About this tour: Tour along Western Australia's wildly beautiful coast from Broome to Perth
A colossal land replete with natural attractions, Western Australia's vast expanses and unique landscapes will surprise you at every turn. From the serene shorelines of Broome and Shell Beach and freshwater swimming holes of Karijini National Park to Ningaloo’s vibrant reef, this 10-day Broome to Perth adventure really does make for an unforgettable road trip. Discover the hidden grottoes and rock pools of the Pilbara, dip into the crystalline waters of Turquoise Bay and admire the world's oldest living organisms in Kalbarri before finishing up in laidback Perth. Covering an immense distance at a leisurely pace, this trip serves as the perfect getaway for those looking to unearth some of Australia's most serene delights.

Valid: 1 April 2020 – 31 Mar 2021

Trip Code: PBP10 (Basix)

Price: AUD $2145 per person: PBP10 (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: Broome, Australia
Finish: Perth, Australia
Depart: • Selected Tuesdays and Saturdays • 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, Walking & Trekking, Wildlife
Included activities • Karijini National Park Entrance • Ningaloo Reef Marine Park • Kalbarri National Park Entrance • Monkey Mia Dolphins • Nambung National Park (Pinnacles) Entrance
Physical Rating: 4 out of 5
Transport: 9 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 9 dinners
Group size: Min 1, Max 20
Accommodation: Cabin (1 night), Camping (with facilities) (3 nights), Hostel (4 nights), Permanent safari camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Age: Minimum 18 years

Trip Itinerary:



Day 1: Broome to the Pilbara Region
• Welcome to the pearling town of Broome, where your Western Australian adventure begins. Those keen on beach-lazing might like to arrive a few days earlier, as the local beaches are superb. Depart Broome and cross the Great Sandy Desert, calling in at Eighty Mile Beach for a stroll along the white sand. From here travel south, passing through the mining city of Port Hedland, where you can witness the enormity of the iron ore industry. Spend the night on a station in the Pilbara Region

Note: Total driving time today is around 6 hours. Total walking distance is approximately one kilometre.
Accommodation Station Stay (1 night)
Meals Included Lunch Dinner



Day 2: Karijini National Park
• This morning we head toward Karijini National Park with a stop in Port Headland to check out the iron ore mecca of Australia. If time permits, we may duck into one of the Gorge's this afternoon. If not, we'll set up camp in the National Park and get a good nights rest before we head in for a full day of exploring tomorrow.

Note: Total driving time today is around 6 hours. Total walking distance can be up to three kilometres, some sections may be through water.
Accommodation Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals Included Breakfast Lunch Dinner




Day 3: Karijini National Park
• This, without any doubt, is one of Australia’s most magnificent national parks (and it’s not like Australia has any shortage of them). Freshwater springs trickle through chasms to form translucent rock pools, walking trails weave between dramatic rock ravines.. Spend a full day exploring the gorges, gullies and secluded swimming spots of Karijini. Weano Gorge, Hancock Gorge, Dales Gorge and Oxers Lookout are just some of the better-known sites we’ll get to.

Note: Total driving time today is 1 hour. Total walking distance is approximately six kilometres, some sections may be through water.
Accommodation Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities • Karijini National Park Entrance
Meals Included Breakfast Lunch Dinner



Day 4: Karijini National Park
• Pack up your towel and walking shoes and head out for another day exploring Karijini with your guide. Anything you didn’t tick off the list yesterday you can chase up today – whether it’s a snooze in the sun or a strenuous trek to a lookout. Swim in waterholes, hike along rocky trails and splash about in waterfalls. Paradise!

Note: Total driving time today is around 1 hour. Total walking distance is approximately six kilometres.
Accommodation Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals Included Breakfast Lunch Dinner


Day 5: Exmouth
• Today is a long day of driving (approximately 6-7 hours in total). Leaving Karijini, travel through the vast bushland and cattle stations of the Pilbara region. This sparsely populated region is known for its red earth and rich mineral deposits. Spend the night at an exclusive campsite at Yardie Creek in the Cape Range National Park, near Exmouth.

Today is a long day of driving, about 8 hours with rest stops.
Accommodation Permanent safari camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Meals Included Breakfast Lunch Dinner




Day 6: Exmouth
• Enjoy a day of freedom and relaxation. Depending on the season, you’ll have the option to snorkel or scuba dive in search of whale sharks or manta rays, the largest rays in the world. Perhaps take a walk to Vlamingh Head Lighthouse, or soak up the sun on the pristine beach at Turquoise Bay. In the afternoon, take a short trip to beautiful Coral Bay.

Note: Total driving time today is around 1.5 hours. Total walking distance is approximately two kilometres.
Accommodation Hostel (1 night)
Included Activities • Ningaloo Reef Marine Park
Optional Activities • Snorkel with the Whalesharks (April to July only) from - AUD350
Meals Included Breakfast Lunch Dinner




Day 7: Coral Bay
• If you didn’t squeeze a snorkel in yesterday, today you get to; if you did, you get another one. Everyone wins. Ningaloo Reef is one of the world’s largest fringeing reefs, meaning that it starts practically from the water’s edge. You just swim out from shore and suddenly you’re in a world of coral, fish, turtles and manta rays. Swimming above these enormous majestic creatures is really something else, they might even put on an acrobatics show for you! Not much of a swimmer? There’s also the option of taking in the scene on a glass bottom boat tour, along with many other optional activities. We'll introduce you to the friendly staff at Coral Bay Eco Tours.

Note: There is no driving today, just a short walk to Coral Bay Eco Tours and water activities.
Accommodation Hostel (1 night)
Optional Activities • Glass Bottom Boat Cruises from - AUD37 • Whale Watching (seasonal) from - AUD85 • Snorkel with Manta Rays - half day trip - AUD165
Meals Included Breakfast Lunch Dinner


Day 8: Monkey Mia
• Today we cross over the Tropic of Capricorn. You probably won’t notice it, but what crossing this latitude means is that from here on south the sun will never be directly above you. You should still wear a hat though. Main stop for the day is Shell Beach, which, much as name would suggest, is a beach made of shells. What’s quite incredible about the place however is the amount of shells there are. Locals have been using them in various industries for years, yet they still cover a stretch 60 km long and up to 7 metres deep. Tonight we stay in Monkey Mia.

Note: Total driving time today is around 6.5 hours. Total walking distance is approximately two kilometres.
Accommodation Hostel (1 night)
Meals Included Breakfast Lunch Dinner




Day 9: Kalbarri
• This morning, check out Monkey Mia – part of the Peron Peninsula, which extends into part of the Indian Ocean known as Shark Bay. This popular spot is known for its friendly local marine life. Afterwards, continue on your road trip down the west Australian coast with a short drive across the Eastern Peninsula. See stromatolites, the oldest living organisms in the world, then head south for Kalbarri. Time permitting, there’ll be a stop-off along the way at Murchison Gorge, where there’s the opportunity to admire the landscape through Nature’s Window.

Note: Total driving time today is around 5.5 hours. Total walking distance is approximately five kilometres.
Accommodation Hostel (1 night)
Included Activities • Kalbarri National Park Entrance • Monkey Mia Dolphins
Meals Included Breakfast Lunch Dinner




Day 10: Nambung National Park to Perth
• It’s a driving day today, but a spectacular one. Cruising through the coastal gorges of Kalbarri National Park, we come to the quaint coastal town of Dongara, which sits at the head of the Irwin River. Anyone keen to give sandboarding a shot will get the chance at Sandy Cape/Lancelin, a vast sand desert peopled by the strange limestone structures of the Pinnacles Nambung NP. After a walk around here it’s on to Perth, where this adventure winds up.

Note: Today’s driving will take approximately 7 hours (with about two kilometres of walking). You’ll arrive in Central Perth around 6 pm and there is no accommodation planned for this evening. Your group leader will be able to provide you directions for your onward journey once arrived. If you would like to spend more time in Perth, we’ll be happy to organise additional accommodation (subject to availability).

Included Activities Nambung National Park (Pinnacles) Entrance
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.
• 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 and 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.
• When we're not camping, we'll stay in multishare accommodation that may be mixed gender

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 7:00am 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

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:
• 9 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 9 dinners
• All Terrain vehicle
• Cabin (1 night), Camping (with facilities) (3 nights), Hostel (4 nights), Permanent safari camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)

Activities:
• Karijini National Park Entrance • Ningaloo Reef Marine Park • Kalbarri National Park Entrance • Monkey Mia Dolphins • Nambung National Park (Pinnacles) 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.
• Camping (with facilities) (3 nights), Hostel (5 nights), Permanent safari camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)
• 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 PBP10: Please note that standard accommodation on this trip is: 5 nights multishare accommodation with shared facilities, 4 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: Pardoo Station - multishare
• Night 2: Karijini National Park - simple permanent twin share tents
• Night 3: Karijini National Park - simple permanent twin share tents
• Night 4: Karijini National Park - simple permanent twin share tents
• Night 5: Yardi Creek - simple permanent twin share tents
• Night 6: Coral Bay, Ningaloo Club - multishare
• Night 7: Coral Bay, Ningaloo Club - multishare
• Night 8: Denham, Bay Lodge - multishare
• Night 9: Kalbarri Backpackers - multishare

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