Perth to Broome 'Coastal Bliss' - Itinerary

Ningaloo Reef
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Welcome to Perth

Welcome to Perth! On arrival you will transferred from the airport to your accommodation where you can settle in  and relax in Australia's sunniest capital city.

With soft sandy beaches, epic skyscrapers, huge green parks and a thriving street art scene, Perth is a fascinating town to explore. It's home to one of the biggest city parks in the world – Kings Park & Botanic Garden – right in the heart of town. This is a great place to get your bearings with sweeping views of the Swan and Canning rivers.

Perth's urban villages and small bar-bistros offer plenty of dining options to fuel you up for exciting adventures along the Western Australian Coast tomorrow.

Accommodation: Perth - 1 Night

Perth
This serviced apartment-style hotel offers spacious 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments or studio rooms, which all feature balconies. Each apartment includes a fully-equipped kitchen and full laundry facilities making it suitable for both short term and long term stays. Rooms also features cable TV, air conditioning and luxury bathrooms.
Adina Apartment Hotel Perth Barrack Plaza

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Perth to Cervantes: The Pinnacles Desert

Collect your rental vehicle this morning and begin your adventure by travelling along the Indian Ocean Drive to the coastal fishing town of Cervantes and one of Australia’s most unique landscapes: the Pinnacles Desert.

Pinnacles Desert

Located in the Nambung National Park, ancient limestone pillars known as the Pinnacles rise straight out of the sand and are a must see for visitors to Cervantes. The formations are best seen at dawn or dusk when they cast long, strange shadows over the rippling yellow sand dunes. Get up close to the Pinnacles on a scenic drive and walking trail that includes an amazing lookout over the Nambung National Park.

Accommodation: Cervantes - 1 Night

Approximate Distance: 200 km | 124 miles   Total Driving Time: 2 hours 15 mins

Pinacles
Offering free Wi-Fi, a swimming pool, a restaurant and a bar, Pinnacles Edge Resort is 5 minutes' walk from Cervantes Golf Course. All accommodation features cooking facilities. Some accommodation has a balcony or spa bath. The air-conditioned apartments and studios feature either a kitchenette or fully equipped kitchen. All rooms include a desk, and a flat-screen TV.
Pinnacles Edge Resort Cervantes

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Cervantes to Kalbarri via Jurien Bay: Sea Lion Tour

En route to your next destination, Kalbarri, stop at Jurien Bay for an easy 15 minute boat ride to the island-based breeding colonies of the Australian Sea Lion.

Jurien Bay Sea Lion Tour

The Australian Sea Lion is a protected species found only on the coasts of Western Australia. Here in Jurien Bay you can interact with and experience the sea lions in their natural habitat. Watch for dolphins during your short boat journey, and when your vessel is anchored you'll have around 1 - 1.5 hours to watch the curious sea lions as they come to interact with their visitors.

Kalbarri: Where the Outback meets the Sea

Sitting at the mouth of the Murchison River, the popular holiday spot of Kalbarri is known for its seaside cliffs, estuary beach and wild pelicans. Discover 400 million year old river gorges, dramatic coastal rock formations and a rainbow of wildflowers as you explore the secrets of this ancient landscape tomorrow.

Accommodation: Kalbarri - 2 Nights

Approximate Distance: 410 km | 255 miles   Total Driving Time: 4 hours 30 mins

Sea Lion
Accommodation:
Kalbarri Edge Resort comes alive at sunrise, coaxing guests to wake to uninterrupted views of the Coral Coast. Enjoy a five minute walk into Kalbarri town centre, The Murchison River foreshore, or a 5 minutes' drive to Kalbarri Golf Club.
Kalbarri Edge Resort

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Kalbarri: Canoe the Gorges of Kalbarri National Park

Kalbarri Half Day Guided Canoeing and Hiking

Enter the pristine landscape of the Kalbarri National Park on a remote wilderness tour. You'll enjoy the excitement of driving along a real outback 4WD track leading to the river.

Hike down into 4-Ways Gorge where you will hop into your canoe to paddle along the river, exploring a remote section of the gorge. After a relaxing swim in the secluded waterholes, you hike through breathtaking scenery and climb a waterfall back to the top of the gorge for your return journey.

Kalbarri

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Kalbarri to Denham and Monkey Mia

Continue north to Denham and the Shark Bay World Heritage Area – famous for its friendly dolphins.

Denham: Shark Bay World Heritage Area

Keep an eye out for the world’s oldest living fossils - the Hamelin Pool Stromatolites, believed to be about 3.5 billion years old. This is one of only two places in the world that they can be seen. Head to the Discovery and Visitor Centre to learn about Shark Bay’s hidden treasures or relax at Shell Beach and enjoy the sunshine.

Monkey Mia

Just north of Denham, the Monkey Mia Reserve is surrounded by red sand dunes, white sandy beaches and waters brimming with marine wildlife. Scientists from all over the world come to Monkey Mia to unravel the mysteries of the marine world including wild dolphins, green turtles, and dugongs. During warmer months, you can also find sea snakes, sharks, sting-rays and even manta rays and whales.

Accommodation: Monkey Mia - 2 Nights

Approximate Distance: 400 km | 249 miles   Total Driving Time: 4 hours 15 mins

Monkey Mia
Situated on the Western Australian coastline within the beautiful shores of Shark Bay, Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort offers beachfront accommodation. Shark Bay is home to one of the world’s best-known dolphin encounters. The property features a swimming pool, hot tub, bar, restaurant and tennis and volleyball courts. Facilities nearby the property include a general store and gift shop, and two food and beverage outlets located just a short walk from the Resort.
Monkey Mia

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Monkey Mia: Francois Peron National Park 4WD Tour

Join an unforgettable 4WD adventure with a local Aboriginal guide and explore the amazing Francois Peron National Park.

Francois Peron National Park

Immerse yourself in nature and culture of this world-class park, where the red desert sands meet the Indian Ocean's beautiful turquoise waters. Visit fantastic lookouts like Skipjack Point, Point Peron and many other scenic locations which provide breathtaking views across the beautiful bays.

Look for turtles, rays, sharks, dugongs, manta rays, birds, and much more. We also look for the amazing thorny devil lizard, the elusive echidna, kangaroos, snakes and other rare and endangered wildlife.

Guests can even enjoy a refreshing snorkel and swim in one the many sheltered bays, if weather permits. Your tour finishes with a relaxing dip in the natural hot tub at the Peron Homestead.

Francis Paron National Park

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Monkey Mia to Coral Bay

After departing from Monkey Mia, continue north and stop off to marvel at the Carnarvon blowholes which can reach up to 20 meters high. This natural spectacle is caused by the ocean forcing water through the sea caves and up through holes in the rock.

Coral Bay & Ningaloo Reef

Arrive at the amazing Coral Bay & Ningaloo Reef; this is Australia's only fringing reef where the coral starts right at the water's edge.

Accommodation: Coral Bay - 2 Nights

Approximate Distance: 585 km | 364 miles   Total Driving Time: 6 hours 

Ningaloo
Accommodation:
Ningalo Coral Bay is a premier holiday resort that offers a variety of accommodations to meet every need and budget, including air-conditioned villas with two or three bedrooms, motel-style studio units, and fully equipped chalets. Our family-friendly amenities feature a jumping pillow, two children's playgrounds, tennis courts, a swimming pool and BBQ facilities.
Ningaloo Coral Bay Park

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Ningaloo Marine Interactions, Manta Ray Interaction

Search for the majestic Manta Ray in the pristine waters of Coral Bay.

Manta Ray Interaction Tour

Manta Ray have a wing span of around 4 metres, but are completely harmless, and an underwater dance with a Manta Ray is one of life’s greatest experiences!

This incredible eco-interaction tour uses a spotter aircraft to assist in finding the best Manta Rays to interact with. Once spotted, your boat will travel to search for, and where possible snorkel with, these graceful creatures.

Snorkelling amongst beautiful coral gardens, you have the chance of observing other wildlife including turtles, dolphins and dugongs.

Manta Rays Coral Bay

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Coral Bay to Exmouth

Continue along the coast to Exmouth, a small resort town on Western Australia’s North West Cape.

Exmouth

Exmouth is the perfect base to explore the grandiose landscapes of the Cape Range National Park and the northern reaches of the Ningaloo Marine Park. Visitors flock here from around the world to swim with whale sharks and humpback whales.

Exmouth is also the gateway to the rugged Cape Range National Park, which features breathtaking canyons, limestone ranges and 50 kilometres of unspoiled coastline.

Accommodation: Exmouth - 2 Nights

Approximate Distance: 155 km | 96 miles   Total Driving Time: 1 hour 45 mins

Cape Range National Park
The resort's prime location offers a chic yet relaxed base for guests to explore Australia's captivating Coral Coast region. Situated just meters from the shoreline, this award-winning resort is designed to complement and enhance the natural surroundings. Amenities include Mantaray's Restaurant, a bar, lounge, a resort-style swimming pool, and a gym, all boasting stunning beach views.
Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort

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Marine Adventures in Exmouth

Embark on an exciting ocean adventure today with Exmouth Dive Centre. Depending on the time of year you travel, you will be able to experience the following:

Whale Shark Swim (March to August)

Swim and snorkel with gentle Whale Sharks, getting up close and personal with the world’s largest fish as they cruise the waters of Western Australia’s Northwest Cape.

Humpback Whale Swim (August to November)

Thousands of humpback whales grace the waters off Exmouth between June through to the end of October. You will have the opportunity to swim with them, or observe them from the comfort of the boat if you prefer.

Snorkel the Reef by Boat (rest of the year)

Snorkel the Muiron Islands and Ningaloo Reef for a holiday experience you’ll never forget. Enjoy a genuine coral reef adventure in a location unlike anywhere else in the world.

Exmouth

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Travel to Karratha

It's another beautiful day in Western Australia as you take to National Route 1 up the coast to Karratha. It’s a big drive from Exmouth to Karratha, but the gorgeous beaches, and secret swimming spots free from tourists make it feel like it just isn’t long enough. Karratha is a satellite town supporting the local port and mining operations in the Pilbara.

Accommodation: Karratha - 1 Night

Approximate Distance: 550 km | 342 miles   Total Driving Time: 6 hours 

Karratha
The Best Western Plus The Ranges Karratha is a quiet oasis; our tropical gardens provide a vibrant, invigorating environment for guests to work, sleep and play and our large, private pool offers cool solace from the Western Australian heat. The bright, modern King apartments are completely self-contained, featuring full kitchens and washing machines.
The Ranges Karratha

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Travel to Karijini National Park

Stock up on snacks: it's a full day's drive from Karratha to the deep red sands of remote Karijini National Park. But your prize will be some of the most spectacular landscapes in Australia, from dramatic creeks & gorges to towering chasms up to 100 metres deep.

Karijini National Park

Situated in the dynamic Pilbara region, the Karijini National Park is the second largest National Park in Western Australia, and has been carved out over the course of two billion years.

This isolated wonderland is home to red kangaroos, rock-wallabies, echidnas, geckos, goannas, dragons and snakes. Not to mention the termites, whose giant mounds are a feature of the landscape.

Experience the Outback: Karijini Eco Retreat

For the next three nights you will be stay close to nature in an outback eco retreat, nestled in the pristine bushland at the heart of the Karijini National Park.

Accommodation: Karijini National Park - 2 Nights

Approximate Distance: 475 km | 295 miles   Total Driving Time: 5 hours 15 mins

Karijini National Park
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An environmentally friendly Retreat and Campground, nestled in the pristine bushland at Joffre Gorge - in the heart of the world class Karijini National Park. Alongside the outback bush camping experience, the multi award winning Karijini Eco Retreat is the first and only facility to offer comfortable glamping accommodation in the park!
Karijini Eco Retreat

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Karijini National Park: Free day to explore

Suggested Activity: Karijini Guided Coach Tour

With two whole days to discover the Outback, we recommend getting your bearings with a full-day guided tour (with an air-conditioned coach to keep you cool in the outback heat!)

It's a great way to survey the highlights of the park, including spectacular views from Oxers and Circular Pool Lookouts, a walk through Weano Gorge, Joffre Falls and a peaceful swim in the Fern Pool.

Touring the park with a local guide gives you historical and cultural insights you could otherwise miss, as well as access to more rugged areas of the park where car rental companies do not permit you to take their vehicles.

Karijini National Park Chasm

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Karijini to Port Hedland: Staircase To The Moon

Get set to head to Western Australia’s famous Pilbara region, known for its rich cultural landscape, red earth, and vast mineral deposits. Port Hedland is a hub for major resource activity and is a powerhouse of the Australian economy.

If the dates are right you may witness the Staircase to the Moon.

This natural phenomenon is caused by the rising of a full moon reflecting on the exposed mudflats at extremely low tide - creating a beautiful optical illusion of a staircase reaching up to the moon (check for dates).

Accommodation: Port Hedland - 1 Night

Approximate Distance: 375 km | 233 miles   Total Driving Time: 4 hours 30 mins

Staircase to the moon
Discovery Parks – Port Hedland is a great base for outdoor adventures, from off-road driving to coastal walks and endless fishing hot spots. The world's largest bulk tonnage export port is perfect for fishing, crabbing and whale watching. Take a BHP Billiton Iron Ore Tour or a Reef Walk to discover Port Hedland’s rich ecosystem.
Discovery Park Port Hedland

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Port Hedland to Broome: A Spectacular Sunset

Today you will drive onwards to your final destination: Broome, a welcoming and laid-back oceanside town in the Kimberley region.

Broome

Broome is known as "the pearl of the North" due to the beautiful South Sea pearls harvested here. Pearl shells were discovered here in the 1880s, creating an industry that brought Aboriginal, Malay, Chinese, Japanese, European and Filipino cultures together as it grew and thrived. Broome's multicultural history can be seen in Chinatown's distinctive old corrugated iron buildings, which once housed noodle restaurants, boarding houses and shops for the workers.

Sunset at Cable Beach

With 22 kilometres (14 miles) of white sand and warm water with gentle waves, sunset at Cable Beach is the perfect way to end your last night in Australia. Perhaps make the end of your trip more memorable with a sunset camel ride along the beach! (own expense, 100kg weight limit).

Accommodation: Broome - 1 Night

Approximate Distance: 610 km | 379 miles   Total Driving Time: 6 hours 30 mins

Broome
Take one idyllic, seaside location – complete with spectacular sunsets, gently swaying palm trees and Kimberley charm – add the finest food, unique experiences and luxury indulgences; and you have the ideal setting for a memorable holiday. Cable Beach Club offers a place to unwind, with two glistening pools, delicious cuisine at a choice of three restaurants, leisure facilities, the first Australian L'Occitane spa and a personal touch to every experience.
Cable Beach Club Resort - Broome

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Depart Broome

Say farewell to Broome today as you board your onward flight, taking with you the magical memories of a truly exceptional Australian experience. We know you will enjoy your 16 Day Perth to Broome Self Drive vacation and we hope you will return soon to discover even more highlights of this incredible continent.

Broome

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What Elizabeth says about this tour: "When you think of Australia, do you picture red earth and vast rugged landscapes? Unspoiled, isolated beaches? Then this is the dream holiday you've been searching for. You will be rewarded with some of the oldest, most mysterious, isolated landscapes on the planet, including dinosaur footprints, living fossils and gorges carved over millions of years. Don't worry, we'll be a phone call away if you need support while you are on the road."
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