Perth

1 Day

Upon arrival in Perth, free time to rest and opportunity to explore the city. The world's most isolated city, Perth, lies at the mouth of the Swan River and along the Indian Ocean. The capital of Western Australia is dynamic and multicultural on the one hand and laid-back on the other, with the most hours of sunshine of all major Australian cities. In addition to a vibrant nightlife and exquisite Asian food, Perth is also rich in some nineteen beaches, each with its own charm.

Perth - Cervantes

1 Day

200 km

A full day off to visit and get to know the city of Perth and its surroundings. There is a lot to do with for example a visit to Kings Park, Swan River, Perth Minth, Fremantle, the beautiful beaches or a boat trip to Rottnest Island.

Cervantes - Kalbarri

1 Day

400 km

After leaving the city of Perth, head north along the coast to Cervantes.  North of Perth, the beautiful wooded landscapes with historical settlements gradually give way to a semi-desert' enlivened by carpets of wild flowers. The first place on the coast you will encounter is Cervantes, 220 km north of Perth. The small quiet fishing village is about 40 km from the highway. The main attraction at Cervantes is the Nambung National Park, better known as the Pinnacles. The sandstone pillars, sometimes as high as 5 metres, are more than 30,000 years old.

Kalbarri

1 Day

Further along the coast to Kalbarri, north of Perth, where the Murchison River flows into the sea. This river has an 80 kilometer gorge formed by the red sandstone of the interior. This gorge including beautiful viewpoints and rock formations together form Kalbarri National Park. Furthermore, Kalbarri is located on the rugged Coral Coast with cliffs of up to 100 meters high. Off the coast many ships perished, including a number of Dutch ships that sailed to Batavia. So the place is also home to a part of Dutch history. It is worth a visit and we stayed there for several days.

Kalbarri - Monkey Mia

1 Day

400 km

Day off, explore the area yourself. Recommended are a walk through the National Park or a bike ride along the coast, the choice is yours.

Monkey Mia

1 Day

Monkey Mia is part of the Shark Bay Marine Park. This is a nature reserve recognized as a World Heritage Site. Since 1960 bottlenose dolphins have come to the bay of Monkey Mia. Why is not clear but the intelligent animals come to the bay several times a day. There are about 25 of them that are fed three times a day. You're allowed to do this too, under supervision! Although this looks rather touristy, it is still a nice experience.

Monkey Mia - Carnarvon

1 Day

330 km

Free day, explore Shark Bay Marine Park and its surroundings with a visit to Shell Beach. This is the only place in Australia where dolphins are spotted every day.

Carnarvon - Coral Bay

1 Day

240 km

The town of Carnarvon is located at the mouth of the Gascoyne River and forms the gateway to the north of Western Australia. The town has about 7,200 inhabitants and is mainly known for its plantations of tropical fruits such as bananas, melons and mangos. The town is named after Henry Howard Molyneux Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon. Things you can do in Carnarvon are for example: Visit a plantation or buy freshly picked produce at the Carnarvon Growers Market, stroll along the palm-lined Fascine and picnic with a bucket of local prawns on the beach. From the historic One Mile Jetty, part of the historic district, you can cast a fishing rod and swim in the nearby waterholes of Rocky Pool and Chinaman's Pool.
 

Coral Bay / Ningaloo Reef

2 Days

The beautiful Coral Coast runs from Shark Bay, an ecological and evolutionary hotspot of the top shelf, to the dry strip of land on which Exmouth and Coral Bay lie. People come here to see the beautiful 250 kilometre Ningaloo Reef to the west of the peninsula. The reef is never more than seven kilometers from the coast and here and there you can get to it from the beach. More and more people are choosing the small, relaxed Coral Bay at the southern tip of the reef over sterile Exmouth, at the northern tip of the peninsula.
 

Coral Bay - Karijni National Park

1 Day

650 km

Today a long ride to Karijni National Park.

Karijni National Park

1 Day

Karijni National Park - Port Hedland

1 Day

350 km

Port Hedland - Broome

1 Day

615 km

From Port Hedland via the Great Sandy Desert, a true Outback experience to Broome.

Broome

2 Days

Broome, the pearl fishing town, lies on the remote northwest coast of Western Australia. The pleasant climate' the white sandy beaches and turquoise waters' make Broome a popular destination for many tourists. The city owes its existence to the large amount of pearl shells found off the coast. Broome is an oasis with beautiful wide sandy beaches in the desolate area of the Kimberley. In the dry season - between May and November - the town is overrun by tourists. The town itself offers an interesting mixture of colonial and Asian architecture. Stroll through Chinatown, once the bustling centre of pearl shells, billiard cafes, houses of entertainment, opium houses and brothels.  Other great places to see birds near Broome are: Entrance Point and Deepwater Jetty, the golf course and racecourses of Broome, the mangroves of the city and Barred Creek and Willie Creek.

Broome - Darwin (Domestic flight)

1 Day

Domestic flight to Darwin, free exploration of the city. Darwin is Australia's northernmost major city and is located on the coast of Nothern Territoru state, of which it is also the capital. The city was named Darwin in 1839 by a British captain who was a friend of the famous naturalist Charles Darwin. More than sixty nationalities live in Darwin. A multicultural, modern and at the same time tropical and hospitable atmosphere characterizes Darwin.

Darwin - Kakadu National Park

1 Day

300 km

A full day to discover this beautiful National Park. Kakadu National Park is the largest national park in the country and one of the most interesting, varied and untouched nature reserves, an impressive tropical wilderness and an absolute must if you visit this part of Australia. The park is wonderfully extensive, about 20,000 square kilometers, and of great importance in terms of culture, flora and fauna. Kakadu is derived from Gagudju, the name of the traditional owners, the Gagudju people, who leased the land to the Australian government.
 

Kakadu National Park

1 Day

A full day to visit this unique National Park. Optional boat trip on the South Alligator River.

Kakadu National Park - Nitmiluk National Park

1 Day

260 km

Nitmiluk National Park is known for the Katherine Gorge, a fifty-kilometre-long rock gorge that carved the Katherine River into the sandstone of the Arnhem Land Plateau. You can explore this rock gorge by boat or canoe.  There are also several nesting beaches of the freshwater crocodile. In Nitmiluk there are plenty of walking possibilities.

Nitmiluk National Park - Litchfield National Park

1 Day

275 km

The Litchfield National Park is a collection of beautiful waterfalls, sandstone formations, termite mounds and lakes. The park has an area of 1461 km² and is therefore a lot smaller than Kakadu National Park. The park is named after Frederick Henry Litchfield, member of the first European expedition to this area.
The National Park is located in the Tabletop Range, a sandstone plateau in the Top End, from which several rivers with waterfalls spring. In the northeast of the park are up to two-metre-high magnetic termite mounds, which are built in the north-south direction by kompastermites. The rocky areas of Litchfield are inhabited by kangaroos, among others.
The most popular attractions in the park are Florence Falls, Tolmer Falls, Wangi Falls and Sandy Creek Falls. Another special attraction in this national park is 'Lost City'.

Litchfield National Park - Darwin

1 Day

100 km

On the way to Darwin, after arrival and check in lots of free time to explore the city.

Darwin

1 Day

15 km

End of this wonderful journey, extension possible.