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Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Intrepid's 10 Day Walk Western Australia's Karijini & Ningaloo Reef. Minimise the driving time and maximise the adventure on this 10-day camping trip in Western Australia. Snorkel in the clear waters of Turquoise Bay at Ningaloo Reef, take a dip in secluded swimming holes fed by tumbling waterfalls, explore the rugged landscapes of Karijini National Park hike to scenic locations with your group of likeminded adventurers. With the perfect combination of activities and relaxation, surrounded by some of Australia’s most incredible scenery, this trip is perfect read more for hikers and nature-lovers – you'll also have the opportunity to swim with whale sharks!
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US$2,318 per person
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Trip Length
10 Days
Trip Starts
Paraburdoo
Trip Ends
Exmouth
Departures
May 2026 to Aug 2027
Countries Visited:
Operator
Intrepid
Trip Style
Basix
Budget
Affordable
Age Range
18-99 Years
Max. Group Size
15
Pace
Challenging
Guide Style
Fully Guided
Tour Code
PJXN
Itinerary
Welcome to Paraburdoo! Your Australian adventure will start right away with a pickup from the airport. Your group will then drive into Karijini National Park – home of the Banjima, Innawongka and Eastern Guruma peoples. This is Western Australia’s second-largest national park, with a landscape more than 2. 5 billion years old and home to some of the best hiking trails in the state. When you arrive, get to know your group over sunset drinks and dinner before settling into your comfortable tent for the night. (D)
Today's hike will be all about Dales Gorge. Explore Fortescue falls from above before descending down to the gorge floor to Fern Pool, a sacred site for the Banjima people. With deep red rocks, lush ferns and waterfalls, you’ll feel like you’ve discovered your own private paradise. Don’t forget your swimmers today, as you’ll have the chance to cool off here. Once you return to the surface, drop into the Visitor’s Centre to learn more about the park and perhaps grab an ice cream, before heading back to camp. (B/L/D)
After breakfast, lace up your hiking boots for the hike to Mt Bruce – Western Australia’s second highest peak. This full day ridge walk has it all, from paths that feel like you’re taking a gentle stroll to rock scrambles and climbs so steep there’s a chain for support. When you reach the top of the mountain, the 360-degree views of the Karijini Range and its red landscape make the challenge worthwhile. (B/L/D)
Today’s occasionally challenging walk has four major highlights including two of Karijini National Park’s most famous gorges, Hancock and Weano. The trail to Junction Pool Lookout is relatively flat and has terrific views of Hancock and Joffre Gorges. Cool down as you wade through pools and streams to reach your destination and soak up the scenery. Go for swims in Kermit’s Pool and Handrail Pool then make the return trip to camp for a shower and dinner under the stars. (B/L/D)
We are venturing further a field today to the very western side of the national park - Hamersley Gorge. It will take us an hour and a half to drive there this morning, but you will be enraptured by the ever changing scenery on the drive. The organic shapes of geology of Hamersley Gorge is interesting in itself as the bedding planes cascade into the water. It almost looks as if the land has tipped sideways! There is a shaded lookout at the top and we will embark o the short walk along the rock staircase down into the gorge to be rewarded with a dip in the gorge pool. In the afternoon we depart for Cheela Plains, a true outback station stay where you will enjoy a delicious meal under the spectacular desert sky! (B/L/D)
Grab your favourite tunes or a good book and settle back and rest your legs on the drive from Cheela Plains to Exmouth. There will be time to stop and stretch your legs along the way and have lunch together before you arrive at your campsite at Yardie Homestead, near Exmouth in time to watch the sun set into the Indian Ocean. (B/L/D)
Less than 1 in 3 million people have swum with whale sharks and today, you could be one of them! Book early for the opportunity to go on an (optional) experience of a lifetime and swim with whale sharks – the world’s biggest fish – off Western Australia’s Coral Coast. It’s not unusual for these gentle creatures to grow up to 10 m in length, which makes swimming alongside them an incredible experience. You might instead like to take a half-day snorkelling glass bottom boat tour or just chill out at the accommodation. (B/D)
Get set for a day of adventure in Cape Range National Park, with a series of short walks, snorkels and swims along the coast. First, you’ll explore Mandu Mandu Gorge on a walk that follows the route of an ancient riverbed. Then, spot rock wallabies in Yardie Creek Gorge. From here, you’ll head to Turquoise Bay on Ningaloo Reef – part of the traditional lands of the Baiyungu, Thalanyji and Yinigurdira peoples – for swimming and snorkelling among the corals. Tonight, you’ll sit down for a group dinner back at Yardie Homestead. (B/L/D)
Today you‘ll head to Charles Knife Canyon for a walk on the Badjirrajirra Trail to Shothole lookout, with views that seem to stretch on forever across gorges cut into the limestone karst. We’ll use the cooler morning weather to explore this area. Later, cool off in Ningaloo’s sparkling waters and go in search of turtles around the small islands known as the Oyster Stacks. After another full day of exploring, it’s back to camp at Yardie Homestead for the last night of the trip. (B/L/D)
After breakfast today, you’ll be transferred to Exmouth (Learmonth) Airport for your flight back to Perth. If you’d like to extend your stay, just get in touch with your booking agent ahead of time. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Explore Karijini National Park with visits and hikes to Dales, Weano and Hancock Gorges and swims in Kermit's and Handrail Pools. Then, take the challenge and summit Mt Bruce – Australia’s second highest peak.
- Chill out and enjoy the scenery! There’s no need for a map or GPS on this walking trip – with an expert local leader that knows the area inside-out, all you have to do is enjoy the journey.
- Snorkel Ningaloo Reef, where you’ll see rich and diverse marine life plus vibrant coral creating a rainbow of colours underneath the turquoise waters.
- Take the opportunity for an (optional) experience of a lifetime and go swimming with whale sharks, the world’s biggest fish, off Western Australia’s Coral Coast.
- Enjoy breakfast at your campsite, fresh picnic lunches in incredible locations and delicious campfire dinners prepared by your leader – with all meals taken care of, you can focus on soaking up the landscape.
- Semi-permanent tented camp (shared facilities) (9 nights)
- 9 Breakfasts included
- 7 Lunches included
- 9 Dinners included
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
- Intrepid regularly update their itineraries throughout the year based on feedback and local conditions. Therefore the itinerary you see now may differ from when you booked. Global Journeys will provide you with detailed trip notes at the time of quoting, along with a finalised itinerary and trip notes before your trip departs.
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Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers off the beaten track to discover the world's most amazing places for 30 years. Every trip is designed to truly experience local culture - to meet local people, try local food, take local transport and stay in local accommodation. Led by a local leader, our small group tours offer more a sustainable way to travel off the beaten track, while giving back to the places and people that travellers visit.
Trip Style: Basix
Our Basix trips are designed for travelers of any age on a budget. Using simple, clean and centrally located accommodation (typically with a 2-to-2.5-star average rating), local transport where we can, along with plenty of free time. This means you can do the things that suit your budget and interests, rather than paying for inclusions you don’t want. Meals are generally not included, but your experienced local leader will have some great suggestions!
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Monday
11 May 2026
11 May 26
Paraburdoo
Wednesday
20 May 2026
20 May 26
Exmouth
Details
Definite Departure
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US$2,795
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Friday
15 May 2026
15 May 26
Paraburdoo
Sunday
24 May 2026
24 May 26
Exmouth
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Definite Departure
Exclusive Savings
Was: $2,590
US$2,512
Save $78
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Tuesday
19 May 2026
19 May 26
Paraburdoo
Thursday
28 May 2026
28 May 26
Exmouth
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Definite Departure
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Was: $2,525
US$2,449
Save $76
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Saturday
23 May 2026
23 May 26
Paraburdoo
Monday
01 Jun 2026
01 Jun 26
Exmouth
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Definite Departure
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Was: $2,495
US$2,420
Save $75
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Wednesday
27 May 2026
27 May 26
Paraburdoo
Friday
05 Jun 2026
05 Jun 26
Exmouth
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Definite Departure
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Was: $2,690
US$2,609
Save $81
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A definite departure means minimum numbers have been reached for this departure to operate. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you Inquire. Additional savings may apply. T&C’s apply.
A definite departure means minimum numbers have been reached for this departure to operate. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you Inquire. Additional savings may apply. T&C’s apply.
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Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Intrepid. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Intrepid. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
