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Highlights
Karijini National Park
Dales Gorge
Fortescue Falls
Handrail Pool
Fern& Circular Pool
Snorkeling
Ningaloo Reef
Coral Bay& Exmouth
Aboriginal Cultural Tour
Monkey Mia Dolphins
Shell Beach& Stromatolites
Turquoise Bay
Cape Range National Park
80 Mile Beach
Pinnacles Desert
Sand boarding
What's Included
Experienced tour guide
Transport
All entry fees
Sightseeing and meals as indicated
Accommodation with shared facilities
2 nights deluxe camping in Karijni Eco Retreat - www.karijiniecoretreat.com.au
Sand boarding and equipment
Camping fees
Heaps of fun, adventure and culture!
What to Bring
Sleeping bag ($20 hire)
Comfortable and sturdy walking shoes
Water bottle
Hat
Sunscreen
Camera
Bathers& Towel
Insect repellent
Small torch
Warm clothes and rain jacket (Winter)
Day One (Perth to Kalbarri)
Our first stop today is the amazing Lancelin sand dunes to experience the unique sport of sand boarding, a great way to start the day! Then it’s back on the bus for a drive up the coast to the impressive Pinnacles Desert in Nambung National Park. We enjoy a fully guided tour through these amazing limestone formations and drop in at the Discovery Centre, before we have lunch by the sea. After a sightseeing stop in the town of Geraldton it’s on to Big River Ranch in Kalbarri National Park for some true blue Aussie hospitality and our overnight stay.
Day Two (Kalbarri to Shark Bay/Monkey Mia)
Today we visit the marvels of The Murchison Gorge, Natures Window and Z-Bend in Kalbarri National Park. Here you have the option to try abseiling! Cool off with a swim in the Murchison River before we’re back on the bus and travel north to Shell Beach and Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort for our accommodation. This evening we enjoy a multi award winning Aboriginal Cultural Tour.
Day Three (Shark Bay to Coral Bay)
This morning meet the famous Monkey Mia Dolphins and get some amazing photos. Then join any of the optional activities or just chill out on the beach or at the resort. We visit the breathing rock formations‘Stromatolites’ before we settle in to our accommodation in Coral Bay, located right on the famous Ningaloo Reef!
Day Four (Coral Bay)
Today enjoy free time to experience the many great tours and activities Coral Bay has to offer, with special discounts available as an Aussie Wanderer passenger! Go for a stroll on the beach and check out the shark nursery, swim with the manta rays, hang out at the local or go for a snorkel on the Ningaloo Reef only meters from shore. This evening we take the short drive up the peninsular to Exmouth and check in our accommodation.
Day Five (Exmouth)
Today is yours to join any of the optional activities available or enjoy a fully guided tour of Cape Range National park, a spectacular place of rugged limestone ranges, breathtaking deep canyons and 50km of pristine beaches. Experience guided snorkeling trips including the stunning Turquoise Bay, Vlamingh Head Lighthouse and lookout, Milyearing Visitors Centre and more before we return to our accommodation.
Day Six (Exmouth to Karijini National Park)
Up early we travel east through station country and stop at Tom Price, the highest town in Western Australia. Here we get our supplies before we head to the amazing Karijini National Park. We stay at the multi award winning Karijini Eco Retreat in deluxe Safari Eco Tents with your own verandah, quality beds, linen and hot showers!
Days Seven& Eight (Karijini National Park)
The next 2 days give us plenty of time to explore Karijini National Park and to enjoy 2.5 billion years of evolution and 40.000 years of culture. We visit and hike all the gorges, swim in amazing rock pools, stand under waterfalls and explore intriguing rock formations including Hancock Gorge, Weano Gorge and its adventurous Handrail Pool, Dales Gorge, Circular Pool, Fortescue Falls, Fern Pool and more. Then late on the second day we travel further north to Pardoo Roadhouse and check in our large comfortable tents for a night of camping.
Day Nine (Pardoo Road House to Broome)
This morning sees us arrive at 80 Mile Beach for some awesome photos! When we finally arrive in Broome we take you for a tour around town before we check in at our accommodation, The Kimberley Klub Backpackers (accommodation not included for one way passengers).
Day Ten& Eleven (Broome)
The next two days enjoy free time and all that Broome has to offer! Go for a swim at the stunning Cable Beach, explore China Town and its pearling history, watch a movie at the world’s oldest open air cinema or ride a camel on the beach with sunset! Ask your tour guide for any assistance with booking tours. Then check out the cultural variety of eating venues for your lunches and dinners or cook your own at the hostel. We still provide breakfast!
Days 12, 13& 14 (Broome to Perth via Karratha and Northampton)
The express three day journey back to Perth travels along our stunning coastline. Stay at caravan parks with full facilities and in the historic town of Northampton. Learn more interesting stuff about WA from your tour guide and experience true blue Aussie hospitality in the outback. Be amazed by million star nights before we arrive in the most remote and sunniest capital in the world, Perth.
Departure Days
(Mar - Nov) Saturdays at 7:00am.
Pick up& Drop Off
Perth city accommodation and Wellington Street Tourist Coach Stand outside the central bus station, next to the central train station.
