Day 1: Perth to Pinnacles
Today we start our adventure from Perth. Leave the city early, driving north to Nambung National Park to explore The Pinnacles. These are ancient rock sculptures that rise out of the desert. From here continue on through Geraldton to the quiet beach town of Kalbarri, where you’ll stay the night.
The total driving time today is about 6.5 hours and approximately 600km. The total walking distance is approximately 2km. (L and D)
Day 2: Kalbarri National Park to Shark Bay
Today we visit the magical Kalbarri National Park. Hike around some of the park’s diverse scenery, including Murchison Gorge and Nature’s Window. It’s a steep descent into Z-Bend Gorge. 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.
The total driving time today is about 5.5 hours and approximately 470km. The total walking distance is approximately 5km. (B, L and D)
Day 3: Monkey Mia to Coral Bay
This morning head down to the beach for the famous Monkey Mia dolphins experience. The idyllic shores around the Francoise Peron National Park are perfect to stretch the legs and admire another slice of the Western Australian coastline. The next stop is Hamelin Pool where you’ll see the fascinating stromatolites. These marine rock formations are some of the world’s oldest and largest living fossils. After a short break, continue along the highway through Carnarvon to Coral Bay – known as the ‘Jewel of the Northwest’.
The total driving time today is about 6.5 hours. The total walking distance is approximately 2km. (B, L, and D)
Day 4: Coral Bay to Cape Range National Park
The total driving time today is about 2 hours and approximately 185km. . The total walking distance is approximately 2km. (B, L and D)
Day 5: Exmouth to Cape Range National Park
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 overnight accommodation.
The total driving time today is about 2 hours and approximately 180km. The total walking distance is approximately 2km. (B, L and D)
Day 6: Karijini National Park
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.
Today’s travel will take around 9 hours in total and approximately 750km. (B, L and D)
Day 7: Karijini National Park
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 Oxlers Lookout, Fortescue Falls, Fern Pool, Weano and Hancock Gorge’s are just some of the places you can visit. This part of the journey is a real highlight.
The total driving time today is around 2 hours and approximately 30km, but you could be walking up to 6km. ( B , L and D)
Day 8: Karijini National Park
Head back into the gorges today for further exploration of this fascinating national park.
The total driving time today is only around 2 hours and approximately 180km, but you could be walking up to 6km. (B, L and D)
Day 9: Port Hedland and the Pilbara
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 you will continue on to a nearby station, where you’ll spend the last night of your trip.
The total driving time today is about 6.5 hours and approximately 520km. (B, L and D)
Day 10: Broome
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.
The total driving time today is about 6 hours and approximately 525km. ( B and L)