10 Day Broome to Perth

Itinerary: day by day

Day 1 – Broome to Pilbara Region

DEFAULT PICK UP: Kimberley Klub YHA, 06:30am

Departing Broome we cross the Great Sandy Desert, calling in at the coastal oasis of Eighty Mile Beach where we can take a stroll along the beautiful white sand beach. We travel further south through Port Hedland checking out the enormous piles of iron ore and salt, before setting up camp for an overnight station stay in the Pilbara Region.  Tonight, we have the perfect chance to share stories and laughs around the campfire.  (LD)

Day 2 – Pilbara Region to Karijini National Park

This morning we make our way to the remote but spectacular Karijini National Park, where we spend the next three days exploring the ancient gorges and stunning swimming holes. We begin our Karijini experience with a visit to the Karijini Cultural Centre before heading for Fortesque Falls where you will be rewarded with a refreshing swim.  Overnight camp in Karijini.  (BLD)

Days 3 and 4 – Karijini National Park

The next two days are spent exploring, swimming and relaxing in the magnificent Karijini gorges. One of the oldest landscapes on earth – the region will amaze you.  We will explore a number of gorges including Weano Gorge, Oxers Lookout, Hancock Gorge, amongst others.  Overnight camp in Karijini.  (BLD)

Day 5 – Karijini National Park to Exmouth

Leaving Karijini, we travel through the vast bush land and station country on our way to Exmouth and our accommodation for the night.  (BLD)

Day 6 – Exmouth to Coral Bay

This morning we explore the Cape Range National Park.  Take a dip, snorkel or relax on the beach at picturesque Turquoise Bay and take the short hike for stunning views of Yardie Creek. This afternoon we make the short trip to beautiful Coral Bay. (BLD)

Day 7 – Coral Bay

Spend the entire day snorkelling the famous Ningaloo Reef accessible from Coral Bay’s white sandy beach. Alternatively, you can choose one of the many optional activities including quad biking, coral viewing cruises and scuba diving (at own expense). (BD)

Day 8 – Coral Bay to Monkey Mia

Heading south we cross the Tropic of Capricorn and pass through the town of Carnarvon, famous for its bananas.  We call in at unique Shell Beach made up of tiny shells before continuing on to Monkey Mia – famous for the wild dolphins that visit the beach daily.  (BLD)

Day 9 – Monkey Mia to Kalbarri

Time this morning to visit with the dolphins before exploring some of the Shark Bay World Heritage area. We stop to view the stromatolites – the oldest living organisms in the world – before heading south for Kalbarri.  Time permitting we will be able to view the Murchison Gorge and Natures Window this afternoon before arriving in this seaside resort town.  (BLD)

Day 10 – Kalbarri to Perth

Departing via the coastal gorges of the Kalbarri National Park, we head to the picturesque seaside town of Dongara before travelling south through the fascinating landscape of the Nambung National Park and checking out the famous Pinnacle Desert.  Then we make our way to Perth arriving in the early evening.  (BL)