Itinerary
- Day 1
Broome to Port Hedland
This is a long drive south along Eighty Mile Beach and through the Great Sandy Desert to Port Hedland. Make sure you've got plenty of water and food packed, and fill up your gas tank before heading out since there aren't many stops along the way.
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Landmarks Eighty Mile Beach Great Sandy Desert - Day 3
Port Hedland to Karijini National Park
You'll drive to Karijini National Park where you'll find all kinds of gorges and waterholes scattered throughout. After you arrive, settle into your glamping accommodation for the next two nights.
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore gorges and waterholes in Karijini National Park
Landmarks Karijini National Park - Day 4
Karijini National Park
Spend the day walking around Karijini National Park on your own. Don't skip Oxers Lookout, the views from there are really worth the trip up.
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Karijini National Park
- View from Oxers Lookout
Landmarks Oxers Lookout - Day 5
Karijini National Park to Coral Bay
Head to Coral Bay on Ningaloo Reef. The white sand beaches and clear turquoise water make it a great base for getting out onto the reef, so you'll have plenty to do once you get settled in.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Landmarks Ningaloo Reef Coral Bay - Day 6
Coral Bay and Ningaloo Reef
You can dive, snorkel, or swim at Ningaloo Reef today. This World Heritage site is Australia's largest fringing reef and you might see whale sharks, humpback whales, or manta rays. Shark Bay and its marine national park are also worth checking out from here.
Optional Activities
- Dive in Ningaloo Reef
- Snorkel in Ningaloo Reef
- Swim with whale sharks (seasonal March to August)
- View humpback whales (seasonal August to October)
- Explore Shark Bay Marine National Park
Landmarks Ningaloo Reef (Nyinggulu) Shark Bay (Gathaagudu) - Day 7
Coral Bay to Monkey Mia
The drive continues along the coast through Carnarvon and finally to Monkey Mia. You'll be staying at a beachfront resort for two nights, so take your time getting comfortable once you arrive.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Landmarks Monkey Mia - Day 8
Monkey Mia
Today is yours to do what you want. Hang out at the beach and watch for the wild dolphins that come right up to the shore at Monkey Mia. It's a pretty unique experience just hanging around and waiting to see them.
Optional Activities
- Swim and meet wild dolphins at Monkey Mia
- Explore the natural surroundings
Landmarks Monkey Mia - Day 9
Monkey Mia to Kalbarri National Park
Drive to Kalbarri National Park and start exploring the deep rocky gorges and nice beaches in the area. You'll have time to wander around and see what catches your interest.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore rocky gorges in Kalbarri National Park
- Visit beaches in Kalbarri National Park
Landmarks Kalbarri National Park - Day 10
Kalbarri to Nambung National Park
Head south through Geraldton (the 'Sun City') and continue to Nambung National Park. The Pinnacles here are thousands of limestone pillars reaching up to 4 meters high, and the ochre-colored sand creates an otherworldly feel. Try to visit at dawn or dusk when the light really brings out the landscape.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- View the Pinnacles at Nambung National Park
- Explore Geraldton (Sun City)
Landmarks Nambung National Park The Pinnacles Geraldton - Day 11
Nambung National Park to Perth
You'll drive into Perth, Western Australia's capital. The afternoon and evening are free to explore the city however you want. If you'd rather skip the city, you can take the ferry out to Rottnest Island about 19 km away to see the quokkas.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Perth
- Take ferry to Rottnest Island and visit quokkas
Landmarks Rottnest Island - Day 12
Perth
This is your last night of the trip. Return the rental car you've arranged separately, or look into booking an extension if you want to stay longer in the area.
