Perth to Broome Adventure

Today take a short drive to Kalbarri National Park. Hike around some of the park’s diverse scenery, including Murchison Gorge, the Loop Walk and Nature’s Window. It's a steep descent into Z-Bend Gorge. For those seeking even more adventure, there’s also an opportunity to abseil (at your own expense). After lunch visit the beautiful Shell Beach, which is one of only two beaches in the world composed entirely of shells. Get back on the road and continue towards Denham and Shark Bay.

Accommodation

Hostel (1 night)

Included Activities

Kalbarri National Park Entrance

Optional Activities

Abseiling in Kalbarri National Park - AUD30

Meals Included

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Special Information

The total driving time today is about 5 hours. The total walking distance is approximately five kilometres.

After a short drive across the Peron Peninsula, head to the beach and see if you can spot some marine life in Monkey Mia. The idyllic shores around the Francoise Peron National Park are perfect to stretch the legs and admire another slice of Western Australian coastline. The next stop is Carnarvon where you’ll see the fascinating stromatolites at Hamelin Pool. These marine rock formations are some of the world’s oldest and largest living fossils. After a short break, continue along the highway to Coral Bay – known as the ‘Jewel of the Northwest’.

Accommodation

Hostel (1 night)

Included Activities

Monkey Mia Dolphins

Meals Included

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Special Information

The total driving time today is about 6.5 hours. The total walking distance is approximately two kilometres.

Today explore picturesque Coral Bay, home to the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef. Snorkel equipment is available to hire, or you could cruise the reef in a glass-bottom boat to observe the tropical life teeming below the surface. The marine park is home to 250 species of coral and over 500 species of fish. You might prefer to take an optional scenic flight over the reef. In the late afternoon, it’s a short drive to our campsite at Yardie Creek in the Cape Range National Park, near Exmouth.

Accommodation

Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)

Included Activities

Ningaloo Reef Marine Park

Optional Activities

Snorkel with Manta Rays - half day trip - AUD165

Whale Watching (seasonal) from - AUD85

Glass Bottom Boat Cruises from - AUD37

Meals Included

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Special Information

The total driving time today is about 2 hours. The total walking distance is approximately two kilometres.

Spend the morning snorkelling right off the beach in the stunning Cape Range National Park. Depending on the time of year, you have the option to snorkel or scuba dive in search of whale sharks and manta rays. Take a visit to Vlamingh Head Lighthouse, one of the few places in Australia where you can see the sun both rise and set. Enjoy taking a wander around the town of Exmouth before settling down in our permanent campsite.

Accommodation

Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)

Optional Activities

Snorkel with the Whalesharks (April to July only) from - AUD350

Meals Included

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Special Information

The total driving time today is about 2 hours. The total walking distance is approximately two kilometres.

Head inland today through the vast cattle stations of the Pilbara region. The sparsely populated Pilbara desert is known for its red earth and rich mineral deposits. In the afternoon pass through the little town of Tom Price, which is renowned for its iron ore mining. Continue on to your campsite overlooking the magnificent Hamersley Range in Karijini. Before you go to sleep, take a minute to gaze up at one the most magnificent night skies you’re ever likely to see.

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (1 night)

Meals Included

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Special Information

Today’s travel will take around 8 hours, in total.

Over the next two days explore the almighty gorges of Karijini National Park. Formed over 2,500 million years ago, the Hamersley Ranges feature some of the most unusual landforms on Earth. You’ll be able to take some great photographs while you’re here. Hike deep into the gorges, where you’ll come across cascading waterfalls and fresh waterholes ideal for swimming in. Dales Gorge and Circular Pool, Fortescue Falls, Fern Pool and Weano Gorge are just some of the places you can visit. This part of the journey is a real highlight.

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (1 night)

Included Activities

Karijini National Park Entrance

Meals Included

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Special Information

The total driving time today is around 2 hours, but you could be walking up to six kilometres.

Head back into the gorges today for further exploration. Sing a tune in the natural amphitheatre caused by curved gorge walls, then make your way down to Hancock Gorge. Named after the Australian tycoon Lang Hancock, this is a narrow inlet of red rocks leading to a refreshing waterhole.

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (1 night)

Meals Included

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Special Information

The total driving time today is only around 30 minutes, but you could be walking up to six kilometres.

Depart Karijini this morning and travel towards the coast (approximately four hours in total). Visit the iron ore port of Port Hedland, the second most populated town in the Pilbara. Take a quick tour of the town and gain an understanding of the scale of the iron ore industry. After lunch continue on to a nearby station, where you’ll spend the last night of your trip.

Accommodation

Camping (with shared facilities) (1 night)

Meals Included

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Special Information

The total driving time today is about 5 hours.

The drive to your final destination of Broome will take around six hours. En route, enjoy a leisurely break and stroll along the immense 80-Mile Beach. On arrival into Broome, say goodbye to your fellow travellers and enjoy an idyllic Broome sunset - a fitting end to your overland adventure. There are no more activities planned for today.

Meals Included

Breakfast

Lunch