14 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR
21ST AUGUST TO 3RD SEPTEMBER 2021
Starting in beautiful Broome, a multicultural melting pot with a laid-back welcoming feel, we traverse the west coast of Australia all the way to Fremantle in the south. Enjoy the engaging tropical vibe and stretch your legs on the unique strip of sand that is Cable Beach. See Port Hedland in the Pilbara, with its roots in shipping and mining and get up close and personal with the Dolphins of Monkey Mia, famous for their almost daily ritual of swimming to shore to interact with humans.
21ST AUGUST TO 3RD SEPTEMBER 2021
Starting in beautiful Broome, a multicultural melting pot with a laid-back welcoming feel, we traverse the west coast of Australia all the way to Fremantle in the south. Enjoy the engaging tropical vibe and stretch your legs on the unique strip of sand that is Cable Beach. See Port Hedland in the Pilbara, with its roots in shipping and mining and get up close and personal with the Dolphins of Monkey Mia, famous for their almost daily ritual of swimming to shore to interact with humans.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Broome Wharf, Japanese Cemetery, Pearl Luggers Museum, Cable Beach, Willie Creek Pearl Farm, Eighty Mile Beach, North West Shelf Visitor Centre, Harold Holt Base, Cape Range National Park, Ningaloo Coral Reef, Sub Sea Explorer, Tropic of Capricorn, Monkey Mia, Kalbarri National Park, Rainbow Jungle, Nambung National Park and Western Australia’s Pinnacles
CRUISES
Willie Creek Pearl Farm Lunch Cruise, Yardie Creek Ranger Cruise and Ningaloo Coral Reef Cruise
MULTIPLE NIGHT STAYS
3 nights in Broome, 2 nights in Exmouth and Kalbarri
PRICE
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O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours will match single travellers who wish to twin share, with another single traveller of the same gender.
However, if this is not possible, you shall be provided with single accommodation at the twin share fare (no additional cost).
However, if this is not possible, you shall be provided with single accommodation at the twin share fare (no additional cost).
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ITINERARY
DAY 1: saturday 21st august, 2021
TO BROOME
There’s a knock on the door this morning – it’s our chauffeur, ready to take us to the airport for the first hop on our tour, our flight to Broome! On arrival we will be met and transferred to our accommodation, where we’ll meet up with our fellow travellers.
OVERNIGHT: Oaks Resort, BROOME
There’s a knock on the door this morning – it’s our chauffeur, ready to take us to the airport for the first hop on our tour, our flight to Broome! On arrival we will be met and transferred to our accommodation, where we’ll meet up with our fellow travellers.
OVERNIGHT: Oaks Resort, BROOME
day 2: sunday 22nd august, 2021
BROOME SIGHTSEEING
This morning we tour this fascinating town. We’ll see the historic Gantheume Point, the Broome Wharf, the Japanese Cemetery and of course China Town. We’ll also visit the Pearl Luggers Museum where we learn the history of pearl diving dating back 140 years. This afternoon, we have some time to relax or swim etc. before making our way to Cable Beach for the sunset and dinner.
OVERNIGHT: Oaks Resort, BROOME
This morning we tour this fascinating town. We’ll see the historic Gantheume Point, the Broome Wharf, the Japanese Cemetery and of course China Town. We’ll also visit the Pearl Luggers Museum where we learn the history of pearl diving dating back 140 years. This afternoon, we have some time to relax or swim etc. before making our way to Cable Beach for the sunset and dinner.
OVERNIGHT: Oaks Resort, BROOME
DAY 3: monday 23rd august, 2021
WILLIE CREEK PEARL FARM
We’re off to visit the Willie Creek Pearl Farm, to learn about pearling techniques and view the pearl panels suspended in the creek. We can gain a comprehensive insight into how the world’s finest pearls are produced, with the process of cultured pearling, including the seeding of a live oyster shell. Lunch is included and we also enjoy a cruise aboard the Willie Wanderer. There’ll be more time to relax back at the hotel before dinner this evening.
OVERNIGHT: Oaks Resort, BROOME
We’re off to visit the Willie Creek Pearl Farm, to learn about pearling techniques and view the pearl panels suspended in the creek. We can gain a comprehensive insight into how the world’s finest pearls are produced, with the process of cultured pearling, including the seeding of a live oyster shell. Lunch is included and we also enjoy a cruise aboard the Willie Wanderer. There’ll be more time to relax back at the hotel before dinner this evening.
OVERNIGHT: Oaks Resort, BROOME
DAY 4: tuesday 24th august, 2021
ROEBUCK BAY TO PORT HEDLAND
Departing the Roebuck Bay district today, we travel the West Coast along the Great Sandy Desert to Port Hedland, the seaboard outlet for the giant Newman Mine. We drive via Sandfire and deviate to the coast for a view and a walk on Eighty Mile Beach, maybe even a swim.
OVERNIGHT: Hospitality Inn, PORT HEDLAND
Departing the Roebuck Bay district today, we travel the West Coast along the Great Sandy Desert to Port Hedland, the seaboard outlet for the giant Newman Mine. We drive via Sandfire and deviate to the coast for a view and a walk on Eighty Mile Beach, maybe even a swim.
OVERNIGHT: Hospitality Inn, PORT HEDLAND
DAY 5: wednesday 25th august, 2021
PORT HEDLAND TO KARRATHA
This morning, we have a look at Port Hedland with the help of a local guide. Tracing the cultural heritage and history of this most unusual town, our tour will follow the footsteps of the first European settlers by visiting the town’s heritage sites. We then have time to buy lunch before our afternoon journey to Karratha.
OVERNIGHT: Karratha International Hotel, KARRATHA
This morning, we have a look at Port Hedland with the help of a local guide. Tracing the cultural heritage and history of this most unusual town, our tour will follow the footsteps of the first European settlers by visiting the town’s heritage sites. We then have time to buy lunch before our afternoon journey to Karratha.
OVERNIGHT: Karratha International Hotel, KARRATHA
DAY 6: thursday 26th august, 2021
KARRATHA TO EXMOUTH
In nearby Dampier we visit the North West Shelf Visitor Centre. The centre will give us a good explanation of the gas extraction, liquefaction and exporting process on the Burrup Peninsula production. Passing through the Pilbara we make our way south west towards the North West Cape. As we travel along the North West Coastal Highway we have Ningaloo Reef running along the coast to our right. We pass Giralia Station – a large (265,000 hectare) and very isolated farm which runs approximately 25,000 sheep, before arriving into Exmouth, famous for its annual fishing competition and location of a jointly operated Australian/USA Naval Communication Station.
OVERNIGHT: Potshot Hotel Resort, EXMOUTH
In nearby Dampier we visit the North West Shelf Visitor Centre. The centre will give us a good explanation of the gas extraction, liquefaction and exporting process on the Burrup Peninsula production. Passing through the Pilbara we make our way south west towards the North West Cape. As we travel along the North West Coastal Highway we have Ningaloo Reef running along the coast to our right. We pass Giralia Station – a large (265,000 hectare) and very isolated farm which runs approximately 25,000 sheep, before arriving into Exmouth, famous for its annual fishing competition and location of a jointly operated Australian/USA Naval Communication Station.
OVERNIGHT: Potshot Hotel Resort, EXMOUTH
DAY 7: friday 27th august, 2021
EXMOUTH
We have an easy day planned today. We tour Exmouth and its surrounds and view the Harold Holt Base, the Vlaming Lighthouse (where we usually spot some whales), Exmouth Beach and the Communications Towers (one taller than the Empire State Building). Also today we visit Yardie Creek Station which is now a part of the Cape Range National Park. We enjoy a unique and informative cruise on Yardie Creek with a park ranger. We return to the Potshot Resort for some free time to swim, relax etc. from mid-afternoon.
OVERNIGHT: Potshot Hotel Resort, EXMOUTH
We have an easy day planned today. We tour Exmouth and its surrounds and view the Harold Holt Base, the Vlaming Lighthouse (where we usually spot some whales), Exmouth Beach and the Communications Towers (one taller than the Empire State Building). Also today we visit Yardie Creek Station which is now a part of the Cape Range National Park. We enjoy a unique and informative cruise on Yardie Creek with a park ranger. We return to the Potshot Resort for some free time to swim, relax etc. from mid-afternoon.
OVERNIGHT: Potshot Hotel Resort, EXMOUTH
DAY 8: saturday 28th august, 2021
GASCOYNE TO CARNARVON
We travel down to Coral Bay for a one-hour cruise on the beautiful Ningaloo Coral Reef aboard the Sub Sea Explorer, a semi-submersible vessel with windows on the side of the hull providing a stunning 360 degree view underwater! This afternoon we continue south over the Gascoyne River, or the ‘Upside Down River’ and across rich agricultural country to Carnarvon. We will also pause at the Tropic of Capricorn to walk among the wildflowers.
Lunch at own arrangement and expense today.
OVERNIGHT: Carnarvon Motel, CARNARVON
We travel down to Coral Bay for a one-hour cruise on the beautiful Ningaloo Coral Reef aboard the Sub Sea Explorer, a semi-submersible vessel with windows on the side of the hull providing a stunning 360 degree view underwater! This afternoon we continue south over the Gascoyne River, or the ‘Upside Down River’ and across rich agricultural country to Carnarvon. We will also pause at the Tropic of Capricorn to walk among the wildflowers.
Lunch at own arrangement and expense today.
OVERNIGHT: Carnarvon Motel, CARNARVON
DAY 9: sunday 29th august, 2021
PERON PENINSULA TO MONKEY MIA
Today’s travels take us onto the Peron Peninsula and Hamelin Pool. Here, we see a colony of Stromatolites (fossil micro-organisms) that date back to the beginning of life on earth as well as visit the Telegraph Station. We have lunch here then continue to our overnight accommodation in Monkey Mia.
OVERNIGHT: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, MONKEY MIA
Today’s travels take us onto the Peron Peninsula and Hamelin Pool. Here, we see a colony of Stromatolites (fossil micro-organisms) that date back to the beginning of life on earth as well as visit the Telegraph Station. We have lunch here then continue to our overnight accommodation in Monkey Mia.
OVERNIGHT: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, MONKEY MIA
DAY 10: monday 30th august, 2021
MONKEY MIA
Hopefully this morning we can experience some close encounters with the dolphins as we stand in the clear waters and entertain them. This is one of the few places in the world where wild dolphins come to shore regularly to be hand fed. Later this morning, we drive to Denham before rejoining the North West Coastal Highway to travel south over the Murchison River. We divert from the Highway through Kalbarri National Park to picturesque Kalbarri, our home for two nights.
Lunch at own arrangement and expense today.
OVERNIGHT: The Edge Resort, KALBARRI
Hopefully this morning we can experience some close encounters with the dolphins as we stand in the clear waters and entertain them. This is one of the few places in the world where wild dolphins come to shore regularly to be hand fed. Later this morning, we drive to Denham before rejoining the North West Coastal Highway to travel south over the Murchison River. We divert from the Highway through Kalbarri National Park to picturesque Kalbarri, our home for two nights.
Lunch at own arrangement and expense today.
OVERNIGHT: The Edge Resort, KALBARRI
DAY 11: tuesday 31st august, 2021
KALBARRI NATIONAL PARK
A highlight today is our visit to Kalbarri National Park. We take a walk to “Nature’s Window” and after morning tea, another timeless and spectacular view from the “Z Bend”. We drive to “The Bluff” for views of the treacherous coastline and over the Kalbarri Township. This afternoon, we visit Rainbow Jungle where we can wander through landscaped tropical gardens, past waterfalls, fountains, gargoyles and lily ponds. We will enjoy close encounters with black, red and yellow local white tailed Cockatoos and don’t be surprised if you hear them say “hello”! We then have the rest of the afternoon to relax at the resort.
Lunch at own arrangement and expense today.
OVERNIGHT: The Edge Resort, KALBARRI
A highlight today is our visit to Kalbarri National Park. We take a walk to “Nature’s Window” and after morning tea, another timeless and spectacular view from the “Z Bend”. We drive to “The Bluff” for views of the treacherous coastline and over the Kalbarri Township. This afternoon, we visit Rainbow Jungle where we can wander through landscaped tropical gardens, past waterfalls, fountains, gargoyles and lily ponds. We will enjoy close encounters with black, red and yellow local white tailed Cockatoos and don’t be surprised if you hear them say “hello”! We then have the rest of the afternoon to relax at the resort.
Lunch at own arrangement and expense today.
OVERNIGHT: The Edge Resort, KALBARRI
DAY 12: wednesday 1st september, 2021
PINNACLES TO CERVANTES
An early start this morning, taking the coastal road south we stop for magnificent views along the cliffs before rejoining the highway. On our arrival in Geraldton, we take a look at the local sights including the port area and the St. Francis Xavier Cathedral and the HMAS Sydney Memorial. We continue south through Dongara stopping briefly for a photo opportunity of the Greenough Trees - this area is characterised by river red gums which have given up defying the prevailing winds and bent themselves almost parallel to the earth in an attempt to escape the salt and the wind blowing off the Indian Ocean. From here, we travel along the coast to the town of Cervantes. Cervantes is the access point to the truly remarkable Nambung National Park. This afternoon, we visit the Park - home to Western Australia’s Pinnacles. Like a moon scene, strange looking limestone pillars, some 2 metres tall. We then return to Cervantes for dinner and our overnight accommodation.
OVERNIGHT: Cervantes Pinnacles Motel, CERVANTES
An early start this morning, taking the coastal road south we stop for magnificent views along the cliffs before rejoining the highway. On our arrival in Geraldton, we take a look at the local sights including the port area and the St. Francis Xavier Cathedral and the HMAS Sydney Memorial. We continue south through Dongara stopping briefly for a photo opportunity of the Greenough Trees - this area is characterised by river red gums which have given up defying the prevailing winds and bent themselves almost parallel to the earth in an attempt to escape the salt and the wind blowing off the Indian Ocean. From here, we travel along the coast to the town of Cervantes. Cervantes is the access point to the truly remarkable Nambung National Park. This afternoon, we visit the Park - home to Western Australia’s Pinnacles. Like a moon scene, strange looking limestone pillars, some 2 metres tall. We then return to Cervantes for dinner and our overnight accommodation.
OVERNIGHT: Cervantes Pinnacles Motel, CERVANTES
DAY 13: thursday 2nd september, 2021
NEW NORCIA TO FREMANTLE
Today’s highlight is our detour to New Norcia – a settlement established and still owned by the Benedictine Monks. The incongruity of majestic Spanish architecture set in the midst of the Australian bush has to be seen to be appreciated. We visit the Museum and the New Norcia Hotel. This afternoon we make our way to Fremantle to our accommodation for the night.
OVERNIGHT: Esplanade Hotel, FREMANTLE
Today’s highlight is our detour to New Norcia – a settlement established and still owned by the Benedictine Monks. The incongruity of majestic Spanish architecture set in the midst of the Australian bush has to be seen to be appreciated. We visit the Museum and the New Norcia Hotel. This afternoon we make our way to Fremantle to our accommodation for the night.
OVERNIGHT: Esplanade Hotel, FREMANTLE
DAY 14: friday 3rd september, 2021
HOMEWARD BOUND!
After breakfast we board the coach for our transfer to Perth Domestic Airport for our flight to Melbourne. As always our chauffeurs will be awaiting our arrival for transfer to our homes – no need for a taxi, it’s all part of the outstanding O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours service!
After breakfast we board the coach for our transfer to Perth Domestic Airport for our flight to Melbourne. As always our chauffeurs will be awaiting our arrival for transfer to our homes – no need for a taxi, it’s all part of the outstanding O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours service!
TOUR INCLUSIONS
Complimentary chauffeur driven transfers
Victorian passengers from Greater Melbourne, Bendigo, Torquay, Ballarat, Geelong, the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas, Phillip Island and selected areas of Gippsland will be picked up from home in a private chauffeured vehicle by one of our professional drivers.
For Victorian passengers not within this pick up zone, or our interstate passengers a quote can be provided for home pickup in extended areas. At the end of your tour, you will be safely returned home with memories of a sensational tour.
O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours Touring Coach
Features include comfy reclining seats for a maximum of 36 passengers with plenty of leg room to stretch out.
Arm and foot rests, seat belts, panoramic windows with blinds, refrigerator for passenger use, Road Cam screens which display the road ahead in real time and an onboard rest room. A second door for easier entry and exit,
a hands-free hand sanitizer dispenser onboard and full air suspension for a smooth, quiet ride.
Tour Director
Dedicated O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours coach crew (tour directors) on board to ensure
your travel experience is memorable.
Best Available Quality Accommodation
Ensuite motel accommodation each night.
Attractions
All tours and interest venues as per itinerary.
Meals
Full cooked breakfasts, morning tea, most lunches and two course restaurant dinners daily.
No Hidden Extras
O'Shannessy's Quality Tours are fully inclusive.
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PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Balance due on invoice approximately 45 days prior to departure.
Deposit is fully refundable until 46 days prior to departure date.
Prices include GST and all taxes.
Cancellation 45 to 8 days before tour departure date, 20% Refund of Tour Cost
Cancellation within 7 days of tour departure date, No Refund
On or after tour date departure, No Refund
Travel Insurance is not compulsory, however we highly recommended you take out comprehensive travel insurance with a reputable insurer at the time you pay for your tour.