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Half-day Broome Town Tour & Cable Beach Sunset, ex Broome
Begin in Chinatown at a pearl shop and enjoy a sound show at the famous Sun Pictures. Sample homemade ales at Matso’s Broome Brewery or visit local art and craft galleries. Explore the Japanese Cemetery, Broome Port, and Gantheaume Point, known for dinosaur footprints. Catch sunset at Cable Beach. Departs Mon-Sat (mid Feb-mid Dec) and Mon, Wed, Fri (Feb-Mar and Nov-Dec) at 12.45pm.
Duration 5 hours. Includes Transfers, and refreshments. Staircase to Moon options available.
from $81 per person
Whale Shark Cruise, ex Exmouth
Swimming with the whale sharks is an experience you’ll never forget. See the beauty of these awesome gentle giants as they glide through the pristine waters of the Ningaloo Marine Park. Unlike others, Ningaloo Reef Dreaming charters its own spotter plane to i nd whale sharks, meaning you’ll spend much longer in the water. Also see manta rays, turtles, coral and other marine life. Departs daily late Mar-late Jul at 7.30am. Duration 8½ hours. Includes Transfers, guides, gourmet lunch, refreshments, and snorkeling gear
from $392 per person
Wave Rock & Aboriginal Caves, ex Perth
Climb the Darling Ranges and cross vast dry farming plains. Visit historic York, the original and untouched center of the Avon Valley. On arrival in Hyden, you’ll encounter one of Australia’s most famous landforms, Wave Rock - a giant surf wave of multi-colored granite with the appearance of waves crashing into the bush below it. Take a guided tour along the base and over the top and enjoy a picnic lunch. Visit the native wildlife park before exploring the Humps and Mulcas Cave, learn the story of Mulca and view ancient Aboriginal cave paintings. Departs daily at 8am. Duration 12.5 hours. Includes Hotel transfers and picnic lunch.
from $182 per person
Perth Swan Valley Experience, ex Perth
With your guide, leave the city for Caversham Wildlife Park to see the wombats, Tassie devils & koalas. Head into Swan Valley. Taste classics like Shiraz and Chardonnay end enjoy lunch alfresco. Later, tour Margaret River Chocolate Factory for an insight into the Wold of chocolate and chocolate tastings. Departs daily at 8.30am. Duration 8 hours. Includes Hotel transfers, knowledgeable guide, home-style morning tea, lunch, and travel by small group luxury touring vehicle.
from $264 per person
Pinnacles Desert with 4WD Adventure, Kangaroos & Koalas
Massive sand dunes, emerald waters, white sandy beaches, kangaroos, koalas, wildlife park, see it all. later, a guided walk through the dramatic Pinnacles Desert—inhabited by strange limestone pillars rising through the sand. next, experience four-wheel driving over massive sand dunes in lancelin and try sand boarding. Departs daily at 8am. Duration 11½ hours. Includes Transfers, sand boarding, lunch, wildlife park admission, and Pinnacles.
from $203 per person
Cape Leveque 4WD Adventure, ex Broome
Travel along the coastal wilderness to Beagle Bay Aboriginal Community, and view the famous 90-year-old pearl shell altar built by the Pallotine Monks. Visit the Aquaculture Hatchery at One Arm Point before continuing north to Cape Leveque where you’ll lunch and 4WD on the beach, with time to swim, relax, or walk this pristine stretch of coastline. Later, choose to fly home (additional cost) or visit Lombadina Aboriginal Community for an insight into their lifestyle today. Return to Broome by 8.30pm, tour’s duration is 12½ hours (non-flight option). Includes Hotel transfers, travel by 4WD with experienced guide, morning and afternoon teas, and lunch. Fuel levy of AU$5 per person is payable direct.
from $212 per person
Ningaloo Reef Dreaming, ex Exmouth
Swimming with the whale sharks in one of those experiences you will never forget. Don’t miss the opportunity to snorkel and see the grace and beauty of these awesome gentle giants as they glide through the pristine waters of the Ningaloo Marine Park. Unlike other whale shark cruises, Ningaloo Reef Dreaming charters its own spotter plane to find whale sharks for you to swim with. This means you’ll spend much longer in the water. Also see mantra rays, turtles, coral and other marine life. Departs 7.30am daily mid-March to late July. Includes Experienced guides, morning tea, gourmet lunch, afternoon tea, refreshments, dive and snorkeling gear.
from $324 per person
Pinnacles Desert with 4WD Adventure, Kangaroos & Koalas (ex Perth)
Massive sand dunes and emerald waters lap pristine white sandy beaches. You’ll also see kangaroos and koalas at a wildlife park. Later, take a guided walk through the dramatic Pinnacles Desert - seeimingly lifeless,yet inhabited by strange limestone pillars rising through the sand. Next up experience four-wheel driving over massive white sand dunes in Lancelin and try your hand at sand boarding. Includes Hotel transfers, sand boarding, lunch, admission to a wildlife park, and Pinnacles.
from $168 per person