Overview
Explore the natural wonders of Western Australia, from Broome to Perth, in a 4WD with like-minded travellers. Spend your nights under a blanket of stars and your days swimming in hidden watering holes and waterfalls, snorkelling among turtles, relaxing on Eighty Mile Beach, exploring national parks like Karijini, Nambung and Kalbarri, watching spectacular sunsets, saying hello to dolphins, wandering around the Shark Bay World Heritage area and taking on some fun, active optional activities in your free time.
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Trip Style
Basix
Budget
Affordable
Age Range
18-99 Years
Max. Group Size
20
Pace
Challenging
Guide Style
Fully Guided
Tour Code
PKOP
Itinerary
Welcome to Broome! Or Rubibi, in the language of the Yawuru people, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which Broome is now located. Broome is a pearling town with a rich history, so it’s recommended you spend an extra day here if you’d like to explore. Your adventure will begin straight away this morning with a short tour of the town, visiting China Town, the Japanese cemetery and Town Beach. After lunch, you’ll head towards the Pilbara region, where you’ll spend the night at a campsite at Eighty Mile Beach. Tonight, have dinner together and maybe do a spot of stargazing under the blanket of night sky, which boasts very little light pollution.
Included Meals:
Lunch, Dinner
Explore Experiences
Broome
This morning, travel along the coast to the iron ore town of Port Hedland. When you arrive, you’ll take a quick driving tour of the town to see the incredible size of the iron ore industry. Keep your eyes peeled for the road trains carting iron ore, some of which can be up to 60 m long. After lunch, you’ll make your way to the remote but spectacular Karijini National Park, where you’ll spend the next three nights at a campsite that overlooks the Hamersley Ranges.
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Explore Experiences
Karijini National Park
Today is dedicated to exploring Karijini National Park, full of scenic gorges and swimming holes. Formed over 2500 million years ago, the Hamersley Ranges are some of the most unusual landforms on Earth and you’ll be able to take some great photos while you’re here. Deep in the gorges, you’ll come across waterfalls and fresh, still waterholes that are ideal for swimming. Explore Dales Gorge, where you can cool off in Fortescue Falls and Circular Pool. In the afternoon, you’ll visit the park’s Visitors Centre where you can learn about the culture of the First Nations people of the area before a group dinner.
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Venture to Weano Gorge and Hancock Gorge this morning. For those interested in a challenge, you can walk to Handrail Pool at the end of Weano Gorge or take on the Spider Walk in Hancock Gorge. Both gorges boast breathtaking views and you'll see lots of examples of banded iron formations that seem to sink into the earth.
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is mainly a long travel day, as you head towards the coast. Get stuck into your book, hit your favourite podcast or share playlists with your fellow travellers as you watch the land pass you by. Along the way, you’ll pass through Tom Price – a small town known for its iron ore mining – and many Aussie cattle stations before reaching Exmouth, where you’ll set up camp for the night.
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
Today is a free day to take on some optional activities in and around Exmouth. Maybe go snorkelling (equipment provided) or diving, search for whale sharks if the season is right or head out to see Vlamingh Head Lighthouse. If you’d rather relax, maybe just kick back on the beach at Turquoise Bay and soak up the sunshine. In the afternoon, make the short trip to Coral Bay to your backpacker style accommodation, where you’ll spend the next two nights.
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Explore Experiences
Ningaloo Marine Park and Coral Bay
Take a day to explore Coral Bay today. Maybe kick back on the warm sand or go for a swim before visiting Ningaloo Reef and the amazing marine life that lives below the waterline. Here, maybe go snorkelling or take a cruise on a glass-bottom boat to see the wildlife up close (while you stay dry).
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Head south this morning after breakfast and cross the Tropic of Capricorn. Pass through the town of Carnarvon on the way, famous for its bananas, and maybe pick up some of nature’s snacks. Then, stop at the unique Shell Beach, which is one of the only two beaches in the world made up entirely of tiny shells!
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Explore Experiences
Shark Bay
This morning after breakfast, explore the Shark Bay World Heritage area. Stop to view the stromatolites at Hamelin Pool – these are the oldest living organisms in the world – before heading south for Kalbarri. Time permitting, you’ll be able to visit Murchison Gorge and Nature's Window this afternoon along the way. Tonight, have dinner with your group in Kalbarri.
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Explore Experiences
Kalbarri National Park
This morning after breakfast, explore the coastal gorges of the Kalbarri National Park, then head to the beautiful seaside town of Dongara. After exploring, head to the fascinating landscape of the Nambung National Park to check out the famous Pinnacle Desert. Then, make your way to Perth, arriving in the early evening. This is where your trip comes to an end.
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
Explore Experiences
Perth
Trip Inclusions
- Take a 4WD safari through Western Australia, spending most nights camping under a dazzling blanket of stars – this is a great chance to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
- Spend two full days in the red-hued Pilbara, camping under a blanket of stars in Karijini National Park and spending your days exploring ancient gorges and refreshing swimming holes and waterfalls.
- Kick back and relax on Eighty Mile Beach and Shell Beach, explore unique landscapes in Kalbarri National Park and Nambung National Park and drive through Australia’s famous red deserts.
- Go snorkelling, soak up the sun on Turquoise Bay and explore Ningaloo Reef from the waters of Coral Bay.
- Explore the World Heritage area of Shark Bay, home to the oldest living organisms in the world – stromatolites.
- Camping with Shared Facilities (5 nights)
- Mixed Backpacker Dorm Multi-Share Accommodation with Shared Facilities (4 nights)
- 9 Breakfasts included
- 10 Lunches included
- 8 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 travellers 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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Prices & Dates
There are currently no departures available on this trip. Either it's the end of the season and new departures will be released shortly, or this itinerary has been changed and is not operating this season. Feel free to contact us for information about when next seasons dates will be released or click here to view general release dates for all destinations.
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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.
