4 Day Monkey Mia 4 Days/3 nights Price Includes: Escorted touring with knowledgeable guide 1 night each: Kalbarri, Monkey Mia, Geraldton Tour Benedictine Museum in the monastic town of New Norcia View beautiful wildflowers (seasonal) Explore the World Heritage region of Shark Bay and the Peron Peninsula Cruise protected waters to see the dugong on the “Myth of the Mermaid” Cruise See the wild dolphins of Monkey Mia Visit fascinating Shell Quarry Stay on the beach at Monkey Mia, where the wild dolphins come to shore See the stromatolites of Hamelin Pool and historic Telegraph Station Tour Geraldton, center of the midwest Visit the unique Pinnacles Desert Luxury Mercedes Benz coach 6 meals: 3 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) DAY 1: WILDFLOWER FARM, KALBARRI Departing Perth, travel to New Norcia, established in 1846 by Spanish Benedictine monks. See the monastery and church, and enjoy a guided tour of the museum, housing priceless European treasures. Travel northwest through sheep-farming country. Visit a wildflower farm in Coomberdale. In spring, the grounds come alive with colorful everlastings, statice and banksias. Continue north through the Irwin Valley to the popular coastal town of Kalbarri. Overnight: Kalbarri, Palm Resort (D) DAY 2: WORLD HERITAGE SHARK BAY, MERMAID MYTH CRUISE, MONKEY MIA This morning journey to the Peron Peninsula and Shark Bay. Listed as a World Heritage area in 1991 for its universal natural value, Shark Bay is one of only 11 places in the world that satisfies all four natural criteria. We stop at Monkey Mia, famous for the wild bottlenose dolphins that frolic in the bay’s waters. Here, join a bay cruise to discover the wonders of this uniquely beautiful region. In this restricted-access zone, we see the dugong, one of the world’s rarest animals that inspired the myth of the mermaid (subject to appearance). Overnight: Monkey Mia, Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, overlooking the beach where the dolphins come in to shore (B,D) DAY 3: MONKEY MIA, DOLPHINS, HAMELIN POOL, STROMATOLITES, GERALDTON Feel the magic of interacting with the dolphins of Monkey Mia—a unique experience (dolphin sighting not guaranteed). Visit the nearby town of Denham, where many buildings are made from limestone shell blocks carved from Shell Quarry. Stop at Hamelin Pool to see the fascinating stromatolites, the world’s oldest known living organism. Visit the historic Telegraph Station before your luxury coach returns to Geraldton. This evening, enjoy our Dine Around Dinner. You can choose from a selection of restaurants that suit your taste and mood at no extra cost to you. Overnight: Geraldton, Ocean Centre Hotel (B,D) DAY 4: NAMBUNG NATIONAL PARK, THE PINNACLES, PERTH Depart Geraldton and drive through some of the most wildflower-rich country in Australia, with more than 2000 species of flowering plants. Travel via Leeman and the fishing village of Cervantes, through this spectacular wildflower wonderland (seasonal) to Nambung National Park. Wander among unusual limestone pillars and colored quartz outcrops of the mystical Pinnacles. Formed by the erosion of a thick bed of limestone, these ancient formations create an eerie atmosphere as they rise out of the shifting desert sands. Continue south to Perth where the tour concludes around 5:30pm. (B) Departures: 2007*: Aug 29; Sep 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29; Oct 3, 6, 10, 17, 24, 31 Please inquire for additional dates. Monkey Mia 01 Apr 07-31 Mar 08 Twin Single Monkey Mia 4 Day Tour $1556 $1949 'Note: Prices are “from” and seasonal surcharges apply. Itinerary effective 1 April 2007. Tours prior follow different itinerary. Please inquire for details or refer to our 2006-07 brochure. Pre/post night accommodation available. Ask for details. *All departures are within peak wildflower season. Tour Code: WAN04 |
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