5 Day Eco Beach Sea Turtles Experience 2018
Broome, WA

TOUR RATING
Easy to moderate

TOUR LOCATION
Eco Beach - 130km South-East of Broome, Western Australia’s Kimberley Coast

CONSERVATION IMPACT
Our research is vital in assisting to determine the status and ongoing conservation of marine turtles. The data is used by researchers and the national park agency to determine turtle population trends so we can place more conservation efforts on this marine species.

TRAVEL
You will be transported from Broome in an air conditioned vehicle. The approximate travel time to Eco Beach is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

ITINERARY

Day 1
Hotel pick-up and transfer to our morning boat cruise on the beautiful Roebuck Bay. Home to dugongs, turtles and rare Australian snubfin dolphins, Roebuck Bay provide extensive seagrass meadows for feeding and are a major nursery for numerous species of marine life. Cruising the bay by catamaran is the perfect way to experience the regions spectacular marine environment including sea and bird life. After the cruise we travel to our stunning base for the next few days, Eco Beach Resort. Overlooking a beautiful beach, and turtle nesting ground, the resort has received Advanced Eco Certification for its sustainable lodge operations. Relax and maybe take a dip in the infinity pool before a talk on flatback turtles and the monitoring program.

Day 2
Discover aboriginal insights into the Yardoogara land and cultures on a morning guided cultural experience. In the evening just before high tide we walk the beach in search of nesting flatback turtles. With over 20 years’ experience in turtle monitoring projects, our guides Steve and Anne will share their expertise and insights into the turtle nesting behaviours, false crawls, egg chambers, sand temperatures, egg incubation periods and hatchlings.

Day 3
Morning beach patrol looking for new turtle nests and tracks. Spend the day enjoying the resort facilities, hire a kayak, or relax taking in the endless coastal views at the infinity pool.  Today our group lunch together is at the resorts restaurant. Evening beach walk in search of nesting flatback turtles.

Day 4
Optional early morning beach patrol looking for new turtle nests and shorebirds. Enjoy the resort facilities and activities or relax taking in the endless coastal views at the infinity pool. Evening beach walk in search of nesting flatback turtles and turtle monitoring.

Day 5
Leisurely breakfast before our return journey to Broome.

DURATION
5 Days 4 Nights

DEPARTS
Broome hotel pick-up 8am or 8.30am

RETURNS
Day 5 approximately 12pm to Broome accommodation or airport

PRICES
Ensuite Eco Tent, Twin/Double room– $1,500
Ensuite Eco Tent, Single room – $1,770
(Eco Tents do not contain air-conditioning)

Garden View Ensuite Villa, Twin/Double room – $1,730
Garden View Ensuite Villa, Single room – $2,230

Ocean View Ensuite Villa, Twin/Double room – $1,930
Ocean View Ensuite Villa, Single room – $2,630