Perth to Darwin Overland Package

19-DAY PERTH - DARWIN 4x4 TOUR WITH 4 UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES

Embark on an unforgettable 19-day adventure from Perth to Darwin, exploring some of Australia’s most iconic landscapes and cultural treasures. This 4x4 tour includes visits to four UNESCO World Heritage Sites and provides a thrilling mix of off-road experiences, breathtaking natural beauty, and cultural encounters.

Tour Highlights:

• 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Pinnacles Desert in Nambung National Park
• Scenic flight to the Abrolhos Islands
• Kalbarri National Park’s dramatic coastlines
• Shark Bay World Heritage Area, including Shell Beach and Stromatolites
• Dolphin encounter at Monkey Mia
• Glass-bottom boat tour at Coral Bay / Ningaloo Reef
• Karijini National Park’s ancient gorges and rock formations
• Stay at Cable Beach Club Resort in Broome
• Horizontal Falls optional flight tour
• Bungles Bungles scenic flight/4WD hike
• Ord River cruise
• Katherine Gorge and Kakadu National Park with Yellow Waters and Aboriginal Rock Art

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Perth - Geraldton
Leave Perth and head north towards Geraldton via Lancelin, reaching the Pinnacles Desert in Nambung National Park. Explore these awe-inspiring limestone formations. Continue along the coast to Geraldton, the sunniest city in Western Australia, and enjoy panoramic views from Mount Scott. End the day with a visit to the St. Francis Xavier Cathedral.
Overnight: Hospitality Motel, Geraldton

Day 2: Geraldton - Kalbarri
Fly by small plane over the Wallabi Islands in the Abrolhos Archipelago, where the Dutch ship Batavia sank in 1629. Explore the Kalbarri National Park with its stunning coastal formations, arriving in the charming town of Kalbarri by evening.
Overnight: Kalbarri Edge Resort, Kalbarri

Day 3: Kalbarri - Monkey Mia (Shark Bay)
Visit the Kalbarri National Park for breathtaking views of Murchison Gorge and the wildflowers. Continue to Shark Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Area, and reach Monkey Mia, known for its resident dolphins. Enjoy an evening walk with an Aboriginal guide under the stars.
Overnight: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, Shark Bay

Day 4: Monkey Mia (Shark Bay) - Carnarvon
Join the dolphin feeding session, then visit the Shark Bay Interpretive Centre and the unique Shell Beach. Marvel at ancient stromatolites at Hamelin Pool before traveling inland to Carnarvon.
Overnight: Hospitality Motel, Carnarvon

Day 5: Carnarvon - Coral Bay - Exmouth (Ningaloo Reef)
Enjoy a scenic drive to Coral Bay, located at the southern tip of Ningaloo Reef. Here, the coral is close to the shore, ideal for snorkeling and glass-bottom boat tours. Continue north to Exmouth.
Overnight: Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort, Exmouth

Day 6: Exmouth (Ningaloo Reef)
At Vlaming Head Lighthouse, enjoy panoramic views of Ningaloo Reef. Hike through Mandu Mandu Gorge and relax at Turquoise Bay, a perfect swimming spot.
Overnight: Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort, Exmouth

Day 7: Exmouth - Karijini National Park
Travel through the Pilbara region, known for its striking red desert landscapes, toward Karijini National Park.
Overnight: Karijini Eco Retreat, Karijini National Park

Day 8: Karijini National Park
Explore the stunning gorges, waterfalls, and colorful rock formations of Karijini. Visit Fortescue Falls, Fern Pool, and Oxer Lookout, taking in incredible views of the park.
Overnight: Karijini Eco Retreat, Karijini National Park

Day 9: Karijini National Park - Port Hedland
Enjoy the tranquility of Karijini before departing for Port Hedland, famous for its massive iron ore trains.
Overnight: Hospitality Motel, Port Hedland

Day 10: Port Hedland - Broome
Drive through the Great Sandy Desert, passing mangrove forests and beautiful Eighty Mile Beach. Arrive in Broome, Australia’s pearl capital.
Overnight: Cable Beach Club Resort, Broome

Day 11: Broome City Tour
Explore Broome’s Chinatown, Sun Pictures (the world’s oldest open-air cinema), and the local pearl farms. Visit Gantheaume Point to see ancient dinosaur footprints.
Overnight: Cable Beach Club Resort, Broome

Day 12: Broome - Derby
Visit a local pearl farm and the historic Boab Prison Tree in Derby, before continuing your journey through the Kimberley.
Overnight: Spinifex Motel, Derby

Day 13: Derby - Halls Creek
Travel along the famous Gibb River Road, passing stunning landscapes like Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek National Park.
Overnight: Kimberley Hotel, Halls Creek

Day 14: Halls Creek - Wyndham - Kununurra
Explore Wyndham’s panoramic views, including the Five Rivers Lookout, and visit Molly Springs before reaching Kununurra.
Overnight: Kununurra Country Club Resort, Kununurra

Day 15: Kununurra - Bungle Bungle - Kununurra
Fly over the Bungle Bungles for incredible aerial views before hiking to Cathedral Gorge and enjoying a picnic in this unique landscape.
Overnight: Kununurra Country Club Resort, Kununurra

Day 16: Kununurra - Ord River
Take a boat cruise on Lake Argyle and the Ord River, with spectacular views of the surrounding landscapes.
Overnight: Kununurra Country Club Resort, Kununurra

Day 17: Kununurra - Katherine
Cross into the Northern Territory and journey to Katherine.
Overnight: Knotts Crossing Resort, Katherine

Day 18: Katherine - Cooinda (Kakadu National Park)
Experience the stunning Katherine Gorge on a boat cruise before heading to Kakadu National Park. Visit Nourlangie Rock to view ancient Aboriginal rock art.
Overnight: Gagudju Lodge Cooinda, Yellow Water

Day 19: Cooinda (Kakadu National Park) - Darwin
Enjoy an early boat tour on Yellow Water, observing wildlife in their natural habitat. Visit Ubirr Rock for more rock art and panoramic views of Kakadu, then return to Darwin to conclude your tour.
End of tour.

Inclusions:

• Transport in a comfortable, air-conditioned 4WD vehicle (maximum 12 passengers)
• 18 nights’ accommodation in hotels, motels, and safari-style lodges
• English, German or French-speaking tour guide
• Entrance fees to national parks, UNESCO World Heritage areas, flights to Abrolhos Islands, didgeridoo tour, and boat excursions
• Meals (18x Breakfast, 3x Lunch)
• Complimentary water
• Information package and onboard infokit
• 24-hour emergency contact in English, German and French
• Safety provisions (satellite phone, radio, first aid kit with defibrillator)