Western Australia Broome to Perth Explorer

Day 1 - Wednesday 14 May 2025

Melbourne - Broome (D)

Welcome to Sisterhood Womens Travel.

Meet your tour hostess and fellow travellers at Melbourne Airport for your flight to Broome. 

Sit back, relax and enjoy the inflight entertainment as we head towards our Western Australia. 

Broome in Western Australia’s Kimberley region, is well known for the 22km long white sands of Cable Beach, the producers of some of Australia’s best pearls as well as its unique sunset camel rides. Originally founded as a pearling port over a hundred years ago, Broome now boasts a multicultural population of many nationalities lured here by the promise of finding their fortunes. Koepanger, Malay, Chinese, European and Aboriginal cultures have all blended to create a captivating, friendly and flamboyant personality that is the heart and soul of Broome.

Upon arrival, we are met by our Coach Captain and transferred to our hotel for check-in, and an afternoon of rest and relaxation. We regather tonight with our fellow travellers for dinner in the hotel restaurant.

Overnight Broome: Oaks Broome Hotel, Broome (or similar)

Day 2 - Thursday 15 May 2025

Broom exploring (B, L, D)

Today we explore all that Broome has to offer.

Our morning tour of Willie Creek Pearl Farm offers the complete pearl experience, from telling the story of history and pearling in Broome, to educating about modern-day pearling, right through to commercial pearl farming and jewellery manufacture. Discover how pearls are produced in the protected tidal estuary and witness farming operations from the water on our cruise before watching a pearl presentation, followed by lunch.

We then return to the hotel to freshen up before our afternoon “Highlights of Broome Tour” hearing fascinating stories of the colourful precinct of Chinatown and Streeters Jetty where the Pearl Lugger’s unload their oysters, the famous Sun Pictures, the world’s oldest operating open-air picture garden (now listed in the Guinness World Records).

Following our tour we end at Cable Beach for sunset drinks (purchase your own drinks). For those wanting to take up the option for a Camel ride on Cable Beach, these can be pre-booked at an extra cost.

After sunset we return to the hotel for dinner.

Overnight Broome: Oaks Broome Hotel, Broome (or similar)

Day 3 - Friday 16 May 2025

Exploring Broome at leisure (B)

Today is a free day to enjoy at leisure so why not check out some of the local history by visiting the Broome Historical Museum, SSJG Heritage Centre or the Pearl Lugger’s in the heart of Chinatown.

Late this afternoon perhaps take the opportunity to take part in an iconic sunset camel ride. There are also plenty of half or full day tour and scenic flight options from Broome: Horizontal Falls Fly/Cruise; Cape Leveque; Windjana Gorge & Tunnel Creek; Cygnet Bay Air & Sea Safari or Cygnet Bay & Giant Tides Safari; Mitchell Falls; Bungle Bungle Air Safari plus many more.

Overnight Broome: Oaks Broome Hotel, Broome (or similar)

Day 4 - Saturday 17 May 2025

Broome Markets, Broome Dinosaur Adventure (B, late lunch)

After a relaxing morning, we transfer to the famous Broome Courthouse Garden Markets. Started over 25 years ago by a small group of locals wishing to trade local product, they have grown to become a major tourist attraction in Broome and host up to 115 creative stalls over the Dry Season.

This afternoon our Broome Dinosaur Adventure will transport us across the tidal floor to see dinosaur footprints in the old petrified forest on the other side of Roebuck Bay. Gliding along the tidal edge take in the view as Pelicans, Egrets, Osprey and Sea Eagle pass by, whilst marvelling at the dramatic red-rich Pindan cliff backdrop as we land on a secluded patch of pristine coastline. As the tide continues to fall we then head off into the Bay, settle down on the sandy sea floor and let our pilots look after us with sparkling wine and hors d’oeuvres as the sun finally sets silhouetting the Broome Peninsula whilst glistening off ripples in the tidal floor.

Following our wonderful experience we return to the hotel for an evening at your own leisure.

Overnight Broome: Oaks Broome Hotel, Broome (or similar)

Day 5 - Sunday 18 May 2025

Broome - Great Sandy Desert - Port Hedland (B, D)

Today after early check out we farewell Broome and set out to Port Hedland via the Great Sandy Desert, one of the must ‘sees’ in the state. Port Hedland is the second largest town in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, it has a population of 14,320 including the town of South Hedland.

After a lunch stop at the Sand Fire Roadhouse (own expense) we continue our drive down into Port Hedland for check in and a rest.

Late afternoon, we enjoy a fabulous Sunset Harbour Tour of Port Hedland’s Port to see up close the Iron Ore ships and learn about the operations of the port before returning to our hotel for dinner.

Overnight Port Hedland: The Hedland Hotel, Port Hedland (or similar)

Day 6 - Monday 19 May 2025

Port Hedland - Karijini National Park (B, D)

Today after check out we leave Port Hedland and make our way to the stunning 627,422-hectare Karijini National Park which offers spectacular rugged scenery, ancient geological gorge formations, waterfalls, sparkling rock pools and a range of unforgettable experiences. Karijini National Park is the second largest national park in Western Australia, centred on the Hamersley Range.

After a comfort stop and bite to eat at the Auski Tourist Village Roadhouse (own cost) our drive continues into the national park taking in the spectacular Dales Gorge, Fortescue Falls and the rock pools. After a stop at the Karijini Visitors Centre we continue further into the park to check in at the unique Eco Retreat en-suite tented accommodation, these provide a glamorous end to an adventurous day offering comforts that aren’t typically associated with camping (glamping).

This evening meet for dinner in the Resort Restaurant to enjoy the uninterrupted view of the night sky.

Overnight Karijini: Karijini Eco Retreat (Deluxe Eco Tents – fans only) (or similar)

Day 7 - Tuesday 20 May 2025

Karijini National Park (B, L, D)

This morning we explore the National Park, with visits to the breathtaking Oxer Lookout for magnificent views of the junction of the Red, Weano, Hancock and Joffre Gorges some 130m below. The lookout is a short walk from the car park and nearby is the Junction Pool Lookout with views of Hancock Gorge.

After an amazing morning exploring the National Park, we return to the Resort for lunch and an afternoon relaxing as you wish. We regather for dinner tonight.

Overnight Karijini: Karijini Eco Retreat (or similar)

Day 8 - Wednesday 21 May 2025

Karijini National Park - Carnarvon (B, D)

After an early departure, it’s time to farewell this amazing national park and make our way towards Carnarvon, with a long day of travel ahead, so sit back and relax on the coach and watch the WA countryside pass you by.

En route we make a comfort stop at the Tom Price Visitors Centre, before continuing to our lunch stop at Nanutarra Roadhouse (own purchase) before continuing down the North West Coastal Highway stopping on the way at the Lyndon Rest Area.

On arrival into Carnarvon, we check-in to the motel and enjoying dinner in hotel.

Overnight Carnarvon: Hospitality Inn Carnarvon (or similar)

Day 9 - Thursday 22 May 2025

Carnarvon - Monkey Mia (B, D)

After breakfast and checkout, our journey down the West Coast continues to the iconic Monkey Mia situated on Shark Bay. We enjoy comfort stops along the way including lunch (own expense). We make a stop in at the Hamelin Pool Stromatolites, one of only two places in the world with living marine stromatolites, or ‘living fossils’.

Our next stop is at the amazing snow white Shell Beach made up of billions of tiny shells up to 10 metres deep and stretching for over 70 kilometres. There is no sand, only shells! Shell Beach is one of only a handful of places on earth where shells replace beach sand in such a dramatic and picturesque way. A short stop at Eagle Bluff Lookout provides breathtaking views out over the Denham Sound, before we continue into Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort for check-in and rest before sunset drinks (own cost) followed by dinner in the Resort Restaurant. Wild dolphins have been visiting the shoreline at Monkey Mia virtually every day for over 40 years, making this spot in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area one of the best and most reliable places for dolphin interaction in the world.

Overnight Monkey Mia: RAC Monkey Mia Resort (or similar)

Day 10 - Friday 23 May 2025

Monkey Mia - Shark Bay (B, L, D)

We have a day of exploring today in this UNESCO World Heritage Shark Bay Marine Park which is known for its large marine animals, such as the famous Monkey Mia dolphins, turtles, dugongs, manta rays, sharks and other endangered marine life.

We travel into Denham for some free time, take a stroll along Knight Terrace and check out the Old Pearler Restaurant which claims that it is the only restaurant in the world built entirely of tiny coquina shells. The next stop is the Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery and Visitors Centre which provides an insight into the importance and history of Shark Bay, before moving onto the Ocean Park Aquarium. An award-winning, eco-friendly aquarium located on the pristine shores of the Shark Bay Marine Park. Watch the raw fury of sharks feeding; discover moray eels, highly venomous sea snakes, excruciating stonefish and more! Learn about the secret lives of clownfish, and stingrays, and visit the rescued sea turtles with our entertaining tour guide, followed by lunch.

After a day of exploring, we return to Monkey Mia in preparation for our afternoon sunset cruise. Watch the sun settle over the Francois Peron National Park as our sails fill with the winds of Shark Bay. Sit back with a drink from the fully licensed Ocean Lounge Bar and enjoy the ride as we lose ourselves in nature’s music. We then return to the hotel for dinner.

Overnight Monkey Mia: RAC Monkey Mia Resort (or similar)

Day 11 - Saturday 24 May 2025

Monkey Mia - Kalbarri - Geraldton (B, L, D)

Today has us leaving this beautiful part of the world and making our way down the North West Coastal Highway to Geraldton via Kalbarri. The Billabong Roadhouse provides a refreshment stop before arriving in the Kalbarri National Park where Natures Window, Hawks Head Lookout, Ross Graham Lookout and the amazing Kalbarri Skywalk provide captivating views across the Kalbarri Gorges and Murchison River. This site includes the new twin skywalks built 100m apart at the Inyaka Wookai Watju site (the West Loop) across the gorge from Nature’s Window. The walkways project 25m and 17m beyond the gorge rim, more than 100m above the Murchison River.

The Kalbarri National Park is one of the best known national parks in Australia. Following lunch in Kalbarri our adventure continues as we take in some of the sights along the famous coastal cliff drive including Pot Alley, Eagle Gorge, Island Rock and Natural Bridge plus the Pink Lake/Hutt Lagoon before arriving in Northampton for a comfort stop.

From here it’s a leisurely 45 minute drive down into Geraldton for check in to our hotel. Tonight we enjoy dinner in the Hotel Restaurant.

Overnight Geraldton: Hospitality Geraldton (or similar)

Day 12 - Sunday 25 May 2025

Geraldton (B, D)

We start our day in Geraldton with a guided tour at the HMAS Sydney 11 Memorial, which commemorates the loss of HMAS Sydney II on 19th November 1941, the greatest single tragedy in Australian naval history, and is dedicated to the 645 crew who died and their families.

The next stop is the Museum of Geraldton, which celebrates the rich heritage of the land, sea and people of the Mid West region. Hear the stories from four major early shipwrecks located in the region, the Batavia, Gilt Dragon, Zuytdorp, and Zeewijk and learn more about the discovery of HMAS Sydney (II), the pride of the fleet. We then enjoy some leisure time along Marine Terrace for a bit of retail therapy and chance to purchase some lunch.

This afternoon we visit the impressive St Francis Xavier Cathedral, designed and built by the famous architect/priest, Monsignor John Hawes, Adjacent to the Cathedral is the Monsignor Hawes Heritage Centre where we learn about the extraordinary man behind the buildings!

Our day complete we head back to our accommodation to relax before dinner.

Overnight Geraldton: Hospitality Geraldton (or similar)

Day 13 - Monday 26 May 2025

Geraldton - Cervantes (B, L D)

After breakfast and checkout this morning, our first stop after leaving Geraldton today is the historic little settlement of Greenough, take note of the leaning trees! The Central Greenough Café and Visitor Centre provides the perfect location to enjoy morning tea and a little bit of history.

We travel along some stunning ocean vistas and lookouts, with stops at Hanson Bay Lookout, Jurien Bay, Green Head, The Big Lobster and Fishermen’s Memorial Lookout & Obelisk.

On arrival into Cervantes we visit the Lobster Shack for lunch and a guided tour, a first-hand look into the regions multi-million dollar lobster industry. We then check-in to our Motel and refresh before dinner.

Overnight: Cervantes: Cervantes Pinnacles Motel (or similar)

Day14 - Tuesday 27 May 2025

Nambung National Park Pinnacles - Dalwallinu (B, D)

After breakfast and check out we travel down to the remarkable Nambung National Park home to the extraordinary ancient limestone formations that make up the Pinnacles, one of Australia’s most unique landscapes. In places, the pinnacles reach up to 3.5m tall. Some are jagged, sharp-edged columns, rising to a point, while others resemble tombstones. The Pinnacles Desert Discovery Centre explains its mysteries, history and habitats.

After lunch break back in Cervantes our journey continues across to Dalwallinu via Miamoon Reserve and Wubin Rocks all part of the world famous Western Australian tourist routes through wildflower country. Keep a close watch for the rare and unusual Leschenaultia wreath flower which is famous in the region. Also a major wheatbelt area, it would be remiss not to call in and take a look at the history of grain handling inside the Wubin Wheatbin Museum. Learn how the wheat was collected and stored in the early days by viewing a collection of photographs and a fascinating display of farming machinery. Walk around the original 1930s wheatbin where the museum is situated and compare its size and structure to the modern bins that are located next door and are in operation today.

It's then time to settle into the Wheatland Motel in Dalwallinu before dinner in the Motel Restaurant.

Overnight Dalwallinu: Wheatland Motel (or similar)

Day 15 - Wednesday 28 May 2025

Dalwallinu - Corrigin - Hyden (B, L, D)

Our journey continues toward the iconic Wave Rock, with our first stop for morning tea at the picturesque stone and mud brick dwellings known as ‘Slater Homestead’, a historically significant and heritage-listed collection of buildings. Proudly bearing testament to the pioneering spirit and foresight that opened up the heartlands of Western Australia. The Mallee Tree Cafe and Gallery in Corrigin provides the perfect stop for lunch before arriving in Hyden home to the amazing Wave Rock.

After settling into our rooms at the Wave Rock Hotel Motel it’s time to make our way across to the Wave Rock Wildflower Shop, Lace Museum and Toy Soldier exhibition before stepping out onto Wave Rock – a 27 million year old prehistoric granite rock formation that will leave us in awe. It is 15 metres high and 110 metres long and has weathered into the shape of a wave. Follow the walking track around and also see “Hippos Yawn” another unusually shaped granite formation that was formerly part of the larger outcrop.

After sunset, we make our way back to our motel for dinner.

Overnight Hyden: Wave Rock Hotel (or similar)

Day 16 - Thursday 29 May 2025

Hyden - Fremantle (B, D)

This morning we farewell the rock and make our way across Fremantle travelling back through Corrigin where lies the famous Dog Cemetery, established in 1974, the cemetery is a tribute to man’s best friend. With over 80 loved ones now buried, unique to Corrigin – short stop here.

Our next stop comes at the historic township of York for the chance to purchase lunch before our tour. York was the first inland European Settlement in Western Australia and has maintained a vibrant spirit among its many Victorian and Federation buildings. On our highlights tour of York, admire the wonderfully preserved buildings and gain an insight into the grand old pioneer days. While still in York step inside the amazing Motor Museum where motoring history comes to life. A fascinating collection of cars and bikes that have cruised our roads and highways for over 100 years.

From York it’s a 120km drive across to the port city of Fremantle our base for the next 4 nights. After unpacking for the final time until we arrive home, why not take a stroll before dinner which will be in the Harbour Master Restaurant.

Overnight Fremantle: Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges (or similar)

Day 17 - Friday 30 May 2025

Perth (B, D)

Today it’s into Perth to take in some of the city’s major sights and attractions. The Perth Mint provides a great starting point as we set off on a guided heritage walk which takes us through the grand heritage building, the heavily secured vault and the original melting house providing the cues for many extraordinary stories about Western Australia’s golden history and the Mint’s prolific output of priceless gold bars and coins. The Gold Exhibition is a world-class attraction that uses the latest innovations in exhibition concept design and audio-visual technology, to bring the story of Western Australian gold, and The Perth Mint, to life.

The next stop is the Bell Tower, home of the Swan Bells, experience a fascinating live demonstration and explanation of full circle ringing by one of the experienced guides. The Anzac Bell commemorates the Centenary of Anzac 2014- 2018, marking 100 years since Australia’s involvement in the First World War. Weighing in at 6.5 tonnes, the bell is the heaviest of its kind ever to be cast in Australia.

Following our tour there will be free time to stroll along Elizabeth Quay, the exciting new waterfront precinct on the banks of the Swan River to purchase lunch before boarding our Swan River Cruise back to Fremantle.

We enjoy dinner tonight at a local Restaurant walking distance from the Hotel – Sala Thai (banquet dinner).

Overnight Fremantle: Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges (or similar)

Day 18 - Saturday 31 May 2025

Rottnest Island (B, L)

Today we travel across to Rottnest Island, WA’s most beautiful island believed to have been separated from the mainland approximately 7,000 years ago.

Our visit to the Island includes the Oliver Hill Train and Tunnel Tour which takes us on a historical journey passing some iconic and historical landmarks on the island. Upon arriving at Oliver Hill, we are taken on a guided tour through the stunning tunnel system that once played a crucial role in Australia’s military defence in World War II. The area is still preserved with Rottnest’s WWII guns and tunnels, which commemorate its military history and our soldiers who fought to defend the shores of Western Australia. The island was home to intricate secret tunnels and housed 9.2″ guns to protect against invading Axis forces. Post-war, the 9.2-inch battery on the island was saved from disposal due to the high cost of removal and shipping of the guns to the mainland. This led to the preservation of the military artefacts. Now, this equipment provides a look at the rich history of the Western Australian Defence Force and attracts many visitors to the area every year.

After a day on the island our ferry then returns back to Fremantle, dinner tonight is at own choice and cost.

Overnight Fremantle: Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges (or similar)

Day 19 - Sunday 1 June 2025

Kings Park - Fremantle (B, D)

Today after breakfast we make our way up to Kings Park and the Botanical Gardens for a self-guided tour. Kings Park is one of the world’s largest and most beautiful inner city parks. It is rich in Aboriginal and European history, and contemporary culture and offers innovative design, displays and services. Kings Park has an international reputation for scientific research, leading horticulture, conservation and public education. Kings Park is home to the spectacular Western Australian Botanical Garden, which displays over 3,000 species of the State’s unique flora. Two thirds of the 400 hectare park is protected as bushland and provides a haven for native biological diversity. Visitors enjoy the sweeping views of the Swan and Canning Rivers, the city skyline and the Darling Ranges to the east.

This afternoon is all about Fremantle and however we want to enjoy it, as there is so much within walking distance of our hotel’s doorstep. The Fremantle Markets are open from 9am to 6pm today, The Fremantle Roundhouse fires its cannon at 1pm, there’s the WA Maritime or Shipwreck Museums, Bon Scott’s statue for those AC/DC fans, Little Creatures Brewery or Bathers Beach House for those that want to kick back in the afternoon, The E Shed Markets and the Fremantle Harbour are just the tip of the iceberg.

After our day at leisure, we meet up for our farewell dinner at the fabulous C Restaurant, Western Australia’s only revolving restaurant and located on the 33rd floor of the St. Martins Tower.

Overnight Fremantle: Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges (or similar)

Day 20 - Monday 2 June 2025

Perth - Melbourne (B)

Today we bid farewell to Western Australia as we check in at the Perth Airport for our journey back home.