10 Day Broome to Perth

Departing Broome nice and early we push South from Broome.

Today’s job is to get some distance under our belt to make the following days easy, we stop at 80 Mile Beach for a refreshing swim in a crystal blue water and then get on a network of bush tracks which eventually take us into the heart of the Pilbara.

The Pilbara region includes beautiful landscapes of coastal plains and mountain ranges with cliffs and gorges and is particularly known for its iron-ore deposits. Spend the night on a station in the Pilbara Region.

                             80 Mile Beach, exactly 109 miles long!

Highlights

• 80 Mile Beach
• Drive through the Pilbara Region
• Camp: Private Wilderness Camp on Station Country – River Side
• Activities: Swimming, Snorkeling & Hiking approx 3km
• Meals: LD

Today’s destination is Karijini National Park. Slot canyons, deep gorges and waterfalls abound in this outback oasis.

On the way, we stop in Port Hedland, the Iron ore mecca of Australia.

When we arrive in Karijini, if time permits, we can check out one of the sites beautiful gorges for a swim before setting up camp in the National Park.

                             Waeno Gorge Karijini National Park

Handrail Pool, Karijini National Park

Highlights

• Camp: Swag Camping, National Park Facility
• Activities: Swimming
• Meals: BLD

Over the next couple of days we explore the rest of Karijini National Park, including

• Weano Gorge
• Hancock Gorge
• Knox Gorge
• Joffre Gorge
• Knox Gorge
• Hancock Gorge
• Weano Gorge
• Joffre Gorge

There is so much to explore and some great hiking and swimming for the whole of each day.

                             Fern Pool, Karijini National Park

Fortescue Falls, Karijini National Park

Highlights

• Knox Gorge
• Hancock Gorge
• Weano Gorge
• Joffre Gorge
• Camp: Swag Camping, National Park Facility
• Activities: Swimming, approx 5km
• Meals: BLD

Today we say goodbye to the spectacular inland gorges of Karijini National Park and head for the Coast, specifically Exmouth and Ningaloo Reef.

Arriving at Exmouth you can jump in the beautiful waters of Exmouth Bay while your guide stocks up on supplies stock up on supplies, depending on the time we may stop at the Ningaloo lighthouse to watch the sunset, another promise of a beautiful day awaiting. Then, we head straight for our private bush camp located right on the water at Exmouth Bay.

Exmouth Bay

Highlights

• Exmouth Bay
• Hostel with shared facilitie
• Activities: Swimming & Hiking approx 3km
• Meals: BLD

From our Coastal camp we head a short distance Cape Range National Park and Ningaloo Reef.

Depending on the season, today you’ll have the option (own cost) to snorkel in search of whale sharks, a majestic animal of the sea.

If not, coastal delights abound including a special place called Turquoise Bay, where the coral reef comes right up to the beach, we spend quality time here exploring the reef where we see tropical fish and if lucky turtles and dolphins.

In addition to Turquoise Bay the Cape Range National Park is home to Yardie Creek, a coastal gorge where there is a great hike and more swimming opportunities.

In the afternoon we make our way to the town of Coral Bay.

Snorkelling off the beach at Turquoise Bay

Highlights

• Hostel (with shared facilities)
• Activities: Swimming & Hiking
• Meals: BLD

Coral Bay is only 5 minutes down a bush track. We spend all day at Coral Bay where there is a variety of activities to suit all tastes and budgets, including;

• Relaxing and swimming on the beach
• Hiring snorkels and exploring the bay
• Mantra Ray Cruise

If you would like to research cruises we use Coral Bay Eco Tours ➚

Whether you have snorkelled with Manta Rays or relaxed on the Coral Bay Beach with a good book, it’s another day in paradise!

Relaxing at Coral Bay – Photo Credit Steve Chant

Coral Bay Eco Tours

Highlights

• Coral Bay – Free day relaxing or optional snorkel hire & boat cruises
• Hostel (with shared faciities)
• Activities: Swimming, Snorkelling & Boat Cruises
• Meals: BD

Departing Coral Bay is never easy, what a stunning part of the world!

But, more adventure and beauty awaits, after a morning swim we trek south toward Shark Bay and Monkey Mia.

Stopping off at Carnarvon we then we drop into Hemlin Pool the amazing Shell Beach, which is a beach made of millions of.. you guessed it, shells!

Shell BeachHighlights

• Carnarvon
• Shell Beach
• Hostel (with shared facilities)
• Meals: BLD

Arriving at Monkey Mia we spend some quality time with the Dolphins and participate in a feeding session.

Wild dolphins have been visiting the shoreline at Monkey Mia virtually every day for over 40 years, making this spot one of the best and most reliable places for dolphin interaction in the world.

The dolphin interactions are regulated by rangers and a few lucky visitors are selected to hand-feed the dolphins a small amount of fish.

From Monkey Mia we wave goodbye to our aquatic friends and head into Kalbarri National Park where we explore the inland gorges of the park including Murchison Gorge & Nature’s Window where there are some great hiking opportunities.

                             Dolphin Feeding, Monkey Mia

Natures Window, Kalbarri National Park

Highlights

• Monkey Mia
• Kalbarri National Park
• Murchison Gorge & Z-Bend
• Nature’s Window
• Kalbarri Coastal Walk
• Hostel (with shared facilities)
• Activities: Hiking approx 3-6km
• Meals: BLD

Highlights

• Nambung National Park
• The Pinnacles
• Activities: Hiking approx 3km
• Meals: BL