Western Australia Road Trip
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Sarah Mitchell
Sarah Mitchell
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Western Australia Road Trip

Coral Coast to Kimberley

11 day tripAustralia
Perth
Pinnacles
Monkey Mia
Ningaloo
Karijini
Day 1

Perth to Pinnacles Desert

Pinnacles

Drive north to the otherworldly Pinnacles Desert where thousands of limestone pillars rise from golden sand.

Today's Schedule

Depart Perth
7:00 AM
Photo by Jaeden Mah on Unsplash

Depart Perth

2 hours
Lancelin Sand Dunes
10:00 AM
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Lancelin Sand Dunes

1.5 hours
Lunch in Cervantes
12:00 PM
Photo by You Le on Unsplash

Lunch in Cervantes

1 hour
Pinnacles Desert Discovery Centre
2:00 PM
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Pinnacles Desert Discovery Centre

3 hours
Sunset at Pinnacles
5:30 PM
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Sunset at Pinnacles

1.5 hours
Stargazing & Dinner
8:00 PM
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Stargazing & Dinner

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Nihar Reddy Jangam on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Lobster at CervantesBush TuckerDamper Bread
Must Visit
Pinnacles DesertLancelin DunesNambung National Park
Day 2

Kalbarri National Park

Kalbarri

Continue to Kalbarri for dramatic gorges, the Skywalk, and stunning coastal cliffs.

Today's Schedule

Drive to Kalbarri (4h)
7:00 AM
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Drive to Kalbarri (4h)

4 hours
Kalbarri Skywalk
12:00 PM
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Kalbarri Skywalk

2 hours
Lunch & Nature's Window Hike
2:30 PM
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Lunch & Nature's Window Hike

2.5 hours
Coastal Cliffs & Red Bluff
5:30 PM
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Coastal Cliffs & Red Bluff

2 hours
Pelican Feeding & Dinner
8:00 PM
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Pelican Feeding & Dinner

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Christian on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
BarramundiKangarooMeat Pie
Must Visit
Kalbarri SkywalkNature's WindowCoastal Cliffs
Day 3

Shark Bay & Dolphins

Monkey Mia

Arrive at the UNESCO World Heritage Shark Bay for wild dolphin encounters at Monkey Mia.

Today's Schedule

Drive to Monkey Mia (4h)
6:00 AM
Photo by You Le on Unsplash

Drive to Monkey Mia (4h)

4 hours
Dolphin Interaction at Monkey Mia
11:00 AM
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Dolphin Interaction at Monkey Mia

2 hours
Lunch at Resort
1:30 PM
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Lunch at Resort

1 hour
Dugong Cruise or Kayak
3:00 PM
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Dugong Cruise or Kayak

2.5 hours
Shell Beach
6:00 PM
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Shell Beach

1.5 hours
Dinner & Stargazing
8:00 PM
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Dinner & Stargazing

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Angie Ha on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Fresh PrawnsBlue Swimmer CrabBush Honey
Must Visit
Monkey Mia DolphinsShell BeachShark Bay
Day 4

Stromatolites to Coral Bay

Coral Bay

Visit ancient stromatolites at Hamelin Pool, then continue to beautiful Coral Bay on the Ningaloo Coast.

Today's Schedule

Hamelin Pool Stromatolites
7:00 AM
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Hamelin Pool Stromatolites

1.5 hours
Drive to Coral Bay (4h)
9:00 AM
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Drive to Coral Bay (4h)

4 hours
Lunch & Beach Time
1:30 PM
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Lunch & Beach Time

2 hours
Snorkeling at Coral Bay
4:00 PM
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Snorkeling at Coral Bay

2.5 hours
Sunset & Dinner
7:00 PM
Photo by Patrick McGregor on Unsplash

Sunset & Dinner

2.5 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by niko n on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Coral TroutOystersMango Smoothie
Must Visit
StromatolitesCoral Bay BeachNingaloo Reef
Day 5

Ningaloo Reef Adventures

Exmouth

Snorkel the incredible Ningaloo Reef, one of the world's largest fringing reefs, right from the shore.

Today's Schedule

Whale Shark Swim (Seasonal Mar-Jul)
6:00 AM
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Whale Shark Swim (Seasonal Mar-Jul)

6 hours
Lunch in Exmouth
1:00 PM

Lunch in Exmouth

1 hour
Turquoise Bay Drift Snorkel
2:30 PM
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Turquoise Bay Drift Snorkel

2.5 hours
Cape Range Sunset Drive
5:30 PM
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Cape Range Sunset Drive

2 hours
Seafood Dinner
8:00 PM
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Seafood Dinner

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by niko n on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Ningaloo PrawnsFish TacosLocal Beer
Must Visit
Whale SharksTurquoise BayCape Range NP
Day 6

Cape Range & Gorges

Exmouth

Explore the rugged Cape Range National Park with stunning gorges, hidden beaches, and abundant wildlife.

Today's Schedule

Yardie Creek Gorge Cruise
6:30 AM
Photo by Athithan Vignakaran on Unsplash

Yardie Creek Gorge Cruise

2 hours
Mandu Mandu Gorge Walk
9:00 AM
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Mandu Mandu Gorge Walk

2 hours
Sandy Bay Beach
11:30 AM
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Sandy Bay Beach

2 hours
Lunch & Oyster Stacks Snorkel
2:00 PM
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Lunch & Oyster Stacks Snorkel

3 hours
Vlamingh Head Lighthouse Sunset
6:00 PM
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Vlamingh Head Lighthouse Sunset

1.5 hours
Dinner at Mantarays Resort
8:00 PM
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Dinner at Mantarays Resort

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by niko n on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Grilled SnapperKangaroo SteakLamington
Must Visit
Yardie CreekCape Range GorgesVlamingh Head
Day 7

Drive to the Pilbara

Tom Price

Journey inland to the ancient red landscapes of the Pilbara region and the gateway to Karijini.

Today's Schedule

Drive to Tom Price (6h)
6:00 AM
Photo by João Romano on Unsplash

Drive to Tom Price (6h)

6 hours
Lunch & Town Exploration
1:00 PM
Photo by Michael SKOPAL on Unsplash

Lunch & Town Exploration

1.5 hours
Mount Nameless Lookout
3:00 PM
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Mount Nameless Lookout

2 hours
Outback Sunset
5:30 PM
Photo by Nico Smit on Unsplash

Outback Sunset

1.5 hours
Outback Pub Dinner
7:30 PM
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Outback Pub Dinner

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by You Le on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Outback SteakEmuDamper
Must Visit
Pilbara LandscapeMount NamelessIron Ore Country
Day 8

Karijini Gorges Day 1

Karijini

Enter the spectacular Karijini National Park with its ancient gorges, waterfalls, and natural swimming pools.

Today's Schedule

Drive to Karijini Eco Retreat
6:00 AM
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Drive to Karijini Eco Retreat

1.5 hours
Dales Gorge & Fortescue Falls
8:00 AM
Photo by Nick Dunn on Unsplash

Dales Gorge & Fortescue Falls

3 hours
Fern Pool Swimming
11:30 AM
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Fern Pool Swimming

2 hours
Picnic Lunch
2:00 PM
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Picnic Lunch

1 hour
Circular Pool Walk
3:30 PM
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Circular Pool Walk

2.5 hours

Dinner at Eco Retreat

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Michael SKOPAL on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Camp Oven CookingBush TuckerBilly Tea
Must Visit
Dales GorgeFortescue FallsFern Pool
Day 9

Karijini Gorges Day 2

Karijini

Explore more of Karijini's dramatic gorges including the challenging Hancock and Weano Gorges.

Today's Schedule

Knox Gorge Sunrise
6:00 AM

Knox Gorge Sunrise

2 hours
Weano Gorge to Handrail Pool
8:30 AM
Photo by Maggie Yap on Unsplash

Weano Gorge to Handrail Pool

3 hours
Lunch & Rest
12:00 PM
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Lunch & Rest

1.5 hours
Hancock Gorge & Kermits Pool
2:00 PM

Hancock Gorge & Kermits Pool

3 hours
Oxers Lookout Sunset
5:30 PM
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Oxers Lookout Sunset

1.5 hours
Final Outback Dinner
7:30 PM
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Final Outback Dinner

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
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Local Cuisine
BBQ Under StarsWitchetty Grubs (Optional)Damper
Must Visit
Hancock GorgeWeano GorgeOxers Lookout
Day 10

Return to Perth

Return

Begin the journey back to Perth or fly from Newman, reflecting on an epic Western Australian adventure.

Today's Schedule

Drive to Newman Airport or Perth
6:00 AM

Drive to Newman Airport or Perth

8 hours
Arrive Perth or Fly
3:00 PM
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Arrive Perth or Fly

2 hours
Farewell Dinner in Perth
6:00 PM
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Farewell Dinner in Perth

2.5 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Daniel Pelaez Duque on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Margaret River WineSeafood PlatterPavlova
Must Visit
Outback DrivePerth SkylineSwan River

Extend Your Journey

Broome & Cable Beach
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Broome & Cable Beach

6h north from Karijini
The Kimberley
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The Kimberley

Continue north from Broome

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