Perth to Broome via Kalbarri Karijini Ningaloo Monkey Mia Tour 10 day Tour via West Coast of Western Australia.
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Experience the ultimate Western Australian adventure on this spectacular 10-day journey from Perth to Broome. Travelling along the breathtaking West Coast in a personalised, luxury 4WD, you will discover ancient landscapes, pristine marine sanctuaries, and dramatic outback gorges. 🌅
Tour Highlights
- 🌊 Marine Wonders: Meet the famous Monkey Mia dolphins and snorkel the world-heritage listed Ningaloo Reef.
- 🥾 Karijini Gorges: Spend two unforgettable nights exploring the spectacular red-rock chasms and fresh waterholes of Karijini National Park.
- 🚙 Luxury 4WD Touring: Travel in comfort with an experienced guide, accessing remote rock art sites and hidden gems.
Your 10-Day Adventure Itinerary
Day 1: Perth to Geraldton
Depart Perth via the scenic Indian Ocean Drive for Nambung National Park. Marvel at the surreal limestone Pinnacles rising from the desert sands. Continue along the coast through Cervantes and Jurien Bay, passing the beautiful Beekeepers Nature Reserve to Geraldton. Visit the WA Museum Geraldton and the HMAS Sydney Memorial for stunning panoramic views over the city and ocean. Overnight in Geraldton.
Day 2: Geraldton to Kalbarri
Travel to Kalbarri National Park via the spectacular coastal drive. Explore the visitors centre, dramatic coastal cliff lookouts, and deep inland gorges. Walk to iconic rock formations along the Murchison River gorge, including Nature’s Window, The Loop, Z-Bend, and Hawks Head. Enjoy sunset views and dinner in town. Overnight in Kalbarri.
Day 3: Kalbarri to Monkey Mia
Head north to meet the friendly wild dolphins of Monkey Mia, followed by an exciting marine wildlife cruise. Visit Eagle Bluff for spectacular bay views and opportunities to spot sharks and dugongs. Explore the Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery Centre to learn about the region’s rich history and unique ecology. Overnight in Monkey Mia or Denham.
Day 4: Monkey Mia to Carnarvon
After visiting the dolphins once more, discover the ancient Stromatolites of Hamelin Pool and the incredible 120km-long Shell Beach. Journey through the scenic agricultural landscapes to Carnarvon for your overnight stay.
Day 5: Carnarvon to Exmouth
Arrive at Coral Bay to explore the magnificent Ningaloo Reef, the world’s largest fringing reef. Snorkel amongst vibrant corals and tropical fish, or opt for a thrilling whale shark swim (seasonal). Later, travel the scenic sandhills road to Exmouth, visiting the dramatic Charles Knife and Shothole Canyon in Cape Range National Park. We also stop at the Operation Jaywick memorial to honour the historic WWII voyage of the Krait. See the story of the Krait at https://www.abc.net.au/austory/the-story-of-the-krait/8466640. Overnight in Exmouth.
Day 6 & 7: Karijini National Park
Journey inland to the spectacular Karijini National Park. Spend two nights at the eco-friendly Karijini Eco Retreat. Explore breathtaking gorges, including Oxer Lookout, Fortescue, Hancock, Dales, Red, Joffre, and Knox Gorges. Swim in the pristine waters of Fern Pool and Circular Pool, surrounded by ancient rock walls.
Day 8: Karijini to Karratha
Enjoy a morning walk in Joffre Gorge before departing for Tom Price, where an optional iron ore mine tour is available. Head through Hamersley Gorge and travel down the private Rio Tinto Railway Road, spotting some of the world’s longest iron ore trains. Discover the lush oasis of Millstream Chichester National Park before arriving in Karratha for the evening.
Day 9: Karratha to Port Hedland
Explore the ancient Aboriginal petroglyphs of the Burrup Peninsula, home to one of the world’s largest and oldest rock art collections. Contrast this ancient history with a visit to the modern LNG gas plant visitors centre. Stop by the famous Red Dog memorial in Dampier before travelling through scenic Pilbara landscapes to Port Hedland.
Day 10: Port Hedland to Broome
Witness the massive shipping operations at the Port Hedland docks before heading north to the pristine sands of 80 Mile Beach. Enjoy a beach stroll or optional swim, cross the mighty De Grey River, and travel through vast pastoral stations to arrive in Broome by late afternoon.
Inclusions
- 10 days and 9 nights of fully accommodated ensuite lodging
- Professional, highly experienced driver and guide
- Deep connections with local Aboriginal communities for enriched cultural experiences
- Exclusive access to remote areas and ancient rock art sites
- All meals included, except for 4 dinners
- Delicious meal options, including vegetarian preferences
- All World Heritage and National Park entry fees
- Visits to Aboriginal art communities for direct-from-artist purchases
- A portion of your tour price supports Outback Kids and nature care programmes
Exclusions
- 4 dinners (purchased independently at local restaurants) and alcohol
- Flights to and from tour departure and arrival points
- Optional cruises and activities as noted in the itinerary
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Thanks Richard so very much for a great trip.
Everything was well done and ran smoothly.
Seeing Karijini, being immersed in the energy and walking in the gorges has been a long held dream for me and i wasnt disappointed.
Seeing the iron ore process from Tom Price thru to Port Hedland was most enlightening as was Woodside's gas infrastructure at Dampier.
80Mile beach was spectacular. As was time spent in Millstream Chichester NP
It was so nice to sit bck and take in the scenery with all the driving u did. Thank u again.
I did enjoy our micro group of three and travelling in a car, which I think is far better than a bus.
Richard himself is knowledgeable about the places we visited, and he's relaxed with a great sense of humour, which injected some fun into the more lengthy drives.
I have no hesitation in recommending Spirit Safaris and their Pilbara Tour. As a West Aussie from down south it was everything I hoped and expected to see...and more!!
They were knowledgeable, extremely helpful and friendly.
In particular, Lyn made a huge effort to share her wealth of information and satisfy any of our requests.
Such an amazing experience to see Kati Thanda in flood highly recommend this tour company.
Lyn and Richard are very relaxed and extremely proficient in every aspect. I would certainly recommend Spirit Safaris if you want a comfortable and engaging trip in the outback.
To use the original track across Coppers Creek to get to the Dig Tree instead of taking the long way around was a great memory. There is no doubt that we thoroughly enjoyed our experience and cannot thank both Spirit Safaris and Adrian foe a great experience.
Thank you. Maureen and David
For our first 3 days we travelled with Richard's partner, Lyn, and her group before hiving off to Innamincka, Birdsville and Marree with many stops in between. Nothing was too much trouble for Richard and he kept us well informed of what we were doing each day. He even made a detour to Betoota at our request! Every day was full and there was no room for the slightest boredom even on long drive days as Richard and our other passenger, Janelle, were the excellent conversationalists with great senses of humour too boot.
If you're looking for a 4 - 5 star luxury holiday then this is not for you but if good, clean, comfortable accommodation and regular meals suffice then this holiday is well worth undertaking. Once you've driven on the Stuart Desert, the Strzlecki and the Oodnadatta Tracks you can really appreciate the logistics and costs associated with getting goods and services to these and surrounding areas. Having said that, we had some lovely stays and meals and a holiday we haven't stopped talking about but which will remain a favourite for sure. Our thanks to Richard and Lyn.
Dalhousie Springs was also a great attaction, showing the diversity of such a remote area of Australia
Comfortable travel in the four-wheel drive vehicles and in camp with good sized tents and a stretcher being provided to give a good night's sleep.
Comfortable travel in the four-wheel drive vehicles and in camp with good sized tents and a stretcher being provided to give a good night's sleep.
Comfortable travel, good food, excellent accommodation for the locations (don't expect 5 star at Cameron's Corner) and all with a knowledgeable and careful driver.
We ticked off all of the items we wished to see in the area.
Highly Recommended
The accommodation is ok and suited our needs.
That night we ate at the Oasis cafe (which is the service station, post office and local store). The food was great - lots of it and delicious. The owner is a great guy (cant remember his name) and easy going. Wine and beer etc available but limited selections - but not an issue from my perspective as we all had enough options to drink that night.
The following morning Oasis cafe was helpful in providing a good breakfast and coffee and we were off on a 3hr drive to Williams Creek to catch our flight over Lake Eyre.
Excellent flight over Lake Eyre for 2 hours - great colours, black ducks etc
Lunch at William Creek and then our return drive stopping in at the Bubbler plus some other spots.
Sunset in Maree with amazing colours across the land. Strong orange moon rise.
Dinner at the Pub in Maree and good selection of food, a few drinks and a few more at our accommodation with the other members of the tour group.
Breakfast the following morning at Oasis cafe and we were off back to Adelaide.
Passing through Leigh Creek and the dam that supports Leigh Creek - stunning.
Stopping in at Farina and Kanyaka homestead. Back to Quorn for lunch, to the final drive back to Adelaide.
Great weekend!
Lyn and Grant the tour drivers were fantastic easy going and accommodating.
Just some notes to perspective visitors -
1. There is a lot of ground to cover to get to Maree so depart times are important.
2. Do some research on temperatures and drive duration
3. If there are specific areas you would like to visit advise the tour operators prior to the trip/ booking
4. Of course the tour operators can provide specific information
Thanks to Spirit Safaris for a great weekend.
My only criticism is that the price is the very upper end of what I think a lot of people would pay.



















