SINCE 1986 Specialists in Nature Tours · 2020. 12. 15. · Accommodated tours: • Stay at hotels, motels, lodges, cabins, and station stays. Camping Tours: • Easy Camping Tours

Specialists in Nature Tours

Wildlife and Natural History Tours in Western Australia and Beyond

www.coateswildlifetours.com.au | +61 8 9330 6066 | [email protected]

SINCE 1986

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Why choose Coates Wildlife Tours?• We have only ever specialised in ecotourism for people

wishing to observe wildlife and experience the natural environment without damaging it or disturbing its habitats.

• Nature is always best enjoyed in small groups! To maximise wildlife sightings and time spent in the field, we only take a maximum of 12 guests on our tours.

• Our relaxed and meticulously planned itineraries not only visit the iconic highlights but will take you off the tourist trails to remote regions rarely visited by other operators.

• Our dedicated team of naturalists and guides share their vast knowledge and experience of the natural world. They enjoy spending time with our like-minded guests and helping them pursue their particular wildlife passions. It is their expertise, courtesy and personalities that have our clients returning again and again.

Choice of tour styleAccommodated tours:

• Stay at hotels, motels, lodges, cabins, and station stays.

Camping Tours:• Easy Camping Tours – for those who love the camping

experience but would prefer not to set up a tent. The camp support crew travel ahead in a separate vehicle, set up the tents and make your stretcher bed with a self-inflating camp mat and your sleeping bag. You just have to pick up your gear and relax, freshen up or enjoy your surrounding.

• Remote Camping Tours – camp at “five million” star campsites, chosen for their natural attractions. Often deep in the outback Remote Camping is the only way to visit the most wild locations.

• Tag Along on some of our tours in the comfort of your own 4WD vehicle. You will have all the safety, benefits and inclusions of travelling with the group.

• Our guides are also resourceful camp cooks for all camping tours, providing breakfast, morning tea, lunch and dinner with fresh produce and ingredients wherever available. You will be pleasantly surprised by the meals prepared by our trustworthy guides and their ability to serve delicious dishes in what can often be challenging conditions. A plentiful supply of fresh fruit is always available onboard throughout the day. We can also cater for most special dietary requirements.

• Quality camping equipment is supplied on our camping tours, including self-inflating camp mats, camp stretcher beds and chairs with armrests. Our spacious tents are easy to erect, lightweight and waterproof. All you need is your pillow, personal items and sleeping bag (or you can purchase a new sleeping bag from us for $100.00). You will love falling asleep to the soothing sounds of the night.

• We travel in two 4WD vehicles on our more remote journeys, carrying three passengers in each car, or you can tag along in your own 4WD. We use our custom-built, air-conditioned 4WD bus for tours of up to 12 guests with all front-facing, most reclining seats complete with seatbelts.

Coates Wildlife Tours is a wholly-owned and operated WA family company that delivers life-enhancing experiences to small groups who have a passion for nature. We combine innovative itineraries, personal attention and adventures lead by expert naturalist to wild places of natural beauty away from the conventional tourist spots.

We intend to have you come home more inspired, more connected and more rejuvenated from your experience with Coates.

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Savings and discounts

Loyalty Program Thank you to all who have travelled with us over the years. You are what makes Coates Wildlife Tours unique and why we love what we do. In appreciation of your continued support, we are pleased to offer you the following savings.• You will save $100.00 per person when you book on your 2nd, 3rd and

4th tour.• Guests booking their 5th and subsequent tour will save $150.00 per

person.

This saving can be combined with other discounts and offers available at the time of booking

Book Multiple Tours When you book 2 or more tours in the same year, you will receive a 5% discount on the lowest price tour.

Please note: These offers are only available on bookings made directly with Coates Wildlife Tours. Discounts do not apply to all tours. Please contact us or refer to the individual trip dossiers online for more details.

Tour inclusions and activity guide Level of Activity

EASY: Short easy walks.

EASY TO MODERATE: Mostly easy walks with some walks over more difficult terrain.

MODERATE TO CHALLENGING: Contains some longer or walks that may be challenging due to rough uneven ground or rock scrambling.

Tour Inclusions

CAMPING

HOTEL/MOTEL/LODGE

EASY CAMPING

TAG ALONG TOUR

BUSHWALKING

ABORIGINAL ART & CULTURE

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BOTANY

BIRDS

FLIGHTS INCLUDED

CRUISE INCLUDED

REMOTE/4WD

ContentsAUSTRALIAN TOURS

12 Day Accommodated Wild Coastlines of the South East . .4

10 Day Accommodated Wildlife of the Southern Forests . . .5

14 Day Accommodated South West National Parks Tour . . . .6

10 Day Accommodated Mid West Wildflower Tour . . . . . . . . .7

13 Day Accommodated Pilbara Reef & Ranges Expedition . . .9

14 Day Easy Camping Pilbara Reef & Ranges Expedition . . . . .9

12 Day Easy Camping Western Explorer Expedition . . . . . . . . 10

15 Day Camping Karlamilyi (Rudall River) National Park Expedition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

16 Day Easy Camping Kimberley Wonders Expedition . . . . . . 12

15 Day Camping West Australian Outback Expedition . . . . . . 13

9 Day Camping Golden Outback Expedition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

15 Day Camping Gibson Desert Expedition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

15 Day Camping Tanami Expedition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

12 Day Camping Central Australian Expedition . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

11 Day Accommodated and Camping South Australia, Flinders Ranges and Lake Eyre Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

15 Day Camping South Australian Outback Expedition . . . . . 18

11 Day Accommodated Christmas & Cocos Island Tour . . . . . 19

8 Day Accommodated Lord Howe Island Tour . . . . . . . . . . . 20

INTERNATIONAL TOURS

15 Day Accommodated New Zealand South Island Wildlife & Wilderness Expedition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

16 Day Accommodated Madagascar Wildlife Expedition . . .22

10 Day Accommodated Botswana Wildlife Safari . . . . . . . . . .22

14 Day Accommodated Borneo Wildlife Adventure . . . . . . . .23

17 Day Accommodated Sri Lanka Wildlife, History & Culture Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

17 Day Accommodated Costa Rica Wildlife Safari . . . . . . . . . .25

18 Day Accommodated Bhutan – The Last Shangri-La Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26


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BROOME HALLS CREEK

FITZROY CROSSING

WYNDHAM

KUNUNURRA

KARRATHA

PORT HEDLAND

MARBLE BAR

EXMOUTH

CORAL BAY

CARNARVON

MEEKATHARRA

MT MAGNET

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GERALDTON

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Our southern coastline is just beautiful – sandy coves, rolling hills leading down to the water’s edge, and offshore islands with their abundant sea-life; birds, seals, orcas and dolphins. We will showcase the natural diversity of the regions between Perth and Esperance, particularly the coastline either side of Esperance.

Highlights: • Wave Rock – resembles a giant wave of multicoloured granite and an

ancient landscape, which is also the subject of fascinating Indigenous Dreamtime stories and the site of Indigenous rock art.

• Great Western Woodlands – an internationally significant area of great biological richness.

• Peak Charles – an ancient granite peak surrounded by thickets, woodlands and flowering scrub; more than 40 small bird species occur in the surrounding national park.

• Cape Arid National Park – a wildly beautiful and biodiverse area; coastal sandheaths, mallee and low granite hills.

• Cape Le Grand National Park – featuring sweeping heathlands, rugged coastal peaks and white sandy beaches voted the best in Australia.

• Cruise the Recherché Archipelago and the waters to Woody Island Nature Reserve – fur seals, sea lions and dolphins, as well as a range of birds including Cape Barren Geese and White-breasted Sea Eagles.

• Pink Lake – an important bird area due to its populations of Hooded Plovers and Banded Stilts.

• Fitzgerald River National Park – spectacular scenery where nearly 20 per cent of Western Australia’s flora species occur; many of which can only be found here.

• Bremer Bay Canyon Whale Cruise – the undersea canyon drop-off provides the perfect habitat for Orca (Killer Whales).

• Stirling Range National Park – a beautiful mountain landscape with a stunning and diverse range of wildflowers.

• Dryandra Woodland – one of the prime places in the South West for viewing native wildlife and home to the endangered numbat.

12 Day Accommodated Wild Coastlines of the South East Ex Perth – Perth. Max 12 Passengers.

Day 1 Perth – Wave Rock – Hyden LD

Day 2 Hyden – Norseman BLD

Day 3 Norseman – Esperance BLD

Day 4 and 5 Esperance BLD

Day 6 Esperance – Recherche Archipelago Crusie and Pink Lake – Esperance

BLD

Day 7 Esperance – Hopetoun BLD

Day 8 Hopetoun – Fitzgerald River National Park – Bremer Bay

BLD

Day 9 Bremer Bay – Bremer Canyon Whale Tour BLD

Day 10 Fitzgerald River National Park BLD


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BROOME HALLS CREEK

FITZROY CROSSING

WYNDHAM

KUNUNURRA

KARRATHA

PORT HEDLAND

MARBLE BAR

EXMOUTH

CORAL BAY

CARNARVON

MEEKATHARRA

MT MAGNET

NEWMAN

GERALDTON

KALBARRI

MULLEWA

ALBANY

PERTH

NARROGIN

MARGARETRIVER

WALPOLE

BUNBURY

NORSEMAN

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10 Day Accommodated Wildlife of the Southern Forests Ex Perth – Perth. Max 10 Passengers.

Day 1 Perth – Dryandra – Narrogin LDDay 2 Narrogin – Dryandra – Narrogin BLDDay 3 Narrogin – Mt Barker – Albany BLDDay 4 Albany – Stirling Ranges – Albany BLDDay 5 Albany – Waychinicup National Park – Albany BLDDay 6 Albany to Walpole BLDDay 7 Walpole BLDDay 8 Walpole to Margaret River BLDDay 9 Margaret River Area BLDDay 10 Margaret River to Perth BL

The South West of WA is one of the world’s foremost biodiversity hotspots. A large portion of the South West’s beautiful landscapes and natural attractions are protected, which means they’re also the best places to observe native flora and fauna.

We have chosen a selection of the regions finest natural destinations on this ten-day tour.

Highlights:• Dryandra Woodland – a conservation woodland featuring the largest

area of remnant vegetation in the western Wheatbelt and home to the elusive striped numbat, many other marsupials and over 90 species of birdlife.

• Torndirrup National Park – a wild and rugged coastal park, known for its spectacular wave-carved features including the Natural Bridge, The Gap and the Blowholes.

• The award-winning National ANZAC Centre – dedicated solely to honouring the Anzacs of the First World War.

• Stirling Range National Park – a striking mountain landscape where plants not found anywhere else have evolved.

• Waychinicup National Park – a rugged coastline to inland boulders and wooded valleys; home to some of Australia’s rarest animals including quendas and one of the few mainland quokka populations.

• Walpole-Nornalup National Park – home to towering tingle trees, tranquil inlets and the critically endangered noisy scrubbird.

• Valley of the Giants and the stunning 40 metres above ground Tree Top Walk – offers a bird’s eye view over the tingle forest canopy.

• Join Walpole icon, Garry Muir on an Eco Cruise for an informative and entertaining cruise into the beautiful and unique waterways of the Walpole and Nornalup Inlets Marine Park.

• The coastal town of Augusta – take a peaceful riverside walk, visit the historic lighthouse and other natural attractions.

• Enjoy a scenic walk in the majestic Boranup Karri Forest.• Margaret River – WA’s premier wine-growing region where we visit a

winery for wine tasting and lunch.• Vasse/Wonnerup Estuary – wading birds, raptors and sandplain banksia

woodland.


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14 Day Accommodated South West National Parks Tour Ex Perth – Perth. Max of 12 Passengers.

Day 1 Perth – Dryandra – Narrogin LDDay 2 Narrogin – Wave Rock – Hyden BLD Day 3 Hyden – Norseman BLD Day 4 Norseman – Esperance BLD Day 5 & 6 Esperance BLDDay 7 Esperance – Recherche Archipelago Crusie and

Pink Lake – EsperanceBLD

Day 8 Esperance – Hopetoun BLD Day 9 Hopetoun – Fitzgerald River National Park –

Bremer BayBLD

Day 10 Fitzgerald River National Park BLD Day 11 Bremer Bay – Stirling Range – Albany BLD Day 12 Albany – Waychinicup N.P. – 2 Peoples Bay –

AlbanyBLD

Day 13 Albany – Denmark – Manjimup BLD Day 14 Manjimup – Perth BL

Few areas in Australia possess the number and variety of national parks found in WA’s south. They offer breathtaking beauty and diversity – rugged coastlines, sandy beaches, magnificent wildflowers and some of the world’s tallest forests.

It is also one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. Almost 80 per cent of the plant species are found nowhere else on earth. The diverse range of wildflowers, forests and native animals all contribute to the rare and unique nature of the region. The birdlife is abundant as most of WA’s endemics are found here.

Kangaroos, wallabies, reptiles and sometimes whales can also be seen. We’ll be walking through open woodland, outback arid areas, an offshore island, coastal heaths, peppermint trees and Karri forests.

Highlights:• Dryandra Woodland – a scenic area with magnificent woodlands and

spectacular wildflowers; also home to the iconic striped numbat and over 100 species of birds.

• Hopkins Nature Reserve – a superb piece of wheatbelt land made up of sand plains, scrub & mallee vegetation and woodlands.

• Wave Rock – resembles a giant wave of multicoloured granite and an ancient landscape, which is also the subject of fascinating Indigenous Dreamtime stories and the site of Indigenous rock art.

• Cruise the Recherché Archipelago and the waters to Woody Island Nature Reserve – spot fur seals, sea lions and dolphins, as well as a range of birds including Cape Barren Geese and White-breasted Sea Eagles.

• Pink Lake – an important birding area due to its populations of Hooded Plovers and Banded Stilts.

• Fitzgerald River National Park – nearly 20 per cent of Western Australia’s flora species are found in the park, many of which are endemic.

• Stirling Range National Park – a beautiful mountain landscape with a stunning and diverse range of wildflowers.

• Waychinicup National Park and Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve – boasts unspoilt coastal scenery and an excellent spot to hear and hopefully see the rare Noisy Scrubbird.

• Karri forest – visit the Tree Top Walk and the Old Empire Walk in the Valley of the Giants.

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BROOME HALLS CREEK

FITZROY CROSSING

WYNDHAM

KUNUNURRA

KARRATHA

PORT HEDLAND

MARBLE BAR

EXMOUTH

CORAL BAY

CARNARVON

MEEKATHARRA

MT MAGNET

NEWMAN

GERALDTON

KALBARRI

MULLEWA

ALBANY

MANJIMUP

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NORSEMAN

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10 Day Accommodated Mid West Wildflower Tour Ex Perth – Perth. Max of 12 Passengers.

Day 1 Perth to Dalwallinu LD Day 2 Dalwallinu BLD Day 3 Dalwallinu to Morawa BLD Day 4 Morawa – Coalseam Reserve – Morawa BLDDay 5 Morawa – Three Springs – Eneabba – Geraldton BLD Day 6 Geraldton to Kalbarri BLD Day 7 Kalbarri BLD Day 8 Kalbarri to Cervantes BLD Day 9 Cervantes – Lesueur National Park – Cervantes BLD Day 10 Cervantes to Perth BL

Australia is renowned as being one of the world’s botanical ‘hotspots’, and the Mid West is no exception. Following the winter rains, WA wildflowers burst into bloom and transform the rugged golden outback into a brightly-coloured landscape. This unique storehouse of biological diversity is due to the age of the West Australian landmass. It is one of the most ancient and undisturbed geographic locations in the world, resulting in the survival of primitive forms of plants and the evolution of more specialised species.

This tour showcases the magnificent diversity and abundance of flowering plants north of Perth when they should be at their colourful best. It covers a diverse array of landscapes, from the farmlands of the wheat belt and the gorges of the Kalbarri National Park to the northern sandplains around Eneabba, Badgingarra and the Lesueur National Park.

Our botanist guide will provide expert interpretation throughout the tour.

Highlights:• Travel on Western Australia’s world-famous wildflower route.• Dalwallinu – renowned for having the widest variety of wattle species

(acacias) found anywhere in the world and the first stop on Wildflower Way.

• Coalseam Nature Reserve – a botanical hotspot showcasing a broad range of annual and perennial wildflowers.

• Eneabba Wildflower Drive – one of the largest and most striking wildflower displays in Western Australia.

• Kalbarri – visit stunning gorges and walk amongst the coastal wildflowers.

• Northern Kwongan – a sandplain heath with sweeping carpets of brightly coloured flowers.

• Lesueur National Park – one of the richest sites for plant species in the world (over 800 species).

• Nambung National Park – travel through the spectacular Pinnacles Desert, one of WA’s best-known landscapes, scattered with thousands of limestone formations called pinnacles.

DERBY

BROOME HALLS CREEK

FITZROY CROSSING

WYNDHAM

KUNUNURRA

KARRATHA

PORT HEDLAND

MARBLE BAR

EXMOUTH

CORAL BAY

CARNARVON

MEEKATHARRA

NEWMAN

DALWALLINU

KALBARRI

GERALDTON MORAWA

CERVANTES

ALBANY

PERTH

KOJUNUPBUNBURY

NORSEMAN

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Pilbara Reef & Ranges Expeditions The Pilbara is fascinating at any time. The wildlife is abundant and the scenery is striking.

You will visit the iconic Ningaloo Marine Park, one of the world’s most extensive fringing reefs. You will have the chance to swim with the world’s largest fish, the whale shark, or enjoy a glass-bottom boat tour (optional extras at your expense). Or, enjoy a swim or snorkel on the reef.

Explore the unique and distinct landscape at Karijini National Park. Cool off in the refreshing pools that dot the many gorges.

If you enjoy your creature comforts, the Perth to Newman tour is fully accommodated at hotel/motels and permanent tents at the Karijini Eco Retreat. For those who prefer sleeping under the stars, you will love our “Easy Camping” tour from Perth to Broome.

Highlights tour: • Abrolhos Islands – fly over the islands, land and take a look at

the wildlife, enjoy a swim and a snorkel, and keep an eye out for bottlenose dolphins and sea lions.

• Monkey Mia – where wild bottlenose dolphins visit the shore.• Shell Beach Conservation Park – a seemingly endless white stretch of

beach composed of billions of shells.

• Hamelin Pool Marine Reserve – boasts the most diverse and abundant examples of living marine stromatolites, or ‘living fossils’, in the world.

• Ningaloo Reef – the largest fringing coral reef in Australia. Take an optional Whale Shark or other eco cruise (at own expense).

• Cape Range National Park – an arid and rugged range in the Ningaloo Coast World Heritage area. (Accommodated tour only)

• Yardie Creek – flows between sheer cliffs; we take a boat trip and enjoy the tranquillity of the gorge while viewing the wildlife in a natural setting. (Accommodated tour only)

• Karijini National Park – offers dramatic rugged scenery and ancient geological formations with striking gorges and stony tree-lined watercourses winding their way over the plain.

• Hamersley Gorge – a dramatic gorge, full of colour, texture and reflections. It’s also an excellent spot for a swim.

• Dales Gorge & Fern Pool – permanent waterfalls, pools and ferns contrast with the red, terraced cliffs weathered by centuries of exposure.

• Weano Gorge – enjoy lovely views, a swim, explore the gorges or rest among the spinifex and snappy gums.

• Oxers lookout – offers panoramic views of four gorges.• Kalamina Gorge – not the largest in Karijini, but one of the most

picturesque. A five-minute walk takes you down a steep track to the base of the gorge.

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BROOME HALLS CREEK

WYNDHAM

KUNUNURRA

KARRATHA

PORT HEDLAND

MARBLE BAR

80 MILE BEACH

TOM PRICE

KARIJINIEXMOUTH

CORAL BAY BULLARA

CARNARVON

MEEKATHARRA

MT MAGNET

NEWMAN

EASY CAMPING

ACCOMMODATED

GERALDTON

KALBARRI

MONKEY MIADENHAM

HAMELIN

MULLEWA

ALBANY

PERTH

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Day 1 Perth to Geraldton LDDay 2 Geraldton – Abrolhos Island – Geraldton BLDDay 3 Geraldton to Denham BLDDay 4 Denham – Monkey Mia – Denham BLDDay 5 Denham to Carnarvon BLDDay 6 Carnarvon to Exmouth BLDDay 7 Exmouth BLDDay 8 Exmouth – Cape Range National Park – Exmouth BLDDay 9 Exmouth to Tom Price BLDDay 10 Tom Price – Hamersley Gorge –

Karijini National ParkBLD

Day 11 & 12 Karijini National Park BLDDay 13 Karijini National Park to Newman B

Day 1 Perth to Geraldton LDDay 2 Geraldton – Abrolhos Island – Geraldton BLDDay 3 Geraldton to Hamelin BLDDay 4 Hamelin – Monkey Mia – Hamelin (Shark Bay area) BLDDay 5 Hamelin to Bullara Station BLDDay 6 Coral Bay BLDDay 7 Bullara Station to Tom Price BLDDay 8 Tom Price – Hamersley Gorge – Tom Price BLDDay 9 Tom Price to Karijini National Park BLDDay 10 & 11 Karijini National Park BLDDay 12 Karijini National Park to Marble Bar BLDay 13 Marble Bar to 80 Mile Beach BLDDay 14 80 Mile Beach to Broome BL

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13 Day Accommodated Pilbara Reef & Ranges Expedition

Ex Perth – Newman. Max of 12 Passengers.

14 Day Easy Camping Pilbara Reef & Ranges Expedition

Ex Perth – Broome. Max of 12 passengers.


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12 Day Easy Camping Western Explorer Expedition Ex Broome – Perth. Max 12 Passengers.

Day 1 Broome to De Grey River LDDay 2 De Grey River to Karijini National Park BLD Day 3 & 4 Karijini National Park BLD Day 5 Karijini National Park to Tom Price BLDDay 6 Tom Price to Mt Augustus BLD Day 7 Mt Augustus BLDDay 8 Mt Augustus to Kennedy Ranges BLD Day 9 Kennedy Ranges BLD Day 10 Kennedy Ranges to Murchison BLD Day 11 Murchison to Coalseam Conservation Reserve BLD Day 12 Coalseam to Perth BL

Highlights:• Mount Augustus. • Kennedy Range.• Murchison country and Coalseam

Conservation Park.• Karijini National Park – Offers dramatic

rugged scenery and ancient geological formations with striking gorges and stony tree-lined watercourses winding their way over the plain.

• Hamersley Gorge – a dramatic gorge, full of colour, texture and reflections. It’s also an excellent spot for a swim.

• Dales Gorge & Fern Pool – permanent waterfalls, pools and ferns contrast with the red, terraced cliffs weathered by centuries of exposure.

• Weano Gorge – enjoy lovely views, a swim, explore the gorges or rest among the spinifex and snappy gums.

• Oxers lookout – offers panoramic views of four gorges.

• Kalamina Gorge – not the largest in Karijini, but one of the most picturesque. A five-minute walk takes you down a steep track to the base of the gorge.

We travel from Broome to Perth through WA’s typical outback country. Rugged ancient landscapes including isolated and harshly beautiful Karijini National Park, Mt Augustus and the Kennedy Range, are not places you can just swing by. Our 12 day tour from Broome to Perth, which coincides with the northern wildflower season, is an ideal way to explore all three in one go.

We spend three nights at the magnificent Karijini National Park, famous for its spectacular gorges, waterfalls and cool swimming holes. It boasts an abundance of plant life and is also home to a variety of marsupials, including the endemic Pilbara Ningaui (Ningaui timealeyi) and Little Red Antechinus (Dasykaluta rosamondae).

Measuring at over twice the size of Uluru, Mt Augustus is a dramatic peak. The stunning colours change at dawn and dusk; bright pink, orange and red with the occasional green reflect the changes in its mood. The vegetation is open mulga shrubland with several endemic plant species, including a native hibiscus, a Mulla-Mulla and a striking native foxglove.

The Kennedy Range is one of the world’s most ancient land formations, with delicate patterns on rock faces due to water and wind erosion. The area is a biological hotspot, from twisted fig trees in gorges and spinifex atop the plateau, to the wattles, mallee and wildflowers across the surrounding plain. The area is also home to wildlife and you may be lucky enough to see Euros and rock-wallabies living in caves.

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BROOME

WYNDHAM

KUNUNURRA

KARRATHA

PORT HEDLAND

MARBLE BAR

DE GREY RIVER

TOM PRICE

EXMOUTH

MT AUGUSTUS

KENNEDY RANGES

CARNARVON

MEEKATHARRA

MURCHISON

MT MAGNET

NEWMAN

KARIJINI

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KALBARRI

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15 Day Camping Karlamilyi (Rudall River) National Park Expedition Ex Perth – Perth. Max of 10 Passengers (6 in 2 lead vehicles & 4 in up to 2 tag alongs).

Day 1 Perth – Mt Magnet Area LDDay 2 Mt Magnet Area – Kumarina BLD Day 3 Kumarina – Newman – Talawana track BLDDay 4 Talawana Track – Karlamilyi National Park BLDDay 5 Karlamilyi National Park BLD Day 6 Karlamilyi National Park – Desert Queen Baths BLDDay 7 Desert Queen Baths BLD Day 8 Desert Queen Baths – Christmas Pool Area BLDDay 9 Christmas Pool Area – Carawine Gorge BLDDay 10 Carawine Gorge – Running Waters – Carawine Gorge BLD Day 11 Carawine Gorge – Marble Bar BLDay 12 Marble Bar – Area South of Newman BLDDay 13 Campsite South of Newman – Cue BLDDay 14 Cue – Mt Magnet – Paynes Find Area BLDDay 15 Paynes Find Area – Perth BL

Karlamilyi is Western Australia’s largest and most remote national park, and the Martu Aboriginal name for the area that straddles the Rudall River. The area is a harsh yet beautiful land steeped in a rich history and Aboriginal culture. It is one of only a few areas in Australia that remain seldomly visited by only a handful of hardy travellers, scientists, researchers and explorers. A mixture of trees and shrubs covers the dunes, rocky flats and hills. You will also find eucalypts, including river red gums and coolabahs, around watercourses. The most commonly seen animals in the park are birds; more than 90 species, including waterbirds, have been recorded there.

After spending four full days in the park, we travel through the Great Sandy Desert to the Oakover River and our campsite at the picturesque Carawine Gorge. We then travel westward to Marble Bar and explore the natural history near to this historic town. Our homeward journey to Perth takes us through the outback towns of Meekatharra, Cue and Mt Magnet, as well as the ghost town of Big Bell and the culturally significant Walga Rock.

Highlights:• Arid zone flora & fauna including the Painted Finch, Peregrine and

Brown Falcons.• Four days in Karlamilyi National Park – staying in spectacular campsites

near wildlife supporting waterholes.• Tjingkulatjatjarra Pool – a picturesque waterhole along the Rudall

River that is shaded by white trunked gums and is excellent for wildlife spotting.

• Camp at Desert Queen Baths – a series of permanent spring-fed freshwater rock pools known for their Aboriginal art, gorge walks and water holes for swimming.

• Two nights at Carawine Gorge – an excellent spot for bird watching. • Take a swim at Running Waters, an oasis in the bush with crystal clear

water.• We visit Marble Bar, Australia’s hottest town and have dinner at the

iconic Iron Clad Hotel (at own expense). • Visit the historic towns of Cue, a gold rush town with a rich heritage,

and Big Bell, now a ghost town but once a flourishing gold mining town. • Walga Rock – Australia’s second-largest monolith containing the most

extensive gallery of Aboriginal rock paintings in Western Australia.

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BROOME

WYNDHAM

KUNUNURRA

KARRATHA

PORT HEDLAND

MARBLE BAR

TOM PRICE

EXMOUTH

CORAL BAY

MT AUGUSTUSCARNARVON

MEEKATHARRA

MT MAGNET

PAYNES FIND

CUE

NEWMAN

KARLAMILYI

GERALDTON

KALBARRI

MONKEY MIA

ALBANY

PERTH

KOJUNUPBUNBURY

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16 Day Easy Camping Kimberley Wonders Expedition Ex Kununurra – Broome. Max 12 Passengers.

Day 1 Kununurra to Purnululu (Bungle Bungle) LDDay 2 & 3 Purnululu (Bungle Bungle) BLDDay 4 Purnululu (Bungle Bungle) to Kununurra BLDay 5 Kununurra to Home Valley BLDDay 6 Home Valley to Drysdale River Station BLDDay 7 Drysdale River Station to King Edward River BLDDay 8 & 9 Mitchell Falls (Punamii-unpuu) BLDDay 10 Mitchell Falls to Drysdale Station BLDDay 11 Drysdale to Manning Creek BLDDay 12 Manning Creek area to Mornington Station BLDDay 13 Mornington Station BLDDay 14 Mornington Station to Silent Grove BLDDay 15 Silent Grove to Windjana Gorge BLDDay 16 Windjana Gorge to Broome BL

Western Australia’s Kimberley region is one of the most remote and unspoiled wilderness areas in the world. Its unique geology, vibrant Aboriginal culture and diverse flora and fauna have fascinated visitors for many years.

We spend three nights at Purnululu National Park and the Bungle Bungle Range, one of the most fascinating geological landmarks in Western Australia. More than 130 species of bird reside within Purnululu, including Rainbow Bee-eaters, flocks of Budgerigars and Australian Bustards. The Nail-tail wallaby and the Euro live around the range, while Short-eared Rock wallabies live on top.

We will also spend two nights on the Mitchell Plateau, visiting the magnificent Mitchell and Mertens Falls. Landscapes around the plateau vary from mangroves and swamps to woodlands and lush rainforest patches. The rugged sandstone areas are home to some rare residents like the small rock wallaby called a Monjon, the Rough-scaled Python and the elusive Black Grasswren. The area also has a rich indigenous history. Wunambal Aboriginal people have lived in the vicinity for tens of thousands of years, and the plateau offers many excellent examples of ancient rock art.

Highlights:• Three nights at Purnululu National Park and the Bungle Bungle Range.• Visit Parrys Lagoon National park – a haven for a variety of waterbirds.• Camp at Home Valley Station, a 700,000 acre outback oasis on the

banks of the Pentecost River.• Camp at the beautiful Miners Pool Campsite on the banks of the

Drysdale River Station.• Wandjina and Bradshaw (Gwion) Aboriginal art sites.• Visit the iconic Mitchell Falls.• Two nights at Mornington Station in search of the Gouldian Finch and

the Purple Crowned Fairy Wren; also visit and swim at Dimond Gorge.• Camp at Silent Grove and take a relaxing swim at Bell’s Gorge.• Visit stunning Windjana Gorge and explore Tunnel Creek as it flows

through a limestone cave system (the oldest caves in Western Australia).

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15 Day Camping West Australian Outback Expedition Ex Perth – Perth. Max of 6 passengers.

Day 1 Perth to Coolgardie Area LD Day 2 Coolgardie Area to bush camp east of Laverton BLD Day 3 & 4 Laverton – Anne Beadell Highway – Neale Junction BLD Day 5 Neale Junction BLD Day 6 – 9 Neale Junction to Eyre Bird Observatory BLD Day 10 & 11 Eyre Bird Observatory BLD Day 12 Eyre Bird Observatory to Bush Camp Old Telegraph

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Day 13 & 14 Norseman to Hyden Area via Granite Woodlands Trail

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Day 15 Hyden Area to Perth BL

This outback expedition is no ordinary adventure due to the history of the tracks we travel on. We follow two tracks, completed in 1962 by Len Beadell (regarded as the “last real Australian Explorer”); the Anne Beadell Highway (named after his wife) and the Connie Sue Highway (named after his daughter). He surveyed these and many other outback tracks of Central Australia.

The highways pass through remote desert areas but don’t be confused by the “highway” tag. These tracks are rarely used and often narrow, twisty and sandy, but are well worth the adventure.

The trip departs from Perth and heads to Neale Junction via Laverton on the Anne Beadell Highway, before heading south on the Connie Sue to Cocklebiddy. We have allowed seven days to travel these tracks so we’ll have plenty of time to explore the area’s wildlife and breathtaking terrain.

We will spend three nights at the Eyre Bird Observatory exploring the wildlife and history in this peaceful and strikingly scenic outpost.

Making our way back to Perth we will have two days on the Granite Woodlands Discovery Trail which passes through one of the most extensive temperate woodlands left in the world.

Highlights: • Travel the historic and rugged Anne Beadell and Connie Sue Highways

built by Len Beadell • Eyre Bird Observatory – stay in the lovely old stone building nestled

between leafy woodlands and striking white dunes within walking distance of the beach.

• Granite Woodland Trail – a collection of kwongan heath, mallee scrub, eucalypt woodlands, granite outcrops and salt lakes.

9 Day Camping Golden Outback Expedition Ex Perth – Perth. Max of 10 Passengers (6 in 2 lead vehicles & 4 in up to 2 tag alongs).

Day 1 Perth to Coolgardie area LD Day 2 Coolgardie area – Kalgoorlie – Lake Ballard BLD Day 3 Lake Ballard BLD Day 4 Lake Ballard – Rowles lagoon – Credo Station BLDDay 5 Credo Station BLD Day 6 Credo Station to Helena Aurora Ranges BLD Day 7 & 8 Helena Aurora Ranges BLD Day 9 Helena Aurora Ranges – Baladjie Rock – Perth BL

Visit the old towns of the gold mining days and regions rich in history. In the 1890s thousands of locals and migrants tried their luck with gold prospecting. Relics from the past, equipment, old shanties, stone buildings, mine frames and their belongings are scattered throughout the early settlements.

We will visit the Kalgoorlie open cut mine and Lake Ballard. We also explore the Helena & Aurora Ranges (the Aboriginal name ‘Bungalbin’), a magnificent banded ironstone formation and one of the last ranges in the whole Yilgarn region. At 2.6 billion years old, it’s ancient, it’s unique, and there are species here that are not found anywhere else on earth.

Highlights:• Lake Ballard – walk among the Gormley outback sculpture installation. • Niagara Dam Conservation Park – enjoy bird watching at this remote

man-made waterhole.• Credo Station Campsite – a former pastoral station and now a

Conservation Reserve.

• Rowles Lagoon – the only freshwater wetland within the Goldfields and a haven for waterbirds.

• Helena and Aurora Ranges – recently protected and one of the last examples of banded ironstone still left in Australia. They are a sanctuary for many birds, reptiles, mammals and plants, some of which you can’t find anywhere else on earth.



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15 Day Camping Gibson Desert Expedition Ex Perth – Alice Springs. Max 10 Passengers (6 in 2 lead vehicles & 4 in up to 2 tag alongs).

Day 1 Perth – Mt Magnet Area LDDay 2 Mt Magnet Area – Wiluna Area BLDDay 3 Wiluna Area – Mingol Camp (Wongawol Station) BLDDay 4 Mingol Camp – Carnegie – Mangkili Claypan Area BLDDay 5 Mangkili Claypan Area BLDDay 6 Mangkili Claypan Area – Everard Junction BLDDay 7 Everard Junction – Lake Cohen – Everard Junction BLDDay 8 Everard Junction – Warburton BLDDay 9 Warburton – Giles (Warakurna) BLDDays 10 – 13 Warakurna – Sandy Blight Junction Road BLDDay 14 Sandy Blight Junction – Mt Liebig Area BLDDay 15 Mt Liebig Area – Alice Springs BL

Rarely visited by tourists, the Gibson Desert is vast with undulating sand plains, dune fields and gibber plains. The vegetation is mainly mulga and other mixed shrubs over spinifex.

On this 4WD adventure, we will travel on the iconic Len Beadell’s outback roads. But don’t let the “road” tag fool you, as the majority of these roads are unkept outback tracks. Experience the country in almost the same natural state as the early explorers Carnegie and Giles saw it, but without the hardships that they endured.

Highlights: • Gunbarrel Highway – a rough desert track built by Len Beadell; it was

the first road built going from west to east through the centre of the continent.

• Mangkili Claypan Nature reserve – home to a range of migratory birds. • Visit Aboriginal communities• Gary Junction Road – the location of the Len Beadell Plaque.• Lake Cohen – when holding water, this can be an excellent site for

birdwatching and spotting other wildlife. • Warakurna – visit the Giles Meteorological station.• Sandy Blight Junction Road – travel through ranges, dunes and desert

Oaks with spectacular scenery. Len Beadell called this road his Central Australian showcase.

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15 Day Camping Tanami Expedition Ex Alice Springs – Kununurra. Max of 10 Passengers

(6 in 2 lead vehicles & 4 in up to 2 tag alongs).

Day 1 Alice Springs to Redbank Gorge (West MacDonnell Ranges)

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Day 2 Redbank Gorge (West MacDonnell Ranges) and surrounds

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Day 3 Redbank Gorge (West MacDonnell Ranges) to Newhaven Station

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Day 4 & 5 Newhaven Station BLDDay 6 Newhaven Station to Mt Doreen Station AreaBLD Day 7 Mt Doreen Station Area to Tanami Desert Bush

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Day 8 Tanami Desert Bush Camp to Balgo to Mulan to Lake Gregory

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Day 9 Lake Gregory BLDDay 10 Lake Gregory to Lake Stretch BLD Day 11 Lake Stretch to Wolf Creek Crater to Halls Creek BLDays 12 & 13 Halls Creek to Keep River National Park BLD Day 14 Keep River National Park to Lake Argyle BL Day 15 Lake Argyle to Kununurra BL

Join us as we explore some of the most isolated areas in northern Western Australia and the Northern Territory. The scenery is spectacular, with ancient landscapes, scenic gorges, extensive dunes, lakes, wetlands and clear starry night skies.

We visit Newhaven Station, a wildlife sanctuary managed by the Australian Wildlife Conservancy, situated on the junction of three bioregions (the Great Sandy Desert, MacDonnell Ranges and Burt Plain). It is home to a diverse array of arid zone plants and at least 138 species of birds.

Our adventure has many highlights, but our detour off the Tanami Road to Mulan and Lake Gregory is one of the most exciting. This lake system is a RAMSAR site, due to the vitally important role it has for migratory birds travelling to and from Australia. The Black Necked Stork, large groups of Brolgas, Black Swans and Spoonbills are regularly seen on and around the lake, which is also home to Dingoes and a variety of other mammals.

Highlights:• The Tanami Road crosses the vast expanse of the Tanami Desert and

will delight nature lovers and bird watchers.• The West MacDonnell Ranges are known for their beauty and scenic

gorges. They also provide refuge for many plants and animals.• Newhaven Reserve is a hotspot for the wildlife of Central Australia and

the scenery there is spectacular. • Lake Gregory’s (Paruku) remote freshwater wetland is renowned for its

prolific birdlife, supporting over 70 species of waterbirds. • Birdwatching at Lake Stretch. • Visit Wolfe Creek Crater, a well-preserved 880-metre-wide meteorite

crater that is over 300,000 years old (the second largest crater in the world).

• Keep River National Park – a relatively small park but the scenery and landforms are just as dramatic as in the larger parks.

• Enjoy an early morning bird watching cruise on Lake Argyle.


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12 Day Camping Central Australian Expedition Ex Alice Springs – Alice Springs. Max of 10 Passengers

(6 in 2 lead vehicles & 4 in up to 2 tag alongs).

Day 1 Alice Springs – Santa Teresa – Mac Clark Conservation Reserve – Old Andado

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Day 2 Old Andado – Finke River Crossing – Mount Dare – Dalhousie Springs

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Days 3 & 4 Witjira National Park BLDDay 5 Dalhousie Springs – Oodnadatta – Marla BLDDay 6 Marla – Henbury Meteorites Cons Reserve –

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Day 7 Running Waters Area to Finke Gorge National Park (Palm Valley campsite)

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Day 8 Palm Valley BLDDay 9 Palm Valley to Glen Helen BLDDays 10 & 11 Glen Helen – West Macdonnell Ranges – Glen

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Day 12 Glen Helen to Alice Springs LD

Join us and explore the Northern Territory and South Australian deserts, gorges and the remote outback. It is isolated, mostly untouched, harsh and yet beautiful. The varied landscapes, unique wildlife and endless horizons never cease to amaze.

Highlights:• Santa Teresa and the Aboriginal Art Centre.• Mac Clark Conservation Reserve – see the rare Acacia peuce, only found in three locations

worldwide.• Dalhousie Springs Campsite – take a swim in the natural hot spring. • Witjira National Park – features more than 120 mound springs including the National Heritage-

listed Dalhousie Springs.• Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve – contains 12 craters formed by a meteor that hit the

earth about 4,700 years ago.• Finke Gorge National Park – home to ancient landscapes and the Finke River, one of the oldest

rivers in the world. • Palm Valley – unique flora, including the rare Red Cabbage Palm.• Glen Helen – a beautiful waterhole surrounded by rugged landscapes and the perfect spot for a

refreshing dip. It also provides refuge for the local wildlife. • West MacDonnell Ranges National Park – known for its beauty and scenic gorges.

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11 Day Accommodated and Camping South Australia, Flinders Ranges and Lake Eyre Tour

Ex Alice Springs – Adelaide. Max of 10 Passengers (6 in 2 lead vehicles & 4 in up to 2 tag alongs).

Day 1 Alice Springs- Marla LDDay 2 Marla – Desert Breakaways – Coober Pedy BLDDay 3 Coober Pedy – William Creek – Coward Springs BLDDay 4 Coward Springs – Muloorina Station BLDDay 5 Muloorina Station BLDDay 6 Muloorina Station – Copely BLDDay 7 Copley – Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary BLDDay 8 Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary BLDDay 9 Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary – Wilpena Pound BLDDay 10 Wilpena Pound BLDDay 11 Wilpena Pound – Port Augusta – Adelaide BL


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This adventure is a must for all who long to experience the Australian outback. From the massive expanse of Lake Eyre to the striking landscape and impressive ruins of early European settlement in the southern and northern Flinders Range, this adventure showcases some of South Australia’s most spectacular outback scenery and unique wildlife.

Highlights: • The desert breakaways and Coober Pedy – a unique mining town where

we visit an underground church and tourist mine.• Flight over Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre (optional at own expense).• Curdimurka – an old abandoned railway siding.• Visit the unique springs at Wabnma Kadarbu Mound Springs Conservation

Park.• Muloorina Station Bore on the banks of the Frome River.• Goyder Channel at Lake Eyre.• Farina – an abandoned settlement now restored to its former glory.• Iconic Prairie Hotel in Parachilna. • Visit Parchilna gorge & the quaint little town Blinman.• Heysen Trailhead – usually an excellent place for birds and other wildlife. • Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary – join the sanctuary’s iconic Ridge Top

Tour.• Wilpena Pound in the Flinders Ranges National Park.• Drive through Bunyerooo Gorge to Aroona Valley – one of Australian

artist Hans Heysen’s favourite sites.


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15 Day Camping South Australian Outback Expedition Ex Adelaide – Alice Springs. Max 10 Passengers (6 in 2 lead vehicles & 4 in up to 2 tag alongs).

Day 1 Adelaide to Wilpena Pound LDDay 2 Wilpena Pound to Copley BLDDay 3 Copley – Montecollina Bore BLDDay 4 Montecollina Bore – Innamincka BLDDay 5 Innamincka – Lake Coongie – Innamincka BLDDay 6 Innamincka BLDDay 7 Innamincka To Birdsville BLDay 8 Birdsville BLDDay 9 Birdsville – Mungerannie BLDDay 10 Mungerannie – Maree – Muloorina Station BLDDay 11 Muloorina Station BLDDay 12 Mulloorina Station – Maree – Coward Springs BLDDay 13 Coward Springs – William Creek – Coober Pedy BLDDay 14 Coober Pedy – Desert Breakaways – Marla BLDDay 15 Marla to Alice Springs BL

From the striking landscape and impressive ruins of early European settlement in the southern Flinders Range to Lake Eyre, this adventure showcases some of South Australia’s most spectacular outback scenery and unique wildlife.

We travel on three of Australia’s best-known outback tracks – the Strzelecki Track, the iconic Birdsville Track and the Oodnadatta Track. Steeped in history, natural wonders and rich cultural heritage, these are possibly our most fascinating and historic outback trails.

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Highlights:• Wilpena Pound – a natural amphitheatre in the heart of the Flinders

Ranges covering over 8000 hectares. • Brachina Gorge – with its brilliant display of shale, limestone and

quartzite.• Montebello Bore – spot wildlife around the wetlands. • Visit outback towns Innamincka & Birdsville.• Lake Coongie – a freshwater wetland system.• Visit the Dig Tree, the gravesites of both Burke and Wills and a

memorial to King.• Muloorina Station lies on the banks of the Frome river; an excellent

area for wildlife spotting. • Lake Eyre – Goyder Channel• Curdimurka – an old abandoned railway siding.• Coward Springs – a lovely campsite with a permanent wetland and a

variety of birds.• The unique and memorable opal mining town of Coober Pedy, where

homes, hotels and churches are built below-ground (‘dugouts’).

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CHRISTMAS ISLAND

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11 Day Accommodated Christmas & Cocos Island Tour Ex Perth – Perth. Max of 12 passengers.

Day 1 Perth – Christmas Island DDay 2-7 Christmas Island B Day 8 Christmas Island – Cocos Islands B Day 9 Cocos Islands BDay 10 Cocos Islands BDDay 11 Cocos Islands – Christmas Island – Perth B

The Naturalist’s paradise of Christmas Island is a rocky speck in the Indian Ocean, 360 km south of Java. Its nickname, the “Galapagos of the Indian Ocean”, is due to its famous red crabs, sea birds, whale sharks and spectacular coral reefs. Almost two-thirds of the island is designated as national park. It is dominated by rainforest and substantially transformed with the presence of millions of land crabs. The crabs migrate from the central plateau to the shoreline and pay no heed to any obstacle, be it natural or man-made.

Our tour coincides with this unique natural phenomenon. David Attenborough once said, “the migration was the most amazing sight I have seen”.

The island has nine endemic bird species including the Christmas Island Frigate bird and the rare Abbott’s Booby. There are also reptiles and bats as well as many species of plants including palms, ferns, vines and pandanus.

Our Indian Ocean experience continues with three more nights on Cocos Islands, a known destination for vagrant shorebirds and an absolute paradise for any bird-enthusiast. They also offer an incredible array of marine life.

The waters surrounding Christmas Island and Cocos Keeling Islands are the home to a unique group of marine species found nowhere else in the world. Fish from both the Indian and Pacific Ocean meet in these waters and new species like the Cocos Pygmy Angelfish, an extremely rare dwarf fish, develop as a result.

The islands also have an absorbing history that makes up their colourful past.

Highlights: • Christmas Island:• Red Crab migration or spawning.• Birdwatching – there are hundreds of bird species, including the rarest

booby and frigate birds in the world; the Abbotts Booby and the Christmas Island Frigatebird.

• Greta and Dolly beaches – stroll along a shady walk trail and enjoy the beaches.

• Margaret Knoll lookout – superb views of the rainforest on the coastal terraces.

• Boat trip to Flying Fish Cove – offers a diverse array of bird and marine life and take a swim off the back of the boat.

• The Grotto – a natural limestone feature connected to the ocean which is lovely for a swim.

• The Dales – constant flowing streams are ideal environments for the Blue & Robber crabs. You can also take a refreshing shower under a waterfall.

• A visit to the blowholes to witness the extent of the Red Crab migration.

• Cocos-Keeling Islands:• Well known for vagrant shorebirds.• An incredible array of marine life.• West and Home Islands.• Take a motorised outrigger canoe trip for a unique and exciting way to

discover the Southern Islands.• Farewell beach BBQ on Canoe Beach.


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8 Day Accommodated Lord Howe Island Tour Ex Lord Howe Island – Lord Howe Island. Max of 16 passengers.

Day 1 Arrive Lord Howe Island DDays 2 -7 Lord Howe Island DDay 8 Depart Lord Howe Island D

Lord Howe Island lies approximately 700 km northeast of Sydney in the South Pacific Ocean. The island was inscribed on the World Heritage list in 1982 for its natural heritage of universal value.

The beautiful landscape is dominated by the twin peaks of Mount Gower and Mount Lidgbird, both of which tower above the central lowlands and the surrounding sea.

This small and pristine island boasts tall rainforests, thronging seabird colonies and coral reefs with abundant marine life. Only 400 visitors are allowed on the island at any one time, so humans have had a minimal impact here. Each day your guide will take you to different parts of the island, learning about its history, flora, fauna, marine life and geology. They will also take you on leisurely walks to explore the mainland’s many natural wonders.

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The seas around the island offer a fabulous mix of tropical and temperate marine life. You will be reef walking, beach-combing, snorkelling and cruising in a glass-bottom boat.

Highlights:• Walk to Malabar Hill for spectacular views and wildlife. • Reef walk at Neds Beach. • Walk to Transit Hill for panoramic views of the island. • Glass bottom boat cruise for a close look at the coral and other marine

life. • Boat cruises around the island and Balls Pyramid – haven for sea birds. • Boat Harbour visiting Masked Booby colony at Mutton Bird Point. • Boat Cruise to North Bay for swimming, snorkelling and beach-combing. • Walk to Mt Eliza for Sooty Terns, Red-tailed Tropicbirds and nesting

Black Noddy.• Optional walk to the top of Mount Gower.


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15 Day Accommodated New Zealand South Island Wildlife & Wilderness Expedition

Ex Queenstown – Queenstown. Max of 12 Passengers.

Most New Zealand tours only visit the popular highlights whereas we take you further to remote areas away from the crowds.

You will see spectacular high peaks, massive glaciers, glacial lakes with floating icebergs and wild alpine plants on the valley floor at Mt Cook National Park.

We visit the pristine Nothofagus beech forests of the Ohau and Mt Aspiring regions, home to many of New Zealand’s native birds such as the Tomtit, Bellbird, Rifleman, South Island Robin and Tui. Your naturalist guides know the places to search for endangered birds such as the Yellowhead, Black Stilt, Wrybill and New Zealand Falcon.

On the Otago coast, we will be looking for NZ fur seals and endangered Hooker’s Sea Lions that have returned here to breed. The Catlins coast is captivating and comprises the last stands of east coast temperate rainforest home to many bird species. On past tours in Stewart Island, NZ’s newest national park, we have seen endangered birds such as Kaka, Saddleback, Yellowhead and Red-Crowned Parakeet.

We finish the tour with three nights in Wanaka where we will take a private boat cruise to the remote and pristine Mou Waho Island. A guided walk to the top of the island exposes a hidden lake on the summit; the perfect spot for an unforgettable view of the surrounding wilderness.

Highlights: • Temple and Hopkins River valleys – walk through pristine Nothofagus

beech forest. • Mt Cook National Park – a rugged land of ice and rock and the Hooker

Valley walk along its river is one of the best ways to experience this ancient landscape.

• Otago Peninsula – world-famous for its wildlife.• Visit the Royal Albatross nesting site.• Taiaroa Head – home to birds and fur seals • Orokonui Ecosanctuary – the flagship biodiversity project for the

South Island where multiple species of plants and animals are protected.

• Catlins Coast – we explore the bush and coastline of this remote and untouched area.

• Surat Bay – take a walk to the see the endangered Hooker’s Sea Lion.• Nugget Point – a rugged headland and home to many seals and

seabirds.• Stewart Island – take a boat trip with a local wildlife expert to see

pelagic birds, including several species of albatross, Cape Petrels, shearwaters and prions.

• Ulva Island – a bird sanctuary in the middle of Patersons Inlet, where we will experience the New Zealand bush as it was before humans arrived and perhaps even see the Kiwi.

• Mou Wahou Island – cleared of predators and extensively replanted with native bush, encouraging the return of its birdlife and natural fauna. We’ll take a walk up to the summit of the island to a small lake and enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.

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16 Day Accommodated Madagascar Wildlife ExpeditionEx Antananarivo – Antananarivo. Max 12 Passengers.

Domestic flights included (international flights not included).

Madagascar - a place where “evolution ran wild,” as Sir David Attenborough so aptly describes it.

Eighty-eight million years ago Madagascar split from what is now India, allowing flora and fauna to develop and evolve in isolation. As a result, the island showcases unique biodiversity, and 90% of its wildlife are not found anywhere else on Earth.

This island nation is a nature lovers dream unlike any other place in the world, offering a myriad of discoveries.

The iconic lemurs of Madagascar are thought to be descendants from a common ancestor similar to Africa’s bushbabies; today there are about 70 species and subspecies living on the island. The island is also home to a variety of other wildlife including bats, mongooses, hedgehogs, tenrecs, endemic birds and reptiles (including the worlds largest and smallest chameleons), as well as 6000 species of plants.

We visit three distinct ecosystems, the rainforests of the east, the dry deciduous forests of the west and the semi-arid “spiny forest” of the south. Each ecosystem is home to a range of unique wildlife adapted to make the most of their surroundings.

Our tour is in November when the weather is not too hot, the jacarandas are in flower, the lemurs have babies, and the country is alive with wildlife.

Highlights:• Andasibe-Mantadia National Park – this 155 square kilometres

protected rainforest is home to many of Madagascar’s endemic and endangered species including 11 species of lemur. The rainforest is also a great location to view birds, reptiles (including chameleons), colourful frogs and butterflies.

• Avenue of Baobabs – this area is unique due to the abundance of Baobab trees. The spectacular landscape is almost alien in its appearance.

• Kirindy Forest – this private reserve is approximately 100 square kilometres of deciduous forest. It is much drier than Andasibe-Mantadia and offers a diverse ecosystem with more unique endemics.

• Berenty Reserve – this private reserve is located along the Mandrare River in the semi-arid “spiny forest” ecoregion of southern Madagascar. This reserve is a great location to spot a large variety of wildlife as well as many of the countries endemic birds.

10 Day Accommodated Botswana Wildlife Safari Ex Maun – Kasane. Max 12 passengers.


Join us in Botswana during the green season when the rains transform the brown winter landscape into a lush green wonderland. Full-leafed acacia trees cast deep, cool shade over rolling green lawns; flowers leap up out of the sand, and crusty salt pans turn into shimmering wetlands full of honking waterbirds. The wildlife is looking fit and healthy. There’s an explosion of new life as the young offspring born in November and December are still small, and it will be a treat to see this new life, especially in the Kalahari and Chobe areas. Bird watching is at its best as migrant species from Europe, Asia and other parts of Africa are in abundance. Even non-birders will get caught up in the excitement.

With a maximum of just 12 guests, you will enjoy unlimited views and intimate wildlife encounters, not to mention the personalised service from our expert Botswana naturalists.

Highlights:• Twice daily game drives to see the area’s prolific wildlife. • Three nights spent in the Central Kalahari desert staying at Tau Pan

which sits on top of an ancient dune ridge with views over the Kalahari. • Fly to our private mobile camp in the Okavango Delta, where we spend

three nights.• Explore the Delta on game drives and boat cruises.• Three nights in Chobe National Park – Botswana’s first national park

and also the most biologically diverse.• Stay at Muchenie Safari Lodge, with beautiful views of the Chobe River,

the Caprivi Strip and seasonal flood plains.• Private cruise on the Chobe river, excellent for birding enthusiasts. • Private tour of the biodiversity centre in Kasane, which houses injured

or orphaned animals such as endemic snakes, small mammals and raptors including owls.

• Optional two nights tour extension at Victoria Falls.



INTERNATIONAL TOURS

14 Day Accommodated Borneo Wildlife AdventureEx Kuching – Kota Kinabalu. Max 12 Passengers.


The natural beauty and unique wildlife of the Malay Archipelago inspired British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace’s theories of natural selection in the 1800s.

You will be equally inspired when we travel to the Malay Archipelago in Southeast Asia, to the world’s third-largest island, Borneo. Jungles and rainforests dominate the landscape, and life flourishes beneath the forest canopy.

With some of the world’s oldest rainforests (second only to Australia’s Daintree Rainforest), it comes as no surprise that this rugged island is rich in biodiversity. Some 222 mammals, 420 birds, 150 reptiles, 100 amphibians and 394 species of fish call the island home.

We will also find what is probably Borneo’s most iconic species, the Orangutan (meaning “man of the forest” in Malay). They are highly intelligent creatures, sharing 96.4% of their genes with humans and are the only great ape to be

found in Asia. Today, wild populations only exist in Bornean and Sumatran rainforests, and so getting a glimpse of these gentle giants in their natural setting is a rare and beautiful opportunity.

We will also be on the lookout for pygmy elephants, clouded leopards, rhinoceros hornbills, saltwater crocodiles and the rare probosci’s monkeys.

Borneo is also home to 15,000 or so plants, including pitcher plants, orchids, conifers and rhododendrons. You will be delighted by the sheer variety of fauna and flora and the significant parts of the rainforest that remain intact, despite pressures from deforestation in recent decades.

Highlights:• Semenggoh Wildlife Centre and Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary – view

rescued semi-wild orangutans as they eat at their feeding stations in the rainforest.

• Bako National Park – travel via boat to this unique area containing almost every type of vegetation found in Borneo; the plant life is beautiful, the wildlife abundant and there is an excellent chance of seeing the endemic and endangered Proboscis monkeys.

• Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre – home to over 30 rescued sun bears.

• Rainforest Discovery Centre canopy walk – 28 metres above the forest floor and great for bird watching.

• Kinabatangan River – a wildlife hotspot within Borneo and the only other place to spot Proboscis monkeys at close range other than Bako National Park.

• Boat cruises – ideal for wildlife spotting and bird watching.• Abai village – enjoy a local-style lunch and participate in a tree-

planting project. • Gomantong Cave – the largest bird nests cave in Sabah. • Lipad mud volcano – a large mineral salt lick used by wildlife. • Lipad Waterfall – take a dip in the natural pool and enjoy a refreshing

shower under the waterfall. • “Coffin Trail” – jungle trek leading to an ancient Kadazan-Dusun burial

site and magnificent lookout point.


INTERNATIONAL TOURS

17 Day Accommodated Sri Lanka Wildlife, History & Culture TourEx Colombo – Colombo. Max 12 passengers.

Sri Lanka is beautiful, boasting an abundance of exotic, natural riches. Ancient Buddhist traditions, teaching compassion for all living creatures, have paved the way for the country’s long history of conservation. The island abounds with magnificent scenery and historic fortresses, temples and monasteries.

Join Saman Veediyabandara, one of Sri Lanka’s leading birding/naturalist guides and Tom Grove, Managing Director from Coates Wildlife Tours, to explore the island’s fascinating culture and natural history.

Sri Lanka’s wildlife is varied, including 86 mammal species, 16 of which are endemic to the island. It’s home to several wild elephant herds, leopards, sloth bears, mouse deer and numerous monkey species. The birdlife and butterflies are colourful and abundant. Enjoy some of Sri Lanka’s best primate viewing among the ancient ruins of Polonnaruwa with toque macaques, leaf monkeys and grey langurs at close range. We will search for the elusive leopard in Yala National Park, which is home to the world’s largest concentration of this exquisite cat along with Asiatic buffalo, jackal and wild boar. You will spend a day whale watching off the coast of Mirissa in search of Blue Whales, Sperm Whales and pods of dolphins.

For those interested in botany, Sri Lanka is a land of plenty. The island features diverse habitats, including wet zone tropical forests and shrublands. In the hills, vegetation varies from almost treeless pantanas (plains) to dark rhododendron forests.

Highlights:• Historic Sigirya – an ancient rock fortress.• The historic town and ancient ruins of Polonnaruwa.• Yala National Park – Sri Lanka’s most famous national park is extremely

rich in wildlife and home to many species such as leopards, elephants, bears, buffalo, jackal and wild boar.

• Bundala National Park – away from the crowds, Bundala is an excellent spot for birders and spotting wildlife such as crocs, wild boar, mongooses, monitor lizards, monkeys and elephants.

• Sinharaja rainforest – home to many endemic species and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Whale watching at the coastal port of Mirissa.


INTERNATIONAL TOURS

17 Day Accommodated Costa Rica Wildlife SafariEx San Jose – San Jose. Max 12 passengers.

Costa Rica’s name comes from the Spanish language meaning ‘rich coast’, as early explorers believed the mountains of Costa Rica to be filled with gold. Although they were wrong about the gold, Costa Rica is the ‘rich coast’ when it comes to flora, fauna and biodiversity. It may be a small country, but it is huge in nature, natural history and investment in the environment. A true paradise for lovers of the natural world! It has extraordinary biodiversity with over 500,000 different species, so it is little wonder that it is known as the birthplace of ecotourism.

Given the vastly different geography of Costa Rica, from coastal mangroves to forests in the clouds to the wide variety of plants and animals, what you will see in one day is jaw-dropping in this small country.

Highlights:• Lead by expert local naturalsits. • Carara Biological Reserve and a boat trip on the Tárcoles River to

observe one of the largest populations of American Crocodiles on the continent.

• Boat cruise through the mangroves at the La Ensenada National Wildlife Refuge.

• Cerro de la Muerte mountain – this magnificent mountain is part of the Cordillera de Talamanca range, which extends from eastern Costa Rica to western Panama, and is home to numerous endemic plants and animals.

• Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge is 25,100 acres and is part of the Arenal Huetar Norte Conservation Area. It includes wetlands that host record numbers of migratory waterfowl. We will take cruises to see sloths, crocodiles, basilisks and many species of waterbird.

• Savegre River, Central America’s cleanest river with lush rainforest, waterfalls and canyons, surround this stretch of coastal whitewater. Many tropical birds, including egrets, osprey, toucans, parrots, kingfishers and cormorants, occur in the rainforest.


INTERNATIONAL TOURS

18 Day Accommodated Bhutan – The Last Shangri-La TourEx Bangkok – Bangkok. Max 12 passengers. Return Bangkok to Paro flights included (flights to & from

Bangkok not included).

The Land of the Dragon, as Bhutan is known to its inhabitants, is a fiercely independent Himalayan kingdom where it seems that time has stood still. Bhutan carefully refrains from allowing mass tourism to preserve its unique environment and heritage.

Bhutan is one of the last strongholds of Tibetan Buddhism, and its peaceful and fun-loving people are proud and elegant, with timeless culture and dress.

Large Dzongs (beautiful medieval buildings that incorporate a monastery, village and fort in one) dot the countryside, along with Chortens (shrines) and Ihakhans (temples). A visit to the magnificent Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) near Paro is a particular highlight.

Bhutan is rated as one of the top ten global hotspots in the world because of its pristine forests that provide habitats for a diverse range of wildlife. Over 600 bird species inhabit the unspoiled woods. The trees are wrapped in beautiful epiphytic orchids, lichens, ferns and mosses. The forests harbour some of the most exotic plant species of the eastern Himalayas, with over 50 species of Rhododendron, Magnolias and a wide variety of medicinal plants.

Home to snow leopards, blue sheep, red pandas, Asian elephants and tigers, Bhutan’s environment is rigorously protected.

It is a remarkable country that offers not only the exquisite Himalayan scenery but also its rich and ancient traditions.

In a world where disasters and conflict dominate the news, it’s nice to get away and find some relief and peace of mind. Nature travel can offer that, and some destinations, in particular, embody the peace and beauty that restore our spirit. Bhutan is one of them!

Highlights:• Visit the Punakha valley, a riot of colour with golden monasteries and

vibrant flowers.• The Punakha Dzong is a beautiful 17th-century fortress which sits at the

juncture of the Pho and Mo Chhu rivers.• Phobjika valley is gorgeous and peaceful, and home to the endangered

black-necked crane.• Royal Manas National Park – the oldest national park in Bhutan and

known as the “conservation showpiece of the kingdom” for its wide variety of wildlife and the endangered golden langur monkeys.

• Yonkala is a small hamlet which has long been recognized as one of the hotspots for birding in Asia.

• Drive over Dochula Pass – a mountain pass overlooking the Himalayas, where 108 shortens (stupas) exist in the memory of fallen Bhutanese soldiers.

• Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) in the Himalayan Mountains is one of the most important symbols of culture and religion in Bhutan.


AUSTRALIAN TOURS

TERMS & CONDITIONS The following terms and conditions apply to all bookings made with Adina Nominees Pty Ltd (ACN 075 427 324) as trustee for the Grove Family Trust trading as Coates Wildlife Tours. We reserve the right to amend these conditions from time to time. N/B The words “we, our or us” in this form means Coates Wildlife Tours.

BOOKINGSYour booking with Coates Wildlife Tours is confirmed when:

• We have received your completed Booking Form and any other additional forms that may be required.

• Your deposit has been paid and received by us.

• When you have received our written confirmation advice.

PAYMENTSDeposits - please refer to the appropriate tour’s Trip Dossier.

N/B International or domestic flights that form part of your itinerary, permits and any accommodation that requires pre-payment must be paid for in full at the time of deposit and are nonrefundable. Airline seats are limited, prices are subject to change and not guaranteed until full payment is received. Flight confirmation is subject to availability.

Final Payments - In most cases, the final payment is required at least 30 days before departure. However, some tours may require payment up to 4 months before departure. Please refer to the tour’s trip dossier for specific details.

Credit Card Payments attract a levy of 1.5%. We accept Visa and Master Cards.

RECREATIONAL SERVICESEach Coates Wildlife Tour’s Tour includes recreational services, and we exclude and will not be liable for any accident, injury, sickness, delay, irregularity or damage however caused or arising during any tour under its management or otherwise. Tours are often safari trips to isolated areas; they may include off-road driving, bushwalking, snorkelling, swimming and other activities. These, along with wildlife interactions, planned or otherwise involve a certain degree of risk. All travel involves some measure of personal risk that each Passenger has to determine and accept.

FITNESS Passengers should have a reasonable level of fitness as our tour itineraries contain guided walks on bush tracks to natural attractions. Walking trails vary in length, and some have sections of uneven rocky ground. Please refer to the tour’s Trip Dossiers for more details. All walks are optional, and if you choose not to participate alternative arrangements will be made with adequate provision for your comfort and safety.

HEALTH You must notify us if you have any pre-existing medical conditions that might reasonably affect your participation on tour. You release Coates Wildlife Tours from any liability for anything relating to a pre-existing health condition.

Passengers are required to be able to board and alight the vehicles. Due to vehicle space restrictions, we are unable to accommodate passengers who require the use of wheelchairs or walkers. Our vehicles are not equipped with wheelchair ramps or lifters. Passengers requiring physical or mental assistance must be accompanied by a paying companion who is willing and capable of providing such assistance.

A local facility will provide any necessary medical attention required while on tour at the Passenger’s expense. Coates Wildlife Tours is not responsible or liable for any

losses or costs incurred as a result of medical services obtained while on tour, or for the quality of the care or services provided.

REMOTE AREASPassengers accept that some itineraries include visits to and sometimes multiple overnight stays in remote areas located some distance from hospitals, medical centres or other forms of professional medical facilities. Any medical evacuation costs incurred will be at the Passenger’s expense.

SAFETYPassengers accept that tours include participation in Recreational Services and Activities which may involve certain risks and dangers beyond the control of Coates Wildlife Tours. Such activities containing risks include but are not limited to bushwalking, swimming, and travelling in remote, undeveloped locations. The Passenger acknowledges that all Recreational Services and Activities in connection with the tour are undertaken of the Passenger’s own free will and at the Passenger’s own risk. Passengers will not be permitted to continue on tours when in the opinion of the Tour Leader, the Passenger’s safety is at risk.

REFUSAL OF CARRIAGECoates Wildlife Tours retains the right to remove Passengers from our tours for reasons that impact on the enjoyment or safety of other Passengers such as but not limited to, the physical, medical, mental inability of customers to undertake the arrangements of the tour, unsocial or unruly behaviour, or the carriage of prohibited substances or materials. Onward travel arrangements will be at the expense of the traveller removed from the tour.

INDEPENDENT SUPPLIERS Coates Wildlife Tours accepts no responsibility or liability for any injury, loss, damage, change of itinerary or inconvenience caused either directly or indirectly as a result of events which are outside of our control, (Force Majeure) including but not limited to: fires, floods, acts of God, unusually severe weather, riot, war, invasion, medical outbreak or contamination of any kind, material change in legislation or government directions, industrial action or commercial flight disruptions. We will not be responsible for any loss, damage, claim or expense caused by the acts or omissions of yourself, of any other third party not connected with the provision of the travel arrangements or services, or due to an event of Force Majeure. While we endeavour to meet scheduled arrival and departure times, we cannot guarantee this. Coates Wildlife Tours and its employees or contractors are unable to guarantee exact arrival and departure times. We are not liable for any failure to make connections with any other services. Whilst all care is taken, we do not accept liability for loss or damage to baggage, sickness or injury, or additional expenses caused by factors beyond our control.

RESPONSIBILITYCoates Wildlife Tours accepts no responsibility or liability for any injury, loss, damage, change of itinerary or inconvenience caused either directly or indirectly as a result of events which are outside of our control, (Force Majeure.) including but not limited to: fires, floods, acts of God, unusually severe weather, riot, war, invasion, medical outbreak or contamination of any kind, material change in legislation or government directions, industrial action or commercial flight disruptions. We will not be responsible for any loss, damage, claim or expense caused by the acts or omissions of yourself, of any other third party not connected with the provision of the travel arrangements or services, or due to an event of Force Majeure. While we endeavour to meet scheduled arrival and departure times, we cannot guarantee this. Coates Wildlife Tours and its employees or contractors are unable


GROUP BOOKING SPECIALISTS Our expertise in special interest tours and expeditions is highly sought after by Australian and international groups. We invite you to contact us so we can design a unique

itinerary for your group. We specialise in bird watching, natural history, botany (including wildflowers and orchids), fauna, photography and cultural tours.

to guarantee exact arrival and departure times, and are not liable for any failure to make connections with any other services. Whilst all care is taken, we do not accept liability for loss or damage to baggage, sickness or injury, or additional expenses caused by factors beyond our control.

CANCELATIONS BY YOUIf you cancel your booking with us, you must notify Coates Wildlife Tours in writing or by email to [email protected].

Some tours have specified cancellation times and penalties, and this specific information is available on the respective tour’s trip dossier. Where no specific cancellation time or penalties are in place, the following levies plus any costs charged by other parties involved with the tour will apply:-

The initial deposit is non-refundable.

Sixty days or less before departure; 100% of the total tour cost is non-refundable.

TOUR AMENDMENTS BY COATES WILDLIFE TOURS

Prior to TravelOccasionally, we may need to make changes to the itinerary, and it’s inclusions, and you acknowledge our right to do this. If the changes to your itinerary or its inclusions before the commencement of your trip (where the trip can still proceed) are considered significant by us, we will notify you within a reasonable time and give you a choice to accept the change, to receive a refund of the land portion of your trip or to accept an alternative trip if offered.

During TravelShould Coates Wildlife Tours deem it desirable for climatic or other reasons whatsoever to amend the itinerary, we may do so by shortening or varying the trip in which case the participant will make no objection or claim for compensation.

CANCELATIONS BY COATES WILDLIFE TOURSIf an event occurs that is outside of our control and not reasonably foreseeable or preventable by our business and, this event leads to the suspension or cancellation of your tour booking (Force Majeure), we may elect to reschedule your travel arrangements or issue you with a credit equal to amounts paid.

Any credit note issued by us:

• Must be redeemed with three years.

• Is redeemable on any future Coates Wildlife Tour.

• Is not redeemable for cash.

• Is not redeemable against independent suppliers or travel insurance.

If we cancel your travel arrangements for reasons beyond Force Majeure, you will be offered a refund of all funds paid.

Coates Wildlife Tours shall not be held liable for amounts that cannot be retrieved from third parties.

INSURANCEWe strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance against the imposition of cancellation fees, loss or damage to baggage and extra costs arising from injury or illness.

EQUIPMENTTransport will be by an air-conditioned custom built 4WD tour coach, minibus or 4WD vehicle; whichever is appropriate for the tour. We provide suitable camping equipment on our camping tours, except sleeping bags and pillows. A second vehicle may accompany the group on tours to remote areas. In the case of breakdown or other unforeseen circumstances affecting the vehicle or guide, the operator reserves the right to substitute vehicles and guides other than those specified, to ensure the operation of a tour.

SEAT ALLOCATIONSeat allocations onboard Coates Wildlife Tours vehicles operate with a daily seat rotation system to ensure passengers enjoy different seating positions whilst on tour.

NO SMOKING POLICYOur vehicles are all entirely smoke-free. Passengers are not permitted to smoke (including e-cigarettes) while onboard.

LUGGAGEPlease note that due to health and safety requirements, luggage on tour is limited to one medium-sized, soft-sided bag weighing no more than 15 kg per person. A small day pack is also permitted. International tours and some other tours luggage limits may vary, please see the respective tour’s trip dossier for specific weig

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