Itinerary
- Day 1
Broome
You'll arrive in Broome and have the afternoon and evening to settle in at your own pace. Head down to Cable Beach to catch the sunset with locals, or check out the pearl shops and colorful streets of Chinatown if that appeals to you more. Later, you'll join your Travel Director for a sunset toast with bubbles on hand.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cable Beach Club Resort)
Optional Activities
- Visit pearl farms and boutiques
- Explore Chinatown
- Walk or drive along Cable Beach (22 kilometres)
Landmarks Cable Beach Chinatown, Broome 
- Day 2
Broome
This is a full free day in tropical Broome. Walk through the pearl boutiques, take a stroll along the 22-kilometre Cable Beach, or wander around Chinatown at your own pace. Optional activities include visiting a pearl farm to see how they cultivate pearls, or booking a scenic flight if you want a different perspective. Dinner tonight overlooks Cable Beach with your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner overlooking Cable Beach)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cable Beach Club Resort)
Included Activities
- Dinner overlooking Cable Beach
Optional Activities
- Visit pearl farm to witness pearl cultivation and learn about the industry
- Scenic flight over the landscape (all own expense)
- Explore pearl boutiques
- Walk Cable Beach
- Explore Chinatown
Landmarks Cable Beach Chinatown, Broome - Day 3
Broome to Port Hedland
You'll travel through the Pilbara landscape with its striking red earth and mineral streaks. The route takes you to Port Hedland to see the world's largest bulk export port before continuing on toward your next destination.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hospitality Port Hedland)
Included Activities
- Visit the world's largest bulk export port at Port Hedland
Landmarks Port Hedland Bulk Export Port - Day 4
Karijini National Park
Today you're exploring Karijini National Park in the Hamersley Range. There are deep gorges to walk through, cascading waterfalls to see, and turquoise rock pools set in the rugged escarpments. The park spans 630,000 hectares with red layered cliffs, quiet gorges, tall gum trees, and distinctive termite mounds throughout.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tom Price Motel)
Included Activities
- Karijini National Park tour including deep gorges, waterfalls, and rock pools
Landmarks Karijini National Park 
- Day 5
Karijini to Karratha
You'll head back through rugged terrain toward the coast and Karratha. Stop at Ngajarli (Deep Gorge) to follow trails and check out ancient petroglyphs while learning about indigenous history. Later, you'll visit the Red Dog Statue and find out why this famous canine larrikin is so significant to the region.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Comfort Inn, Karratha)
Included Activities
- Visit Ngajarli (Deep Gorge) to see petroglyphs and learn about indigenous history
- Visit Red Dog Statue
Landmarks Ngajarli (Deep Gorge) Red Dog Statue - Day 6
Karratha to Exmouth
Today involves traveling hundreds of kilometres through the Pilbara along the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Coast toward Exmouth. This is your gateway to Ningaloo Reef, and your accommodation sits just meters from the waterline with ocean views from the North West Cape.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort)
Landmarks Ningaloo Coast North West Cape 
- Day 7
Exmouth (Ningaloo Reef)
You have a full day at Ningaloo Reef with options depending on what appeals to you. Snorkel with an ethical operator where you might see whale sharks and humpback whales, or book a sunset cruise if you'd rather stay dry. You could also spend the day walking the sand looking for dolphins. It's entirely your choice.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort)
Optional Activities
- Snorkel over Ningaloo Reef with ethical operator (whale sharks and humpback whales possible, all own expense)
- Sunset cruise (all own expense)
- Walk the beach looking for dolphins
Landmarks Ningaloo Reef - Day 8
Exmouth to Carnarvon
Take a glass-bottom boat cruise through the Ningaloo marine sanctuary to see turtles, colorful coral, and fish without getting wet. An onboard naturalist will guide your experience. After that, you'll travel to Carnarvon and tour the Space and Technology Museum, which played a major role in broadcasting the 1969 moon landing to the world.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Hospitality Inn Carnarvon)
Included Activities
- Glass-bottom boat cruise through Ningaloo Reef marine sanctuary with onboard naturalist
- Visit Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum
Landmarks Ningaloo Reef Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum 
- Day 9
Carnarvon to Shark Bay
You're heading to World Heritage-listed Shark Bay, Australia's largest bay with over 1,000 kilometres of beaches. Stop at Hamelin Pool to see stromatolites (living fossils from 3.5 billion years ago), then visit Shell Beach with its snow-white stretch of billions of coquina bivalve shells covering 70 kilometres. You'll arrive at Monkey Mia by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Hamelin Pool to see stromatolites
- Visit Shell Beach
- Arrive at Monkey Mia
Landmarks Shark Bay Hamelin Pool Shell Beach Monkey Mia - Day 10
Monkey Mia
Start early to watch wild dolphins swim close to shore at Monkey Mia while National Park Rangers explain their feeding habits and introduce you to dolphins they know by name. You'll have a leisurely breakfast overlooking the calm bay waters, and the rest of the day is free to explore or relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Leisurely breakfast overlooking the calm waters of the bay)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort)
Included Activities
- Watch wild dolphins at Monkey Mia
- Ranger-led explanation of dolphin feeding habits
- Leisurely breakfast overlooking the bay
Optional Activities
- Explore or relax at Monkey Mia
Landmarks Monkey Mia - Day 11
Monkey Mia to Geraldton
You'll travel to Kalbarri National Park to see gorges, towering coastal cliffs, and rare wildlife from the Kalbarri Skywalk. If it's wildflower season, you'll see spectacular blooms across the countryside. Later, continue to Geraldton and visit the HMAS Sydney Memorial to pay respects to sailors lost off the WA coast during WWII. Spend the rest of the day exploring the seaside town.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nesuto Geraldton Apartment Hotel)
Included Activities
- View Kalbarri National Park from the Kalbarri Skywalk
- Visit HMAS Sydney Memorial
- Explore Geraldton seaside town
Landmarks Kalbarri National Park Kalbarri Skywalk HMAS Sydney Memorial 
- Day 12
Geraldton to Perth
Two final wilderness areas wrap up your journey. Explore Nambung National Park where the Pinnacles create a moonscape with limestone structures up to 3.5 metres high, then visit Yanchep National Park for an Aboriginal guided experience. You'll taste native bush tucker, smell medicinal plants, and possibly play the didgeridoo. Later you'll arrive in Perth for a farewell dinner to swap contact details with fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner in Perth to swap contact details with fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Perth)
Included Activities
- Visit The Pinnacles in Nambung National Park
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Aboriginal cultural experience at Yanchep National Park
- Taste native bush tucker
- Learn about medicinal plants
- Experience didgeridoo playing
- Farewell dinner in Perth
Landmarks Nambung National Park The Pinnacles Yanchep National Park 
- Day 13
Perth
After 13 days of adventure across Western Australia, you'll depart from Perth Airport anytime today with memories of the journey ahead of you.
