Day 1: Perth to the Pinnacles and Port Gregory
We pick you up early in Perth and head north to Nambung National Park to see The Pinnacles, ancient natural rock pillars that rise out of the surrounding landscape.
Following the coast up through Beekeepers Nature Reserve, we look at the leaning trees, a natural oddity where river red gums have grown sideways in the strong winds. We head inland to the historic town of Northampton and see Western Australia's own Pink Lake at Port Gregory, before going on to our farm stay for the next two nights.
Day 2: Kalbarri National Park
Visit Kalbarri National Park, where the Murchison River cuts through the Tumblagooda Sandstone to create deep gorges. Brave the cantilevered Kalbarri Skywalk, 100 metres above the gorge, and visit Nature's Window, a natural rock formation that makes a perfect viewing platform, before heading down into the gorge.
In the afternoon there is time to see some of the wildflowers the area is known for, and to spend time on the Kalbarri coast, famous for its many shipwrecks.
Day 3: Hamelin Pool, Shell Beach and Denham
Heading north, we stop at the Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve to see marine stromatolites, rare rock-like structures believed to be 3.5 billion years old.
Visit Shell Beach in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area, a beach made of millions of tiny shells, and see the fence behind Project Eden, a conservation project keeping feral animals off the Peron Peninsula. At the Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery Centre, learn about the history of the area, including Dirk Hartog's landing in 1616.
Then on to Denham's Little Lagoon, a stretch of calm water for swimming, sandy beaches and birdlife. Tonight we camp on the Peron Peninsula.
Day 4: Monkey Mia to Coral Bay
Start the day with the dolphin feeding at Monkey Mia, and meet the resident dolphins who have been swimming to the shore for years to interact with people.
Take the Wulyibindi Yanayina walk, a good place to spot the thick-billed grasswren and many other birds including the malleefowl, or relax on the beach by the bay. Later in the afternoon we travel to Coral Bay, where we camp for the next two nights.
Day 5: Coral Bay and Ningaloo Reef
Enjoy the turquoise waters of Coral Bay, the introduction to the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef, where you can come face to face with whale sharks, manta rays, dugongs and turtles.
Swim with the whale sharks, snorkel with manta rays, ride quad bikes around the dunes, or stroll around the bay. Your guide can organise your optional activity for the day.
Day 6: Coral Bay to Exmouth
Start with a walk to the Coral Bay shark nursery at Skeleton Bay, part of the Ningaloo Marine Park, to see reef sharks gather in their natural habitat.
Travel the Ningaloo coast through Cape Range National Park, visiting Yardie Creek Gorge, lighthouses, coastal reefs and beaches on the way to Exmouth, with plenty of chances to swim. Tonight we camp in the Exmouth region.
Day 7: Exmouth to Karijini
A morning stop at the Pot Shot Memorial in Exmouth tells the story of the strength, survival and never-give-up attitude of soldiers during WW2.
We then head inland through iron ore country to Karijini National Park, stopping on the way to take in the rugged scenery. Tonight we camp in Karijini National Park.
Day 8: Karijini National Park
Karijini is known for its ancient rock, deep gorges, clear waterways and waterfalls. This morning we take the spider walk of Hancock Gorge and take a dip in Kermits Pool.
In the afternoon, head to Dales Gorge for a swim at Fortescue Falls, and visit Fern Pool with its small twin waterfalls, one of the most beautiful spots in the park. We camp in the park again tonight.
Day 9: Hamersley Gorge
This morning we stay in Karijini to see Hamersley Gorge, a dramatic gorge full of colour, texture and reflections. Its upper and lower parts allow plenty of swimming and photo opportunities. From here we move on to a bush camp nearby.
Day 10: Wittenoom and Marble Bar
We say goodbye to Karijini and head back towards the coast, passing the abandoned town of Wittenoom, a blue asbestos mining area closed in 1966 over health and environmental concerns. We don't stop here, but you hear about the history of the area.
We stop at the historic town of Marble Bar, known as one of Australia's hottest towns, then head out to the Coongan River. The early pioneers thought the colourful bar across the river was marble, but it turned out to be a rare type of jasper. We bush camp nearby.
Day 11: Eighty Mile Beach to Broome
Our final day takes in the coastline at Eighty Mile Beach, between Port Hedland and Broome. The white sandy beach is the longest uninterrupted beach in Western Australia, stretching for 220 kilometres, and is known for shore fishing and shell collecting. It is a Ramsar site, important for migrating birds and a perfect spot for birdwatching.
After the morning at Eighty Mile Beach, we stop at Sandfire Roadhouse and the Roebuck Plains before seeing some of the sights of Broome.
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