Broometime - Backpackers Bus Pass

First Day

We head out of Perth through its picturesque surrounding areas before our first stop, one of Western Australia’s unique natural attractions – the Pinnacles Desert! We give you some quality time here to wander around this enchanting desert in the Nambung National Park before taking a well earned swim. Once refreshed and ready to move on we’ll pass through the crayfishing town of Dongara and Geraldton on our way up to Kalbarri! Overnight : Kalbarri

Second Day

An early start this morning to check out the beautiful gorges close by the picturesque town of Kalbarri. We will take you to Natures Window, The Loop and Z-Bend Gorges where you can climb down into the heart of the gorge and take a refreshing swim & eat your lunch in these beautiful surroundings. It’s then time to move onto the Shark Bay World Heritage Region and check out the Hamelin Pool Stromatolites before heading into Denham. Overnight : Denham

Third Day

This morning, we head over early to Monkey Mia so you can see the magical dolphins (nature permitting of course). After mingling with these fabulous creatures or maybe cruising on a catamaran (optional) we’ll head off to the amazing Shell Beach. It’s then on to Carnarvon before arriving in the small town of Coral Bay to watch one of the beautiful north western sunsets. Overnight : Coral Bay

Fourth Day

Ahhh, beautiful Coral Bay!! This morning we’ll have a leisurely start to the day with a snorkel amongst the beautiful coral on the Ningaloo Reef (free option). We’ll be going straight past Exmouth (for now) to the Cape Range National Park and a magnificent snorkelling spot over the Ningaloo Reef at stunning Turquoise Bay. After our beach swim we’ll head back into Exmouth. Overnight : Exmouth

Fifth Day

A fair amount of driving to get under our belt today, so we head out of Exmouth early, stopping along the way for morning tea. It’s back on the road driving through cattle country, eating lunch by the Ashburton River before the scenic drive (in outback terms :) into the beautiful Karijini National Park for our overnight stay at our permanent campsite set up here. We’ll take a look at Oxers Lookout and Joffre Falls if time permits. Overnight : Karijini NP

Sixth Day

An early morning start (remember to pack your lunch), so we can have quality time at one of the stunning gorges in the Karijini National Park. We’ll take a look out over Circular Pool before taking the fantastic walk through Dales Gorge. An excellent hike up the gorge to Fortescue Falls before a well deserved & refreshing swim at the gorgeous leafy rock pool behind – Fern Pool. You won’t believe you are in the outback! Overnight : Pardoo Station Stay (working cattle station)

Seventh Day

See 80 Mile Beach on our way to Broome – miles of white sandy beach either way you look! Watch out for the dolphins that may be playing just off shore! Take a stroll if you wish before it’s time to slip into Broome-time!! We’ll show off the sights before you experience your first magical Broome sunset on Cable Beach! Then, it’s sad, we know – but time has come to say farewell to those heading on to Darwin – Enjoy your travels & keep having fun all over Oz!

HIGHLIGHTS

• Pinnacles Desert
• Dongara
• Geraldton
• Kalbarri National Park
• Nature's Window
• The Loop
• Z-Bend Gorges
• Shark Bay World Heritage Region
• Hamelin Pool and Stromatolites
• Denham
• Shell Beach
• Carnarvon
• Coral Bay
• Ninglaoo Reef
• Exmouth
• Cape Range National Park
• Turquoise Bay
• Karijini National Park
• Circular Pool and Dales Gorge
• Fortescue Falls and Fern Pool
• Port Hedland and Eighty Mile Beach
• Broome