West Coast Wanderlust - Broome to Perth - 18 days

WEST COAST WANDERLUST TOUR - CORAL COAST & KARIJINI NATIONAL PARK - BROOME TO PERTH

TOUR REGION
Broome to Perth - The Coral Coast including Karijini National Park, Western Australia.

TOUR TYPE - PREMIUM SCENIC 4WD TOUR. 
This is a premium authentic small group scenic road trip in modern air conditioned 4WD's with luxury mods. Each vehicle carries 3 passengers and driver only.  We do not use buses. Maximum of 12 guests. Tour departs with minimum of 6 guests.

Departing picturesque Broome our journey commences with a camping tour as we travel along the coast to the remote vastness of the Pilbara. The only accommodation available is camping and safari tents. Our camping tents are comfortable and easy to erect for our non-campers.  We are there to help. As we move into the more populated regions, accommodation will be a mix of Hotels and Outback Station accommodation offerings.  We pick the best choice for the tour in each location. 

Price is based on Twin Share.  2 single beds or double/queen bed. Solo room occupancy rate is an additional $1200.  Note: Camping is in single/own occupied tent on all fare types.

ALTERNATIVE TOUR
This tour can be run Perth to Broome – please enquire. 

DURATION - 18 Days, 17 Nights

DATES: 

17th JUNE to 4th JULY 2024.

16th JUNE 2025 to 3rd July 2025

TOUR STAGES:

Stage 1: BROOME TO KARIJINI NATIONAL PARK

Stage 2: EXMOUTH TO SHARK BAY

Stage 3: KALBARRI TO PERTH

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES

• Ningaloo Reef Adventure
• Sea Lion Swimming Encounter
• Whale Shark Swim Experience
• Monkey Mia Dolphin Encounter
• Staircase to the Moon
• Astronomy Tour
• Aborginal Welcome to Country Experience
• Dirk Hartog Island 
• Mount Whaleback Mine Tour
• Glass Bottom Viewing Boats of incredible marine life.
• 2 x Boat Cruises
• Delicious Campfire Meals, Flame-grilled meats, seafood and vegetables. Australian Cuisine.
• Travel in authentic 4WD’s sedans and troupe carriers (Not Buses)

INTRODUCING

The amazing Coral Coast.  A stunning visual feast. Immerse yourself in the vivid contrast of red rock cliffs, white sand beaches and crystal azure water. That’s the coastline we’ll spend our days in. Inland is just as captivating. The scenery and geographical wonders of Karijini  National Park, Yardie Creek, Charles Knife Gorge, Hammersley Range, Murchison Gorge and the iconic Pinnacles etc will unfold vast & remote landscapes offering an experience that goes beyond the ordinary.

We’ll have awe-inspiring moments under the Southern Hemisphere’s night sky during both the astronomy and the dreaming night tour. We’ll swim in waterfalls. We’ll dance down white sand beaches.  We’ll play alongside majestic marine life and learn about Dolphins, Dugongs, Whales, Sea Lions, Manta Rays, Turtles and more.

Every single day on this journey is a marvel to behold, promising an array of experiences that will leave an indelible mark.  From the vibrant marine life to the raw beauty of the outback, this tour truly has it all.  If you can picture yourself amongst this outstanding beauty and can let the visuals of our West Coasts Wanderlust tour inspire your sense of adventure and appreciation for the extraordinary, then jump on board.

What you should know: 

This tour is a mix of Camping, Hotels & Station style accommodation.  Some accommodation is share.  Tents are solo occupancy. Tents only take ten minutes to erect but we do provide assistance when help is needed and we provide all the camping gear you need.  We travel in modern comfortable 4WD’s and will be driving on some tracks that are 4WD only. Our drivers are experienced in off-roading.

Activity level – this tour is active. There are walks of varying distances. Some of the attractions in Karijini National Park do require some rock scrambling.  There is  lots of swimming.  Swimming with the Whale sharks is a very popular activity.

ITINERARY:

Stage 1:  Days 1 to 5 - BROOME TO KARIJINI NATIONAL PARK

• Eighty Mile Beach
• Port Smith Lagoon – beach drive
• Great Sandy Dessert
• Barn Hill Station
• Cape Karaudren – Rabbit Proof Fence
• Pardo Station
• Port Headland – Tidal Flats, Shipping Dock, Redbank
• Bridge, Salt Mounds
• Poonda Rock Art    
• Marble Bar
• Mt Whaleback Mine Tour
• Dales Gorge        
• Circular Pool     
• Fortescue Falls
• Fern Pool   
• Weano Gorge        
• Oxer Gorge
• Joffre Falls Lookout
• Junction Lookout       
• Astronomy Tour      
• Hamersley Range
• Amphitheatre
• Joffre Gorge   
• Red Gorge     
• Handrail Pool      
• Hancock Gorge
• Kermit Pool
• Mt Bruce   
• Mt Nameless     
• Tom Price        
• Milstream Chilchester National
• Park      
• Python Pool        
• Camel Track       
• Milstream Homestead       
• Pilbara      
• Alternative: Paraburdoo / Warulu Way·        
• Karatha        
• Cleaverville

Stage 2: Days 6 to 11 - EXMOUTH TO SHARK BAY

• Staircase to the Moon      
• Burrup Peninsula – Petroglphy Rock Art        
• Hearsons Cove       
• Alternative – Onslow & Dampier        
• North Kurrajong       
• Kurrajong       
• Ned’s Camp        
• Mesa       
• Tulki       
• North Mandu        
• Bullara Station        
• Ningaloo Reef experience        
• Whale Shark sighting        
• Manta Rays sighting        
• Cape Range National Park       
• Yardie Creek Cruise       
• Turquoise Bay       
• Charles Knife Gorge      
• Vlamingh Head Lighthouse       
• Wildflowers of the Cape Range       
• Mandu Mandu Gorge        
• Yardie Gorge        
• Shothole       
• Badjirrajirra Loop Trail       
• Glass Bottom Boat     
• Coral Bay       
• Tropic of Capricorn      
• Carnarvon 1 mile jetty       
• Carnarvon       
• Point Quobba     
• Quobba Blow Holes        
• Quobba Hot Tub       
• Carnarvon Space Station      
• Cactus Garden Gascogne River (South Plantations)     
• Hamelin Pool stromolites      
• Monkey Mia       
• Shark Bay      
• Didgeridoo Dreaming Night Tour      
• Dolphin Feeding      
• Francios Peran National Park        
• Denham Town        
• Skipjack Point        
• Eagle Bluff (Dugong Breeding area)

Stage 3: Days 12 to 16 - KALBARRI TO PERTH

• Steep Point 
• Zuytdorp Cliffs       
• Dirk Hartog Island       
• Shell Beach      
• Kalbari         
• Kalbari Skywalk        
• Murchison River Cruise       
• Chinamans Beach         
• Rainbow Jungle – optional        
• Hawks Head Lookout      
• Murchinson Gorge       
• Loop Walk      
• Natures Window       
• Z Bend Gorge       
• River Trail       
• Red Bluff     
• Pot Alley       
• Island Rock        
• Natural Bridge      
• Ocean Gorges      
• Blue Holes    
• Pink Lakes Hutt Lagoon     
• Hampton Road Historical Walk      
• Geraldton      
• Big Marble      
• Separation Point      
• Stockyard Gully Caves / Riverbeds      
• Jurien Bay      
• Sealion Encounter      
• Nambung National Park      
• Wedge island – Beach Shacks        
• Lake Thetis        
• Dessert Walk        
  
• Sandy Cape        
• Dongara        
• Lancelin Sand Dunes / Sand Boarding (optional extra)  
• Pinnacles Desert      
• Yanchep National Park       
• Caves     
• Perth

Please note.  As you can see there is a large amount of activities to see and do in his region. It will not be possible to visit every destination, though we will be striving to fit in as much as possible.  We will always prioritise the main sights and consider the group when it comes to each day, however unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions, mechanical issues, or access restrictions may arise. Our priority is to ensure your safety and well-being throughout the trip. Therefore, the itinerary is subject to change if and when necessary. Some alternative options have been listed and will be considered should we be running ahead of schedule or if plans change.


EQUIPMENT
What Equipment will we be taking: Food supplies for 16 days, portable fridges/freezers, spare tyres, additional fuel supplies, additional 4WD auto parts, satellite messaging service, satellite phone service, personal Location Beacon, 4 first aid kits, 4WD recovery kits & tracks, tyre repair kits/plugs, winch, air compressors, two-way radios in all cars, plus a whole lot more to add this list.


MEALS
All breakfasts and dinners are included. We also cater for gluten-free, vegetarian, and other dietary needs. Meals range from traditional camping-type meals through to gourmet-inspired meals. Our breakfasts and dinners are plentiful.  

Lunch is not included. We like to support local business by providing you the opportunity to purchase lunches during the trip. It provides a good opportunity to taste local produce and treat yourself to different cuisines during the trip.


ACCOMMODATION
The trip is a mix of remote camping, farm stays, wilderness camps & beach town accommodations.  In areas that do not have facilities. We supply a portable toilet with an en-suite tent . We swim nearly every day and we also provide a portable shower. Other accommodation may be share hotel rooms, B&B’s, and station style donga’s and dormitory rooms. This trip has a mix of everything and will be comfortable.  If you have not camped before our team will assist with tents and mattresses. You keep the same tent & mattress throughout the adventure. You are not required to share a tent.  There may be options for solo occupancy in hotels etc, please enquire as this is strictly based on availability and does incur a surcharge.


INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS


INCLUDED:

Experiences:

• Mt Whaleback Mine Tour
• Astronomy Tour
• Ningaloo Reef experience
• Swim with the whale sharks experience
  
• Yardie Creek Cruise
• Glass Bottom Boat
• Carnarvon Space Station
• Didgeridoo Dreaming Night Tour
• Dolphin Feeding
• Dirk Hartog Island
• Kalbari Skywalk
• Murchison River Cruise
• Sealion Encounter
• All National Park fee’s.
• Vehicle with Driver
• All breakfasts (not on the first day of the trip)
• All Dinners – (not on the last day of the trip)
• ALL ACCOMMODATION (except for the last day of the trip)
• Tent, Air Mattress & Light/Fan.
• Spring Water, Coffee & Tea are provided throughout the tour.

NOT INCLUDED

Please note that airfares and insurance are not included in the package. Lunches are not supplied, but we will take you to places where you can buy lunch, and we will also visit shops to stock up on lunches when we are in remote areas. We like to support local  Businesses in this manner.  Items of a personal nature are not included.  


ACTIVITY ADD ONS
Please advise if you would like to pre-organise any additional activities.

Helicopter flight over the Pink Lakes - Hillier Lake etc - optional activity out of Geraldton

This trip is advertised on multiple platforms, and you can find the detailed Terms and Conditions listed on our website and at the time of booking. By making a deposit for the trip you agree with the terms and conditions of the trip. 

We look forward to us joining us on this epic adventure! It promises to be a thrilling experience that you’ll remember for years to come. 

Trip Tour Leaders – Patrick & Sharon

Trip Operator - Sky Road Trail

FAQ’s

PETS – No pets permitted on these tours
STRETCHER BEDS – Stretcher beds can be ordered at time of booking if you do not wish to use a mattress on camping days.

Photo credits: WATourism, Gingerwanderlust