Budget
Small Groups - Max 13 Private Bush Camps - Under the stars camping at private beach and bush locations 4WD Vehicle - To access beaches and bush camps Adventure Activities - Hiking & Swimming, Option Canyoning at Karijini
Travelling the full length of the West Coast of Western Australia, this trip packs it in and is a classic expedition style of trip.
We do heaps of great things and see plenty of great places, includes lots of coastal stuff but we also head inland at the end of the trip to visit Karijini National Park, where we spend a full 2 days.
Whether it's snorkelling with Manta Rays, exploring gorges or sunning around on a deserted and beautiful beach, the west coast is sure to please.
And of course we do the whole thing in true KAT style, which means small groups, bush camping in wild places and heaps of adventure.
Booking Conditions
Age Restriction: children on request
Fitness Requirement: average
What's included
What To Bring
Itinerary
Day 1 : Broome to Marble Bar
Departing Broome nice and early we start our Adventure Today’s job is to get some distance under our belt to make the following days easy. We will stop at 80 Mile Beach for a refreshing swim in crystal blue water or to go for a stroll along the beach. This afternoon we take the back dirt roads and head out to the Pilbara region, take in the beautiful landscapes and scenery through this iron-ore mining area. Tonight we spend our first night bush camping in a remote and beautiful area by a river, get to know each other around the campfire and prepare for the next days ahead. Highlights ● 80 Mile Beach ● Drive through the Pilbara Region ● Camp: Private Wilderness Camp ● Activities: Swimming & camp; Hiking approx 3km
Meals :Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 : Marble Bar to Karijini
We wake up with the birds singing and leave our campsite to continue driving through the Pilbara region to arrive in Marble Bar, known as the hottest town in Australia. After a visit in the very small town we continue our journey to get to the famous Karijini National Park. Spend the afternoon exploring Eastern Karijini, this includes hiking and swimming in Fortescue Falls, Fern Pool and Dales Gorge. Tonight we camp in the National Park Highlights ● Fortescue Falls ● Fern Pool ● Dales Gorge ● Join an optional Astronomy tour (own expense) ● Activities: Swimming, Hiking up to 6km
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 : Karijini National Park
On day 3 we normally head over the Karijini visitor centre and the Weano area where we find; ● Weano Gorge ● Hancock Gorge ● Knox Gorge ● Joffre Gorge There is so much to explore and some great hiking and swimming for the whole day. Tour participants also have the opportunity to join a canyoning tour (at own expense) enabling them to explore some of the areas restricted to rope access only. At the end of the day we return to camp for the night and cook up another feast. Highlights ● Knox Gorge ● Hancock Gorge ● Weano Gorge ● Joffre Gorge ● Camp: Bush Camp, National Park Facility ● Activities: Swimming & Hiking up to 10km
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 : Karijini National Park to Exmouth
After an early morning hike at Hamersley Gorge, we say goodbye to the spectacular inland gorges of Karijini National Park and head for the Coast to Exmouth. Arriving here we stop at the Vlaming Head lighthouse to watch the sunset, then we head straight for our bush camp located amongst the Cape Range National Park. Highlights ● Hamersley Gorge ● Exmouth, Vlaming Head lighthouse ● Camp: Bush Camp ● Activities: Swimming & Hiking up to 3km
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 : Exmouth
Spend Today exploring exmouth, You have the option to spend the day with your guide or book on a snorkelling/ diving tour on the Ningaloo Reef with the Whale Sharks. (in season/ own expense) Your guide will take you out to Turquoise Bay, which is voted one of the best beaches in Australia! Snorkel straight off the beach or enjoy some time relaxing on the beach. Exmouth also has some great hiking options, take a walk out in Yardie Creek. Highlights Exmouth Yardie Creek Turquoise Bay Camp: Bush Camp Activities: Swimming & Hiking up to 5km
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 : Exmouth to Coral Bay
Today we visit Coral Bay, a beautiful small beach town on a Peninsula amongst part of the Ningaloo Reef. Today is free time for you to enjoy, relax, take a walk, swim in the beach, snorkel on the beach or join in on a snorkeling tour. Coral Bay is lucky to have Whale Shark tours, Mantaray tours and more! (own expense) Late afternoon everyone will re group together again and head to a camp spot for another night under the stars. Highlights Swimming in Coral Bay Optional Snorkel tours (own expense) Visit the shark nursery (seasonal)
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 : Coral Bay to Shark Bay
Today we are leaving the Ningaloo Reef behind as we continue south to our next destination, a world heritage area called Shark Bay. See why Shark Bay is so special by taking a visit to the impressive Stromatolites and learn why they are so important to us. Next, visit Shell beach, you guessed it, this is a beach made entirely of sea shells. Spend the afternoon swimming in the extra salty and clear salt waters. Tonight, we camp nearby the beach in a private area under the stars. Spend another night around the campfire and cook up a yummy dinner together. Highlights Stromatolites Shell Beach Shark Bay
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 : Shark Bay to Kalbarri
This morning we will continue to explore Shark Bay peninsula by visiting Monkey Mia. Monkey Mia is a beautiful resort and home to the dolphins. Dolphins have been visiting here for over 50 years now and swim right up to the shore. Join a talk and dolphin experience show run by volunteers as they tell you about the dolphins and select some people to feed a fish to a dolphin. If lucky, you could be the chosen one! This afternoon, we continue down to Kalbarri and do some hiking in the National Park. Walk down to the famous postcard image of Nature’s Window. (You can't do Kalbarri without this one) We also hike the Z Bend down to the Murchison River, take a dip in the river if time allows. Tonight we will be camping in Kalbarri with views to the Indian Ocean. Highlights ● Monkey Mia ● Kalbarri National Park ● Murchison Gorge Z Bend ● Nature’s Window ● Activities: Hiking approx 4 - 6km
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 : Kalbarri to Perth
The beauty of bush camping is that we rise with the sun and get moving early. As we leave Kalbarri we will visit the Coastal Cliffs and pass by the beautiful pink lake. This afternoon, explore the Pinnacles Desert by visiting the visitor centre to see the displays and take a walk around the Desert. See just how large this area is and see If you can figure out how this was formed! Arriving back in Perth, we will drop you off at your city accommodation Highlights Kalbarri Coastal Cliffs Nambung National Park Pinnacles Desert Pink Lake Activities: Hiking up to 3km
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch
Pickups
We pick up from hostel/ hotel accommodation in Broome from 6am. Please let us know where you are staying
Please refer to *KIDS OK tour for family friendly departures, kids aged 7 and above can travel with parents.
