Australia: The Road Less Travelled

Day 1
Cross oceans and deserts to reach Perth. Your driver will whisk you away to one of the city’s best hotels right downtown. Australia’s most westerly capital, sunny Perth has great weather and fabulous beaches. It is great for off-the-beaten-track urban touring and for getting into the countryside for fine wines, eco-tours and river cruising.
4-star hotel in Perth city center

Day 2
Start the day with a bird’s eye view of Perth by helicopter, and land to join an aboriginal guide for a tour of King’s Park, the largest city park in the world (bigger than Central Park in New York City!)
4-star hotel in Perth city center

Day 3 (L)
Spend the day with a small group checking out the laid-back seaside town of Fremantle, 12 miles away.  Travel back to Perth on a cruise up the Swan River, through wine country and lovely countryside.
4-star hotel in Perth city center

Day 4-5
Pick up your rental car and drive a little ways to the Margaret River region, your home for the next two days. Horse riding, golfing, walking tracks, whale watching, and surfing lessons are just some of the activities available to you in this stunning region. For foodies, enjoy master chef cooking classes or truffle hunting (when in season). Wine lovers will adore beautiful vintages in what is considered to be the hidden gem of Australia’s wine country.
4-star resort in Margaret River region

Day 6
Drive back to Perth and then fly north to Broome, where your private driver will take you to Cable Beach. With three nights here, you’ll have plenty of time to see why Cable Beach is known for its sweeping sandy landscape and why the area is known for its small-town Western Australia charm.
3.5-star resort at Cable Beach

Day 7
Daytime is at leisure to enjoy Cable Beach and Broome today, but this evening will be something extraordinary. You’ll ride camels on Cable Beach, waves lapping at your camel’s feet. A gentle rock back and forth makes for a comfortable ride on the back of one of the world’s most fascinatint creatures.
3.5-star resort at Cable Beach

Day 8
Take a guided tour of Broome today. See its pearling industry, restaurants, multicultural history, and scenic wonders of Broome peninsula with mangrove lined creeks and spectacular sandstone cliffs. The rest of the day is yours at leisure.
3.5-star resort at Cable Beach

Day 9 (D)
The day is yours. This evening, embark a luxurious five-day cruise aboard the True North through Coral Atolls. Enjoy cocktails as the pier slips away. Dinner is shortly after leaving port and then it's an overnight steam to the Rowley Shoals.
True North Cruise

Day 10 (B,L,D)
Arrive early at Clerke Reef. Enjoy breakfast before exploring the atoll's huge lagoon. Marvel at crystal clear waters teaming with life - clouds of fish and corals of every imaginable colour and shape. There will be plenty of opportunity for beach combing on Bedwell Island, relaxed snorkeling in tropical waist deep water or perhaps some "catch & release" lagoon fishing using eco-friendly tackle. The open-air bar will definitely be "the spot" to witness your first spectacular 'Rowley Sunset'.
True North Cruise

Day 11 (B,L,D)
Start the day with a visit to a snorkeling/scuba spot so pristine we call it the Aquarium. Even if you've never put your head under water before - this is an absolute must. The waist-deep water stars brilliantly colored corals, giant clams and more than 600 fish species at your fingertips. Then we'll try something unique - high-speed snorkel drifts through the outer reef. Our anchorage tonight is in the waters of Clerke Lagoon.
True North Cruise

Day 12 (B,L,D)
Another day in paradise. Plunge for an early morning swim before breakfast on the deck. Then our captain will "back-up" the boat to within inches of the reef and all you need to do is step off our rear steps. Outer reef snorkeling is a totally different experience - the sheer coral walls will take your breath away. Close encounters with humpback whales, manta rays and sailfish are also on the agenda. Finish the day with sunset drinks on the beach and an Island Party.
True North Cruise

Day 13 (B,L,D)
Take an early morning stroll on your very own sand cay before we enjoy a leisurely cruise to Mermaid Reef - the Rowley's northern-most atoll. We'll spend the day exploring the outer reef of this remote and untouched wilderness and, depending on the tide, you may become one of the few people who have ever walked on Mermaid's sand cay - it is completely submerged by tide twice a day. Then all too soon, it's time for our overnight steam to Broome.
True North Cruise

Day 14 (B)
Disembark from your cruise this morning and transfer back to Cable Beach for one more relaxing night. Perhaps you’d like to enjoy the world-class spa at your resort, the pool, or the serene meditative garden.
3.5-star resort at Cable Beach

Day 15
Fly today to Sydney with private airport transfers for some final urban excitement. Cosmopolitan and well landscaped, Sydney is a feast for the eyes with plenty to offer any type of traveler. Your five-star hotel is just minutes from Circular Quay, the Sydney Opera House, and the Royal Botanic Gardens.
5-star hotel in downtown Sydney

Day 16
A private transfer takes you to the airport this morning for your flight back home to the States. Take comfort in the knowledge that you’ve seen what few travelers will ever see.