About this tour: Western Australia’s best of the best, all wrapped into one.
Australia's west coast boasts some of the world's best beaches set against a backdrop of rugged Outback terrain – perfect for a road trip like no other. This unique 10-day Perth to Broome adventure brings you face-to-face with the region's best natural wonders and exposes you to a rich and colourful landscape. Get snorkelling in the sublime Ningaloo Reef, discover the rocky gorges and waterholes of Karinjini National Park and drive along the Coral Coast through the Pilbara to blissful Broome. Western Australia's coast and desert regions are vast and amenities sometimes sparse, but the rewards alongside expert local leaders and small-group experiences are rich beyond belief.

Valid: 1 April 2020 – 31 Mar 2021

Trip Code: PB10 (Basix)

Price: AUD $2195 per person: PB10 (Basix)
• Additional Services: AUD $45 Sleeping Bag Purchase (Basix)
• All prices are in Australian Dollars (includes 10% GST) based on per person



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Days: 10
Start: Perth, Australia
Finish: Broome, Australia
Depart: • Selected Tuesdays • Default pick up: Tour departs from the Perth City YHA, 300 Wellington Street at 07:00am
Destinations: Northern Territory, Western Australia, Outback, West Coast
Theme: Explorer, Overland
Included activities • Nambung National Park (Pinnacles) Entrance • Sandboarding Jurien Bay • Kalbarri National Park Entrance • Monkey Mia Dolphins • Ningaloo Reef Marine Park • Karijini National Park Entrance
Physical Rating: 4 out of 5
Transport: All Terrain vehicle
Group size: Min 1, Max 20
Meals: 9 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 9 dinners
Accommodation: Camping (with facilities) (3 nights), Hostel (4 nights), Permanent safari camp (with shared facilities) (2 nights)
Age: Minimum 18 years

Trip Itinerary:



Day 1: Perth/Kalbarri
• Welcome to sunny Perth, where your overland journey begins. Leave the city, driving north to Nambung National Park to explore The Pinnacles. These are ancient rock sculptures that rise out of the desert. Journey on to Jurien Bay, where you’ll have the opportunity to sand-board down the massive expanse of dunes. From here continue on through Geraldton to the quiet beach town of Kalbarri, where you’ll stay the night.

Note: The total driving time today is about 4.5 hours. The total walking distance is approximately two kilometres.
Accommodation Hostel (1 night)
Included Activities • Nambung National Park (Pinnacles) Entrance • Sandboarding Jurien Bay
Meals Included Lunch Dinner



Day 2: Kalbarri National Park to Shark Bay
• Today take a short drive to Kalbarri National Park. Hike around some of the park’s diverse scenery, including Murchison Gorge, the Loop Walk and Nature’s Window. Its a steep descent into Z-Bend Gorge. For those seeking even more adventure, there’s also an opportunity to abseil (at your own expense). After lunch visit the beautiful Shell Beach, which is one of only two beaches in the world composed entirely of shells. Get back on the road and continue towards Denham and Shark Bay.

Note: The total driving time today is about 5 hours. The total walking distance is approximately five kilometres.
Accommodation Hostel (1 night)
Included Activities • Kalbarri National Park Entrance
Optional Activities • Abseiling in Kalbarri National Park - AUD30
Meals Included Breakfast Lunch Dinner



Day 3: Monkey Mia to Coral Bay
• After a short drive across the Peron Peninsula, head to the beach and see if you can spot some marine life in Monkey Mia. The idyllic shores around the Francoise Peron National Park are perfect to stretch the legs and admire another slice of Western Australian coastline. The next stop is Carnarvon where you’ll see the fascinating stromatolites at Hamelin Pool. These marine rock formations are some of the world’s oldest and largest living fossils. After a short break, continue along the highway to Coral Bay – known as the ‘Jewel of the Northwest’.

Note: The total driving time today is about 6.5 hours. The total walking distance is approximately two kilometres.
Accommodation Hostel (1 night)
Included Activities Monkey Mia Dolphins
Meals Included Breakfast Lunch Dinner



Day 4: Coral Bay to Cape Range National Park
• Today explore picturesque Coral Bay, home to the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef. Snorkel equipment is available to hire, or you could cruise the reef in a glass-bottom boat to observe the tropical life teeming below the surface. The marine park is home to 250 species of coral and over 500 species of fish. You might prefer to take an optional scenic flight over the reef. In the late afternoon, it’s a short drive to our campsite at Yardie Creek in the Cape Range National Park, near Exmouth.

Note: The total driving time today is about 2 hours. The total walking distance is approximately two kilometres.
Accommodation Permanent safari camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities • Ningaloo Reef Marine Park
Optional Activities
• Snorkel with Manta Rays - half day trip - AUD165
• Whale Watching (seasonal) from - AUD85
• Glass Bottom Boat Cruises from - AUD37
Meals Included Breakfast Lunch Dinner



Day 5: Exmouth and Cape Range National Park
• Spend the morning snorkelling right off the beach in the stunning Cape Range National Park. Depending on the time of year, you have the option to snorkel or scuba dive in search of whale sharks and manta rays. Take a visit to Vlamingh Head Lighthouse, one of the few places in Australia where you can see the sun both rise and set. Enjoy taking a wander around the town of Exmouth before settling down in our permanent campsite.

Note: The total driving time today is about 2 hours. The total walking distance is approximately two kilometres.
Accommodation Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Optional Activities • Snorkel with the Whalesharks (April to July only) from - AUD350
Meals Included Breakfast Lunch Dinner


Day 6: Karijini National Park
• Head inland today through the vast cattle stations of the Pilbara region. The sparsely populated Pilbara desert is known for its red earth and rich mineral deposits. In the afternoon pass through the little town of Tom Price, which is renowned for its iron ore mining. Continue on to your campsite overlooking the magnificent Hamersley Range in Karijini. Before you go to sleep, take a minute to gaze up at one the most magnificent night skies you’re ever likely to see.

Note: Today’s travel will take around 8 hours in total.
Accommodation Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals Included Breakfast Lunch Dinner


Day 7: Karijini National Park
• Over the next two days explore the almighty gorges of Karijini National Park. Formed over 2,500 million years ago, the Hamersley Ranges feature some of the most unusual landforms on Earth. You’ll be able to take some great photographs while you’re here. Hike deep into the gorges, where you’ll come across cascading waterfalls and fresh waterholes ideal for swimming in. Dales Gorge and Circular Pool, Fortescue Falls, Fern Pool and Weano Gorge are just some of the places you can visit. This part of the journey is a real highlight.

Note: The total driving time today is around 2 hours, but you could be walking up to six kilometres.
Accommodation Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities • Karijini National Park Entrance
Meals Included Breakfast Lunch Dinner


Day 8: Karijini National Park
• Head back into the gorges today for further exploration. Sing a tune in the natural amphitheatre caused by curved gorge walls, then make your way down to Hancock Gorge. Named after the Australian tycoon Lang Hancock, this is a narrow inlet of red rocks leading to a refreshing waterhole.

Note: Total driving time today is only around 30 minutes, but you could be walking up to six kilometres.
Accommodation Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals Included Breakfast Lunch Dinner



Day 9: Pilbara Region / Pardoo
• Depart Karijini this morning and travel towards the coast (approximately four hours in total). Visit the iron ore port of Port Hedland, the second most populated town in the Pilbara. Take a quick tour of the town and gain an understanding of the scale of the iron ore industry. After lunch continue on to a nearby station, where you’ll spend the last night of your trip.

Note: Today we drive for about five hours
Accommodation Camping (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Meals Included Breakfast Lunch Dinner



Day 10: Broome
• The drive to your final destination of Broome will take around six hours. En route, enjoy a leisurely break and stroll along the immense 80-Mile Beach. On arrival into Broome, say goodbye to your fellow travellers and enjoy an idyllic Broome sunset - a fitting end to your overland adventure. There are no more activities planned for today.

Meals Included Breakfast Lunch

Why you'll love this trip
• Explore Western Australia’s desert landscapes, national parks and spectacular Coral Coast in rugged style on the ultimate overland trip
• Enjoy the flexibility of a private vehicle, the local knowledge of a passionate guide and the magic of camping under the great southern sky
• Wade in the shallows of Monkey Mia beach and be amazed at the friendly dolphins that approach
• Peer into the ecologically diverse underwater world of Ningaloo Reef by snorkel, and swim with the gentle beasts of the deep in season, whalesharks
• The cattle stations, red earth and mining communities of the Pilbara are reminiscent of the sun-baked Australia much of the world imagines
• Hike and swim in the ancient gorges and waterholes of Karijini National Park

Is this trip right for you?
• This is a 'no frills' west coast experience.
• You'll spend some nights of the trip sleeping at camping grounds in twin-share tents.
• While conditions can be basic, this is all part of the adventure. When we're not camping, we'll stay in multishare accommodation that may be mixed gender
• The general demographic that travels on this trip is 18 - 35 years old.
• We operate a motel level trip covering all of the same highlights and more in Original style, see PKOPB
• This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves a lot of walking, allowing you to really get among nature.
• The hike in Karijini National Park is challenging. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes and comfortable clothing. You will need two pairs of shoes, one that can get wet.
• On some days of the trip, you will spend several hours driving, often through very sparse areas of desert.
• Sit back to enjoy landscapes that you would miss in any other form of travel.
• Temperatures in Western Australia can be extreme. During the day the weather can be hot (and the Australian sun is strong) so please bring appropriate clothing, use sun protection and drink plenty of water. In the evenings temperatures really drop, so ensure you have base layers and warm clothing. .

Important trips notes for the following tours and safaris
Click here for trip notes on Tour Style | Staying | Meals | Fitness | Pickup | ETicket | Luggage | Access | Travel Insurance

Tour Important Notes
1. Tour commences in Perth on day 1 at 7:15am and finishes in Broome day 10 at approx 6pm. Onward travel should be booked for the following day.
2. A strict luggage limit of 15kg applies. Please bring a soft sided bag only.
3. This trip requires a sleeping bag
4. This trip is BASIX mixed gender multishare, minimum age for this trip is 18 years old
5. A similar trip is available in Original level also, motel accommodation. See PKOPB

What to bring on tour:
Booked and paid E-Ticket, Sturdy walking shoes, a spare pair of shoes that can get wet, swimming gear (2 towels recommended), hat and sunscreen, towel and toiletries, warm clothing in winter, water bottle (1.5L), torch, insect repellent, camera, travel pillow, and sleeping bag (can be purchased at the time of booking).

What's Included in tour:
• Meals 9 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 9 dinners
• Transport All Terrain vehicle
• Accommodation Camping (with facilities) (3 nights), Hostel (4 nights), Permanent safari camp (with shared facilities) (2 nights)

Activities:
• Nambung National Park (Pinnacles) Entrance • Sandboarding Jurien Bay • Kalbarri National Park Entrance • Monkey Mia Dolphins • Ningaloo Reef Marine Park • Karijini National Park Entrance

Finish Times:
• Our trips generally finish early evening. We recommend booking one night post accommodation in your end city and planning onward travel for the following day. We cannot accept responsibility for missed onward travel if we are delayed for some reason on the last day of travel.

Fitness Level:
• 4 out of 5: Short participatory-level camping trips, walks that’ll get your heart rate up and extended periods in the elements.

Physical fitness suggested ratings:
• Alongside every trip we have included physical ratings. These are designed to give you an idea of how demanding (or not) each trip is.
• 1 out of 5: Leisurely paced day trips. Minimal physical exertion required.
• 2 out of 5: Two and three day trips that include easy walking. Hikes up to 6-8kms per day. A reasonable level of fitness is required as there will be some walking to view places of interest. Suitable for soft adventures with a passion for bushwalking and exploring. Passengers must be fit and active.
• 3 out of 5: Short participatory-level camping trips, walks that’ll get your heart rate up and extended periods in the elements.
• 4 out of 5: Fairly basic camping on most nights, limited amenities and some long (and challenging) walks. A high level of fitness required.
• 5 out of 5: The hardest of the hardcore. Long trips to remote destinations with limited facilities. Excellent health and fitness is essential.

Please ensure this level of camping is suitable for you. Suggested accommodation at time of publishing subject to change.
• PARTICIPATORY CAMPING: • To participate in this trip you must be prepared to assist with preparing meals, cleaning dishes, collecting firewood, setting up and packing up camp every day, in all conditions.
• ACCOMMODATION PB10: Please note that standard accommodation on this trip is: 4 nights multishare accommodation with shared facilities, 5 nights camping.
• There are no upgrade rooms available on this trip and due to the multishare accommodation the minimum age for this trip is 18. Basix accommodation on the West Coast consists of multishare accommodation and simple permanent tents when camping.
• You will need to bring your own sleeping bag or pre-purchase one from us for the nights spent camping.
• Please also provide your own pillow if you wish.
• Multishare accommodation may be in mixed sex dorms.
• Night 1: Kalbarri Backpackers – multishare. Hostel facilities
• Night 2: Denham, Bay Lodge – multishare. Hostel facilities
• Night 3: Coral Bay, Ningaloo Club – multishare. Hostel facilities
• Night 4: Yardi Creek - simple permanent twin share tents. Hot showers and flushing toilets. Caravan park style amenities
• Night 5: Yardi Creek - simple permanent twin share tents. Hot showers and flushing toilets. Caravan park style amenities
• Night 6: Karijini National Park - simple permanent twin share tents. Hot showers (eco, solar heated) and flushing toilets
• Night 7: Karijini National Park - simple permanent twin share tents. Hot showers (eco, solar heated) and flushing toilets
• Night 8: Karijini National Park - simple permanent twin share tents. Hot showers (eco, solar heated) and flushing toilets
• Night 9: Pardoo Station – multishare. Hot showers and flushing toilets. Caravan park style amenities

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