A journey through Western Australia and the Northern Territory’s most iconic landscapes

Embark on an epic overland journey from Perth to Darwin, travelling through Western Australia and the Northern Territory’s most iconic landscapes in 24 Days. Highlights include the Pinnacles, Port Gregory, and the friendly dolphins of Monkey Mia. Explore Ningaloo Reef and Cape Range National Park, with optional whale shark or manta ray snorkelling. Venture into the Pilbara to experience Karijini’s dramatic gorges, then relax in Broome’s turquoise waters. Continue along the legendary Gibb River Road through the Kimberley, visiting remote gorges, Tunnel Creek, and the Bungle Bungles. Finish with Lake Argyle and a visit to Katherine Gorge or Edith Falls before arriving in tropical Darwin.

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Tour Highlights

• Discover the Pinnacles Desert in Nambung National Park
• See the striking Pink Lake at Port Gregory
• Explore Kalbarri National Park with Murchison Gorge, Z-Bend Gorge and Nature’s Window
• Visit Shell Beach, one of only two beaches in the world made entirely of shells
• Meet the friendly dolphins at Monkey Mia
• Marvel at ancient stromatolites at Hamelin Pool
• Snorkel or cruise the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef in Coral Bay
• Explore Cape Range National Park and visit Vlamingh Head Lighthouse
• Optional snorkelling or diving with whale sharks and manta rays (seasonal)
• Journey into the red landscapes of the Pilbara region
• Experience Karijini National Park with gorges, waterfalls and swimming holes, including Dales Gorge, Fortescue Falls, Fern Pool, Weano and Hancock Gorge
• Stop at the immense 80-Mile Beach on the way to Broome
• Spend free days relaxing in Broome with optional Cable Beach sunset camel rides
• Explore Tunnel Creek’s underground cave system
• Swim at Bell Gorge, Manning Gorge and Galvins Gorge along the Gibb River Road
• Walk through Windjana Gorge, an ancient reef home to freshwater crocodiles
• Travel the iconic Gibb River Road and cross the Pentecost River
• Witness the beehive domes of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Bungle Bungles
• Walk Echidna Chasm and Cathedral Gorge in Purnululu National Park
• Hike into Emma Gorge at El Questro Station for a swim under a waterfall
• Enjoy views over the Ord River system and Kununurra region
• Visit Lake Argyle, Australia’s largest man-made lake
• Relax at Katherine Hot Springs or take a cruise through Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge)
• Finish your adventure in Darwin after a final stop at Edith Falls

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Important Notes:

Participatory Tour: Guests help with meal prep and cleanup to foster group camaraderie.

Flexible Itinerary: Guides may adjust plans due to weather, traffic, or group needs, especially during hot months, to ensure safety and comfort.

Medical Conditions: The tour travels through remote areas with limited medical access; disclose any conditions or medications before departure.

Days 1–5: Perth → Exmouth

Day 1: Perth → Kalbarri
Pinnacles, Pink Lake, Geraldton. Drive: ~6.5 hrs / 600 km

Day 2: Kalbarri NP → Shark Bay
Kalbarri Skywalk, Nature’s Window, Z-Bend Gorge, Shell Beach. Drive: ~5.5 hrs / 470 km

Day 3: Monkey Mia → Coral Bay
Monkey Mia dolphins, Hamelin Pool stromatolites. Drive: ~6.5 hrs

Day 4: Coral Bay → Exmouth
Ningaloo Reef, optional snorkelling or scenic flight. Drive: ~2 hrs / 185 km

Optional extra experiences at your own expense:

• Glass Bottom Boat cruises
• Whale Watching
• Snorkel Safari with Manta Rays

Day 5: Exmouth & Cape Range NP
Snorkelling, optional whale shark/manta ray tours, Vlamingh Head Lighthouse. Drive: ~2 hrs / 180 km

Optional extra experiences at your own expense:

• Snorkelling
• Whale watching (July – October)
• Whale Shark snorkelling (March – June)

Days 6–8: Karijini National Park

Day 6: Exmouth → Karijini NP
Pilbara outback, Tom Price, camp near Hamersley Range. Drive: ~9 hrs / 750 km

Day 7: Karijini NP
Gorge hikes: Dales Gorge, Fortescue Falls, Fern Pool, Weano & Hancock Gorges. Drive: ~2 hrs / 30 km • Walk: up to 6 km

Day 8: Karijini NP
Further gorge exploration. Drive: ~2 hrs / 180 km • Walk: up to 6 km

Days 9–10: Pilbara → Broome

Day 9: Karijini → Pilbara station
Port Hedland tour, outback station stay. Drive: ~6.5 hrs / 520 km

Day 10: Pilbara → Broome
Stop at 80 Mile Beach. Drive: ~6 hrs / 525 km

Days 11–14: Broome

Free time for optional activities: Cable Beach camel ride, Stairway to Heaven, pearling history. No accommodation/meals included.

Days 15–17: Western Kimberley

Day 15: Broome → Tunnel Creek NP
Guided walk through Tunnel Creek caves. Drive: ~8 hrs • Walk: ~3 km

Day 16: Bell Gorge → Mt. Barnett
Explore Bell Gorge & Windjana Gorge. Drive: ~5 hrs • Walk: 4–6 km

Day 17: Manning Gorge
Hike & swim at Manning and Galvins Gorges. Drive: ~1 hr • Walk: 6–8 km

Days 18–22: Gibb River Road & East Kimberley

Day 18: Broome → Kununurra
4WD along Gibb River Road, cross Pentecost River. Drive: ~8 hrs • Walk: ~2 km

Day 19: Purnululu NP (Bungle Bungles)
Walk into Echidna Chasm. Drive: ~5 hrs • Walk: up to 6 km

Day 20: Purnululu NP
Cathedral Gorge walk, optional helicopter flight. Drive: ~2 hrs • Walk: ~5 km

Day 21: Bungle Bungles → El Questro
Explore Emma Gorge & waterfalls. Drive: ~5.5 hrs • Walk: ~5 km

Day 22: Kununurra region
Ord River, Mirima NP, sunset lookout. Drive: ~1 hr • Walk: ~1 km

Days 23–24: Lake Argyle → Darwin

Day 23: Lake Argyle → Katherine Region
Optional Lake Argyle cruise, cross into NT, camp near Katherine. Drive: ~8 hrs • Walk: ~1 km

Day 24: Katherine → Darwin
Visit Katherine Gorge or Edith Falls, finish in Darwin. Drive: ~4.5 hrs • Walk: ~2 km