Departs every Monday & Friday from 14/4/06 to 30/10/06 
Day 1

Perth – Kalbarri (H)  
We depart Perth and head North through market gardens and vineyards to join up with Highway 1 on our way to Nambung National Park and the fascinating Pinnacles Desert. From here we continue on to Kalbarri and our overnight accommodation.  (L,D)

 

Day 2
Kalbarri – Denham (H)  
After an early rise we have a short drive to Murchison Gorge in Kalbarri National Park. This afternoon it's time to make our way toward Monkey Mia, stopping at the beautiful Shell Beach and then onto Denham for our overnight stop.  (B,L,D)
 
Day 3
Denham – Warroora (SS)  
After a short drive across the Peron Peninsula we make our way down to the beach and the world famous Monkey Mia dolphins.  Heading further north we visit the Stromatolites and then on past Carnarvon.  We finish the day by driving off the highway and out to Warroora sheep station.   (B,L,D)
 
Day 4

Warroora – Coral Bay & Exmouth   (H)  
Today is yours to explore Coral Bay and the wonders of the Ningaloo Reef and its fantastic marine life. Today is a day to relax.  Late afternoon and its time for the short drive into Exmouth.  (B,L,D)  
 
Day 5
Exmouth    (H)

A full day to explore Exmouth. After breakfast it's time to jump on the bus and head out to Yardie Creek in the Cape Range National Park.. We return to our hostel late afternoon. (B,L)
 
Day 6
Exmouth to  Karijini National Park  (BC)
We head inland today towards the oasis that is Karijini.  We will take on extra provisions in the iron ore mining town of Tom Price this afternoon before setting up our camp overlooking the magnificent Hamersley Range in time for a spectacular sunset.    (B.L.D.)
 
Day 7 and Day 8 
Karijini National Park    (C)
The Hamersly Ranges were formed over 2,500 million years ago and are some of the most unusual landforms on earth.  From cascading waterfalls found deep in the gorges to fresh still pools ideal for swimming, we experience it all.  Some of the gorges are so narrow that you can touch both sides at once.  (B.L.D.)
 
Day 9
Karijini National Park to Eighty mile Beach    (BC)
We leave the oasis of Karijini behind and today we will pass through the mining port of Port Hedland on the way to Eighty Mile Beach.  A town tour of Port Hedland will have you marveling at the way the iron ore industry works.     (B.L.D.)
 

Day 10
Eighty Mile Beach to Broome   (CP)
A leisurely morning either swimming or taking a stroll along the massive expanse of virgin beach before we head into Broome  (B.L)
 
Day 11 & 12
Broome     (H)
2 Days of leisure in this historic northern pearling Town.   There is plenty to see and do in Broome, time to just relax or laze on the beach in idealic weather conditions on the famous Cable Beach or view some of the old Pearling Luggers.  We start our time here with a town tour to show you the sights.   (B.)
 

Day 13

Broome to Windjana Gorge (BC)
Heading east we pass Derby and then leave the bitumen behind as we head for the Oscar Range and on to Tunnel Creek, a 750 metre tunnel that passes under the Napier range.       (B.L.D.)
 

Day 14

Windjana Gorge to Mt Barnett  (C)
After spending a few pleasant hours exploring Windjana Gorge with its abundance of freshwater crocodiles it's time to hit the track again as we travel along the famous Gibb River road to Manning Gorge and to watch the sunset over the Barnett Range.     (B.L.D.)
 
Day 15
Mt Barnett to Drysdale Station  (BC)
The adventure continues and takes us into some of the most remote parts of the Kimberly as we head for Drysdale Station where we will set up camp by Miners Pool.  Here you have the option of doing the highly recommended scenic flight over the Mitchell Plateau.   (B.L.D.)
 
Day 16
Drysdale River to El Questro   (CP)
Back on the Gibb River Road we head towards world renowned El Questro Station where tonight you will have the luxury of a shower.    (B.L.D.)
 
Day 17
El-Questro to Bungle Bungles      (C)
We start the day with a hike to Emma Gorge, where we have a swim in the crystal clear water and to sit under the trickle of water dropping 60 metres from the ledge above. Then its time to head off to the magnificent tiger striped domes of the Bungle-Bungles.   (B.L.D.)
 
Day 18
Bungle-Bungles       (C)
The experience of a lifetime is available today with the optional* helicopter ride over, through, around and in between this unique 400 metre high Bungle-Bungle Range.  We need all day here to explore this magical site known as “Purnululu” to the Aboriginal people.  We will visit areas known as Cathederal and Picanniny Gorges and Echidna Chasm.    (B.L.D.)
 
Day 19
Bungle-Bungles to Lake Argyle   (CP)
We wind our way out of the Bungle-Bungle National Park this morning and head towards the capital of the North, Kununurra.  We set up camp tonight by Lake Argyle (B.L.D.)
 
Day 20
Lake Argyle to Kununurra (BC)
Time to join an optional cruise on Lake Argyle or simply explore the area this morning.  Time permitting we will then visit Keep River National Park and its intriguing Aboriginal Rock Art.  This afternoon we are back in Kununurra where we will spend our last evening together.      (B.L.D.)
 
Day 21
Kununurra to Darwin
Today it is off to the Northern Territory.  After our last breakfast together you will be transported to the airport where you join your inclusive flight to Darwin – avoiding the long 850 kilometer drive between Kununurra and Darwin.  Alternatively you can carry on with the vehicle through Wolfe Creek Crater and Geike Gorge on the way back to Broome.  Enquire to your agent for more details on this option.   (B.)
 
 
*  For more detailed itineraries see separate Perth to Broome and Broome to Darwin tour components.
 

BLD - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

H - Hostel
C - Campsite
CP - Caravan Park
SS - Sheep Station
BC - Bushcamp
Note: Tour operates in both directions Perth to Darwin or Darwin to Perth.
This tour operates in some of the most isolated areas in Australia. Travel in these areas can, at times, be very unpredictable due to weather, vehicle, road conditions, local conditions etc. Although westernXposure endeavors to maintain the itinerary and schedules agents and passengers should be aware that itineraries may change from time to time.