Itinerary
- Day 1
Perth to Geraldton
You'll get picked up from your hotel and head north along the coast toward Cervantes. Once there, the Pinnacles in Nambung National Park come into view, thousands of limestone pillars rising right out of the yellow sand. From there, you'll continue north through Jurien Bay and Leeman, making your way to Geraldton. Along the way, stop at Mount Scott for views over the town and Grey's Bay, where you'll see a memorial to HMAS Sydney II. The day wraps up with a visit to St. Francis Xavier Cathedral.
Included Activities
- Visit Pinnacles in Nambung National Park
- Visit Mount Scott for outlook over Geraldton and Grey's Bay
- Visit HMAS Sydney II memorial
- Visit St. Francis Xavier Cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Pinnacles Nambung National Park Mount Scott Grey's Bay HMAS Sydney II Memorial St. Francis Xavier Cathedral - Day 2
Geraldton to Kalbarri
Start with an aerial scenic flight over the Abrolhos Islands, covering the Pelsaert Group, Easter Group, and Wallabi Group. Your guide will share the story of the famous 1629 Batavia mutiny. Back on land, you'll travel through Port Gregory, passing through grazing land and seeing the rough coastline. The drive ends in Kalbarri by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Afternoon Tea (Tea and coffee on East Wallabi Island)
Included Activities
- Aerial scenic flight over Abrolhos Islands
- Overfly Pelsaert Group, Easter Group, and Wallabi Group
- Land on East Wallabi Island
- Afternoon tea with tea and coffee on East Wallabi Island
- Overfly Batavia shipwreck site
Landmarks/POIs Abrolhos Islands Pelsaert Group Easter Group Wallabi Group East Wallabi Island Batavia Shipwreck Site Port Gregory - Day 3
Kalbarri to Monkey Mia
After breakfast, head into Kalbarri National Park to take in the views into Murchison Gorge. Drive through the park toward World Heritage Shark Bay, where wildflowers might be on display depending on the season. You'll arrive in Monkey Mia in the afternoon and spend time with the famous dolphins that come to shore nearly every day. Following dinner, a local Aboriginal guide leads a session on indigenous culture with dreamtime stories and didgeridoo music under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Kalbarri National Park
- View Murchison Gorge
- Visit Shark Bay World Heritage Area
- Dolphin encounter at Monkey Mia
- Didgeridoo Dreaming Tour with local Aboriginal guide
Optional Activities
- Monkey Mia Sunset Cruise - enjoy the changing sky colours reflected off the sea with optional drinks at fully licensed Ocean Lounge Bar (BYO permitted, 1.5 hours)
Landmarks/POIs Kalbarri National Park Murchison Gorge Shark Bay Monkey Mia - Day 4
Monkey Mia to Carnarvon
Get up close with the dolphins in the morning, one of the main attractions here. Next, visit the Shark Bay Interpretive Centre in Denham to learn about this World Natural Heritage area. Stop at Shell Beach after that, then head to Hamelin Pool to see the world's best known colony of stromatolites. The drive through typical Outback terrain takes you to Carnarvon by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Dolphin encounter at Monkey Mia
- Visit Shark Bay Interpretive Centre
- Visit Shell Beach
- Visit Hamelin Pool and stromatolite colony
Landmarks/POIs Monkey Mia Shark Bay Interpretive Centre Denham Shell Beach Hamelin Pool - Day 5
Carnarvon to Exmouth
Following breakfast, travel to Coral Bay to see the 260 km long Ningaloo Reef up close. You'll explore this natural wonder on a glass-bottom boat with snorkel and flippers, seeing corals, sea stars, crustaceans, and over 500 fish species. After your time in the water, continue to Exmouth in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Coral Bay
- Glass-bottom boat cruise with snorkelling gear in Ningaloo Reef
Landmarks/POIs Coral Bay Ningaloo Reef - Day 6
Exmouth
Start at Vlaming Head Lighthouse for views across North West Cape, Ningaloo Reef, and the naval communication station. Take a short walk through Mandu Mandu Gorge to look for rare Black Footed Rock Wallabies. Later, spend time at turquoise Turquoise Bay for relaxation and an optional swim in the Indian Ocean. Head back to your accommodation in Exmouth by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Vlaming Head Lighthouse
- Short stroll in Mandu Mandu Gorge
- Visit Turquoise Bay
Optional Activities
- Swim in the Indian Ocean at Turquoise Bay
Landmarks/POIs Vlaming Head Lighthouse North West Cape Harold E. Holt Naval Communication Station Mandu Mandu Gorge Turquoise Bay - Day 7
Exmouth to Karijini National Park
Drive north-easterly across the Pilbara region, traveling through landscape twice as large as Germany with half consisting of desert and red-colored crests. You'll arrive at your accommodation in the heart of Karijini National Park in the evening, settling in for a peaceful night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Karijini National Park Pilbara Region - Day 8
Karijini National Park
You'll explore Western Australia's second largest National Park, which features some of the world's oldest rock formations and colorful landscape. Walk through changing vegetation in iron-rich gorge walls to reach the park's only permanent waterfall. Swim in the refreshing spring-fed Fern Pool nearby. Later, visit Oxer Lookout for views of four gorges joining together.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk to Fortescue Falls
- Swim in Fern Pool
- Visit Oxer Lookout
Landmarks/POIs Karijini National Park Fortescue Falls Fern Pool Oxer Lookout - Day 9
Karijini National Park to Port Hedland
Spend the morning enjoying the resort atmosphere before heading out. Travel away from Western Australia's iron-ore region toward Port Hedland, Australia's busiest iron-ore shipping port. You might spot an endless iron-ore train coming into or leaving the port as you drive through the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Port Hedland - Day 10
Port Hedland to Broome
Travel along the edge of The Great Sandy Desert with sparse vegetation covering the landscape. You'll drive through extensive mangrove forests that line Australia's northern coastline. Take in Eighty Mile Beach with its white sand and turquoise Indian Ocean waters, known for fishing and shell collecting. Arrive in Broome, Australia's pearling capital, by early evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Eighty Mile Beach
Landmarks/POIs Great Sandy Desert Eighty Mile Beach Broome
