Broome & surrounds

THIS TOUR IS FULLY BOOKED

Broome - 6 nights

*Fully escorted from Broome
Departing  18 May, 2008

The balmy air of historic Broome, is filled with the scent of frangipani.
Vibrant colours of bougainvillea amid the unique Broome style buildings that nestle amongst the Coconut palms.
The special blend of colonial Australian and Asia cultures has, through many generations, created a style and ambience that is particular to Broome.
A romantic vision come true. Here, nothing is more important than the present, you can but slip into "Broome Time ".

Our tour includes a 4WD tour to Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek,  scenic half day flying tour over the magnificent Buccaneer Archipelago.
 

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Day 1  18 May, 2008  Arrive Broome    Make your own way to Broome where you will be met and transferred to our hotel for 5 nights.  Accommodation: Rendezvous Sanctuary Resort (or similar)  The new Rendezvous Sanctuary Resort at Cable Beach is superbly located just a short walk from the pristine sands of Cable Beach, and just a 5 minute drive from Chinatown and the heart of Broome.  Your spacious Studios room is located on the ground floor, and offer a kitchenette with sink, fridge, microwave, toaster and tea and coffee making facilities. This evening meet your fellow travelling companions over dinner (own expense)
 

Day 2   19 May, 2008   Broome sightseeing   After breakfast our orientation tour of Broome will explore the spectacular Broome peninsula, visiting special locations that will make your stay unforgettable. Relive the rich pearling history and multicultural heritage through wars and depression.  You will visit the wide expanses of Cable Beach, the spectacular Gantheaume Point and tropical Deepwater Port. Experience the romance of Anastasia.s Pool. Discover the ancient Dinosaur Footprints and see the beautiful aqua waters and red cliffs on Roebuck Bay.  We will learn the history behind the Japanese Cemetery and visit Town Beach, the site of the Japanese attack on Broome. Enjoy beer tasting at Matso.s Brewery. Visit the historic pearling home (Monsoon Gallery).  Then we'll explore historic Chinatown including the grandeur of Sun Pictures and the fascinating Pearl Luggers Museum.   This afternoon we will take a camel ride along the golden sands of Cable Beach.  Evening is at leisure.

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Day 3   20 May, 2008   Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek Discovery   Early breakfast this morning before our 6.40am departure from Broome in a luxury 4WD vehicle.  We head north to Willare Bridge, crossing the Fitzroy River. Morning tea will be served at the Prison Boab Tree, used to house convicts in the 1880's. Also view Myalls Bore, a 120m long trough; used in the 1900's to feed up to 1000 head of cattle at one time.  Travel away from the coast onto the Gibb River Road. Once used as the main stock route for the region, the road leads to many incredible natural sights of the Kimberley. Turn off to Windjana Gorge where you can look out for freshwater crocodiles.   Tunnel Creek is next; indulge your senses in a walk through the 750m flooded tube tunnel; wading in knee to thigh high water you will be told the story of Jandamarra. Be sure to bring shoes you don't mind getting wet!    Enjoy afternoon tea, then it's back off towards Broome, arriving in the evening. A stop will be made on the journey where you may purchase something for dinner.  Note: Tour includes walking on uneven ground and a rocky creek bed, please bring appropriate footwear and a flashlight.

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Day 4  21 May, 2008    Buccaneer Archipelago Air tour   This half day tour takes a maximum of 6 passengers so half our group will tour in the morning with afternoon at leisure and the remainder will have morning free and the air tour in the afternoon.  After take off, fly over Broome and Cable Beach heading north across the Dampier Peninsula and King Sound to the amazing Horizontal Waterfalls. Circle this area in both directions allowing photo opportunities.  Onto Talbot Bay Pearl Farm and then to the many islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago, flying over the famous open-cut iron-ore mines at Koolan and Cockatoo Islands.  Landing at Cape Leveque enjoy light refreshments overlooking the Indian Ocean. Perhaps take a swim.  The flight back to Broome is along the many bays and beaches of the Dampier Peninsula.s west coast, including Willie Creek and the famous Cable Beach.


Day 5  22 May, 2008   Day at leisure.   Full day at leisure to relax, explore the township of Broome or take an optional tour.  Sitting on the western edge of the massive Kimberley region, Broome is the largest town in the Kimberley in Australias North West.  Broome is the outback oasis where the azure waters of the Indian Ocean laps salt white beaches and where ancient pindan cliffs dramatically change colour in the setting sun, going from pink to start red before your eyes. Broome is Cable Beach and ancient dinosaurs footprints. Broome is resort-style accommodation; fragrant frangipani and lazy palm trees. Broome is a fusion of Australian and Asian architecture and people.
 

Day 6  23 May, 2008   Tour ends this morning after breakfast with a transfer to the airport for your homeward flight.  If you prefer to extend your stay in Broome or surrounds, we would be happy to book your extra accommodation and sightseeing requirements.

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Tour cost  $AU1970 includes:

• Services of a tour escort in Broome

• Airport/hotel/airport transfers

• 5 nights luxury self contained accommodation 

• Breakfast daily

• Free shuttle service to Cable Beach

• Half day Broome sightseeing tour

• Cable Beach camel ride

• Full day 4WD Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek tour
  (morning tea, picnic lunch and afternoon tea included)

• Half day air tour Buccaneer Archipelago including refreshments

• Trip cancellation travel insurance

Tour cost does not include:

• Airfares

• Sightseeing other than that stated in itinerary

• Items of a personal nature

• Meals other than those stated in itinerary

• Optional Bungles Bungles Scenic flight   -  maximum of 6 passengers. 
  This tour must be booked prior to departure and subject to availability at the time you make your reservation.
  Flying to the Bungle Bungle pass some of the best Kimberley attractions, Fitzroy River and Geikie Gorge.   On arrival at the Bungle Bungles (or Purnululu National Park) we over-fly the entire massif orange striped and bee-hive shaped rock formations. After landing at the strip transfer to a 4WD vehicle and drive to Cathedral Gorge.  After walking the length of Cathedral Gorge, lunch is served alongside a natural pool in the aptly named cathedral-style cavern.   Departure from the Bungle Bungle is around 2.30pm with a different direction flight routing on the return journey flying over Windjana Gorge.   Pick up time is 6.30am with arrival back in Broome approximately 5.30pm
  Tour cost $980