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Day 1: Broome Check In/Meet and Greet
Check in to your accommodation at the Beaches of Broome Hostel, with a meet and greet with your guide and co travellers. Single rooms can be arranged by the guests directly with Beaches of Broome upon arrival or pre arranged.
Overnight: Beaches of Broome hostel/dorms (shared)
Meals:
Day 2 – Broome to Pardoo Station
Following breakfast and loading the vehicle, the group enjoy a short scenic tour of Broome. Your West Coast expedition now begins, the group hits the road south stopping in at Eighty Mile Beach to explore. Continuing on for the afternoon, guests will arrive at Pardoo Station late afternoon to settle in for the evening.
Overnight: Pardoo Station Cabins (shared)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 – Pardoo Station to Karijini
After an early start, we visit the mining export town of Port Hedland to restock supplies and view the busy port, full of iron ore ships. The final leg for the day you enjoy a short but rewarding hike into Hamersley Gorge before continuing onto the Karijini Eco Retreat in the heart of the national park.
Overnight: Karijini National Park Eco Retreat cabins (shared)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 – Karijini
Take a step back in time and immerse yourself surrounded by a 2.5-billion-year-old landscape in Western Australia’s second largest national park, Karijini. Setting off early with a packed lunch, embark on a near full day ~6km hike of Dales Gorge, including Fern Pool, Fortescue Falls and Circular Pool. With the entire day set aside, enjoy relaxing swims, picturesque photo opportunities and rewarding walks. Returning late afternoon, settle in for the evening and take in the breathtaking night sky.
Overnight: Karijini National Park Eco Retreat cabins (shared)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 – Karijini
Our second day in the park will be spent exploring Hancock Gorge and Kermit’s Pool and Weano Gorge and Handrail Pool, along with Oxer Lookout.
Overnight: Karijini National Park Eco Retreat cabins (shared)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 – Karijini to Exmouth
Following an early breakfast, we embark on the biggest drive day of the expedition. Travelling through the vast Pilbara, you will pass through countless cattle stations and picturesque landscapes, stopping along the way. Arriving in the late afternoon, settle into the surrounds of Exmouth.
Overnight: Exmouth hostel/dorm (shared)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 – Exmouth
An early start today, with a scenic 3km hike of Mandu Mandu Gorge followed by an amazing snorkelling experience at Turquoise Bay. Seasonal Option: Whale Shark tour (please contact us for more information). After a visit to the lighthouse, we head back to Exmouth in the late afternoon and explore the local area, followed by dinner.
Overnight: Exmouth hostel/dorm (shared)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 – Exmouth to Coral Bay
Following an early breakfast, we have some downtime on the bus for the ~2-hour drive to Exmouth. You will experience an amazing day on the water with Coral Bay Eco Tours, exploring the vast marine life, snorkelling, and swimming with manta rays. Our evening destination, Coral Bay is one of Western Australia’s favourite coastal locations, and ours as well!
Overnight: Coral Bay hostel/dorm (shared)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 – Coral Bay Monkey Mia
This morning the group heads to Carnarvon, followed by Eagle Bluff and stopping into Denham. You will have time to explore Denham while your guide restocks supplies, before continuing onto Monkey Mia.
Overnight: Monkey Mia hostel/dorm
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 – Monkey Mia Kalbarri
Getting an early start is rewarding this morning, the group meet the local dolphins for feeding time and enjoy a walk along the beach. The next stop of the journey is the stromatolites at Hamelin Pool, ancient structures giving insight into what life on Earth was like 3.5 billion years ago. Exploring Kalbarri National Park, we will enjoy some of Western Australia’s most picturesque hikes, including Nature’s Window and the Z Bend. Arriving at Kalbarri in the late afternoon, you can settle in and enjoy the evening.
Overnight: Kalbarri hostel/dorm
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 – Kalbarri to Perth
Getting an early start is rewarding this morning, with a beautiful view of the Kalbarri Skywalk. Jumping back on the bus, we continue to the Pink Lake at Port Gregory, followed by Geraldton. Our next stop are the Pinnacles (Nambung National Park), with the final leg of your journey taking you into Perth late afternoon to your accommodation at Spinner’s Hostel Northbridge.
Overnight: Spinner’s Hostel Northbridge hostel/dorms (shared)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
