If you’re chasing the ultimate Western Australia overland adventure, this Perth to Exmouth + Karijini and return tour delivers the state’s wildest landscapes in one unforgettable journey.
With expert local guides, small group sizes, and all logistics taken care of, this trip is designed for active travellers who want more than just sightseeing. It’s challenging, rewarding, and packed with moments that will stay with you long after you return to Perth.
Over 10 epic days in the Perth to Exmouth + Karijini tour, trave along the rugged Coral Coast, where turquoise waters collide with red Outback terrain. Swim and snorkel at the world-famous Ningaloo Reef, encounter the legendary dolphins at Monkey Mia, and experience remote Pilbara landscapes that few travellers ever reach. This is Australia raw, real, and spectacular.
The adventure continues inland to Karijini National Park, home to some of the most dramatic gorges in the country. Hike through ancient canyons, scramble over rocks, and cool off in crystal-clear waterholes carved over billions of years. Nights are spent camping under star-filled skies and staying in hostels, creating an authentic outback experience and lifelong friendships along the way.
Packing requirements vary depending on your travel style, destination, and time of year. As a general rule, pack light and ensure you can comfortably carry and lift your own luggage, including walking short distances with it.
Most travellers choose a backpack, though a small overnight bag with a shoulder strap is also suitable if travelling light. Compact, soft-sided bags with carry straps are recommended for ease and flexibility. You will also need a day pack to carry essentials such as water, a camera, sunscreen, and a light jacket while out exploring during the day.
This trip requires a sleeping bag.
Welcome to sunny Perth, where your overland journey begins. Leave the city and head north to Nambung National Park to explore The Pinnacles. These are ancient rock sculptures that rise out of the desert. From here, you'll continue through Geraldton to visit Western Australia’s own Pink Lake at Port Gregory before we reach the quiet beach town of Kalbarri, where you’ll stay the night.
Included Activities: Nambung National Park (Pinnacles) Entrance
Accommodation: Hostel (2 nights)
Meals Included: Lunch,Dinner
Special Information: The total driving time today is about 6.5 hours and approximately 600km. The total walking distance is approximately 2km.
Today, take a short drive to Kalbarri National Park. Hike around some of the park’s diverse scenery, including Murchison Gorge, Nature’s Window and the amazing Kalbarri Skywalk. It’s a steep descent into Z-Bend Gorge.
Please be aware that the entrances to some of these gorges can be challenging, and participants must be able to scale vertical ladders and scramble over boulders to reach certain attractions.
After lunchtime, relax and check out the seaside cliffs and coastal gorges. Take a walk from Natural Bridge to Island Rock, keeping a lookout for dolphins and migrating whales (seasonal).
Enjoy a stunning west coast sunset over the Indian Ocean.
Included Activities: Kalbarri National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Special Information: The total driving time today is about 1.5 hours and approximately 125km. The total walking distance is approximately 4km.
An early departure this morning will see us take in the beautiful Shell Beach, which is one of only two beaches in the world composed entirely of shells. Get back on the road and continue towards Denham and Shark Bay.
This afternoon, you can relax by the pristine shores of Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort or maybe take an optional sunset sail on a local catamaran.
Accommodation: Hostel (1 night)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Special Information: The total driving time today is about 4.5 hours and approximately 400km. The total walking distance is approximately 1km.
This morning, head down to the beach for the Monkey Mia dolphins experience. The idyllic shores around the Francoise Peron National Park are perfect to stretch the legs and admire another slice of Western Australian coastline. The next stop is Hamelin Pool, where you’ll see the fascinating stromatolites. These marine rock formations are some of the world’s oldest and largest living fossils. After a short break, continue along the highway through Carnarvon to Coral Bay – known as the ‘Jewel of the Northwest’.
Accommodation: Hostel (1 night)
Included Activities: Monkey Mia dolphins
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Special Information: The total driving time today is about 6.5 hours and approximately 600km. The total walking distance is approximately 1km.
Today, explore picturesque Coral Bay, home to the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef. Snorkel equipment is available to hire, or you could cruise the reef in a glass-bottom boat to observe the tropical life teeming below the surface. The marine park is home to 250 species of coral and over 500 species of fish. You might prefer to take an optional scenic flight over the reef. In the late afternoon, it’s a short drive to our campsite at Yardie Creek near Cape Range National Park, Exmouth.
Accommodation: Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (2 nights)
Optional Activities: Snorkel with the Manta Rays – half-day trip, Whale Watching (seasonal), Glass Bottom Boat Cruises
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Special Information: The total driving time today is about 2 hours and approximately 185km. The total walking distance is approximately 2km.
Spend the morning snorkelling right off the beach in the stunning Cape Range National Park. Depending on the time of year, you have the option to snorkel or scuba dive in search of whale sharks and manta rays. Take a visit to Vlamingh Head Lighthouse, one of the few places in Australia where you can see the sun both rise and set. Enjoy taking a wander around the town of Exmouth before settling down in our permanent campsite.
Accommodation: Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Optional Activities: Snorkel with Whalesharks (own expense – April to July only), Snorkel to Turquoise Bay (own expense)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Special Information: Today’s travel will take around 2 hours in total and approximately 180km. The total walking distance is approximately 2 kilometres.
Head inland today through the vast cattle stations of the Pilbara region. The sparsely populated Pilbara Desert is known for its red earth and rich mineral deposits. In the afternoon, pass through the little town of Tom Price, which is renowned for its iron ore mining. Continue to your campsite overlooking the magnificent Hamersley Range in Karijini. Before you go to sleep, take a minute to gaze up at one of the most magnificent night skies you’re ever likely to see.
Accommodation: Camping (with facilities) (2 nights)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Special Information: The total driving time today is around 9 hours and approximately 750km.
Today, we explore the almighty gorges of Karijini National Park. Formed over 2,500 million years ago, the Hamersley Ranges feature some of the most unusual landforms on Earth. You’ll be able to take some great photographs while you’re here. Hike deep into the gorges, where you’ll come across cascading waterfalls and fresh waterholes ideal for swimming in. Dales Gorge and Oxlers Lookout, Fortescue Falls, Fern Pool, Weano and Hancock Gorge are just some of the places you can visit. This part of the journey is a real highlight.
Please be aware that the entrances to some of these gorges are challenging, and participants must be able to scale up and down vertical ladders and scramble over boulders to reach certain attractions.
Included Activities: Karijini National Park Entrance & Gorge Walks
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Special Information: The total driving time today is only around 2 hours and approximately 100 km, but you could be walking up to 6km.
We travel south through the vast areas of the Pilbara region, via the outback mining town of Newman, the iron ore Mecca of the North. We'll be travelling through many large historical sheep and cattle stations (some over 1 million acres in size) and modern mining centres. We share our last night together at one of our outback campsites.
Accommodation: Camping (1 night)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Special Information: The total driving time today is about 8 hours and approximately 700km, with some small walks.
Leaving early, we travel to the gold mining town of Mt Magnet. We'll have a short break, and once more be on our way to Perth. As we travel, we'll soon find ourselves in the wheat and sheep farming districts, North-East of Perth. In the afternoon, see the picturesque town of New Norcia, built as a mission by Benedictine monks in the 1840s. As the day draws to an end, we arrive in Perth.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Special Information: The total driving time today is about 8 hours and approximately 700km, with some small walks.
A: This tour is rated challenging and involves hiking, uneven terrain, and outdoor activities.
A: Yes, the minimum age for this trip is 18 years old and no upper age limit. But, please be aware that the tour can be physically demanding and passengers must ensure that they are suitably fit to allow full participation. Passengers aged 70 years or older at the time of departure are required to review and sign a medical form. Due to the remote locations and challenging nature of the extended camping tours, it is essential that older travellers consider their health and ability to participate for the safety and the benefit of the whole group.
A: Yes, this is a complete Perth to Exmouth + Karijini and return adventure.
A: A mix of permanent tented camping and mixed-share hostel accommodation. This trip requires a sleeping bag.
A: Yes, most meals are included: 9 breakfasts, 10 lunches, and 9 dinners.
A: Tour commences in Perth on Day 1 at 7 am and finishes in Perth (Day 10) at approximately 6 pm. Onward travel should be booked for the following day.
A: . Please bring a soft sided bag only. A strict luggage limit of 15 kg also applies.
A: Yes, travel insurance is compulsory to join this tour.
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