16 - Gibb River Road to Parry Farm
We continue along the rugged Gibb River Road, travelling through some ancient and spectacular country before crossing the Pentecost River and heading to the famous El Questro Station. We walk into the beautiful Cockburn Ranges for a swim under the waterfall at Emma Gorge. We call in at Wyndham and the Five Rivers Lookout before heading to our overnight camp at Diggers Rest Cattle Station or Parry Farm. (BLD) (C)Tour Day 17 - Parry Farm to Bungle Bungles National Park
We start the day visiting the bird watchers paradise of Marlgu Billabong, then sit back and admire the awesome scenery of the Carr Boyd and Durack Ranges as we head to Turkey Creek. We take a challenging 4WD trip into the Bungle Bungle (Purnululu) National Park for sunset over the Osmond Ranges and our overnight bush camp. (BLD) (C)Tour Day 18 - Bungle Bungle National Park
We spend a full day exploring the unusual rock formations of the Bungle Bungles mastiff, visiting the unique Frog Hole, the breathtaking Echidna Chasm and the magnificent Cathedral Gorge. We have time for an optional scenic helicopter flight (at own expense) over the Bungles before heading to our overnight bush camp. (BLD) (C)Tour Day 19 - Bungle-Bungles to Kununurra
This morning we engage 4WD to wind our way out of the Bungle-Bungles before heading to the capital of the North - Kununurra. This afternoon we explore Hidden Valley - just a stones throw from Kununurra township. Tonight you may have the luxury of a shower!! (BLD) (CP)Tour Day 20 - Kununurra to Victoria River
This morning we drive out to Lake Argyle and the Ord River Dam. Time to take in the magnificent expanse of the largest man made lake in Australia. This afternoon we cross the border into the Northern Territory. Time permitting we may have a look in at the Keep River National Park before heading to our camp on the Victoria River. (BLD) (BC)Tour Day 21 - Victoria River to Darwin
We begin our final leg this morning with the short leg to Katherine where we have a brief visit to Katherine (Nitmiluk) Gorge. Heading north now we stop at Edith Falls for a final refreshing and relaxing swim before heading into Darwin where sadly we farewell our new found friends. (BL)BC
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