Pilbara & WA Coast

22 Day Itinerary - Kalbarri NP, Shark Bay, Kennedy Range, Ningaloo, Exmouth, Karijini NP

Hike in deep gorges cut by hidden springs and swim in refreshing plunge pools - two of many reasons why the Pilbara is worth taking time to explore. Famous for its iron ore deposits which lend the landscape its fiery hues, the region contains some of the world's most ancient natural landscapes, set amongst the beautiful Hamersley Ranges in Karijini National Park. Contrast these dramatic landscapes with the tranquility of Ningaloo Reef. Here we cruise and snorkel, discovering the delights of one of the most spectacular marine parks in the world, where the coral reef is just a short swim away.

Day 1 - Leaving Perth we head north along the coast road toward Kalbarri.

Day 2 - Exploring Kalbarri National Park we walk the Coastal trail. A one-way 8 km hike from Eagle Gorge to Natural Bridge.

Day 3 - Exploring Kalbarri National Park we take in the views from the Z Bend lookout then walk the loop trail from Nature’s Window.

Day 4 - Heading just up the coast on our way to the Shark Bay World Heritage area we visit the stromatolites at Hamelin Pool.

Day 5 - We visit the Shark Bay aquarium and explore Francois Peron National Park.

Day 6 - We head inland toward Kennedy Ranges for a 2 night stop.

Day 7 - A day exploring the many different gorges in the Kennedy Range National Park.

Day 8 - Crossing the Gascoyne we head for Carnarvon stocking up on supplies before turning north and heading for Coral Bay.

Day 11 - Moving onto Exmouth we walk in Cape Range NP before setting up camp.

Day 9 - A chance to go outside the Ningaloo Reef to look and swim with the whale sharks. (optional $550)

Day 10 - A free day in Coral Bay to relax by the beach snorkelling, go swimming with the manta rays or quadbiking with your friends.

Day 12 - We walk in Cape Range NP and do a boat tour up Yardie Creek.

Day 13 - Travelling north through the desert we head to Tom Price for 2 nights.

Day 14 - A day walk climbing Mount Bruce, WA’s second highest peak.

Day 15 - We venture into Karijini National Park exploring & swimming in Hamersley Gorge. We camp at Dales Gorge for 4 nights.

Day 16 - Karijini National Park where we visit Weano Gorge & Kalamina Gorge areas.

Day 17 - Exploring more gorges like Knox & Joffre.

Day 18 -Exploring Karijini National Park we spend the day walking and swimming in Dales Gorge at Circular Pool, Fern Pool and the Fortescue Falls areas.