Broome – Karijini – Coral Coast – Perth Road Trip

TOUR REGION
Perth to Broome, Coral Coast and Hamersley Range, Western Australia.
Trip is also run Broome to Perth

TOUR TYPE
Camping and Cabins Safari

DURATION
16 days/15 Nights

ITINERAY SUMMARY
Travel by 4WD Drive along the incredible Coral Coast of Western Australia as well as a trip inland to the very popular Karijini National Park which is lighting up Instagram.

We will travel to all the favourite destinations as well as some local favourites that are only well known to locals.

Here are just some of the destinations:
Perth
Karijini National Park
Swim with Manta Rays
Ningaloo Reef Marine Park
Coral Bay Shark Nursery
Snorkling
Exmouth
Monkey Mia
Port Headland
Tom Price – Highest town above sea level in WA
Pilbara
Hemersley Gorge
Carnarvon
Kalbarri National Park
Broome

TYPICAL SCHEDULE BROOME TO PERTH
Day 1
Depart Broome – for Eighty Mile Beach – day includes activities including beach walk and shell collecting.

Eighty Mile Beach

Great Sandy Dessert

Rabbit Proof fence – Cape Karaudren

Camp at Cape Karaudren or Pardo station

Arrive at the beautiful Eighty Mile Beach, known for its stunning coastal scenery.

Take a leisurely beach walk, feeling the soft sand beneath your feet and enjoying the calming sound of the waves.

Engage in shell collecting along the shoreline, searching for unique and fascinating seashells.

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the coastline, appreciating the vastness of the Indian Ocean.

Spend time soaking up the serene atmosphere and taking in the breathtaking views.

Welcome to the Great Sandy Desert, a vast and captivating landscape that stretches across Western Australia, known for its unique flora and fauna adaptations.

Discover the historical significance of the Rabbit Proof Fence, a barrier constructed to control the movement of rabbits, which played a crucial role in Western Australia’s past.

Settle in for the evening and find a comfortable spot to relax and unwind.

Enjoy the tranquility of the beachside environment, ready to embrace the adventure-filled days that lie ahead on your West Coast Wanderlust tour.

Day 2
Depart for Port Headland to Mt Whaleback Mine

Port Headland

– Overnight camping in a beautiful location.
(MARBLE BAR – HOTTEST TOWN IN AUSTRALIA)

Day 3
Mt Whaleback Mine Tour
Karinjini National Park  – we consider Karijini as the number 1 4wd destination in Australia.
Astronomy tours
Camping – Karajini Eco Retreat – campsite – must pre book – Dules Camping – pre book -Akusi Tourist Village – there is a free camp also.

Day 4
Karajini
Mt Bruce
Hamersley Ranges

Day 5
Karajini to Karatha via Tom Price – Pilbara
Mt Nameless – highest 4WD Mountain in WA
Tom Price
Milstream Chilchester National Park
Milstream Homestead
Overnight stop camping at cleaverville

Day 6
Karatha to Exmouth
Burrup Peninsula
Yardie Creek
Kurrajong
Ned’s Camp
Mesa
Tulki
Bullara Station

Day 7
Ningaloo Reef
Snorkel, glass bottom boat, whale shark, Discovery Cruise,
Overnight stop Camping

Optional Add On Activities
Glass Bottom Boat Cruises from – AUD37
Whale Watching (seasonal) from – AUD85
Snorkel with Manta Rays – half day trip – AUD165

Day 8
Cape Range National Park
Yardie Creek Cruise / Hike, Turquoise Bay, Charles Knife Gorge
Vlamingh Head Lighthouse
Wildflowers of the Cape Range – Mandu Mandu Gorge, Charles Knife Gorge, Yardie Gorge, Shothole
Walks – Badjirrajirra Loop Trail
Overnight Camping

Day 9
Cape Range NP to Carnavon
Coral Bay swim / glass bottom boat.
Today we cross over the Tropic of Capricorn.
Carnavon
Space Staton
Overnight Camping

Day 10
Carnavon to Monkey Mia
Hamelin Pool stromolites
Monkey Mia – meet the dolphins
Shark Bay
A special Indigenous night tour
Overnight Camping

Day 11
Monkey Mia / Shark Bay & Francios Peran NP
Morning Dolphin feed
4WD Francios Peran NP
Denham town
We will visit a special place that you can often see great views of grazing dugongs (known as sea cows for the hours they spend peacefully munching sea grass) as well as sharks, dolphins, fish and coral.
Overnight camping.

Day 12
Shark Bay to Dirk Hartog Island
Let’s 4WD Dirk Hartog Island
4WD vehicle, detour to Steep Point, mainland Australia’s most westerly point. It boasts a spectacular view from the edge of a 170-metre (580-foot) tall set of sea cliffs named Zuytdorp Cliffs, which stretch for 150 kilometres (93 miles).
Overnight Camping

Day 12
Shell Beach to Kalbari
We’ll take a magnificent swim opportunity.
Kalbari skywalk
Kalbarri is located at the point where the picturesque Murchison River meets the Indian Ocean
Hawlks Head Lookout
Overnight camping 1 of 2 nights

Day 13
Kalbari
Murchinson Gorge
Loop Walk
Natures Window
Z Bend Gorge
River trail
Overnight Camping 2 of 2 nights.

Day 14
Kalbari to Geraldton
Red Bluff
Pot Alley
Island Rock
Natural Bridge
Ocean Gorges
Blue Holes
Pink Lakes Hutt Lagoon (best to camp near hear to photograph at sunset/sunrise)
Hampton Road Historical Walk
Geraldton
Big Marble in Geraldton
Seperation Point
Overnight Camping 1 night

Day 15
Geraldton to
Stockyard Gully Caves / Riverbeds
Jurien Bay – Sealion swim, sandboarding sand dunes
Nambung National Park
Wedge island – beach shacks
Cervantes
Lake Thetis
New Norcia
Today we will embark on a Dessert Walk
Overnight camping

Day 16
Pinnacles Dessert to Perth
Pinnacles Desert
Yanchep National Park – Caves – Noongar Man Derek Nannup
Arrive Perth for the conclusion of this epic journey.

ACTIVITIES – ADD ONS
Sea Lion Boat Trip: Take a 2hr boat trip to the Jurien Bay Marine Park on Day 2 where you will snorkel and see the local sea Lion population ($120).

– Whale Shark Swim; An all day experience that includes swimming with these magnificent creatures, a warm-up reef snorkel and a delicious lunch for the cheapest price in town at $420.00 .Exmouth

– Ningaloo Manta Ray Tour; Spend an epic day at Ningaloo reef in coral bay on Day 6. snorkel the outer reef and later swim with 2-3m manta rays ($175)

– Rent a Kayak; Paddle through the world Heritage eco systems of Shark bay and Ningaloo reef Cost TBA.

-Snorkel Rental; 2 days snorkel rental in coral bay ($10)

INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

INCLUDED
Breakfasts and dinners (for lunch we take you to various local businesses which contributes to the regions tourism. We also recommed to bring some small snacks for your lunch.

EXCLUDED
Transport to Broome or Perth for the start of the tour.
Lunches

TRAVEL INSURANCE
Required

MEALS
We pride ourselves on the quality food provided on the trips.
Special sietary reqirements available.

ACCOMMODATION
Camping

TRIP LEADERS
Patrick and Sharon

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